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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Location
Recent guest reviews
4 August 2025
Exceptional
Location closed to major attraction and the staff is great
Could be a bit more clean. Our bathroom had a leakage at the washbasin
1 August 2025
I will give a rate for 9/10
Hello, I am from Mongolia. I met many nice people there. Actually, it's a very different Asian hostel. The room is big, and there are many things to do. The daily events were amazing, with a welcoming drink and good breakfast and dinner. Very center and close to Duomo.
We’re looking forward to our stay, although we anticipate a bit of noise from the bar next to the window. It might make for a restless night, but we're hopeful that the excitement will make it worth it!
28 July 2025
Clean, cozy, social, and centrally located — definitely recommended!
This hostel is located right in the heart of Milan — all the highlights like the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Castello Sforzesco, and the Navigli area are within walking distance. 🚇 From Linate Airport (LIN): take the new M4 metro line from Linate Aeroporto, ride to De Amicis station, and from there it’s only a 5-minute walk to the hostel — super convenient! 🏨 The staff is incredibly friendly: I had booked a bed in a mixed dorm, but they kindly moved me into a female-only dorm at no extra charge. In the dorm, there was one shower, but sharing between us girls was easy and comfortable. A great touch was the free welcome drink upon arrival. 🍹 The kitchen is well-equipped — perfect for cooking your own meals. In the morning, there’s free coffee available. ☕ They also have a beautiful terrace where you can relax, meet, and chat with other travelers. On my last day, I was able to leave my backpack at the hostel all day, which made exploring Milan free of hassle.
Everything was great — no complaints at all!
27 July 2025
nice stuff but AC doesnt work at the place
Good location
rooms are not clean
27 July 2025
Unforgettable rime in Milan
Top quality hostel rooms
24 July 2025
Exceptional
The staff is great and the place is clean.
No thing
22 July 2025
Friendly clean hostel in a great location with great people
Very good friendly clean hostel
Staff and the people there
22 July 2025
A solid modern and comfy place to stay directly in the city center
I was surprised of well trained and easygoing staff, comfiness of my bed, quietness of my room, neat and fresh bathroom there. Free welcome drink, free towels, free coffee machine. Nice public spaces The hostel is very clean and I mean it. The air smells of a new and well maintained property The place to stay once again
No issues at all
20 July 2025
Clean and cool
The place was spotless – the cleaning lady even wiped down the door handles, which says a lot! The staff were incredibly friendly and super communicative. At breakfast, the guy behind the bar made me espressos! The location couldn’t be more perfect – right in the heart of the city. The bed was really comfortable, each had its own curtain for privacy, and the bathroom was also clean. Sure, one bathroom might be a bit of a stretch for 8 women, but for a short stay, it was absolutely more than perfect! Would definitely come back! 🌟
19 July 2025
Very good
I thought the property was a very well thought out property, there’s a lot to do and a nice sense of community amongst guests. The bar was nice and fun. The room was pretty comfortable considering it’s a hostel, the bathroom was good but a little awkward of a set up but nothing to complain about.
18 July 2025
Percent location and lovely place
Everything was perfect 👌. Lovely stuff, very friendly and professional and very helpful. Amazing location 👌 Very good place to stay.
17 July 2025
Great location and friendly staff, but limited A/C control.
The staff were very kind and helpful throughout my stay. The location is excellent — just a short walk to the main attractions and shopping areas in Milan.
The air conditioner was controlled by the reception, so I had to call them every time I wanted to turn it on or off. It would be more convenient to have individual control from the room.
17 July 2025
Perfetto
The rooms were spotless, and each bed had a privacy curtain, which made it even more comfortable. The dorms were also very clean. The staff were incredibly helpful, and it’s located on a very cute street that leads directly to the main road. Very close to the Duomo. We were welcomed with a free welcome drink, which I thought was a really sweet gesture. I had booked with breakfast included, and it was quite good. There’s a coffee machine in the common area with various options, all free of charge, and water is also available for free. The kitchen is open and available for use. They have different events every evening. The room was spacious, the air conditioning worked perfectly, and the bathroom was large and airy. There were power outlets everywhere. This was the best hostel I’ve stayed at in Europe. If I go again, I’ll definitely stay here. Thank you very much for everything.
