Expert reviews
“A breath of fresh air in Milan’s stiffly suited centre, this is the best hostel in town. Entrance is through its lively bar-cafe, open to nonguests, where you’re welcomed with a smile and a complimentary drink.”
“The lively Navigli neighborhood is a good choice. And top marks go to Ostello Bello, a 50-bed hostel near Cinque Vie with some private rooms, lots of free food and social activities.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Milan.
“This attractive hostel is cool, trendy and has buckets of character, with a hugely popular bar that hosts live music gigs, theatre performances and art exhibitions, attracting both travellers and Milanese alike. The communal kitchen is stocked with plenty of free food, and there’s a complimentary dinner for guests too.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Nice breakfast
All you need to know
This fine hospitality center offers cozy and comfortable room options for tourists and travelers in the city. The hostel is located on 4 Via Medici in the Milan City Centre where it offers guests a number of room and accommodation options fitted with modern facilities and conveniences.
The Ostello Bello Hostel offers a number of rooms and dormitory options such as Double or Twin Room, Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Room, Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Room and Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Room. The hostel rooms and dorms feature simple but elegant colors which give the hotel a touch of class and sophistication.
The hostel offers a nearness to several famous attractions in Milan and landmarks. This makes it an excellent location for a hospitality center while its close proximity to major transportation systems and stations makes it the ideal departure spot for tourists looking to easily reach places of interest.
The Milan Cathedral is about a 10-minute walk away from the hotel while the lively Navigli district is about 1 km away from the hostel premises.
Duomo and Missouri Metro Stops are both within walking distances away from the hostel.
Rooms in the hostel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a comfy sofa. The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.
The hostel has an on-site bar where guests can sample several cocktails.
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Recent guest reviews
2 February 2024
Great!
It was cozy and well equiped. As a solo traveller, I felt safe living in the only-women room.
I thought the lockers would be provided but they weren’t offered. I didn’t ask for them, so that might be on me.
30 January 2024
Exceptional
Friendly staff, good location and free utilities
29 January 2024
Exceptional
Really liked all the hostel installations!!! Karaoke party really nice I had a lot of fun staying there! Staff was really nice and helpful. I’d certainly recommend and go back there.
27 January 2024
Thank you for the amazing hospitality
The bar is the fun part of the property
The heater was working on and off
21 January 2024
Wonderful
Everything was perfect, it’s not my first time there. Clean sheets, clean bathroom, they have also some stuff for remove makeup, dry shampoo. They have kitchen with free foods. They offer me breakfast and drinks. And they were always smiling and trying to solve if there is a problem. I felt cold and I texted them, in 2 minute they opened air conditioner. For me the most important part was cleaning and all was very good. Thanks again:)
Everything was perfect
18 January 2024
Awesome, loved it. Thank you for everything
Everything was great, staff is awesome, many activities, location is perfect 5 min walk to Duomo and metro. Clean spacious rooms and nice bathrooms. Breakfast is worth it too.
If they could add a curtain or something to the bed, to make it a little more private.
15 January 2024
Just AMAZING
This is an amazing, friendly and fun place. We loved it
15 January 2024
Good location and a ten minute walk from the cathedral.
Great location, good security, and friendly staff.
15 January 2024
Friendly staff, great city stay
Great location in the city centre. Staff went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, thank you! Kitchen facilities free to use, and coffee and tea were free. Free welcome drink and earplugs was a nice touch.
Kitchen a little dirty but expected due to several guests sharing. Was a little annoying using an app but had no issues with it
13 January 2024
Exceptional
Best Hostel ever
12 January 2024
Exceptional
Second time in this fantastic place! Thanks for everything! You are amazing!
5 January 2024
Best hostel to go to in Milan
The phisical location is great and staff is amazing. Very good cleanliness and nice rooms. Greatly recommend.
3 January 2024
Exceptional
Everything was great. I only stayed for one night but I got a free drink was well.
