Babila Hostel & Bistrot, Milan

Very accesible and great location! Also clean and the staff were helpful.

Completely understand that this was out of their hands, but my first night was terrible because the AC was not working. Thankfully the staff was able to change me to another room and had a great time.

Near to city center

No social events just a quiet place just for sleep

Clean hostel, nice atmosphere, close to metro and main attractions

Everything was ok, of course it is a hostel so you have to be prepared that there are many people in one room, they return late at night, for me it wasn't a problem though, the problem was only very small showers and lack of intimacy in the bathrooms it was even hard to change the clothes, however it is hard to find something at this price in the centre of Milan so anyway I reccommend it.

Near to dummo square

They don’t have any social events to can know another travels

I recommend the hostel!

The WiFi doesn't work very well, especially in the room!

Cleanliness

Very clean, location near the center, good terace, comfortable bed, free lockers, WiFi

Clean white sheets on bed Nice to have a duvet rather than just a sheet Sturdy bunk beds Good location however was far from the train station I had arrived into Secure lockers

Nothing really, good for a hostel

The building is very pretty. Not very close to the San Babila station but manageable - 10 mins max. I loved that the shared private bathroom had separate shower stalls, a separate WC and a separate wash basin which meant that atleaat 3 people could use the bathroom simultaneously if necessary.

The bunk beds are a bit difficult to climb. The frame is metal, and holding it for support hurt quite a bit. The pillow was uncomfortable. Has had very many uses that the cotton inside was rolled up into balls and very uncomfortable. Same with the duvet. Could be cleaner and neater. The breakfast buffet is bleak.

Clean and comfortable dorm.room.with aircon. Room comes with lockers at no extra cost.

Showers were a little squashed for space.

I had a nice stay at this hostel! The location is perfect, just a short walk from the city center. A big thank you to the whole team for the warm welcome, especially Christopher at the reception — he was super helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend this place!

Only small suggestion: maybe consider changing the air conditioning unit, as it was a bit noisy at night.

Clean. Lockers were good. Very cool building.

Hot

My first time staying in a hostel and it far exceeded my expectations - stayed in the female only dorm there was 3 or 4 other people in the room with me and barely noticed they were there. Arrived early so left my bag and went back out before checking in later. Beds were fine, room was clean and the shower had decent pressure. Paid €2 for a towel which was fine. Good location, felt very safe on my own. Would return.

Nothing to be honest, can’t fault it

It was well maintained.Elevator,free storage and common kitchen and ac in the rooms

I liked everything

Very good location as public trans is easily accessible. Every staff member I interacted with was great. Wonderful attitude, friendly and always helpful with any questions I had.. Really appreciated the aircon very much as when I stayed there it was in the 90s in Milan! Without the aircon it would have been impossible to sleep! Breakfast was very good, would have liked if they included eggs (hard boiled) to balance the mostly meats and cheese..

The bathroom shower tiles had dark mold and even though they were cleaned daily, the mold was never cleaned off. I'm sure this is an easy fix, just needs to be cleaned. It would be nice to have had better configuration of the room lockers as they do not even fit regular carry on luggage and have no hooks or hangers in them.. The light in my bed had been previously broken from the wall and even though it looked like they had tried to repair it, the repair was not successful..

We really liked the convenient location — close to public transport, shops, and main sights of Milan. The shared areas were a pleasant surprise: a spacious terrace and a cozy bar with live music and evening events created a special atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the city both during the day and in the evening. The staff was friendly and attentive, and everything was well organized and comfortable.

The bathroom inside the room had two showers which was quite helpful during the stay. The beds are comfortable and the air conditioning in the room was a blessing during those hot days I stayed there. The lockers are decently sized for a cabin bag and a medium sized backpack.

The shower broke on my first day there but the staff promptly fixed it the day after. The bathroom was really hot but it was manageable.

To be fair, the rooms and bathrooms were clean.

The bed was narrower than usual. Climbing to the top bunk was very difficult and not safe. The staff at the reception were unhappy and rude. Of course, the service industry is hard, but if they don’t want to be there, maybe they don’t belong in this sector.

Great location, lovely building, food and drinks were nice. The rooms were clean and tidy and the lockers provided plenty of space.

The only issue I encountered was my keycard for the room kept deactivating. I had to reset the card 3 times during my stay.