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16 July 2025
I am satisfied with this hostel. Everything was great. I felt good in this place.
Nice room-mates, very good localisation about 10 minutes walk to Duomo. Clean, fresh white towels, comfortable bed and I recommend breakfast.
15 July 2025
Perfect place in milano center
Perfectly situated in the center, great facilities, well furnished hostel. It has a bar and lots of common areas to chill. One of the best hostels I stayed so far. The staff - Rubi was super nice and extremely helpful during the stay.
It’s a bit noisy outside because of the bar and parties. But earplugs are meant for that
13 July 2025
Exceptional
Location Live environment Desk people are live and cheerful. Kitchen is good and helpful for a small meal.
13 July 2025
Fabulous
Very charmig, interesting building with lots of facilities and places for lounging. Had a fresh, homey room with just enough space to not feel cramped. Spacious bathroom. Well worth the money. Comfy bed. Wish I hade time to stay longer because i really liked it!
11 July 2025
Exceptional
Cool stuff and great atmosphere. They have activities for make people come together.
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10 July 2025
Ok
Great loction great staff VERY SMALL room expensive
8 July 2025
Best hostel I have ever stayed in.
Best hostel I have ever stayed in! Super friendly and helpful staff, perfect location - close to the main sights but still down a quiet street. Outstanding value with free food to cook with in the kitchen, free dinner, welcome drinks, free snacks, coffee, juice etc etc... Loads to do, guitars, piano, events, fussball, karaoke and more. Very social hostel, made some great friends but still felt I could have my own space if needed. Will definitely be in another Ostello Bello! 10/10 would recommend,
8 July 2025
Exceptional
Absolutely the best hostel I've ever been to. everything was perfect!
I didn't like that I had to go home, and I wanted so much to stay with these wonderful people…
7 July 2025
Exceptional
Fun
30 June 2025
Exceptional
Very very friendly people, they do a lot for their guests, Personal Atmospere , very Clean bath, like at home, Not typical hostel, free aperitivo, free water , Central place, Karaoke, good music and a nice bar 👌🏽
29 June 2025
Exceptional
Its amazing vibes and all the stuff are great 😍
27 June 2025
Very good
Good
Expensive
27 June 2025
Fabulous
I like the privacy in the bunk beds, the plugs for charging has for all types of charger, free dinner but you have to go before 8pm as it is only limited :). But there are still pasta to cook in the kitchen for free. Free water, coffee and tea. The reception area and the staff are friendly and they are available 24/7
The water in the shower area is spreading to the ground very minimal but not for those who doesnt know how to control water in spreading while showering.
26 June 2025
Fabulous
Exceptional staff. Comfortable beds. Free welcome drink, coffees and aperitivos. Cute terraces. Perfect location in the center of the city and 5 min walk from the Duomo. Breakfast buffet looked nice, but I didn't try it.
26 June 2025
Central location, great atmosphere, nice staff
The atmosphere, free amenities, staff
The bar was in another building
25 June 2025
Best location
Very kind and helpful stuff. Very nice bar and parties. You have a lot to do in ostello bello
23 June 2025
Good for the day I was there.
The free drink tokens were nice. And the free coffee.
That breakfast wasn’t earlier
22 June 2025
Exceptional
The staff were absolutely fantastic — warm, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile. Whether it was check-in, local tips, or just a quick chat, they made the place feel like home. The location couldn’t be better. It’s centrally located with easy access to public transport, major attractions, cafes, and supermarkets. I could walk to most places, which saved time and money. The common areas were cozy and perfect for relaxing or socializing. Free coffee, water, books were available all day, which was a lovely touch! The coffee was surprisingly good and the hydration station was always clean and stocked. Highly recommend this hostel if you’re looking for comfort, convenience, and a great social atmosphere!
