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Babila Hostel

Milan · Italy

Via Conservatorio 2AView location

8.8/10Excellent363 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.6/108.6
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Babila Hostel

Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional features at this Tudor hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby. Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge.

Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory - 0. 1 km / 0.

1 mi- Palace of Justice - 0. 4 km / 0. 2 mi- Piazza Cinque Giornate - 0. 5 km / 0.

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A stay at Babila Hostel & Bar places you in the heart of Milan, within a 15-minute walk of Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan. This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Via Montenapoleone Fashion District and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 30 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • Property Registration Number IT015146B6NMBBXYE7
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 6.90 for adults and EUR 6.90 for children
    • Towels fee: EUR 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Russian

    Portuguese

    English

    Italian

    French

    Hungarian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Palace of Justice 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Piazza Cinque Giornate 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Teatro San Babila 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Piazza San Babila 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Via della Spiga 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Via Montenapoleone Fashion District 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Villa Necchi Campiglio 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Milano Policlinico Hospital 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
University of Milan 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Piazza del Duomo 1 km / 0.6 mi
La Rinascente 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Indro Montanelli Public Gardens 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Cathedral of Milan 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 17
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
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  • FireplaceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Lift access
  • Terrace
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Library
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Meeting room
  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • FitnessExtra charge
  • Bowling alleyExtra charge
  • Tennis
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: BED.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory ONE BEDBed in dormitory • ONE BEDBED.1B

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    Bed in dormitory ONE BED

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.1B

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    FEMALE ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FA

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.BK

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Babila Hostel

8.8
Excellent
363 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
17 Jun 2026
Tian Arindra Magali
The hostel is okay. Unfortunately they do not have AC and the wifi was not working while I was there and I needed to work. The staff could not help since the outage affected them as well. There was a large puddle of water on the room’s bathroom floor even though it looked like it was just cleaned up. I checked out 2 hours after check-in in and moved elsewhere.
Self
2/10
Poor
25 May 2026
Sujita
One of the most bizarre place I have stayed at. Staffs were not caring, lights would go off every now and then in the room and idk, a lot of weird stuffs there. I wouldn't recommend to anyone.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
Jeremy
Great location, really friendly and helpful staff, good beds and facilities in the dorms (and the other guests were well behaved - which helped). Great to have a kitchen and ability to cook ones own food, as well as to get breakfast, coffee or a drink at the downstairs bar. Short walk to the centre of the city. Great price and absolutely delightful.
Self
4/10
Poor
19 Feb 2026
Marco
Verso mezzanotte e mezza di martedì sera (17 febbraio), al ritorno in ostello, sono andato al bar per comprare una bottiglia d’acqua che costava 1.20 euro. Ho dato 5.20 euro, poi il dipendente mi ha detto che non aveva 4 euro di resto nella sua cassa. C’erano un sacco di spiccioli nel vassoio delle mance però, quindi gli ho suggerito di darmi il resto da lì, lui ha rifiutato. Poi ho detto che con gli spiccioli miei, potevo arrivare a 0.85 euro e ho chiesto se poteva bastare, lui ha detto di no; e mi ha suggerito di pagare con carta. Gli ho spiegato i motivi per cui sono contrario all’uso delle carte di credito (le commissioni pagate dai negozi alle multinazionali che gestiscono le carte di credito impoveriscono il 99% e arricchiscono gli stra-ricchi; la marginalizzazione del contante sta anche spingendo la società moderna in una dipendenza tecnologica sempre più soffocante nonostante la scienza ci abbia spiegato più volte in questi anni i pericoli delle nuove tecnologie sulla salute mentale dell’essere umano, ecc.). La cosa è finita che sono andato a letto senza aver bevuto acqua. Pessimo servizio! Non era mica colpa mia che non c’era sufficiente resto nella cassa; il dipendente poteva almeno accettare i miei 0.85 euro. Che poi, avendo pagato 75 euro per un letto in un dormitorio da 6 persone (i letti non avevano neanche quelle solite tendine intorno ai letti tra l’altro…), sarebbe anche giusto includere una bottiglia d’acqua gratis per ogni ospite.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2026
Anthony
Staff was nice. basic amenities associated with a hostel.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Serkan
Friendly staff. Perfect location. Clean room. Great breakfast.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
Chase
Place was nice and clean. The neighborhood was very nice
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2025
Hesham
Room was clean, staff was friendly.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Edward
Great place to stay. Family friendly and staff is very welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and shower was amazing
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Gladys
Nice staff, good facilities
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2025
Jamie
Check in was chaotic. We had to buy a lock to secure our luggage in the luggage room before check in to our room. Room was clean and it was a nice breakfast in the morning
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2025
David
The on-site bistro and bar is a nice touch.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Aug 2025
Shan
The place is about 7 mins walk from the no 9 tram to Metro Centrale. Quiet neighbourhood. Safe. Clean. Best part of the stay is going on a Lake Como tour with a smart funny guide called Emanuel. He’s good at reading the room, attentive, catered to our every need and knew not to tell us too many boring history. We have had so many animated entertaining conversations; alleviating the outing the most enjoyable one I had in Italy. Highly recommend Emmanuel to anyone who wants to see Italy. Thank you Emmanuel. I’ll never forget you.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
MARY
This hostel is in a quiet neighborhood, yet it is close enough to the Duomo Cathedral area to walk. The staff was super helpful when I had some unexpected technology issues! The dorm rooms were super clean and spacious. The \"atmosphere\" of the building was simply charming....from the marble steps and adorable old wooden-door elevator to the subtle music playing from a piano down the street. It truly captures the atmosphere of Milan.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2025
Angel
The property and the staff where great. Specially Italo, the guy that made the beds.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2024
Alessandra
Pleasant stay
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Marco B

