Bohoostel

The air conditioning in my room wasn’t working, so it got very hot, though the beds themselves were fine. The hostel was only okay. I was told I could use the gym. Around 11:30 pm one night, I was working out with about ten minutes left when a worker came in yelling and made me stop. I know it was late, but nobody else was around and I’d already been told it was allowed. The next morning staff confirmed that gym use was allowed, which made the whole thing more frustrating. The following day I went out drinking, my phone died, and I got lost on the way back because the hostel is far from town. I arrived about 35 minutes after checkout. The place was empty, but when I politely asked for a quick shower before leaving, a local staff member was extremely rude and said no. After I packed, I went downstairs to wait for my train and was told I couldn’t even sit there, supposedly for insurance reasons. Minutes later, two girls who’d arrived early for check-in were allowed to sit downstairs for two hours. The rules felt all over the place, and the staff were rude with no flexibility or hospitality. This place is a joke. I wouldn’t recommend staying here.

This hostel really stood out for me after staying in plenty of others. I loved it, and the staff were so kind. They also pointed me toward some nice places to eat.

The location suited me well, with shops, places to eat, and bus stops nearby, and the airport isn’t far. You can walk to the city center if you don’t mind a bit of distance. The area felt safe and clean, though a nearby venue can make weekend nights noisy. There are lots of shared spaces, including a quiet garden and several balconies. The kitchen is well equipped, everything was kept clean, and the beds were comfortable. WiFi was usually reliable. Some rooms have privacy curtains, though not every room does. Staff were pleasant and helpful with check-in, extending my stay, and storing my bags. It had everything I needed.

I’ve had enough bad hostel stays to be cautious, but this was one of the nicest I’ve been to. It’s clean, new, functional, and the rooms look just like the pictures. The area is quiet and feels safe at night, with the historic center of Bologna reachable by bus or on foot. I really recommend the walk. There’s a lovely terrace, a huge kitchen with all the equipment you need, good WiFi, and an inexpensive bar by the lobby. It isn’t a party hostel, which made it a good place to rest at night. Highly recommend!