I don't have any complaints.
2 January 2024
Great location, friendly staff
Great location, friendly stuff , good continental breakfast
There were no microwave or kettle in the kitchen
1 January 2024
Nice one
I did not not try
The App experience they providing. to many emails from them after booking, no need for all of this
29 December 2023
Central location, close supermarkets, friendly staff and special atmosphere.
Location, atmosphere, staff openness.
28 December 2023
Fabulous
Overall, everything was satisfactory for me. However, it would have been beneficial if they offered more vegetarian breakfast options. On the positive side, the provision of complimentary locks, water, and coffee was a nice touch.
19 December 2023
Fabulous
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Ostello Bello, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. The standout aspect of this hostel was the incredibly friendly and helpful staff. They went above and beyond to ensure that every guest felt welcome and had everything they needed for a comfortable stay. A special shoutout to Lauren from the event team, who was truly remarkable. Her dedication to keeping everyone informed and engaged was impressive. She made sure that all the guests were aware of the activities and events happening at the hostel, which added a lot of value to my stay. The pub crawl event organized by the hostel was a highlight of my trip. It was not only a great way to explore the local nightlife but also an excellent opportunity to meet fellow travelers. The event was well-organized, fun, and safe, thanks to the attentive planning and execution by the hostel team, especially Lauren. Overall, Ostello Bello exceeded my expectations. The combination of a vibrant atmosphere, exceptional staff, and exciting events like the pub crawl made my stay truly enjoyable. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a fun, friendly, and well-organized place to stay. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!
18 December 2023
Exceptional
Excellent staff 👍
16 December 2023
Fabulous
Good
Social activities in the hostel
11 December 2023
Awesome! Great people, great location, great staff :D
I loved this hostel 10/10. Met some really cool people in my room and through a bar crawl that the hostel sponsored. The girl leading our little bar crawl was also super fun and nice so shoutout to her! The hostel's in a great location (prob a 10 min walk from the Duomo) and super close to most of the attractions and a lot of great restaurants. The staff was super super friendly and remembered my name after like one single interaction, which I was thoroughly impressed with. The breakfast was also super awesome and the free welcome drink was just another added benefit. Good atmosphere also for the little bar underneath the rooms, it was a nice place to chill. Also they provided earplugs for potential noise, there was a hairdryer, provided towels and little locks for the storage areas for stuff, and other stuff too if you asked, which was awes.
Ok to preface I am a sleepy girl if nothing else and I can fall asleep with/sleep through an absurd amount of noise. That being said I did actually notice that it was a bit loud because of the bar/music downstairs while I was going to sleep BUT it was like 10:30pm on a Thursday night and I was only on the second floor. They also gave us earplugs too which I was not using so lol probably more my fault than anything, but either way it was nothing crazy just something I noticed. Also I can definitely fall asleep on almost any surface and did notice that I could somewhat feel the springs in the mattress LOL BUT I did sleep soundly and comfy in the end so no biggie and thats seriously nitpicking, I did really love this hostel.
10 December 2023
EXCELLENT!
I loved everything! I enjoyed the smiles and friendly stuff! I loved the welcome drink and coffees! Everyone was kind and helpful! I loved the recommendations, loving conversations and the warmth atmosphere. THANK YOU! ❤️
9 December 2023
Definitely recommend staying here if you're in for a good time.
Great location, fantastic roster of events, I wish I had stayed much longer.
Honestly, everything was excellent..
9 December 2023
Superb
All aspects were superb. The hostel has a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere with a fantastic staff. Its proximity to the city center enhances the overall positive experience.
Everything was excellent.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - BBQ facilities
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet bowls
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
Activities
- - Games room
- - Children's playground
- - Karaoke
- - Evening entertainment
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Stand-up comedy
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
2 February 2024
Loved the place, i recommed
loved the atmosphere and the staff was helpful
can’t think of anything