Planning your Italy travel itinerary and wondering what hotels, guest houses, or hostels you should stay in? Then this guide is for you. It’s my response to the question I’ve been asked time and time again with regards to my Italy itineraries; Do you have hotel recommendations to match the itinerary? Specifically, ones that are close to each of the train stations? Well, yes! Yes, I finally do.
These recommendations are for every overnight stop on my two week Italy itinerary (which also includes all the stops on both my Italy itinerary for ten days and my one week Italy itinerary). They are also specific to the modes of transportation I recommend in those itineraries. That means, they are all chosen with proximity to the train, ferry, and/or bus stations I recommend in my Italy itineraries, avoiding any uphill treks or cobblestone-y walks where possible, etc. As usual, I’ve got you covered!
For every stop on my itinerary, I have recommendations for four categories based types of budgets:
- Low Budget Accommodation: This category is for those who are looking to spend as little as possible on housing – within reason! None of those dirt-cheap places that risk your health or safety just to save a few bucks a night. But places that might not have all the comforts of your ideal hotel. For low budget recommendations, I provide two types:
- Hostels (for those of you traveling solo, like I tend to!)
- Budget Hotels (because if you are traveling with even just one other person, splitting these almost always works out to be cheaper than a bed in a shared hostel room)
- Mid-Range Accommodation: This category is for those who prefer to pay a bit more per night to have the privacy and comforts expected in your typical hotel, but who are still keeping price in mind as they plan their Italy trip. You won’t get all the bells and whistles of a super nice hotel – which you are okay with, since you plan to be out sightseeing – but you want a nice place to freshen up and rest after a long day out and about.
- Higher-End Accommodation: This category is for those of you viewing your Italy trip as a time to splurge a little. It won’t include the glitziest hotels in Italy – the ones that your favorite celebs and the top 1% will stay at (as I would be surprised if they were reading my site!) – but these options are pricier than the rest I suggest. They are in the 4-star category (or similar if a star rating system is not applicable). With these hotels, you can expect either more space, nicer views, higher-quality furniture, or better service to justify the premium.
Things to Keep in Mind While Reading
Prices Fluctuate
Depending on how far in advance you book and the availability left in that particular hotel, a “mid-range” option in this guide might cost the same as (or even less than!) what I have listed as a “higher-end” option. The price ranges I list are per room (or bed, in the case of a hostel dorm room) per night.
Italy is Old
It’s probably the entire reason you’re visiting! The streets and buildings in most places you will be visiting weren’t built with hotels and 21st century tourists in mind. In many cities, elevators in hotels will be rare and rooms will be smaller than what you might be used to at home. Remember that it’s all part of the experience!
Breakfast Might Be a Snack
Breakfast is different across cultures. And in Italy, it can be quite small compared to, for example, North American or UK standards. Be sure to skim through the images and reviews of a place’s breakfast before booking it as an add-on, so that you won’t be disappointed. Some places cater to the breakfast options typical in tourists’ countries of origin, while others don’t and offer a simple Italian breakfast of sweets and a hot drink.
That being said, if you do think you might want your hotel’s breakfast, it’s often cheaper to book it online in combination with your room booking rather than add it on last minute at the hotel.
City Tax is Paid in Cash
In pretty much every touristic place in Italy, and in many other European countries, visitors need to pay a tourist tax. This is per person per night and in cash only. Your host is not going to be able to accept neither credit nor debit card, and it’s not their fault. So have some small change on you whenever you check-in to a new place. This is often included in the booking details, but it can be easy to miss.
Things to Bring With You
You never know who is going to be sleeping in the room next door or above, nor how noisy they will be. So bring your own earplugs, and also an eye mask too, in case you find your curtains don’t block out enough light.
If staying in a hostel, also bring your own lock and towel (make sure it’s a quickly-drying one). While some hostels offer lockers with their own locks and/or complimentary towels, most charge (way too much) to rent these two things out. And if you’re new to staying in hostels, be sure to check out my beginner’s guide to staying in hostels.
And in Case it isn’t Obvious…
Finally, you should know that I have of course not stayed in all these places myself. (I have stayed in a few, and I will mention that where applicable.) But I’ve done all the research of:
- scouring the reviews on booking sites
- mapping out walking routes to and from train/ferry stations, while keeping in mind where I know the main attractions are
- checking out Google Maps street view
- and combining all that with my own knowledge of each city (what areas seemed sketchy, what parts of the city were uphill or cobblestone-y) and lessons learned over my multiple visits to Italy over the years
In short: these are the recommendations I would provide my mother to choose from if I were sending her off to follow one of my Italy itineraries without me!
