About

Babila Hostel & Bistrot is an unique design hostel in the heart of Milan. The historical building that gives home to it was built in 1896 and had been a catholic school for a long time. The hostel was inaugurated on September 15th 2017 and it is located in the fashion district of Milan, walking distance from San Babila square and subway station, buses and trams.
The idea of our design is mixing old and new, traditional and fashionable to bring past and present closer, keeping the original characteristics of the building with a modern touch.
Our rooms are bright and spacious, each of them featuring an ensuite bathroom with shower, equipped with soap and shampoo. Each bed has its own lamp, socket with usb adapter and locker.Bed sheets are provided by us. Towels are available for 2 Eur each. Our breakfast buffet is available for 6.90 euros per person per day.
If you have booked a double room or a Family Room, towels and breakfast are included in the price.
From the terrace at the third floor it is possible to enjoy the view over the rooftops of Milan.

In our Bar & Bistrot area you can try some traditional Italian dishes and our chef specialties. Every week, we organize concerts, jam sessions, art exhibitions and multicultural gatherings, so you can enjoy the party with your new friends and with locals from Milan. From the first day we wanted to create a place where it is possible to breathe an international atmosphere, where people can get connected through cultural exchanges, and enjoy the pleasure to be together with no barriers.

We care about our planet and try to be green as much as possible. We are only one drop in the sea, but we believe that a lot of drops together can make the difference. Based on this, we do not use straws in the bar, bathrooms are equipped with dispensers so to reduce disposable packaging, we put a lot of attention on selective waste collection, we provide a digital map designed by us to avoid paper waste and we choose partners and suppliers who share our same values and mission.

We are glad to offer you:
- Free WiFi on all the floors
- Ipads to use as long as you want
- Free printout at the receptions
- 24/7 reception (check in and check out at night is possible!)
- Bathroom with shower and hair dryer in every room
- A/C and heating in every room
- 24 hours bar
- Musical instruments to use
- Free bed sheets
- Full equipped kitchen
- Soap and shower gel
- Free personal locker with key
- Laundry service with washing machine and dryer (6 Eur, detergents included)
- Bistrot open Monday to Friday at lunch (fix price) and Wednesday - Saturday dinner (a la carte)


Codice CIR: 015146-OST-00041
Codice CIN: IT015146B6NMBBXYE7

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

8.3Fabulous(2785)
  • Value for Money
    8.1
  • Security
    8.8
  • Atmosphere
    7.8
  • Cleanliness
    7.9
  • Staff
    8.7
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    8.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Babila Hostel & Bistrot in Milan offers a fantastic location, just a short walk from the Duomo and city centre. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, and the clean, well-maintained rooms and bathrooms. Some recent reviews mention noise from the bar and occasional issues with air conditioning, but the overall sentiment is positive, making it a great choice for travellers seeking convenience and comfort.

Stayed in Oct 2026
7.1
A
Anonymous
Female, 25-30, India
Not too good, not too bad! Worth considering if you’re on a tight budget. Reception is open 24/7, and there’s a bar on the ground floor, so you don’t need to step out if you’re hungry. Staff are very kind, and the rooms have private bathrooms. People in my room weren’t very friendly, but that can vary. The kitchen and bathrooms were dirty, and the jet sprays definitely need repair. If you’re coming from or going to Milan Centrale, take Bus 60. Very convenient!
Stayed in Sept 2026
9.7
E
Estela
Female, 41+, USA
Excellent place. The elevator was out of order and I had to haul my luggage up the stairs. Not cool.
Stayed in Sept 2026
6.3
M
Mattanja
Female, 18-24, Netherlands
It’s not bad, but it’s also not good. Only the bottom bunks have curtains, so that leaves the top bunks with no privacy. There is no nightstand, lockers were very small so I had to keep my bag in my bed. I also used de laundry service, and I had to wait very long on my laundry, they informed me about that, so that was ok. But when I got it back everything was stained gray, even my brand new white shirt:(. Beds made a lot of noice. Maybe fine for a short stay or if your fine with a minimal hostel
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Location

Via Conservatorio,2a Milano, Milan, Italy
1.3km from city centre