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
21 October 2025
Good vibes + top located hostal 🌸
Nice, cozy and super top located hostal, with a lot of activities to do and places to chill and work. Clean and comfortable bed :)
Location, all was clean, staff, activities
21 October 2025
Very good
Very friendly staff,clean rooms,good prices in the bar,nice events every night and 10 minutes walking from duomo. overall good choice.
Breakfast could be better with more choices. They denied to give invoice with vat number for my business because they say its the policy of the owner for invoices outside Italy.Its unexpectable.
17 October 2025
Exceptional
Amazing hostel. Very comfy.
17 October 2025
Un’esperienza fantastica!
Loved my stay at Ostello Bello! The receptionists were amazing, the beds and bathrooms were super comfy, and free food all day was a big plus. Location couldn’t be better — close to all the main attractions. Milan truly rocks!
The only downside is that it can get quite noisy at night since it’s near bars and a busy street, but everything else was amazing. Milan is the best! 🇮🇹✨
16 October 2025
Great for 2 nights
I feel like high energy with this hostel. I like the vibe. The bed was good and slept well. Breakfast was good. And the most important thing near to popular place in Milano. Can walk for 10-15 min to get popular place. And warm welcome and goodbye. And it’s good to use technology and berthing done by phone and app.
The rooms was for 6 people. And waiting for queue to use bathroom or shower.
15 October 2025
Very good
Very modern hostel. The rooms are clean, bright and large. My dorm even had a big private terrace with lounge chairs, tables etc. There are privacy curtains on each bed. The staff was nice and helpful and there are a lot of events organized by the hostel.
Really, I was very happy with my stay, but here's my pet peeve: In my eight bed dorm seven beds had their lockers under the beds, which could be locked without problems. I had the single standing locker that would not close securely with a single padlock, so I had to get a second padlock (which staff thankfully lent me) and then spent a while figuring out how to artfully arrange them just right so the locker would actually stay closed. It worked fine once I got the hang of it, but was a bit annoying having to lock/unlock two locks everytime. If you have a bigger padlock it might work with just one though.
15 October 2025
It was lovely staying here, everyday something’s happening. Helpful people always smiling, having fun. You just have to
The overall vibe is emasculate.
Umm that’s biased.
14 October 2025
Many thanks best hostel in Italy
Everything is perfect, you socialise and enjoy an amazing stay. kitchen , coffee and many more completely free!!
Nothing, all was perfect
7 October 2025
A short stay, will stay again next time.
Good location free for luggage free cafes hot/cold drink lots leisure areas and games, also very niceee staffs! Very good place for staying in Milan.
A little higher price? (But it deserves.
7 October 2025
One of the best hostels I have stayed at, do yourself a favour it’s amazing.
Facilities were amazing, free coffee machine along with water all day. Great kitchen facilities with help yourself fruit. Leisure areas take your pick, organised events each night along with special deals for dinner, rooms spacious and clean. Location close to must tourists places. Staff friendly and helpful.
6 October 2025
Perfecto
Very welcoming and helpful
Nothing
5 October 2025
Very good
Location is amazing, staff are friendly, great chill out area with a pool table
The ensuite bathroom doesn't quite work when there are 6 girls staying in the room...
4 October 2025
Good for short stay and sightseeing
Very good location. It was just 4 metro stops away from the Central Railway Station +12 min walk. Walking distance to most of the tourist attractions, supermarkets, drugstore and casual spots for food. There is some free supplies to cook from (fresh and canned vegetables, pasta, sauces and spices), tea, coffee. The kitchen is well equipped. A free welcome drink was a nice touch. There are nice spots to sit and enjoy your snack. The staff were friendly and helpful.
I didn’t realize bunk beds have three levels. You make the bed yourself and I can’t imagine doing that on the third level if you arrive in the middle of the night. There is very little space to manage your belongings. Squeaky bathroom door.
4 October 2025
Very good
The location is really good. 10 min from metro and Duomo. Has supermarket near and restaurants The staff is super friendly and gave me really nice eating tips :)
Missed curtains on the beds for more privacy
2 October 2025
Great social hostel with good facilities and staff
Great location and very social hostel. You can easily meet people and make friends.
Not much really. Great for a hostel.
2 October 2025
Couldn't be better!
Amazing experience, free food and super clean. 5 stars for my first solo travel !
I really don't have any tips
29 September 2025
Very good
Lovely place
27 September 2025
If you have low budget, have to stay here
Location is very Good for stay,all clean and no need to ask for anything to property's stuff, all facilities are available.
Nothing to say about, everything was good 👍
23 September 2025
staff was so great! they went above and beyond to make the stay memorable
great location for poking around though not the easiest to get to from Milano Centrale
nothing
23 September 2025
Great networking and friendship
Easy to access the public transportation
22 September 2025
Exceptional
Great atmosphere, game nights, hostel's pub across the street and amazing hostel staff
21 September 2025
Would definetley recommend this hostel
Staff were lovely,rooms were clean and there was a good range of activities to join in with if you wanted.