Even so, I recommend skimming through the most recent reviews for each place before booking. You never know when a place might be going through renovations or construction is going on nearby.
Email Me What You Think!
All that being said, it would help me out a lot if you could email me how you liked these places if you end up staying at them. I will definitely be staying at these in my return trips to all these places. So between your feedback and mine, I can know to make any updates to this guide!
So are you ready? Then let’s get to my hotel (and hostel and guest house) recommendations for Italy! I haven’t added photos yet due to copyright issues, but I’ll add them once I can!
My Accommodation Recommendations for Italy
These are listed in alphabetical order of the city name. You can also use your browser search function, normally by pressing either Command + F or Control + F on your keyboard.
Florence
Budget Accommodation: Hostels
Option #1
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I stayed at this hostel during my first visit to Florence (and my first fully solo trip ever!). I remember loving its decor and proximity to the main train station. This hostel offers shared female-only and mixed dorm rooms, as well as some private doubles, triples, and quadruple rooms. It does not offer a communal kitchen nor breakfast for guests. But, on the bright side, you can relax in their garden and terrace while doing your laundry at the hostel.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 5 minutes
- Price range: €34 – €40 (female only starts at €29)
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This hostel also offers shared female-only and shared mixed rooms, as well as some doubles, triples, and quadruple rooms. With its fitness area (and even a pool!), it makes a great option for those who like to keep up with their routines while on the road. There is no communal kitchen. But there is a shared area with microwave and fridge, an onsite restaurant for dinner, and even a rooftop bar offering lovely views over Florence.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 13 minutes
- Price range: €23 – €50
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Budget Accommodation: Double Room
Option #1
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This option offers double or twin rooms at the lower end of Florence prices. You can enjoy the complimentary breakfast – which most review-leavers seem to have liked (not always guaranteed when traveling abroad on a budget!) – before heading out to explore each day. The property also offers a lounge area and small garden.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 4 minutes
- Price range: €77 – €200
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option offers double rooms, also at the lower end of Florence prices. Some double rooms’ private bathrooms are external to the room, so try to snag one of the doubles with an ensuite bathroom. Unfortunately, this property does not have an elevator. So this option will be for those traveling light (or with superior upper body strength than the rest of us!) and fine with going up steps when they enter and exit. However, visitors who stay here seem to appreciate its proximity to Florence’s main sites, like the Duomo (literally) just around the corner.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 11 minutes
- Price range: €93 – €150
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: No
Mid-Range Accommodation
Option #1
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This option offers a moderately priced deluxe queen room and triple room, which include a complimentary breakfast (many review-leavers mentioned the good breakfast in their reviews!). It also offers a rooftop bar with sweeping views over Florence.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 7 minutes
- Price range: €115 – €129
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option’s double room offers moderately priced double rooms and triple rooms. They offer a complimentary continental breakfast with the option for paid warm add-ons, as well as a terrace.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 6 minutes
- Price range: €101 – €200 (some spikes up to €254)
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Higher-End Accommodation
Option #1
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This option offers various room types to suit your room size and headcount needs. Each room comes with a complimentary breakfast buffet, including items like pastries and fresh coffee. Their breakfast was the number one thing mentioned by review leavers in their reviews! Visitors also appreciated its beautiful decor, which includes antique furniture and fresco walls in the lounge, and its garden.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 9 minutes
- Price range: €112 – €330
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option also offers various room types. All rooms come with a tea/coffee maker, and while breakfast (praised frequently by guests in their reviews) is not included, it can be booked with your room for an additional fee. As the name suggests, this option offers a gym, as well as a wellness area with a Finnish sauna, hydromassage pool, and Turkish bath (spa services and massages are not included in the booking, though!).
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 7 minutes
- Price range: €118 – €290
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
La Spezia (base for Cinque Terre)
Budget Accommodation: Single Person Occupancy
In La Spezia, there aren’t any hostels at the time of this writing. So, I’ve provided two budget options for single occupancy rooms. If you are visiting the Cinque Terre area for more than just a couple nights and really do want a hostel, I can recommend this hostel I stayed at in Biassa. Biassa a tiny village in between La Spezia and Riomaggiore (the first Cinque Terre town coming from the direction of La Spezia). It’s a bit of work to get to, but once there, they provide shuttles into and out of Riomaggiore. It was one of my favorite hostel stays due to the fact that everyone had to be back by the last shuttle and thus have dinner at the hostel. So I got to know more travelers than usual.
