Mercurio Hostel
Mercurio Hostel has 19 rooms, each with a private bathroom, telephone and free wireless Internet. The hostel offers free linens, towels and breakfast as well as a bar and parking area. Located close to the southern part of Milan, Mercurio Hostel serves as a good base for the Lombardy region. It is close to bars, restaurants, and hiking and touring spots. Rooms are single only and, as of October 2009, start at €20 ($30) per person per night.
Via Cardinale Ascanio Sforza, 73
20141 Milano, Italy
(+39) 02 89530871
hotelmercurio.net
Hostel Galla
The Hostel Galla is perfect for travelers seeking peace and quiet near Milan. Situated on a private road, the hostel provides access to the City University, and is near Milan's football stadium, the Meazzaan, 80,000-seat arena. Also nearby is the Fiera di Milano, or trade fair, which hosts several theatre productions and concerts throughout the year. Bedrooms are offered as single, double or groups of three and four, and bathrooms are communal. Rooms start at €22 ($32) as of October 2009, and offer free linens, 24-hour reception and safety deposit boxes for guests.
Via Privata Galla Placidia, 5
20131 Milano, Italy
(+39) 347 6175988
hotelalbamilano.it
Hostel Greco
Greco is a Milan hostel about 60 minutes by train from Buscate. It provides rooms for single guests and group rooms for up to 11 people. All dorms are unisex and have a mix of in-suite and shared bathrooms. Each room offers telephone, color satellite TV and air conditioning. For as little as €11.54 ($16.99), as of 2009, guests have free breakfast, linens and Internet access. The facility has some accommodations for special needs guests, so ask for details when making a reservation. All room prices are per person, per night.
Hostel Greco
via ugolini, 21/3
20125 Milano (MI), Italy
(+39) 02 642 4403
hotelgrecomilano.com
Camping
The shores of Lake Garda are home to about 40 different campsites for visitors who feel like roughing it. Campsites are also available further inland in Buscate, and along the coast north of Orta San Giulio. Some sites offer easy access to the water for swimming, sailing or diving, while inland spots offer hiking or biking trails.
IAT Office
Piazza Marconi 16
Stresa, Italy
(+39) 032 330 0150
proloco.stresa@libero.it
