KOALA HOSTEL, Milan

The hostel sits on a quieter street off the main boulevard, close to two metro lines that connect directly to the city centre and Milano Centrale station. The Duomo is a 10-15-minute metro ride away. For Bergamo airport, take the M2 from Loreto to Caiazzo then the Orioshuttle. Several restaurants and supermarkets are within a five-minute walk along Corso Buenos Aires. The immediate area around the hostel has a higher number of unhoused individuals, particularly after dark.

The hostel organises free daily walking tours, movie nights, and karaoke sessions, along with paid bike rentals and bike tours. A shared lounge with a bar, board games, and table tennis encourages socialising. There is no pool, spa, or fitness centre on site.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the building, though connectivity in some rooms can be weak. Luggage storage is free before check-in and after check-out until 7 PM; after that, a fee applies. The 24-hour front desk offers locker rentals (bring your own padlock or buy one for €3), a tour desk, and fax/photocopying for an extra charge. Daily housekeeping is free; laundry is available for an additional fee. Parking is available on site for €15 per day without reservation. Access is via a doorbell entry; the reception is in a separate building from some rooms, but security includes 24-hour staff, CCTV, and key card access. Pets are not allowed.