Option #1
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This option’s single occupancy room comes with a simple breakfast included. Guests seem pleased with the size and cleanliness of the room, which is always a good sign. There is also a communal kitchen, which makes staying on a budget that much easier. Certain days require a minimum 3 night stay, which of course wouldn’t match up with what I suggest in my itineraries. But depending on the time of year you visit, this may be an option!
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 7 minutes
- Price range: €38 – €80
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option also offers a single room at a budget. Breakfast is not complimentary and rather must be added on, if you are interested. But it seems to be that you go to a cafe across the street to choose from some pastries, juice, and coffee. Be aware that this option unfortunately does not have an elevator.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 3 minutes
- Price range: €43 – €101
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: No
Budget Accommodation: Double Room
Option #1
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This option offers economy double or twin rooms at a reasonable rate. The rooms are quite small, as one would expect on this lower end of the price range, but the hotel’s proximity to the central train station more than makes up for it. Guests who decide to pay for the add-on breakfast buffet seem to enjoy it, but I must mention that it’s a bit pricey of an add-on if you are looking to travel on a budget.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 2 minutes
- Price range: €90 – €145
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option’s double room with balcony is quite a steal. There is no breakfast, but you can always pick up a pastry and coffee at a nearby cafe before catching the nearby train into Cinque Terre. There is a minimum stay of two nights in order to book, but that’s perfect for what I recommend in my Italy itineraries.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 3 minutes
- Price range: €98 – €176
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Mid-Range Accommodation
Option #1
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This option’s deluxe double room with balcony boasts cute decor and a moderate price. Breakfast is available as an add-on. If traveling with a larger party or in need of more space, the king suite comes with a kitchenette.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 6 minutes
- Price range: €43 – €170
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option’s double room with balcony is modernly decorated and moderately priced. Breakfast is not included, but some reviews mention being given a voucher for a croissant and coffee in a nearby cafe.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 5 minutes
- Price range: €62 – €202
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Higher-End Accommodation
Option #1
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This option’s superior king room offers a higher-end room while still allowing you to be conveniently located within walking distance of the central train station. While the option does have a lift, getting to the first floor seems to require steps. The rooms here are decorated modernly with parquet floors and a clean look, and a continental breakfast buffet is available as an add-on.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 7 minutes
- Price range: €93 – €270
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes, except to first floor
Option #2
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This option offers a family junior suite, which is a nice higher-end option for a party of two who want to remain in the area of town that is close to the train station. The room comes with complimentary basic breakfast.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 13 minutes
- Price range: €142 – €324
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Milan
Budget Accommodation: Hostels
You may have heard, but Milan is pricey! It’s where I paid for one of the most expensive hostel beds in my life, and the prices have almost doubled since then. So I’m providing three hostel options here.
Option #1
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This option is what I would truly recommend for those following my itineraries. It offers female-only and mixed dorm rooms, as well as private rooms for groups of one, two, three, or even more. At this hostel, you can enjoy the rooftop terrace with its relaxing hammocks and its BBQ facilities. It’s pricier than your average hostel, but it’s right across the train station and is generally thought of as a really great hostel. The hostel has a communal kitchen.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 4 minutes
- Price range: €36 – €79
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option is for those who would pay a little more than the previous option to be located more centrally (which would require taking the metro with your luggage and also traversing some cobblestone or grabbing a cab), but otherwise have more or less the same hostel as option 1 (they are the same brand). I actually stayed at this hostel myself during my first visit to Milan. It’s walking distance from the central sites, and it offers female-only and mixed dorm rooms, as well as private rooms for groups of one, two, there, or even more. The hostel has a communal kitchen.
This option at a glance:
- Travel time from train station: 10 minutes on metro + 13 minutes on foot
- Price range: €50 – €75
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #3
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This option is for those whose mouths drop at the prices of the first two (I don’t blame you!) and will happily take the metro or a cab to be more central than hostel option 1 but less central than hostel option 2. It is almost always significantly cheaper than the first two options, but its rates due shoot up on certain dates or when there is low availability. So lock your reservation in quickly if you are interested. This hostel offers female-only and mixed dorm rooms, as well as private rooms for groups of two or four. A breakfast buffet is available for an additional charge, but there is a communal kitchen to make food yourself, and a terrace on the top floor.