Five star hostel

I’m on a 2 week trip in Italy and started in Milano for 3 nights. The hostel was very clean with lots of extra shower and bathroom space. That was private which was nice if you didn’t feel comfortable showering in the rooms bathroom. Also the location is great as well. Short walk to the Doumo area and a bunch of other things as well. Plus they had lime scooters all over the city. So for the valve it’s great compared to the hotel prices!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2024
Okan
Ok
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2024
Tara
Kind staff, and great environment!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2024
Daniel
It was so easy to walk everywhere
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2024
Saule
It is a good value of the money
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
Natalie
Beautiful place
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 Apr 2024
Myriam b Martínez
not good location
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Nov 2023
Ryo
So clean and friendly staffs there… It was good, but there’s a laundry problem. I wanted to use the machine. But staffs do that, so had to wait next morning… And loud music until midnight in the bar in this hostel
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Oct 2023
ben

No breakfast included or air con but good otherwis

Good hostel, was good how there was a kitchen and a terrace and a lift so u dont have to take the stairs. But when i booked it it said free breakfast was included and it wasnt. it also said there was air con and there was no air con so it was hot at night.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
09 Aug 2023
JORGE
Pros: Great location, big room, good breakfast, kind staff. You get everywhere easily from there and the hostel has nice things like a shared kitchen, terrace, bar, and bags storage if you need.

Cons: The room was full of mosquitoes, it needs an urgent intervention. TV didn’t work properly and was not A/C in the room, so it was a hot night…
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2023
a

Would visit again

- Great stay overall;
- great price compared to all other central accommodations;
- huge room;
- tasty breakfast;
- nice building;
- several communal spaces for games, socialising etc
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2023
Verified traveler

Highly recommended!

Very clean and quiet hostel, very convenient to have bathroom in the room. Good variety for breakfast. Location was great and central!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2023
Verified traveler
Very convenient location, the facility is excellent, no complaint at all.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2023
Anwar
My 2nd stay during this trip and I was satisfied. Clean and comfortable . And my roommates were great and made new friends. Shout out to the receptionist Patricia and the staff at the dining room during breakfast ( forgot his name)- very efficient . Will stay again once in Milan .
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2023
Grace
It was close to everything but also out of the way enough that it was quiet at night. The beds were great but and the bathroom was fine was well but looked like it could have done with a slightly more thorough cleaning, but it really wasn’t that bad. I would definitely and stay again if the opportunity came up! The breakfast was simple but very good as well
Self
4/10
Poor
07 May 2023
Lisa
I know this is not a 5 star hotel but when you advertise that you have a/c you should have it and not say the government is regulating when it can be turned on.
Partner
4/10
Poor
31 Mar 2023
Niv

No internet!

