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Ostello Bello Genova
9.0

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96 Guest reviews

9.0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness9.0/10
Service9.2/10
Comfort8.8/10
Condition8.6/10
Amenities9.0/10

Via Balbi 38, Genoa, Italy. See map

Free WiFi
Parking available
Bar/Lounge
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities
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Hotel Description

A stay at Ostello Bello Genova places you in the heart of Genoa, within a 15-minute walk of Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal and Old Port. This hostel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Genoa Port Center and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Piazza de Ferrari. Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and bidets. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Motorcycle parking is available onsite.

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Pets allowed

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed (no fees)

Check-in from: 2:30 PM
Check-in by: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 11:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Important information

Property Alerts

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 8 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Special Instructions
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Property Registration Number IT010025B6SHJUN3MU
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9.90 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per night (525 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 10

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Spoken Language

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Bar/Lounge

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Entertainment

Smoking areas

Accessible facilities

Other

Elevator

Coffee/tea in common areas

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Laundry facilities

Arcade/game room

Safe-deposit box at front desk

24-hour front desk

Mountain biking nearby

Designated smoking areas

Billiards or pool table

Free reception

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Bicycle rentals on site

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Offsite parking reservations required

Shared microwave

Shared refrigerator

Water dispenser

Lockers available

Motorcycle parking only

Street parking

Distance from property (ft) - 525

Distance from property (meters) - 160

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hosted evening meal

Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Food and water bowls

Secured bicycle storage

Bicycle parking available

Bicycle tour information

Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel reviews

9.0
Wonderful96 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.0/10
Service9.2/10
Comfort8.8/10
Condition8.6/10
Amenities9.0/10
8/10
Excellent
Hanna, 23 Jan 2025
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Really loved the vibes here. Lots of staff and volunteers so tons of activities and fun people to meet. The rooms have real beds which is nice and the lockers are plenty big for all your belongings. Large kitchen with tons of free food, and amenities to cook for yourself, and was pretty clean considering. Really loved the vibes here. Would stay at this chain again.

10/10
Exceptional
Briana, 16 Jan 2025
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I have stayed in various Hostel's over the years & this one was very clean & safe. I did have my own room at the hostel, the room was very clean and had a safe as well. The hostel has cameras in the halls and keyless entry to the rooms, after 8pm you need a code to get up the elevator as well. The staff give you a map with local attractions to the city as well. The staff all speak good English & are very helpful. The hostel is very close to restaurants & local attractions as well & about 2 blocks from a busy train station. The paid breakfast was also very good, lots of options and fresh. The hallways can be busy in the morning & later at night from people coming & going but overall very quiet even when they had loud evening events going on (I did stay on the 6th floor for my stay). Would highly recommend staying here & would use some of their other locations in the future!

10/10
Exceptional
Brian, 05 Jan 2025
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A real gem! Large rooms, conveniently located, unique rooms, clean, friendly staff, great price.

8/10
Excellent
Richard, 05 Nov 2024
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Good location, close enough to the old town to walk. Spacious room, clean, polite and helpful staff. Room was located at the back so had a court yard which got quite noisy late evening.

10/10
Exceptional
Carl, 04 Nov 2024
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nice hotel to stay in. great location, nice restaurant in hotel and good ones in neighborhood. friendly staff. could stay again.

10/10
Exceptional
Mark, 25 Oct 2024
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Very nice for a hostel. Room was very clean with nice balcony. Bar in hotel, very walkable to restaurants, bars, train station.

10/10
Exceptional
Katie, 04 Oct 2024
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Amazing hostel!

10/10
Exceptional
Michel, 01 Oct 2024
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We everything was great and clean. Night parking a little far to carry suitcase.

10/10
Exceptional
Houda, 26 Jul 2024
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This hostel has a very young and hip vibe. I was worried about noisiness, but it wasn't an issue at all, even with our room overlooking the courtyard. The room itself was very clean and well stocked. Plus we were so close to the train station. I would recommend it to anyone staying in Genoa.

4/10
Poor
Susan, 15 Jul 2024
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Geeat location

Great location. Perfect spot near the principle train station. I booked a private room as a solo female traveler over 50. The common areas are wonderful- well designed and inviting. I was on the 6th floor. There are 2 lifts. However- The AC was not working. July. Very hot in Genoa. The room was uncomfortably hot All day and night. No fans provided (a fan could have helped so much as I was covered in sweat). The only relief was leaving the room a LOT and cold showers ever few hours during the night time. It was so hot I couldn't sleep. I had wide open doors to the balcony felt unsafe but I tried it anyway-- there was zero breeze. I could have paid for a regular hotel and been more at ease-- which I regret as it was short visit. No compensation although the staff knew the AC was not working. They said they "are working on getting it fixed". If you plan to stay there during summer months you might contact them in advance to see if it's been fixed or try to request a floor that has functional AC.

