Youth Hostel Piero Rotta
An excellent base for discovering the Basiano region, Piero Rotta is an inexpensive part of the Hostelling International association. It offers guests single sex rooms of two, three, four or six beds. The biggest hostel in Milan with 360 beds, they almost always have a place to stay for visitors. They offer guests free Internet access, a common room and bed linen for no additional charge. Starting at about 21 Euro ($32) per person, per night (as of 2009), guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet for no charge, free parking and 24-hour reception. While staying at Piero Rotta, visit Milan's 80,000 seat football arena, or cool off at Lake Garda with swimming, kayaking or windsurfing. Several places around town rent bikes for tours, there are also nearby tennis courts, swimming pools and jogging trails.
Via Salmoraghi angolo via Calliano
20148 Milan, Italy
011 (+39) 02 3926 7095
hihostels.com
Mercurio Hostel
Each of Mercurio's 19 rooms contains a private bathroom, telephone and wireless Internet. Guests are offered linens, towels and breakfast with the cost of their room fee. There is parking on the premises at no charge, as well as conveniently located bars and restaurants. Located near the southern end of Milan, the hostel serves as a convenient base for exploring the Lombardy region. It is centrally located to Milan's famous restaurants, as well as hiking trails, tourist stops and Milan's city center. The hostel offers single rooms only starting at €20 ($30) per person per night as of October 2009.
Via Cardinale Ascanio Sforza, 73
20141 Milano, Italy
011 (+39) 02 8953 0871
hotelmercurio.net
Villa Olmo Hostel
A smaller hostel located less than two miles (three km) from the border of Switzerland, this hostel is central to the Lombardy region, particularly the tourist center of Como. This is Italy's most well-known tourist spot and the largest lake in the region. It is popular for water sports including sailing, swimming, snorkeling and diving. The hostel provides guests with bike rentals, a book exchange and no charge breakfasts. The rooms are single sex dorm style and prices vary depending on the season. Average cost per person, per night is €16 ($23). Guests are also centrally located to transportation leading to the city center of Milan and its many attractions.
Villa Olmo Hostel
Via Bellinzona 2, Como
011 (+39) 031 573800
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