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The Best Hostels in Bologna for Solo Travellers, Female Travellers, and Couples

The Best Hostels in Bologna for Solo Travellers, Female Travellers, and Couples
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Bologna is a historical city in Italy that has about 380,000 residents. It's a popular place to visit among Italians, but attracts far fewer international travelers. It is known for having the oldest university in the western world. Because of this, there's a large student population, a fun environment, and an active nightlife. Bologna is also famous for its delicious cuisine and it's impressive historic center.

The city is a fun and interesting place to visit. There are some good hostels around town and whether you're a student studying abroad or a backpacker looking to get off the beaten path, Bologna is a fun and fascinating place to spend some time.
How much do hostels in Bologna cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Bologna here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



A good hostel for solo travellers, female travellers, and small groups.

Dorm Bed from $34.75
Private Room from $36.50
Overall Rating: 89%
Via de' Carracci 69/14 Bologna, Bologna
We_Bologna is a hostel that is conveniently located near both the train station and the middle of town. It's about a ten minute walk to the train station and 25 minutes to Piazza Maggiore. There's also a bus stop very close to the building.

This is a traditional hostel with a social setting, dorms, and several common areas where guests can hang out. There's a shared kitchen which guests can use as well as a television room and a large garden where they host various events during the summer months. There are often live concerts, djs, or art exhibits on display here. The staff also organize any number of activities for guests throughout the year. These include game nights and food nights.

The hostel has many of the standard amenities including a nice breakfast that offers bread, jam, salty pate, cereal, fruit, juice, coffee, and tea. Most ingredients are local and organic. Other amenities include air conditioning, security lockers, luggage storage, free wi-fi, free walking tours, bike rentals, board games, a foosball table, and a book exchange.

Private rooms are either twins or four bed family rooms. Dorms sleep up to four people and both female only and co-ed rooms are available.


Private Room from $53.11
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
Via Giovanni Livraghi 1, Bologna
You'll love this guesthouse because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast. Luggage storage, towels included, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable. And Alle Torri is also child friendly.


Private Room from $27.40
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 94%
Via Ippolito Nievo, 1 Flor 3, Int 12, Bologna
B&B Selvarossa is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, board games, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast, self-catering facilities, and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, parking, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $23.01
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 84%
Via Fratelli Rosselli, 14, Bologna
Astoria Hotel is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service and bicycle hire. Wi-fi, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, parking, towels included, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $31.00
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 40%
Via Nazario Sauro, 5, Bologna
Small Studio in the Old Town is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Towels included, internet access, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable. And Small Studio in the Old Town is also child friendly.
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