10/10
Exceptional
Leslie, 08 Jul 2024
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Hostel was very welcoming, good breakfast… definitely worth the price:))

10/10
Exceptional
Victoria, 16 Jun 2024
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Great place to stay. Just need hooks in the bathroom

6/10
Fair
Myriam b Martínez, 08 Apr 2024
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good location

10/10
Exceptional
Maria, 06 Feb 2024
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Best ever

This is my third time here. First I chose it because of the location. It’s literally 3 minutes from the train station and from the airport bus stop at Piazza del Principe. Also very close to cruise terminal. Once I tried I liked it. The beds are strong and comfortable with personal light and plugs option. Every room has a bathroom. Not all beds are bunk beds. I was in a room with 4 single beds in now. We can have lots of free stuff, like Americano coffee, free food in the kitchen and toiletries if needed. Also a paid breakfast or take away bag are available. Everything is clean and well managed. The staff is very helpful and kind. The only thing I didn’t like was the loud late party on Friday. Also needs to be aware and be careful as the rooms have 3-4 steps inside. I’m excited to try their other hostels in Italy as well.

10/10
Exceptional
Xaviera, 22 Nov 2023
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Top hostel in Genova

Excellent hostel! So many amenities for free. Free food, gym, live music and more

10/10
Exceptional
Julia, 06 Aug 2023
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The property was right next to the train station and walking distance to a handful of restaurants.

2/10
Poor
Bjoern, 02 Aug 2023
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Dirty hotel with bad odors. Horrible bed, noise and drunk people.

10/10
Exceptional
Farzand, 17 Jul 2023
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The stuff so good so welcomed rooms are clean.ans services are good.

10/10
Exceptional
Cecilia, 05 Jul 2023
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The hostel was great! It’s affordable and modern. Very close to the train station. The area is sketchy, so don’t go out at night, and the parking is difficult. The mattress was very hard but other than that everything else was great. Great price for breakfast and a good selection!

10/10
Exceptional
Daniel, 02 Jul 2023
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Clean, comfortable accomodation right near the bus station and port of Genoa. Staff are very friendly and helpful and facilities are great. The gym could use some work but I didn’t expect one anyway so can’t complain.

10/10
Exceptional
Dean, 02 Jul 2023
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Would stay there again.

10/10
Exceptional
Mirjana, 24 Jun 2023
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All the best!Thank you !Good recommend!

10/10
Exceptional
David, 12 Jun 2023
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VERY PROFESSIONALLY RUN ESTABLISHMENT WITH A WELL FURNISHED LARGE KITCHEN AND FREE FOOD, ENOUGH TO PREPARE A BASIC MEAL.

10/10
Exceptional
Nishaan, 05 May 2023
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Great place to stay

A great hostel, would return.

10/10
Exceptional
Hayden, 16 Apr 2023
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It was relatively inexpensive and the staff was very helpful with any questions and it was a pleasant stay for my first time in a hostel.

8/10
Excellent
Marc, 08 Sep 2022
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My review

The room was great, but the atmosphere between guests overall was a bit mixed, and not a typical happy hostel feeling to the place. The common areas were good but bar service very slow and expensive. The lifts were busy and slow to arrive, so I started getting familiar running down 6 flights of stairs. Only 5 mins walk from station.

4/10
Poor
Gokhan, 25 Jun 2022
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Not a pleasant stay

I have booked a 4 bed dorm but given a weird 3 bed room. Room is designed very weird that you have to climb stairs to get to 2 beds. There is only one airconditioner beside the first bed which is located "downstairs" but if that person staying there closes the curtain (which is obvious for light) then air conditioner is not available at all and trying to sleep in the upper beds are a nightmare because of the heat in the room. (hot air moves up: physics) Shower is super small that you can barely move your hands, the drain was not properly working. Bed is really uncomfortable. They are ultra cheap mattresses that are kind of old. Overall I would never stay in here again. Very disappointing and overrated place.

10/10
Exceptional
Eliana, 10 Jun 2022
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met the most amazing people

10/10
Exceptional
James, 30 May 2022
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Free drinks and breakfast.

