59%Hostel San Sisto - Due Torri

Really out of the center,you can't get back when you want to party,or grab a drink. Friendly staff. I would give it 70%

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by dubbelpunt6381 – posted on Aug 9, 2008

3

A long way out of town. Staff very moody and not very helpful. No path from bus stop to hostel - I got clipped by a car on the walk!

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by long67 – posted on Aug 9, 2008

17

Too far from the centre... lacks a social atmosphere and reminded me of a prison! is however secure with generally helpful staff.

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by scolli625 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

7

despite of the location, very far from the center, the staff has been very kind and ready to solve any problem.

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by marcosanna756125 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

1

i walk from the bologna city center to the hostel and it is more than hour trip ;) so, use some bus instead...

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by sebej – posted on Jul 3, 2008

4

This place is in the middle of nowhere. They give you horrible directions to and from the hostel. The bathrooms are disgusting and full of bugs, and the breakfast is a joke.

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by jenessa868183 – posted on Jun 23, 2008

4

If you enjoy being lost for three hours attempting to find this place, then go for it! Extra joys included, a shower that made you stand in water and a terrible breakfast that you recieved a piece of bread for!

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by maryannesb9505 – posted on May 25, 2008

12

I think that since you have a kitchen, and are located so far out, you should let people do their own cooking, because eating out every night is expensive, and a hassle when we have to catch the bus back. Also, I think the breakfast is a little stingy.

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by claireapolitan7420 – posted on May 1, 2008

13

Very far from the middle of town. There's a sign outside of the hostel building that says "Entering Bologna". If you keep your sense of humor about it, then you'll be fine. Luckily it's only one bus ride away. (No transfers.) A bit more spacious than...

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by CarenA – posted on Apr 9, 2008

11

Awful, depressıng place. Splurge for a real hotel ın the cıty unless you really are destıtute. Ruıned my tıme ın Bologna.

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by karenhicks4244 – posted on Mar 29, 2008

1

I don't think they cleaned either the room of the common bathrooms once in during the 4 days i spent there. You really get what you pay for. The hostel is way out of town, and there are no fun people to meet, only older creepy italian crazies

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by dimitar851642 – posted on Mar 4, 2008

3

I read all the reviews before I booked, figuring that the location would be tolerable as the directions touted the numerous buses available. But they gave no directions on how to find these buses, in particular on a Saturday/Sunday. So, email them before you go, and get explicit directions on... more I read all the reviews before I booked, figuring that the location would be tolerable as the directions touted the numerous buses available. But they gave no directions on how to find these buses, in particular on a Saturday/Sunday. So, email them before you go, and get explicit directions on how to get a bus from the Stazione Centrale, and make sure to let them know what day of the week you are arriving. But, you might be better off paying a bit more and staying in city center. The latest you can stay in the city and still get a bus home is 12:44 at night, and in a college town in a country where the nightlife doesn't begin until after midnight, quarter to one is not late enough. Bathrooms were dirty, odor of cigarettes everywhere. Take a lock with you for your locker. Great staff though...sorry for the bad review guys.close

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by willeder4815 – posted on Feb 19, 2008

11

if you have the opportunity of not going there i'd advise you to follow it. Don(t go there in mow season

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by dariorudy9481 – posted on Feb 11, 2008

1

Met some fantastic people there, only stayed 4nights as it was while I looked for a flat, the staff were very friendly, it was good value for money, a bit far but not the end of the world..great!

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by pmckee9092 – posted on Jan 29, 2008

1

While it's a bit of a trek from town the place is pretty good and the other reviews were a bit harsh! Breakfast was good and rooms and bathrooms were clean. Good place to stay with a big supermarket about 10 mins walk away where you can buy pre cooked food.

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by pauldeci – posted on Jan 25, 2008

6

I must say this place is getting a bad rap on it's reviews i am sure it has to do with the owner and the staff.putting that aside it is a nice place in a good spot you just need to know the bus info so yes i would and will return to this place. i just hope the owner and mangement get the... more I must say this place is getting a bad rap on it's reviews i am sure it has to do with the owner and the staff.putting that aside it is a nice place in a good spot you just need to know the bus info so yes i would and will return to this place. i just hope the owner and mangement get the message that the guest are more importaint then there cleaning policyclose

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by robert-saull2939 – posted on Jan 7, 2008

4

The hostel is very far from the town center and the staff is impressively unfriendly. Too bad it's the only one in Bologna...

