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Youth Hostel Piero Rotta Reviews

Viale Salmoiraghi, 1, Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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53%

This hostel is quite far from the city center. (20min by metro) but the area is still nice. The hostel was not very new, specially the toilets which looked like a prison. The lounge room was nice, you could watch TV but I missed some board games or DVD's. Something I really disliked was that we had to pay 3€ more per person per night because we didnt have the youth hostel card and that was not advised in the information of the webpage. In conclusion, it is a place to sleep and have breakfast.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Staff was quite nice, and gave me a useful surrounding map. I had a good time there.


73%

The bathroom was not always very clean but we couldn't really blame the team for that! It was a bit cold in the room. The staff was really nice and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


46%

It's a very old facility - It's not the kind of the Youthhostel's worldwide network It was really expensive for the poor service provided - the breakfast is very poor !!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 26 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Female 31-40
  • (20 reviews)


66%

The wireless signal is bad in the room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


40%

There was a lot of noice and it wasent quiet after the tine it should be and the staff didnt care about it. It is also very hard to find, no signs and you have to tkae the metro to get down town.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


70%

When I read the others comments I imagined that there would be terrible!! But when I arrived there, it was completely different. It's a nice place to stay for few days, you can have your rest with no problem at night, because it's very peaceful. The breakfast was good too. Although the bathroom should be cleaned more often, it wasn't really dirt. It's only a shame that there isn't any pub crawl, it would be great!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


56%

Took me 30 minutes to check in, because of the slow computers at the reception. The staff are nice when they have time, but in busy times, they are not bothered. Not recommended for those expect smooth services. The area is kind of suburb, so it's better to ask for pizza delivery etc at the reception, rather than expecting to eat out in the area.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


86%

A good place to stay. Big, clean and safe. It's not near from the city center, so if you're coming by car it's easy to reach (and park - serious problem in Milan) , and if you're coming by train, it's 5 minutes from underground station (so you can trip the city easily too) The bath is in common, but it's funny. the rooms are essential, but you don't go in a youth hostel to stay all the day in the recreation room... it's really good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

There is no power plugs in rooms so we have to give our E-gadgets to reception for charging Beds are too noisy and every turn will makes you others awake Location too far from city center but if you are a football fan its very close to Sansiro

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


60%

Someone stole my cell phone from my bed while I was sleeping.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


50%

i thought hostel was clean however staff werent very welcoming or helpful. they werent rude i just think they should tell us information instead of me asking where facilities are etc.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

the fact that a card is required is not very clear. the cost (3E) should be added to the total cost when you book . its comfortbly located but very noisy (overlooked an intense traffic road) and when entered the room i csniffed that people smoked there

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


46%

If you want a very cheap chepest hostel you will have the few you expect... or at least the MINIMUM condition. I reserved in this one JUST because the other one which I want to originally was full.... AND it reaaally looks like a jail with the metal doors and the lockers and the rest of the stuff.... Including the staff it wasn't the nicest one even for the price you will not get anything free (even water!) so they are making improvement but they need moooooooooooore I will NOT recommend it!!!


83%

This is the best hostel I've ever stayed, especially in terms of value for money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


90%

This hostel was really clean and near a metro station (metros are excellent for getting around this city). However there was no air conditioning and the rooms get really hot. This was an awful problem because when you open the balcony window hot air comes into the room. The place is really fun though, your allowed drink in an outside area at night. Good cheap place though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


30%

Worst hostel I have ever stayed in. It smelled like dirty men, it was noisy due to the concrete corridors and metal lockers . The staff were far from friendly, helpful or enthusiastic, with the exception of ONE lady. I got yelled at by one staff member in the kitchen at bteakfast because I put my rubbish in the wrong bin! Nd while I sat in the common area, a member of staff came and sprayed ammonia on my table (and me) and wiped it over with a dirty rag, then trudged away. Was happy to check out

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


30%

Had bad experiences. Woke up at 2am because a drunk man was screaming in my room. Other guests stole a other man's mobile phone. I definitely didn't liked this hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


86%

Lovely and very modern hostel. We travelled as a couple and had our own room and bathroom (and balcony) and couldn't complain about a thing! Pretty much like being in a hotel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


50%

I normally love staying in hostels but this place felt more like a jail...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


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  • 02 Jan 2012 (53%)
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