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22 June 2025
Exceptional
The hospitality is grate and really like the space that you can chill 😎 read or playroom area. Amazing The location its in a perfect spot 👌 everything is so near in 15 min walk you reach at Duomo Cathedral. I love how they organized everything with the rooms and services. I felt very welcomed, like i was at home 🏡. Ostello Bello the best
19 June 2025
Fabulous
Friendly, helpful staff Clean rooms, great location
Noisy guests last night there
17 June 2025
Exceptional
The best hostel i've ever stayed in
17 June 2025
Nice hostel in Milane Center
Very friendly staff, terrace in room
Location is good but faraway from Metro stations, ants in room
15 June 2025
Excellent
Very friendly, clean and great facilities
Only one shower with toilet between 8 people
15 June 2025
Exceptional
Everything was perfect! The staff were friendly, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was great. I had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back.
14 June 2025
Overall great, but the lockers are terrible.
I loved the location, it was a short walk away from most places of interest. The rooms, beds and bathrooms were clean and tidy. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The other guests staying were fantastic too! Their breakfast and bar was great, and all the events they did every evening were conducted well!
In my room, the AC wasn’t working properly and had eventually started leaking, causing a bit of a puddle mixed with all the dirt and mud brought in by the shoes. Moreover, the lockers cannot be locked properly, which is not great, as we want to keep our valuables locked. The worst part was that my luggage was too big for a small lockers, which is strange coz it was a normal international size suitcase and not exceptionally big. Something really needs to be done about the lockers.
14 June 2025
Exceptional
The location is amazing.
The beds could have offered more privacy. Curtains only closed on one side
13 June 2025
Great choice
The breakfast was amazing with a good variety. I loved the unlimited espresso. The location was perfect for the duomo and other major sites, and access to the airport was easy. Staff were kind and helpful.
The price. It was the most expensive place on my trip.
13 June 2025
I would recommend to friends
Friendly
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10 June 2025
Amazing Spot for Young Travelers
Everything in Ostello Bello was wonderful. The people, the location, the kitchen conversations with strangers. Group areas are lovely to socialize and meet different people in. Complementary drink when you arrive and their included breakfast buffet is great.
Room cleanliness is good but could be managed better. This is normal for hostels though and considering the amount of people that were there, the staff did a great job accommodating and running the location.
9 June 2025
The staff was incredible and so friendly! It was a clean and quiet place. Also you are close to everything
The staff was incredible and so friendly! It was a clean and quiet place. Also you are close to everything
9 June 2025
Good value and location.
Location, the pub/restaurant downstairs, the kitchen and terrace.
No curtains for privacy in bed
9 June 2025
Nice vibe hostel in top Milan location
Recently renovated installations, central location, friendly staff, very nice guests. Private bathroom in the room.
8 June 2025
Exceptional
The hostel was very good, the staff was friendly, they offered us free drinks at the hostel bar. It took me less than 10 minutes to go to the Duomo cathedral, so it was very good, the areas where I could sit and relax at the bottom of the place were very nice and comfortable, and I was also happy that there was an elevator when I got back to my room after walking around so much.
I loved everything about it
8 June 2025
Greater than expected!
Everything! The staff was great, very accommodating, everything is so clean and comfortable and it has plenty of things to do and use within the facilities! A very tech hostel, love it
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6 June 2025
Good community, friendly people, and not just another cheap hostel.
Excellent location, staff were very helpful and kind in assisting so I could get the best out of my brief stay. Not a cheap hostel, but not a cut-price experience either. Good sense of community in the staff team. Power supplies were available in the rooms, places to hang coats, and decent shower.
Not everyone likes a triple bunk setup, but it wasn't a problem in this case. Louder than I would have liked due to the bar across the road, but I keep earplugs when I travel :)
4 June 2025
Great customer/front desk service
Great front desk customer service, Keep up the GREAT SERVICE 👍
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
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
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
6 August 2025
Exceptional