The best hostels in every city — rated, mapped, and honestly reviewed.
Plan your Italy trip →The Yellow: Party hostel near Termini. Bar downstairs, social atmosphere, clean rooms. Dorm €22-35, private €60-90. Not for light sleepers.
Generator Rome: Design hostel near Termini. Rooftop terrace, stylish common areas, more upscale feel. Dorm €25-40, private €70-110.
Alessandro Palace: Central, social, with a bar and terrace. Good balance of fun and sleep. Dorm €20-30.
Plus Florence: Pool, rooftop bar, sauna. Yes, a hostel with a pool. Near the train station. Dorm €25-45, private €65-100.
Hostel Archi Rossi: Artsy, central, with a garden courtyard. Dorm €22-35.
Generator Venice (Giudecca island): On an island across from San Marco. Boat terrace. Venice's best-value accommodation. Dorm €25-45, private €70-120.
We Crociferi: In a converted 12th-century monastery in Cannaregio. Stunning building. Dorm €30-50.
Ostello Bello: Italy's best hostel chain. Free aperitivo every evening, guitar nights, beautiful design. Locations in central Milan and near the station. Dorm €25-40.
Hostel of the Sun: Rooftop terrace with Vesuvius view. Central location. Dorm €18-28. Best budget option in Naples.