When it comes to solo travel, the most popular option for accommodation will usually be the humble hostel, offering beds without a single traveler supplement, and they are often just as good in terms of their facilities as a more expensive hotel. Italy is a popular European destination among visitors, and it has also got an excellent range of hostels on offer, with some that just go above and beyond the minimum standard to make the stay of the traveler comfortable.

From superb central locations through to beautiful scenery and excellent facilities, here are some of the best hostels that the country can offer the solo visitor.

 

Seven Hostel, Sorrento

This lovely hostel is an amazing place for visitors, and offers both dorm rooms for those on a budget, and private rooms too, while both have comfortable beds and luxurious bathrooms, while the dorms also have a large locker for every bed too. The village location gives this hostel a really chilled out atmosphere, with a beautiful terrace area that is a great place to relax and meet people, while there is also a stylish bar located within the hostel too.

 

Plus Hostel, Florence

This social hostel has plenty of facilities to help you meet your fellow travelers, with an indoor pool for the winter and an outdoor pool for the summer, while the bar and restaurant is also very nice. The rooms on offer range from dorm rooms through to the private rooms, with single bed rooms helping to reduce the costs which often come with traveling solo.

All this is within easy reach of the train station and the city center, which are both within walking distance.

 

Foresteria Valdese, Venice

This hostel is a very different type of place to stay, as it is a hostel and hotel that is operated by the Waldesian and Methodist Church in Italy, and the monks here offer a stunning historic building as the home to a variety of private rooms and dorm beds, that all come with breakfast included. Facilities are a little upmarket, with the grand Busetto Hall open for concerts and conferences, and there is also a music corner with a guitar and piano, while lift access to the upper floors makes it disabled friendly too.

 

Dreaming Rome Hostel, Rome

The location here is superb, offering walking distance access to sights such as the Colosseum, and it is also just over a mile away from the transport connections of the Termini station. A nice balcony area is a great place to meet your fellow travelers, while the facilities such as espresso maker, free wi-fi and laundry service help to make this a useful and convenient base for exploring the city.

 

Ostello Bello, Milan

Within just a few minutes walk from the Duomo and the vibrant night life of Milan's city center, this wonderful little hostel is one that really offers a few luxuries such as air conditioning and a Mediterranean breakfast in order to make your stay more comfortable. The social area is a great place to relax and meet people, with table games, musical instruments and a large library and book exchange, making this a superb base from which to see what the city has to offer.

 

Hostel Brikette, Positano

From the welcome area with its stunning views out over the ocean, this hostel is located in a little piece of Italian paradise, and the terrace offers more panoramic views out over the Amalfi Coast. The beach and the associated night life is just a short walk away, while the accommodation includes premium dorm rooms and private rooms,that help to make this a destination that may well draw you back time and again.