Central Hostel Bergamo

I had a great stay in a double bedroom at the hostel. The interior is not modern, but everything was perfectly clean and functional. The receptionist was very friendly and gave good food recommendations. I was able to check in early and self check out was not issue whatsoever. I booked directly with them and it cost me only 53 euros for a night which I think is very competitive. Only critique is that the walls are very thin. On Friday night I heard some people coming back late at night and being loud. So if you are a light sleeper, earplugs are recommended.

Older hostel, furnishings in the rooms are old and dingy. Unfortunately, the best thing about it is the price of only €27. We had a rather disgusting roommate who hung all his clothes (pants, underwear) up to dry in the room. He covered the table and the luggage rack with his things. He farted shamelessly all night long. That was the worst experience I've ever had staying overnight—and I'm used to staying in alpine huts without any comforts. The accommodation can't do anything about its guests, but here are a few suggestions to make the stay more pleasant for everyone. -Establish rules for quiet hours at night and post them prominently in the rooms. -Prohibit drying clothes in the rooms. A drying room is sufficient for this, but the rooms should only be used for sleeping! -No dining table in the bedroom. -No TV in the bedroom. It is sufficient if eating and watching TV are possible in a common room.

A good place for its money - excellent location just 15 minutes by public transport from the airport (bus #1 from the airport to the central station), with the whole city at your disposal. There are many restaurants nearby, a 25- minute walk to the cable car road, and a 40-50-minute walk to the upper city, where there are many fascinating museums. The rooms are clean and have everything necessary for a couple of days stay. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Essentially, there is a restaurant right in the hostel building with decent food and the option for breakfast. The common area on the ground floor smelled of cigarette smoke, making it not very pleasant to be there.

The hostel exceeded by far our expectations. The staff was both friendly and efficient, and the cleaness of the room was impeccable. Communication was prompt and clear. The location is very convenient - within easy walking distance of the station and major tourist attractions.

We stayed one night at this hostel. The only good thing about it is the location. We were told there was parking for guests, but there wasn’t, and we had to spend 45 minutes looking for a parking spot in the city. The hallways are very unpleasant, and the rooms are poorly furnished. The beds are single, and there are no double beds. You can literally hear everything happening and being said in the neighboring rooms. It was a big disappointment. The price was 75€ per night.

Service was definitely the highlight of this stay. The three receptionists I had many questions for both in-person and through WhatsApp were always extremely helpful, pleasant, and always willing to go the extra mile to resolve things. Rooms were decent and felt clean, though often felt claustrophobic with little ventilation. The hostel could also benefit from additional general bathrooms/showering areas not specific to certain rooms. Very nice location, always within walking distance of something beautiful to see! I always felt comfortable going for a walk no matter the time of day.

The rooms are simple and basic, but fine if you just need a place to sleep rather than stay in all day. The reception staff is very friendly and helpful, and the communication via e-mail was smooth. Great location, close to the train station!

Not horrible, but I definitely wouldn’t stay there again unless I had to. It was uncomfortable and felt sort of “sketchy” in my shared dormitory room. Maybe it’s a better experience if you have a private room or are staying with people you know. I think the hostel could be a lot better if there were dormitories just for women. ***Also, there needs to be a way to keep out mosquitoes. So many mosquitoes!*** Positives: The location is good; it’s walkable to the train station or the old part of the city. The front desk ladies are super nice. 😊 They were also very kind and responsive when I emailed. The cleaning staff was also friendly. The bed linens were clean and crisp. The shared dormitory room has 4 single beds and 1 bunk (2 beds). I really like having single beds. You’re provided with simple toiletries (a packet of shower gel/ shampoo and a small soap.) Could be better: There were so many mosquitoes in the room!!🦟 Even with the windows closed!😟 You need bug spray or a mosquito net. I pulled the bed sheet over my entire body and head, which was too hot, but it helped keep the mosquitoes from biting me. Very miserable night! Also, the toilet and shower room are the same. And only one person can use that room at a time. It’s not enough. I had to wait 40 minutes to use the toilet at night, and in the morning, I gave up trying to use the bathroom because I was going to be late for my flight. I walked around looking for another bathroom to use. I finally found one tucked away near the reception desk on the ground floor. It was much better than the toilet in my room (but no shower there). As some reviews mention, it doesn’t feel like a normal backpacker hostel. My room had almost all men, mostly older. It felt a little sketchy. As a single woman, it was uncomfortable for me. I would not recommend it to other women. Also, I think the rooms would feel much nicer if there were only 4 beds a room, instead of 6. With everyone paying 27€ each, I think this would still be very reasonable. Also, you need to have your own lock for the cabinet.

I'm so excited to review this fully equipped hostel. This is more of a hotel, because of the quality and standards. The place was clean and comfortable, and literally in the center of everything important. On the walls they have beautiful pictures of places to visit and their locations. Their is a pay self-serve laundry center, vending machines, a bar/cafe and cafeteria. I checked in a day before my friend who was still working until evening of the next day. Allowing me to stay in a double room the night before my friend came in was such a smart business decision on part of the staff. The kind lady who works the night shift said they didn't want to inconvenience me by moving me around. This was great because it allowed me to have the entire day to enjoy Bergamo without coming back early to check-out and check back into a new room. Also, I enjoyed watching a bit of Italian TV while having a quiet chat to my family and friends back home. It was my birthday and I felt very taken care of! The only star I would take away from would be from myself! Haha. I completely forgot about the free and amazing breakfast in the cafeteria downstairs, which is a pity because even the interior design and setup of the cafeteria was beautiful and it would've been nice to converse with other guests. In general, everything was tidy and spacious. My friend who came the next day was also pleased, but we checked out before breakfast was available the next day! Next time I come back, I won't forget!! :) Thank you to all the staff for a good experience!