A stay at Babila Hostel & Bistrot places you in the heart of Milan, within a 15-minute walk of Cathedral of Milan and Piazza del Duomo. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Via Montenapoleone Fashion District and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from San Siro Stadium.
Via Montenapoleone Fashion District - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Cathedral of Milan - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Piazza del Duomo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Corso di Porta Vittoria Tram Station - 3 min walk
Milano Porta Genova Station - 4 min drive
Linate Airport (LIN) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Caffè Victory - 4 min walk
Visconti Street Food - 3 min walk
Miscusi - 4 min walk
Globe Restaurant & Lounge Bar - 5 min walk
Gran Caffè - 4 min walk
About this property
Babila Hostel & Bistrot
Tudor hostel with a rooftop terrace, 10-minute walk to Via Montenapoleone Fashion District
Babila Hostel & Bistrot offers 17 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. This Milan hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional features at this Tudor hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6.90 for adults and EUR 6.90 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Karaoke
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Computer station
Coworking space
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
4 floors
Built in 1900
Fireplace in lobby
Mosquito nets
Smoking not allowed
Tudor architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private or shared bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 30 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 6.90 for adults and EUR 6.90 for children
Towels fee: EUR 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT015146B6NMBBXYE7
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Babila Hostel & Bistrot Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Milan
Babila Hostel & Bistrot Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 340 reviews
10 - Excellent
183
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 340 reviews
8 - Good
115
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 340 reviews
6 - Okay
33
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 340 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 340 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mariajose
Oct 24, 2025
Mariajose
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
jose
Oct 21, 2025
jose
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Jamie
Traveled with family
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Check in was chaotic. We had to buy a lock to secure our luggage in the luggage room before check in to our room. Room was clean and it was a nice breakfast in the morning
The place is about 7 mins walk from the no 9 tram to Metro Centrale. Quiet neighbourhood. Safe. Clean. Best part of the stay is going on a Lake Como tour with a smart funny guide called Emanuel. He’s good at reading the room, attentive, catered to our every need and knew not to tell us too many boring history. We have had so many animated entertaining conversations; alleviating the outing the most enjoyable one I had in Italy. Highly recommend Emmanuel to anyone who wants to see Italy. Thank you Emmanuel. I’ll never forget you.
This hostel is in a quiet neighborhood, yet it is close enough to the Duomo Cathedral area to walk. The staff was super helpful when I had some unexpected technology issues! The dorm rooms were super clean and spacious. The "atmosphere" of the building was simply charming....from the marble steps and adorable old wooden-door elevator to the subtle music playing from a piano down the street. It truly captures the atmosphere of Milan.
I’m on a 2 week trip in Italy and started in Milano for 3 nights. The hostel was very clean with lots of extra shower and bathroom space. That was private which was nice if you didn’t feel comfortable showering in the rooms bathroom. Also the location is great as well. Short walk to the Doumo area and a bunch of other things as well. Plus they had lime scooters all over the city. So for the valve it’s great compared to the hotel prices!
So clean and friendly staffs there… It was good, but there’s a laundry problem. I wanted to use the machine. But staffs do that, so had to wait next morning… And loud music until midnight in the bar in this hostel