We had an unplanned visit to Milan, so we were happy to book last beds in the hostel just after landing. Friendly staff, modern and cozy rooms with locker boxes. Not far from good cafes and Duomo.

No questions

The service is pretty nice; there will always have someone at the counter.

I don't think AC works during this 30 degree summer day, so it's impossible to close all of the window, therefore there are too many mosquitoes during the night, the sleeping quality is not that good. At my first night there might be some party close to the hostel so it's quite loud until 12.

Comfortable bed . Affordable

Less ventilation, the stairs on the bunk bed should have handles to get down. It’s very scary for me to get down from the top of the bunk bed . No handles .

Clean, nice and very good value for the money

It was a bit too hot in the during the night

Good location, confortable small beds. The nicest thing is the bathroom, even if it’s shared you get a bit of intimacy because there is a door.

It is a bit difficult and dangerous to get up and down the bed maybe adding a bar to hold yourself would be better

Everything was good the beds was steady not squeaky like some other hostels.

Nothing

I loved the terrace and the kitchen.

It lacked that upbeat and friendly vibe that I've experienced at other hostels. I didn't feel super welcome.

I love this hostel.. All the time when back in Milano my accommodation is there 🙏♥️

Location is great, the terrace is a plus and the room was comfortable.

Breakfast is too expensive for what it is…

I *Positive Aspects* 1. Cleanliness and comfort 2. Staff very friendly 3. Quiet and safe location (especially for solo female travelers) 4. Convenient proximity to restaurants and Duomo .

I liked everything

Clean, matresss is very comfortable

Nothing

Great location – very close to the metro and the Duomo Cathedral. We really appreciated the possibility of early check-in. Thank you for a pleasant stay!

The windows were old, and despite being closed, there was still a strong draft coming through them.

Comfortable bed, and 24/7 reception for late arrivals

All except the Texas and the applied of the extra money

The numbers of beds in one room

Beautiful historic building renovated to cater for mod cons

It has great location quite central but not extremely busy you can reach all the main attractions by foot and the neighbourhood it is located is beautiful. Rooms are clean and comfortable.

The vibe is a bit off maybe it is because of the dates I booked but the staff was not putting as much effort in organising/advertising events as I have seen in other hostels.

Staff, breakfast, lunch. Free Living events at the hostel (open microphone, concerts). Location. Calm area, close to Duomo.

Great place - very clean and quiet. Wood stay again.

The staff was very helpful and up to date and spoke English very well. Great location and many people statues there even for Milan design week who I wouldn’t expect Good value for money and made lots of sense vs a hotel

The facilities at this hostel were amazing. The kitchen was great and its right next to the terrace. You can do laundry. The “yoga room” was a nice spot to hang out after i checked out and waited for my bus. The luggage storage was free and had lockers you can lock (with your own lock).

Location- cleanness- Staff

About what you'd expect for a hostel.

Bit too bright and could be noisy from the surroundings.

I stayed in a 6 bedded female dormatory. On arrival, staff were welcoming and friendly. Bed was really comfortable and bedding was clean. Lockers provided were of a good size, with a lockable key. Bathroom was clean and towels could be hired for €2. Location was a ten minute walk to the centre and metro.

Curtains around the bunk bed were really needed!! Other guests were allowed to check-in after midnight, this impacted everyone in the room as shining of phone torches, disturbed fellow guests!!

Overall, it was a pleasant place to stay. The staff was helpful and friendly, the space was clean, and the location was excellent—both central and convenient. However, I would have preferred slightly larger rooms, as the six-bed dorms felt a bit crowded when fully occupied. Additionally, I found it somewhat pricey for a hostel, though, to be fair, many hostels in Milan tend to be on the expensive side.

Great place to stay, great staff, margarita and Ish are lovely people. Great drinks, very helpful all throughout . Other guests were fantastic company. Ish made me an amazing huge portion chicken salad with fries. I wish them all the very best

It’s quite a walk from centrale but that’s ok rrally.

Very kind and professional staff. Excellent location.

The bed and room are very comfortable, the bathroom is big and clean.

The location is not very close to the center

nice stairs, great toilet room, nice decor lamps!!

Location , cleaning facilities

Lack of facilities, no house keeping

It was clean, nice and confutable. All stuff helped me and give permission to left my luggage.

Good cloce to the center