Costello

9.7Superb(848)

HostelLa Spezia, ItalyView map0.76km from city centre

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About

HOSCARS 2020 ? WE HAVE BEEN ELECTED THE BEST NEW small HOSTEL IN THE WORLD for 2020!

Housed in a charming 1800s building in the heart of La Spezia, Costello is built to suit the traveler?s needs, with a mix of homely feel and ultimate comfort. In our brand new hostel you will find four rooms for up to 24 guests: a small environment for a first class experience.
More than just a hostel, Costello is the perfect place to call home during your stay in our amazing places. Andrea and Alessia will be more than happy to welcome you!

Stay, Socialize, Experience: that's our motto.

STAY
At Costello, we want you to feel the most comfortable. The fully equipped kitchen and the neat bathrooms will guarantee a highly comfortable stay. Coffee, tea and drinking water dispensers are always at your disposal, as well as a set of essential kitchen tools. Last but not least, the terrace: that is the perfect place to chill after a long day out.

SOCIALIZE
Costello wants to sparkle interaction among travelers, encouraging socialization and new friendships. The kitchen and terrace next to it are the places where our guests share most of their time with others. Also, you will love laying in the hammocks while reading a book!

EXPERIENCE
We believe this is what matters the most. There's no tell, just come and experience it!
We are two siblings, Andrea and Alessia. We love our area and are keen to provide you with any tip you need. Andrea loves hiking and adventuring too, so feel free to ask him for suggestions.
Andrea quit his managerial career to start his own business and create his ?joyful space for travelers?. He ensures he has great local tips for your stay! ; Alessia is an architect and she?s the brain behind the project Costello.

Costello is within walking distance from the train station, the bus station and the ferry terminal.
We are just steps away from the city?s street market (Piazza del Mercato) and from an array of bars, bakeries and restaurants. In addition, a supermarket is open until 12am.

PLUS:
Each bed comes equipped with a memory-foam mattress that will make you sleep highly comfortably.
You will also find a personal USB port and a lamp. There is air conditioning in every room.
The well-designed bathrooms offer hairdryers and private spaces with toilets and showers.
Interesting books are always available from the shelves. Iron is available as well.

NO CHECK-OUT TIME
We only ask you to free your bed by 11 but don?t mind staying at the hostel as long as you need during your check-out day.

Digital Nomads, Globetrotters, Cyclists, Artists are always very welcome at Costello.

ARRIVEDERCI AT COSTELLO!

Taxes not included - city tax 2.50 EUR per person per night
Breakfast not included.

House Rules

Check In

8:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Taxes Not Included

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Facilities

Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Free Security Lockers
Free Luggage Storage
Bicycle Parking
Luggage Storage
Housekeeping
Reception (limited hours)

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Reviews

9.7Superb(848)

Value for Money
9.2
Security
9.7
Atmosphere
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Staff
9.9
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.8

Stayed in Jun 2025

9.7

Andreas

Male, 25-30, Norway

Very homey vibes, and very welcoming staff. I felt right at home, and it was easy to meet and talk to other travellers, as well as to get tips from staff for things to do and how to best experience Cinque Terre. Only two things I’d knock the property for: The beds are really squeaky, you really hear it when your bunkmates move around at night. Nothing earplugs won’t fix though. The doors to the rooms also don’t lock. Not a big deal since it’s a small hostel and it’s easy to keep track of people

Stayed in May 2025

Victoria

Female, 18-24, Australia

this is my favourite hostel i have ever stayed at (as a solo traveller). so homey and social + staff are so kind, generous and helpful. comfy, great kitchen, nice bathroom set up, nice social area and great location to town and train station.

Stayed in May 2025

Sarah

Female, 25-30, England

Lovely hostel close to the train station for going to Cinque Terre. Friendly staff and nice extra touches such as some breakfast items and towels available for free.

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Location

Corso Cavour 160, La Spezia, Italy

0.8km from city centre

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Activities

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Culture

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About La Spezia

La Spezia on the Ligurian Riviera in Italy is a maritime port and a popular cruise ship stopover. Hugging its hills are numerous pastel-hued houses, which look out over the sparkling sea. Within the city are atmospheric trattorias serving up delicious plates of pasta and al-fresco bars perfect for an aperitivo (a pre-dinner snack). La Spezia is also the gateway to the five villages of the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.

La Spezia hostels are usually within walking distance of the train station. You can stay in a homely hostel with traditional wooden window shutters, or in one with a light-filled dorm with a sociable bar. Wi-Fi is standard in most hostels; some are also equipped with bedside USB ports – ideal for overnight phone charging. Look out for a La Spezia hostel that serves up free breakfasts, which typically consist of Italian roasted coffee and pastries.

La Spezia’s pedestrianised zone starts down the hill from the train station. Here, you will find wide avenues lined with pizzerias serving wood-fired specialities, as well as bakeries selling handmade focaccia. Passeggiata Costantino Morin is a palm-fringed waterfront boulevard, while the Porto Mirabello marina is home to shiny super yachts and a clutch of upscale restaurants and bars. The area between the harbour and the historic centre has public gardens dotted with exotic trees and marble statues.

Most of La Spezia’s old town was destroyed during the Second World War, but pockets of history still remain. Museo Civico Amedeo Lia, a Fine Arts museum, is housed in a restored 17th-century friary. Set on a hill known as Poggio, the medieval castle of Castello San Giorgio has great views across the city. Piazza Cavour in the heart of town holds a daily market that's popular with locals and visitors alike. At the harbour, you can hop on a boat to the villages of Cinque Terre, all five of which can be explored on a day trip.

La Spezia’s busy train station provides links to the Cinque Terre, as well as other destinations in Italy such as Genoa. The closest airport is Pisa International Airport, which is 84km away. From here, trains connect to La Spezia in under an hour. The city also has a bicycle-sharing scheme called "Spezia in Bici". Visitors can pick up and drop off bikes at designated spots all across town, with no charge for the first 30 minutes.