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by anthony1278 – posted on Dec 19, 2007

1

hostel is very far outside bologna. we almost got stuck there and missed our train because they had run out of bus tickets (which they said they sold!) that morning and until we repeatedly asked didn't offer any help on the matter. Only upshot was that the rooms were pretty clean.

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by Harlan1020 – posted on Apr 21, 2007

14

Great hostel in terms of location and really charming. Staff were also very helpful and all spoke excellent english. My only complaint was that there is no kitchen or common area so it was difficult to meet fellow travellers. This may not bother some but for a solo traveler it is important for me... more Great hostel in terms of location and really charming. Staff were also very helpful and all spoke excellent english. My only complaint was that there is no kitchen or common area so it was difficult to meet fellow travellers. This may not bother some but for a solo traveler it is important for me to have an opportunity to meet others. Overall enjoyed my stay!close

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by erinfi – posted on Apr 19, 2007

7

Not terrible, far away from everything, but decent price. Also, bike rental is free! Do that! The buses suck, especially on Sundays. All in all...it served its purpose.

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by hglatz6221 – posted on Apr 16, 2007

1

I had a great stay at this hostel. Friendly staff. Beautiful place -smell of grass and trees and spring. The hostel itself was average but at this price its great. And the directions for the hostel were very helpful and accurate. I would stay there again if i ever come back to Bologna.

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by wulffchristine878 – posted on Apr 15, 2007

25

As a single traveller i would not recommend this place at night found transport difficult, unless you want to head back from town by 9:30pm. The included breakfast was a bread roll, but hey you get what you pay for. But the place & room was nice and clean

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by hiflyin1440 – posted on Apr 11, 2007

2

I did'nt like the routine where I wasn't allowed to be anywhere inside the hostel after 9.30 AM because the cleaninglady had to clean. It was totally forbidden for example to stay on the bed in the room while she wiped the floors, not even in the common area. Instead I was sent outside in cold... more I did'nt like the routine where I wasn't allowed to be anywhere inside the hostel after 9.30 AM because the cleaninglady had to clean. It was totally forbidden for example to stay on the bed in the room while she wiped the floors, not even in the common area. Instead I was sent outside in cold weather and rain pooring down (I was under a roof though but anyway). When my friend, after 45 minutes, tried to go to our room to get something we had forgot she was immediately sent out. Then we gave up and went to Bolgna centre in the rain.close

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by sannaflen1343 – posted on Apr 5, 2007

3

I was very disappointed in the lack of privacy and the respect in the hostel workers. I ended up having to pay for an extra bed after I had canceled the reservation a few days in advance. The staff were all rude and unwelcoming. Also, it seemed that we were being reprimanded for breaking... more I was very disappointed in the lack of privacy and the respect in the hostel workers. I ended up having to pay for an extra bed after I had canceled the reservation a few days in advance. The staff were all rude and unwelcoming. Also, it seemed that we were being reprimanded for breaking rules that didn't exist--specifically, being in each other's rooms and needing to buy a hostel card before staying in the hostel (something I was told would earn us a discount, but was not a requirement). In addition, the location was incredibly inconvenient and there was no effort amongst the staff to help us find transportation. All in all, the worst Hostel experience I have ever had. I would not recommend it to anyone.close

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by kseavey5783 – posted on Mar 31, 2007

1

Don't stay here. The free breakfast consists of a single roll and a drink; check in is not actually 24 hours, but after 12:30pm; they kicked me out of my room at 9:30 am for "cleaning" although there was obviously no cleaning done when I returned over 12 hours later, bathrooms were... more Don't stay here. The free breakfast consists of a single roll and a drink; check in is not actually 24 hours, but after 12:30pm; they kicked me out of my room at 9:30 am for "cleaning" although there was obviously no cleaning done when I returned over 12 hours later, bathrooms were dirty and ill functioning; bus trip from the city center takes more like 30 mins, and the bus stop is across a field not "a few metres away, right in front of the hostel" as the directions state.close