No complaints about the property
19 September 2025
Right at the center, perfect stay
Friendly staff, lots of social spaces to meet people
The noise from the street
17 September 2025
Overall, my stay was great, and I will definitely come back. Thank you!
What I really liked about the hostel were the facilities and amenities available. The kitchen was fully equipped, and the coffee machines and water dispensers were excellent. The staff were also attentive and very efficient during both check-in and check-out.
I have no complaints about my stay at the hostel, and there was nothing in particular that I didn’t like.
17 September 2025
Exceptional
Staff were excellent in all ways. Happy and really working to make everyone else happy. Just a great environment. Met so many wonderful people. This deserves Best Hostel in Italy from what I saw. Rooms were good. Luggage was secure. I felt safe. Just a collective working together even from us tourists. They are just over the top in offerings. Laundry (sm fee), food, small buffet at dinner. Just above. An 11+! Thx for an incredible stay:)
Not a thing wrong!
16 September 2025
Comfortable and Freindly
Actually the best hostel i have ever been,the stuff are really friendly,the hostel really cosy and you can feel like they are your family,they make sure you are comfortable there have fun ,the rooms are really clean and modern, i enjoyed every moment there
There is nothing wrong with that place
15 September 2025
Very good
Very friendly staff
13 September 2025
Exceptional
Atmosphere!
Sometimes, it can be too loud at night
13 September 2025
It has A beautiful courtyard
Perfect location
None
9 September 2025
Exceptional
The people and the comunity as a whole was perfect. The home vibes and people meeting throughout the whole day was really great. The personal was amazing and helpfull aswell. The rooms and the hotel areas well tidy and well managed. If you are trying to meet new people this is the way to do so, even if it is hard to connect with people as there are so many activities and people around you!!
A/C in the room is too strong, it. Can be turn down by the reception but still..
9 September 2025
Exceptional
This is probably the best hostel I've stayed in in all of Europe. The room was absolutely clean, the staff was very helpful and friendly and the location is perfect. The atmosphere is really nice and fun and there is an activity every night. Definitely will comeback if I ever return to Milan.
6 September 2025
10/10! Would come again for sure!
Clean and comfy room and bed! Friendly staff and fun nights to meet people and make new friends! Great location and easy accessibility to the city centre Felt very safe and good as a solo female traveler!
Literally nothing to say!
2 September 2025
Amazing! Thank you for everything!
Everything was exceptional from the customer service to what was offered to the rooms. Couldn't be happier with everything! Thank you so much!
29 August 2025
Great place, environment, great location , great staff , value to money just toilets were not clean
great place and location near to Duomo. Staff was really friendly they provided me luggage room access and iron for my clothes
Toilets were smelling bad
28 August 2025
Good hotel for its segment
A small, good hotel to stay for a few nights. When checking in we were given a room with a small balcony, which was very nice. The room itself was clean, tidy, with everything you need
I can't say anything specific.
25 August 2025
Exceptional
The friendly staff, everyone is very sympathetic and ready to help you. The karaoke nights are really fun as well. The hostel is well located, close to the historic center but away from the crowds, so you will have a peaceful and quiet stay. I totally recommend it.
24 August 2025
Helpful staff. Nice breakfast
Good location. Friendly staff.
Nothing
23 August 2025
Perfect location to Duomo
Wonderful staff. It feels like Italian grandma's place with the free dinner offered one night and the free coffee in the common area with great music and books to read. I truly enjoyed the place.
The fact the shower and the toilet are in one room. I wish there was an extra shared toilets and showers in the coridors
15 August 2025
Exceptional
Very welcoming and great facilities
14 August 2025
Fabulous
Superbly friendly staff Excellent location Simple and lovely
14 August 2025
Great stay in Milan
Property was very good for solo travellers as they have activities on each day. They also serve free dinner which is an added bonus! Location is great. Felt very safe as a solo female traveller
Didn’t love the bunk beds being 3 high. Bathroom wasn’t overly clean.
13 August 2025
Great food, great people.
Best hostel ive stayed in. Modern and good amenities
Expensive bar
12 August 2025
Fabulous
Room is big and clean. The location is excellent! Moreover, there are some pasta, rice, and fruits in the kitchen that you can enjoy for free.
You have to do your own bedsheets. But for the price, this is acceptable though.
11 August 2025
Perfect hostel in milan
Everything thing is good there, specially people working in reception
Nothing
11 August 2025
Fabulous
Very clean, an amazing space at an affordable rate as well. I will definitely be back.
10 August 2025
Exceptional
- everything
- it's almost too good for a hostel
10 August 2025
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was really nice
The staff was really nice they were helping to have you good time
10 August 2025
Exceptional
My favorite place to stay in Milan. Great location just off Via Torino, nice rooms, and a wonderful staff who really know how to make you feel welcome. Add to that incredible amenities: espresso machines, fully equipped kitchens with food and spices, game rooms, patios, welcome drinks, aperitif hour... Keep up the good work!
There were no issues.
10 August 2025
Fabulous
The staff very nice hostel clean and in great location
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

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21 October 2025
Sacrifice a little privacy for location and budget