Nice stuff and location but the internet didn’t work
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2023
Ahmed
Clean and nice
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2022
maria
Fabulous!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2022
JINMOON
I came here with my family. We could all enjoy this facility and milan sightseeing. And clean.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2022
Eslam

Fabulous

Fabulous hotel, nice location, friendly staff and very helpful
Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Nov 2022
Lina
It's a convenient location but I didn't find the staff very friendly. One night stay if you are in transition between cities is the only reason to stay here.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2022
Emily
Had a lovely stay at this hostel, the rooms are very modern and clean and it has a lovely communal kitchen area and terrace. The staff are helpful and it’s in a great location about 15 mins walk to the duomo 😁
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2022
Benson

Needs a lil work

So the locker you get is barely big enough to fit a school bag, really not adequate given the type of travelers you'd expect at a hostel. Everyone had to put their bags on the floor or under the beds. The shower stall is do small you can barely turn around, there was def enough space in the bathroom to make the stall bigger but whoever designed it didn't give it much thought. Basically you'll need to get naked in the common area or get your clothes wet when you shower. This is located in a bit so busy area so you have to walk a lil to get to restaurants and the subway though there are street cars nearby. There is a nice roof top area and a shared couch/chill with a tv. Happy hour at the bar everyday. Some staff were very friendly and nice, others were on the less friendly side though. Kitchen area was messy and the bathroom had this foul odour even after it was cleaned. I'm comparison to other hostels i stayed at this was the last convenient location wise, dirtiest and last comfortable of them all. I ended up sleeping in the tv room most of the time.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2022
bradley
Wonderful staff. Youth hostel setting but very comfortable and family friendly.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2022
Florjan
Helpful staff, smooth check-in/check-out, good vibe, and convenient location.
Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2022
Daniel

Babbling Babila

Terrific location. This is a real 'youth' hostel with slightly cramped communal areas but I slept like a baby in a fab room, fully equipped. Not sure I like the app based access (it didn't work at first and just too much info and hassle) but whatever works. Place is great. Enjoy.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jan 2022
Amnon
Nice place overall. Workers weren't nice at any point, and only one was helpful. One worker entered our room at 1 am, woke us up to tell me and the other guy in the room that we were not listed on his computer, even though we paid, and they simply had computer problem. Then in the checkout he refused to return my 20€, even though I had proof of staying and prepaying 4 nights.
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Dec 2021
Verified traveler

Nice, pleasant stay.

Overall the stay was great. The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were very helpful.
The only issue were the showers, the temperature and pressure was very inconsistent, on my last morning, i couldn't take a shower because the water was freezing cold.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2021
Marta
A very good, modern and still kinda new looking hostel, with comfy beds and nice towels provided. The breakfast that’s included is pretty awesome too, with ham, cheese, pastries, bread, condiments, cakes, yogurt, fruits and coffee and tea selection. The fully equipped kitchen is also a plus for me. Location is good, about 10-15min walk from the Duomo area, but metro and tram options are also around. Ideal for those flying in to/out from Linate Airport. The airport bus (nr 73) stops just 4mins away from the hostel. I’d be happy to go back if I’m visiting in Milan again. :)
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2021
Kyle
Super clean, comfy bedding, bathroom in your room is fantastic for a hostel. Come with towels and a lock for the locker, honestly everything you could hope for! Close to the duomo too.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2021
Andrei

Come for the conditions, stay for the people

Location is more then decent: short enough walk to Piazza di Duomo, but not the best position for public transport. I wish it was very close to a metro station or to Centrale to have good connection with the airport, but it's hard to tick every box.

Location looked good, rooms in good condition and clean, mine even had an en suite which was really nice (shower gel and hair dryer included + towel free of charge). Didn't stay long enough to take advantage of it, but it's great knowing they have a laundry.

Breakfast was included and quite good.

I really recommend it because conditions are good and the crowd seemed very youthful, interesting and fun to be with. It's one of those hostel expériences everyone talks about, where you have a chance to meet cool people and make friends.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2020
Vanessa
Great place! Really clean and good location to walk to the center of Milan.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2020
Jennifer

Excellent!

Clean and comfortable. A great location, just 15 minute walk to the Duomo And good links to tram/metro. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. I’d definitely recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2020
renzo

Great experience!

Amazing, great location, nice free breakfast!!! The crew is fantastic!!! Real deal to stay here!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2020
Verified traveler

Excellent for the price

Excellent for what you get - free breakfast included. I stayed in the female dorm, which had its own bathroom.

