By Victoria Ries
Italy has an abundance of cheap hostels for mostly students on vacation and backpacking holidays. Staying at these inexpensive hostels allows the student to explore new countries and meet new people while they are on a strict student's budget. Hostels in Italy offer good amenities and free breakfast, and plenty of opportunity to mingle with other guests during their stay.
Hostel Demò, Milan
Hostel Demò has simple and elegant rooms with wooden floors, direct telephone, fan and WiFi Internet for your convenience. Color television, an in-room safe and a hair dryer are just some of the guestroom amenities. Hotel amenities include a 24-hour reception desk and breakfast between 7 and 10 a.m. each morning. A community reading room and a quiet bar help you relax after a hard day's shopping in Milan. Nightly rates at this hostel are €31.00 per person.
Hostel Demò
Via Tonale
14 - 20125 Milano
Phone: +39 02 67074322
Fax: +39 02 67479307
La Controra Flashpackers Hostel
La Controra Flashpackers Hostel is wheelchair-accessible with air conditioning, a game room, lounge area, bar, Internet, no curfew, washing machines and 24-hour hot showers. The hotel offers free breakfast, luggage room and bed linens. Towels cost 2.00 Euros each. La Controra used to be a monastery and is located in the middle of the bustling city of Naples. This hostel 's nightly rates are €30.00 per person per night.
La Controra Flashpackers Hostel
Piazzetta Trinità alla Cesare 231
Naples, Italy 80135
Hostel and Hotel Bella Capri
Hostel and Hotel Bella Capri is situated on the waterfront in the city center and has sea views. The cost is around €22.50 per person per night. The hotel has air conditioning, washing machines, no curfew, Internet, safety deposit box, 24-hour hot showers and 24-hour reception. The hotel's luggage room, breakfast and bed linen is free of charge.
Hostel and Hotel Bella Capri
Via Melisurgo 4
Naples, Italy 80133
About the Author:
Victoria Ries is a freelance writer whose work has been published in print magazines including Guideposts, BackHome and Mother Earth News. Ries enjoys working on diverse topics such as travel, animal rescue, health, how-to and home business.