Safe and secure hostel. 24-hour front desk staff. Very sociable space with activities offered each day/night. Fully stocked kitchen with…..tons of free food!!!!!! Lovely bar with free welcome drink. Ear plugs for noise..needed at the weekend!

Beside train station but not convenient for exploring the rest of the city. Choice of restaurants in immediate location was poor. Side streets are a lonely and I didn’t feel safe exploring on foot, even in the day time, so be vigilant. Stick to the main busier streets.

Awesome staff, free food in kitchen (potatoes, eggs, veggies, fruit, pasta) excellent kitchen. Large room with large lockers (will fit most bags), a closet, private bathroom, lots of socialization (but quiet in room). Lots of freebies. Comfy beds - flat firm pillows. Cleaning was very good. Bring your own towel or rent.

The wifi in my room, especially my bed(202/A) was abysmal. The signal kept dropping and was often slow. Often it would take 5 or more minutes to connect. They loaned me a portable modem, but it wasn't up to the task. It worked in other areas of the hostel, but not my room. Once it connected, the speed was fine. It just had a problem staying connected. Others in the room didn't have this issue as much.

Great facilities and social activities (such as trivia). Good breakfast selection. The room was very spacious for 6 people.

The location of the hostel isn’t great - it’s very close to the main train station so good for doing day trips but it is a long walk to the centre of Genova (although there is a metro). My bed was in a loft in the room so even though there was air conditioning, it did not reach where I was sleeping and it was very warm at night.

The hostel was so conveniently located near La Gare. The social area was great for meeting people and the bar well stocked. The welcome drink was a nice touch and the 6.90€ breakfast was amazing with lots of variety. All the App key codes were a bit overwhelming but quite cool when they worked.

The 4bed dorm 2x2 room arrangement although a good idea, in practice was not so good since I scored the ‘attic’ room on the sixth floor. Firstly, it was as hot as outdoors and the air con didn’t circulate there. I asked for a fan and that helped a little but it took a good 24 hours to cool down a bit. Secondly, the small stair case was difficult to negotiate with a heavy medium sized suitcase. No lockable lockers on the room entrance floor.

I was very happy to see there was an option to choose a female dormitory with only four beds. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. There is a laundry room too and a possibility to iron clothes. For a funny reason I actually needed it. The kitchen is very spacious and the roof terrace is great. Sitting there in the evening either conversing with other travellers or not, you feel welcome and cosy. You get a welcome drink at the check-in and a breakfast coupon if you ordered breakfast. They forgot to give me one but everything sorted out as the staff is friendly.

Close to station; hostel is the perfect hub to visit places like Lake Como, Milan, Porto Fino. There’s a staff culture of generosity, kindness, organisation, fun - all the staff have the same ethic. Very clean. Lovely open kitchen and terrace. Generously, there is always free food available to cook ie healthy vegetables and pasta, eggs, condiments and herbs. A real ‘home away from home’

Everything is perfect - nothing to dislike. Maybe A/C requires an overhaul, that’s all

I really liked everything, the hostel was clearly just renovated and it shows. The rooms are large and smartly built, quite comfortable for a hostel and in comparison to others I’ve been to. I also really liked the common areas: there is a big kitchen, plenty of space to chill and outside (on a cosy terrasse), a bar, a game room and even a gym downstairs. Overall probably one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. The atmosphere was also fun.

Although not in the centre of Genova, the hostel is well located steps away from Piazza Principe station. The beds were comfortable, and clean, perfectly white sheets were waiting for me upon arrival. Each bed had its own shelf and light. The bathroom was clean and the shower had good pressure. I liked that the lifts are blocked with a code after 8pm for safety. There's a nice terrace and a lovely book corner in the kitchen. The kitchen is large and fully equipped. I didn't try breakfast. Although the bar can be noisy and lively, not sure about the rooms on the first floor, but mine was on the second floor and I couldn't hear anything.

There's nothing I "didn't like". I just would have s bigger sign saying "ostello bello" as I walked past without noticing the hostel haha

Superbly located next to the main train and bus stations, easy checkin, great kitchen and bar/breakfast area for a quick bite.

During my stay, there was an event organised by the hostel that moved to full loud music late at night. Although events are in principle not an issue, the hostel needs to understand that the main priority for any traveler is a good night sleep and therefore should ensure their events are not impacting their customers. In summary, bring strong earplugs! :-)

the interior was finished up beautifully, was really comfortable and open! travelling alone for the first time i was so worried, but everyone i met was so sweet and the communal kitchen area with free pasta, veggies etc and roof deck made it so easy to make friends! staff were so sweet and things like towels could be rented for two euro, with slippers, shampoo, anything you couldve forgotten being free if you ask at reception (: i didnt do the free walking tour as i explored with some of the girls in my 6 bunk room, but i loved that it was an option if you wanted to meet people or just be shown around!

it is very noisy at night, even with windows closed you can hear music and people outside until the early hours so if that isnt your thing i’d steer clear (: the bar gets very busy certain nights like friday night kareoke with alot of italian students filling the place, so maybe find other entertainment for the weekend if that isnt your thing !