Locker and key provided, escalator available - this made it convenient with my huge luggage!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2020
Amparo
The staff was superfriendly and the hotel was super clean, close to the main attractions. We like it very much.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
14 Jan 2020
Ben

Smoky air, nausea, and no refunds

This pictures of this hostel imply beautiful vaulted ceilings and clean, modern architecture. And the hostel is well-designed as far as hostels go, however people are coming & going constantly and smoking in the vestibule. There is so much smoke coming in and out of the main door and front windows that it gets into the private rooms too. I reserved a private room and the first night was alright, but in the morning people could be heard talking and closing doors loudly. Worse however, smoke started coming in from under the door by other guests who were either smoking right in the front of the drafty corridor, or actually inside the building. There is just one staffer at the desk who did his best to address my concerns, but after one night I politely asked for a refund of the remaining nights of my stay and was denied. This hostel refused to give me back my money after I told them that my partner was made nauseous by the smoky conditions and we wanted to leave. We still left, but the greedy hostel kept my money. Further, Hotels.com refused to compensate me on the hostel's behalf, which is more disappointing.

This is a hostel and it's busy, loud, and smoky. They do have a simple complementary meal service and an inexpensive bar. Beyond that however, the arrogance and indifference of the hostel, and Hotels.com is offensive and I oblige you to seriously consider whether to stay here.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
The location is really good and the breakfast as well. The rooms are nice and well organised.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2019
Murielle
Clean and tidy rooms.
Well located in a quiet residential area
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2019
Bernard

not bad stay

smooth check in,comfy bed, 10-15 mins walk to duomo cathedral, but limited selection for a bfast buffet. Over all not a bad stay.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
16 Oct 2019
CARLENE

Clean Hostel Great staff

Staff was amazing, breakfast ran out everyday, coffee or juice machines were not working all days I stayed.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
The property was very confusing to reach on foot. The lady was nice at check in although she didn’t want to check me in until I contacted Travelocity regarding double booking🤔😮🙁but Michael was very rude! He did not want to give me directions ,he was too busy watching the soccer ⚽️ game on TV son Saturday night on 9/14.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Fantastic hostel, providing great facilities, relaxed vibes, and opportunities to get involved in anything you want.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Walkable distance from Metro.
Nice neighbourhood, value for money.
Staff are very helpful
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2019
Verified traveler

Breakfast is the highlight

Pros: service, neighborhood, and breakfast.
Cons: cleanliness and facilities (some stuffs are broken).
Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2019
Cecilia
Hostel is older and smaller than what it looks like in pictures. Dorms are small, not much space for people to move around in the room. Bathroom is very clean and private for each room. A towel and a locker are provided. Breakfast is okay - very commercial. Rooftop terrasse is small with no view but nice place to hang out and meet other people. Overall, a great hostel compared to others that exist in the world.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2019
Sam
The staff was very friendly. I loved the breakfast.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2019
Linawati

Very clean, ensuite shower & toilet in every room

I love that every room comes with ensuite shower and toilet, and it's very clean. The breakfast is very good, staffs are helpful. Apart from the bunkbed, this feels more like a 3-star hotel than a hostel. Will be happy to come back if I visited Milan again.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Very clean
Breakfast was very good
Almost near many intresing places
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Very good location! Everything was very clean and new. Good beds, mattress, pillow. And I got a drink at the check in!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2019
Verified traveler

Great Hostel with Friendly Staff

Nice clean hostel in the town area. Helpful staff and good breakfast
8/10
Excellent
13 Feb 2019
Sparrowhawk
This hostel is very clean and staffs are friendly.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Great location! Beautiful building!
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jan 2019
Verified traveler

Good room Lots of extras but execution lacking

I arrived early and was able to leave my bags in lockers until my room was ready. They offer a free drink ticket at check-in which is nice and the happy hour specials at the bar are great. The dorms are big and the beds comfortable. The extras like the kitchen (it wasn’t very clean and was not well-equipped...only 2 spoons, no paper towels, etc) and the gym (cramped with old machines, weight machine missing parts, treadmill skips, etc.) leaves much to be desired. Communication and customer service could be improved. The heat went out one night and the guest were notified. (They did have someone come out to fix it the next day, but one night was cold with no explanation). The continental breakfast buffet in the morning is nice. Overall, good for sleeping, drinking and socializing, but the extras are not what they seem.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2018
Roberta

Very good!

