The best youth hostels Italy

A little a (west area, San Siro neighbourhood, near the racecourse), this is Milan's only youth hostel. Showers and toilets more than acceptable. Good value for money.

Fascinating youth hostel, Piazza del Duomo, housed in a grandiose apartment with mouldings, floors and princely stuccoes. You are not used to sharing your dormitory or playing table tennis under high ceilings painted with 17th century Baroque frescoes . Numerous dormitories and double rooms with private bathroom. Each bed is equipped with a classic and USB socket, curtains and a locker. As a bonus: a nice decoration, a relaxed musical atmosphere, an excellent buffet breakfast and an incredible rooftop bar with a view.

The only youth hostel within Pisa. Very easy access (the historic center, the train station and the airport are accessible both on foot and by bus) and recently built (2010), its structure can accommodate over 100 people and offers multiple services (several common spaces with kitchen and TV lounge, wi-fi, bicycle rental, barbecue, garden, etc.). Clean and welcoming.

It's not just a hostel here, but a community of travellers. For Marco, a globetrotter, opened his Timbuktu hostel in his homeland. He will welcome you in his colourful universe: instruments at your disposal, bookshop, world music in the background... Rooms: they are new and comfortable, dormitory as private rooms. Ultra-equipped common kitchen and terrace which precedes the beautiful garden with an organic vegetable garden. The activities are numerous: yoga, climbing, tour in a ghost village, Zingaro reserve, boat tours...