10/10
Exceptional
Frances, 08 May 2022
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Amazing stay! We loved ostello bello!

10/10
Exceptional
Eliane Maria da Silva, 16 Nov 2024
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Surpreendente

Nos surpreendeu o atendimento na recepção, no bar e restaurante. Tudo perfeito, comidas deliciosas.

8/10
Excellent
Daniela, 27 Oct 2024
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Eccel.ente a parte la pioggia. Ostello Bello è un posto eccellente dove alloggiare. E Genova è smpre bella.

10/10
Exceptional
Barbara, 13 Sep 2024
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Molto centrale

10/10
Exceptional
Juan-Francisco, 22 Aug 2024
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Excelente hostel en Genova con todos los servicios necesarios de un hostal, excepto toalla. El lugar es muy agradable, restaurante. Hay un buffet desayuno a un precio excelente. Bien ubicado.

10/10
Exceptional
Rinaldo, 21 Aug 2024
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tout est clean !

10/10
Exceptional
Vitalii, 26 Jul 2024
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An excellent, open hostel with a young heart. It is situated directly near a railway station Genova Piazza Principe; there are the famous Via Balbi elevator, which travels 300m horizontally before ascending directly opposite and Maritime museum per foot available. The atmosphere is very friendly. Can recommend it to stay in Genova!

2/10
Poor
Daniel, 25 Jul 2024
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Just bad, and no parking if you Are an foringer

Unfriendly staff. The information they provide to Expedia Are not corect. And they refuse to do anything about it.

8/10
Excellent
Werner, 24 Jun 2024
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Schöner Ort, grosszügiges Zimmer, fairer Preis.

10/10
Exceptional
Mariangela, 16 Jun 2024
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In viaggio con mio figlio, ostello che consiglio anche con bambini, frequentato da viaggiatori internazionali di diverse età. Oltre alle camerate, vi sono anche stanze private con bagno interno. La nostra era pulitissima, enorme e con un letto molto comodo. Gentilezza, accoglienza, spazi comuni curati e atmosfera top. Drink di benvenuto incluso nel prezzo, come anche una serie di beni di prima necessità! Provato anche il bar / pub / ristorante, frequentato anche da esterni: voto 10. Insomma … anche l’ostello da solo vale la visita. Grazie! Mariangela

8/10
Excellent
FABIENNE, 13 Jun 2024
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Hébergement situé en bout de la rue Baldi, à 10mn mn du centre, grande chambre au calme avec salle d'eau équipée

10/10
Exceptional
Isabelle, 06 Jun 2024
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Chambre très propre, calme, petit déjeuner simple

10/10
Exceptional
Stefania, 17 May 2024
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ottimo posto

10/10
Exceptional
MARTHA, 16 May 2024
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Excelente !

Hostel muito bem localizado perto da ferroviária Piazza Príncipe com várias opções perto para café da manhã e almoço. Quarto e banheiro muito limpos, frigobar, ar condicionado, Tv, wi-fi excelente. Ficamos no 6°andar, muito silencioso. Nada para reclamar. Recomendo.

6/10
Fair
Dominik, 02 May 2024
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Hat gepasst. Heizung ging nicht und Zimmer waren in der Früh sehr kalt.

10/10
Exceptional
ILBA, 23 Apr 2024
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SÚPER-RECOMENDADO

Excelente ubicación servicio todo, felicitaciones

10/10
Exceptional
Daisuke, 03 Apr 2024
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最高の宿泊でした、無料フードもたくさんあり、常に食事に困らない!

10/10
Exceptional
Sidnei, 13 Mar 2024
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PERFEITO

Ótimo atendimento desde a recepção, o pessoal do bar, restaurante funcionários internos todos muito atenciosos. o Bufe do café da manha por 6.90 E muito bem servido com várias opções valeu a experiência . muito obrigado a todos

6/10
Fair
supertino, 18 Sep 2023
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le foto non corrispondono alla reltà vissuta del hotel, le camere matrimoniali o doppie vanno rimesse a nuovo

10/10
Exceptional
Pier Giorgio, 02 Sep 2023
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Everything fine!

6/10
Fair
Maria Fernanda, 17 Jul 2023
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La chica rubia de pelo corto de recepción fue súper amable. De ahí en más todo estuvo “normal”. La cocina desordenada. El WIFI es malísimo, en general no estaba muy limpio, la cama era cómoda, pero de ahí en más todo estándar

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