Very happy. Clean, comfy, USB and a socket and individual light provided, fresh towel provided. Good breakfast was also included. Walkable to anywhere central or a couple of stops by tube, very safe central area. Would be returning when in Milan again.
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2018
Ginny
a well maintained hostel, 10 min walk from the metro, walkable to duomo and the main area. It is surprisingly quiet especially at night but I felt safe to walk alone at night. While there isn't much thing around the hostel, i.e. not much restaurants, so my suggestion is don't arrive late at night with a hungry stomach. Not much choice for breakfast but it's fair. Great place to meet people. Joined a group for some activities
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
So after travelling around the world for four years, working and staying in hostels - I have to say this is one of the best, if not the best hostel that I have ever stayed in.

The staff were super friendly and helpful! The rooms were clean and spacious and the vibe was fun and happy! The entertainment from the live band was phenomenal - and don't even get me started on the food and wine!! All in all - 10/10. If I return to Milan - Babila Hostel will be my home away from home!

Thank you all for such a pleasant stay! xxx
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2018
LTONEY
Great location. Helpful and friendly staff. Great free breakfast. Rooms are clean, super efficient with an element of privacy built into the bunk beds. I would definitely stay here again.
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2018
Dee
Conveniently located and well maintained. I stayed there only for a night and had no issues with my stay. Hopefully next time I get to stay longer to enjoy all the amenities they provide.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Oct 2018
Espensito
Had to first wait 10 mins for someone to show up at reception, then only to be asked if I could wait another 10 mins before doing my check-in. Not exactly was I need at 2 am, after a long trip. Neither was there any towel. Otherwise enjoyable place, nice breakfast and nice facilities.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2018
Maged
Accommodation was excellent, and the renovated rooms in the former chapel were very well designed. Staff were very helpful, and breakfast was really good as well. Very clean, secure rooms. They should have more of those. Location is also a short walk to the metro and the Duomo.
Would definitely recommend it.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2018
Kelly
The team we’re super friendly and accommodating. I was in a female dorm of 6, it was clean tidy and the amenities were better than I was expecting. The 7pm bbq on the roof top was a nice touch, and was a great ice breaker for all visitors to mingle. Great location and only short walk to the cathedral. Over all I would gladly stay again x
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2018
John

Comfortable Bed and English TV

We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the hostel and the roof top bar.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2018
Janet

Great hostel close to everything!

Hostel staff were very welcoming and helpful throughout my stay. It was in a quiet are but only 5 minutes from the metro and 2 minutes from a bus stop. Great breakfast each morning including real coffee! One minor point- the shower space in the shared bathroom could have been bigger so you can take your clothes into them.
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Solid pick

Beautiful hostel, one of the cleanest I’ve stayed at. While they have A/C, it does not work if you have a top bunk. Free drink with checkin a bonus. A short walk from the Duomo!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2018
Pok Man Jason

GOOD

Everything is nice
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2018
Lesley

First time in a hostel!

Really good value and good quality accommodation in a beautiful historic building. We've never stayed in a hostel before - didn't they used to be called youth hostels - but we regard ourselves as second time around interrailers so it seemed quite apt! it's true that most (all?) the other guests were a bit younger than us but that was no problem and there were even a couple of families there. Our double room was very nice with an excellent bathroom and good air con and the staff were efficient and charming. Our room was next to one of the common rooms but all went quiet at midnightish so our sleep was not disturbed and, as an added bonus, my partner was able to watch all the World Cup games in the bar so he was very happy. A good experience all round and we'll be seeking out more good quality hostels like this one!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2018
YY
Great and clean place to stay with very nice and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
4/10
Poor
27 May 2018
Teo
The rooms are very very noisy due to a sports center nearby. Hostel was very clean. Breakfast ok.
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2018
Verified traveler

Wonderful hostel

Great location, easy check in, clean, very comfortable and modern, safe, great facilities, best hostel I’ve ever stayed at!
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2018
Darren

Great stay

Good clean modern hostel, rooms were tidy, the beds comfy and the bathrooms were great. There was live music on the friday night which was fun in their bar/restaurant area, and a rooftop terrace for somewhere a bit quiter. Only a short walk to a metro station so was easy to get around the city
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2018
Meka
Great. I would stay again.
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2018
Katie

Brilliant 😊

Amazing hostel, very friendly staff, clean, comfortable modern doorman with good ensuite.