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by matthew9849 – posted on Dec 1, 2006

15

There was no security, and the people that worked there had trouble communicating. It was quite a few km away from the city, but it made it cute, unforfunatly if you wanted to return after midnight, you had to catch a taxi because of the distance. It's also not a place you want to go for fun,... more There was no security, and the people that worked there had trouble communicating. It was quite a few km away from the city, but it made it cute, unforfunatly if you wanted to return after midnight, you had to catch a taxi because of the distance. It's also not a place you want to go for fun, it's a place to eat and sleep, they did have a variety of movies you could watch at no cost, that was nice. The area did have character, it was nice to smell autumn. It was fairly cleanly.. but it could be worked on. I enjoyed my stay there, it was a fairly average place, but it worked!close

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by averee – posted on Oct 29, 2006

16

not my fav by far. lame buses to get there, had to take a taxi each night, no fun, basketball was flat, and beds were beat

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by Bsabia – posted on Oct 18, 2006

59

breakfast hrs should be extended slightly

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by Trashy – posted on Oct 9, 2006

1

such an old man hostel! i felt rather uncomfortable as there were literaly old italian guys and no young uns there! it was a bit dodge on the bloke front really

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by BabyLa3563 – posted on Oct 7, 2006

6

It is far away from the city center and no good buses lines : 1 bus every 45min and if you don't have any ticket where do we buy them ? And if you are having a dinner in the city center be 1/ well informed (you clearly need to ask) and 2/ brave (2km of walk) to return to the hosel. Other bad... more It is far away from the city center and no good buses lines : 1 bus every 45min and if you don't have any ticket where do we buy them ? And if you are having a dinner in the city center be 1/ well informed (you clearly need to ask) and 2/ brave (2km of walk) to return to the hosel. Other bad point : Nothing to keep the luggage in a real secure place. I had a box for that in my romm but no key!! Otherwise the rest is good, better than the mean.close

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by slefeun – posted on Sep 27, 2006

1

The hostel was fine - but the bathrooms were the worst i've ever seen!

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by JaneMcca8231 – posted on Sep 25, 2006

5

The internet access and travel books that were available were a real help for the rest of our travels. The space outside was great as well.

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by celinef – posted on Sep 24, 2006

1

look out for crazy skitzo german girl with blond hair that thinks she owened the joint and has her head so far up her ass she couldnt even see how much of a hypocrit she was. other than this it was probably one of the best hostels i have been to!!!!

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by ewen-j – posted on Sep 23, 2006

16

Very new and well equipped hostel, one part is detached and an extra 200m walk from the main hostel though. Located on a bus route but transport is questionable. decent place to meet folk.

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by Mail1122 – posted on Aug 27, 2006

6

We stayed at the hostel on a Sunday which meant that there were only 3 or 4 buses all day going into town (about 6kms away). There's nothing around the hostel so location is very poor.

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by bravogirl – posted on Aug 14, 2006

21

dvd player is broken bathrooms are filthy and stink and there is nowhere nearby to get food but order in pizza, no kitchen facilities either. You have been warned.

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by jones7094 – posted on Aug 12, 2006

1

Very far out of the city. The bathrooms suck, especially the showers. The bed's aren't that good. It gets really hot, and the buses only run into the city every half an hour. However it's cheap and inexpensive so it's a trade off.

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by keenan4156 – posted on Aug 4, 2006

18

some of the staff was really nice but unfortunately others were completely rude. also, not just for checkout, but EVERY day you have to be out of your room by 9:30 ... which for me was extremely inconvenient and frustrating. the location isnt great either, but, low price options in bologna are... more some of the staff was really nice but unfortunately others were completely rude. also, not just for checkout, but EVERY day you have to be out of your room by 9:30 ... which for me was extremely inconvenient and frustrating. the location isnt great either, but, low price options in bologna are hard to find. if you can find a different low price bologna location i might suggest trying it out before this hostel. but youll be okclose

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by Ajmahl – posted on Jul 22, 2006

3