A hostel is not a category of people. It is a way of travelling.
Dormitories and private rooms can sit in the same building. What matters is checking which type is available, what is included, and the rules of the place you have chosen.
Not only young people, not only dormitories
The name keeps a history, but the guests are far broader: solo travellers, couples, families, schools, associations and organised groups. Our motto says hostels for the young of all ages, and it is meant literally.
What to check before booking
Room type and how it is made up; private or shared bathroom; whether linen and breakfast are included; check-in and check-out times; cancellation terms; and what each hostel specifically offers.
What you gain
The price per person instead of per room, common areas where you meet people without anyone organising it, a restaurant on site, and staff who know the town rather than a script.
What you give up
Room service, guaranteed silence, and — in shared rooms — the choice of who sleeps next to you. Worth knowing before booking rather than on arrival.
How it works in our four hostels
All four have both shared and private rooms, in different proportions. All four have a restaurant on site: in Campiglia, Ferrara and Parma it serves guests, while in Reggio Emilia it is on the ground floor of the Chiostro della Ghiara and open to the city as well.
Rates, availability and house rules are on each hostel's own site, kept up to date day by day. This portal helps you decide where to go.