Area was perfect for sightseeing and local transport links.

Great social area and bar with cheap drinks!

Would defo stay again!
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2018
sandra

Nice stay in a fairly costly hostel!

Nice, ultra-modern and quiet hostel a 15 to 20 minute walk to the Duomo. I recommend eating in the many restaurants and trattorias in the area which offer better food at more reasonable prices. The breakfast food was just okay with mediocre coffee from a small automatic machine. An espresso coffee from the bar a few feet from the buffet table will cost you an additional charge of an euro, but the staff will not inform of the additional cost until after the coffee is prepared, so be on guard for extra charges.
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2018
sandra

A nice experience in a brand-new (costly) hostel!

Very high standards for bedding and linens. Brand-new and modern bathrooms with plenty of hot water. Even though the breakfast was included in the price, if you wanted an Italian expresso coffee, you were asked to pick it up at the bar a few steps away from the breakfast buffet table and pay extra for it. Otherwise you served yourself from a small, automatic coffee machine that dispensed mediocre American-style weak coffee. More than once, I felt the staff was trying to nickle and dime you whenever possible. The food in the Bistro is really of poor quality and high price compared to the myriad eateries and restaurants in the area.
The hostel was very quiet and in a very pleasant area overlooking a park. It is located approximately a 15-minute walk from the Duomo.
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2018
Jessica

Amazing hostel

I had an amazing stay at this hostel! The staff were wonderful, the hostel itself was beautiful. And the rooms were large, beds were comfortable. I have no complaints at all. I feel like this was probably one of the best hostels I could and will stay at. Perhaps providing a secondary towel so the ground doesn’t get soaked while showering would be helpful but regardless no conplaints! Would stay again!
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2018
Dan

Hiddengem

Arrived late was made very welcome.
Great staff very helpful.
Dorm not crowded and lots of plug insbetter than average breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2018
Lauren

Brilliant hostel

Lovely hostel. Very clean. I stayed in a 6 bed mixed dorm. The hostel provides towels and a locker with key. Free wifi is good and available throughout the hostel including the rooms. Each bed has a light and a European power socket which also has a USB socket.The room had a bathroom which had a sink, two shower stalls and a stall with the toilet and another sink. The breakfast was a very basic continental breakfast but was free which is great. I was also give a voucher at check in for a free drink from the bar.
I slept well but the room was very warm.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2018
Verified traveler

Great for a hostel

Not being one to stay in hostels often, I'm always a little apprehensive. But my stay at Babila was really good! I was in a mixed dorm with six people, the private bathroom in the room was clean and made it quick and easy to get ready in the morning. I didn't use the kitchen but it looked to be well equipped. Overall a good experience!
8/10
Excellent
10 Feb 2018
Brandon

Great room, nice breakfast, not always hot showers

Every is really good at this hostel, there's lots of space in the rooms and everything is comfortable and clean. It's kept warm by the heating. The only issue i had over my stay was the hot water often wasn't as hot as I'd like, just a little warm, and sometimes a bit cold
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2018
Amy

Similar to staying at a hotel

Staff was amazing, everything about this hostel was grand, felt like I was staying at a hotel. Only thing is that 2 of the ladies that stayed in my room smelled horrible and unbearable but this is not the problem of the hostel. Breakfast was amazing, totally worth waking up early for.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2018
Ashley

Beautiful Babila❤️

Another wonderful stay at the babila! Friendliest staff, amazing entertainment, great location. I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else in milan!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2018
Verified traveler

Amazing place to stay for one night

It was my first stay ever in a hostel and experience was amazing. Clean modern bathroom with needed essentials, comfortable bed and clean towels. Lady on the reception deserves additional shout out. My check in went smooth and nice. It was a pleasure to talk to her!
Minuses: wall lamp on my bed was broken and it wasn't possible to turn it in the direction I wanted. Bartender is not the most pleasant person. When I started asking about the different soft drinks he started laughing that I don't know what are these drinks.

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Babila Hostel
Via Conservatorio 2A, MilÁn, Italy

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