This option at a glance:
- Travel time from train station: 15 minutes on metro + 6 minutes on foot
- Price range: €27 – €81
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Budget Accommodation: Double Room
Option #1
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This option offers one of the few budget double rooms near the central train station. Rooms are moderately decorated and most reviewers seem to find that what they got was fair for the price.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 4 minutes
- Price range: €106 – €210
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option is the same as hostel option 1, but would have you booking the double or twin room with private bath. Milan doesn’t have a lot of budget options for double rooms in hotels located near the train station, so booking a private room in a hostel is one way to work around this. These private rooms at hostels do tend to book up faster than the dorm beds, so be sure to snag this option quickly if it’s available during your Milan travel dates!
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 4 minutes
- Price range: €105 – €199
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Mid-Range Accommodation
Option #1
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This option’s double or twin room is moderately priced by Milan standards. At this hotel, you will find not only an onsite restaurant and a lounge bar, but also a gym, a business center, and a rooftop terrace with nice city views. You can add breakfast, which most guests who had it seemed to enjoy in their reviews, to your booking. It is necessary to use stairs to reach reception, but there seems to be a doorman to assist with luggage here.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 4 minutes
- Price range: €91 – €210
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option’s small double room is also moderately priced by Milan standards. As the name suggests, the room is small, but there is a larger double option for those who would prefer. The hotel offers a gym, spa with jacuzzi, and a terrace with a bar. Breakfast can be added onto your booking, and many reviewers seemed very happy with it.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 4 minutes
- Price range: €126 – €299 (with spikes up to €426)
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes, except for up to reception
Higher-End Accommodation
Option #1
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This option’s standard double non-smoking room might be a good fit for those looking for something nicer and still close to the train station. This hotel offers breakfast as an add-on to your booking, as well as a gym with views of the Milan skyline, a pool, and a wellness area offering a Turkish bath, a sauna, and beauty treatments. But prices here can shoot up to beyond what I find reasonable, depending on if you are booking during high season or too far in advance.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 10 minutes
- Price range: €172 – €299 (with spikes up to €350)
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option’s room with city views offers a higher end experience. At this four-star hotel, you have an onsite restaurant and bar (where live music is sometimes played), as well as a gym, complimentary minibar, and an add-on breakfast buffet that reviewers seemed to enjoy. Rome
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 6 minutes
- Price range: €168 – €238 (which spikes up to €450)
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Rome
Budget Accommodation: Hostels
Option #1
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This option offers female-only and mixed dorm rooms, as well as private single and double rooms. This hostel has a communal kitchen and seems to plan evening events everyday, which is a great way to meet fellow travelers if you are traveling solo. They do have laundry facilities.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 5 minutes
- Price range: €35 – €85
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option offers female-only and mixed dorm rooms (some of which come with a full-on terrace!), as well as private twin rooms. It has a restaurant as well as breakfast offered as an add-on. This hostel has multiple common areas to socialize, but it does not offer a communal kitchen, just a microwave. So you won’t be able to whip up your own meals, but you can heat leftovers or bring microwavable meals home from the market across the street to save on costs. They do have laundry facilities.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 13 minutes
- Price range: €35 – €78
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Budget Accommodation: Double Room
Option #1
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This option’s double or twin room can be quite a steal for Rome! The property offers a terrace (as the name suggests) and a communal kitchen, which is great for those looking to stay on a budget while in Rome, especially since this option does not offer breakfast. As this property is so conveniently located in between the train and the attractions, they do offer earplugs for those bothered by the passing trains a short walk away. Some guests found the earplugs weren’t necessary to sleep well, while others found that they weren’t enough.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 5 minutes
- Price range: €80 – €105
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option’s double room is a bit further away compared to option 1 (but don’t worry, it is still walking distance!), but guests really enjoy its proximity to the Colosseum. It doesn’t seem to offer breakfast aside from coffee and tea, but I personally love grabbing a pastry from a cafe when I travel to Italy. As you can see from the price range I quote, there is a lot of price variety with this option. So you will likely need to book far enough in advance and/or for certain days of the week in order to snag prices that would be “budget” prices.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 15 minutes
- Price range: €77 – €182
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Mid-Range Accommodation
Option #1
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This option’s double rooms are individually decorated and offer a comfortable place to sleep at a moderate price. Breakfast isn’t offered, but guests appreciate the staff’s friendliness and willingness to give recommendations on places to eat nearby.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 9 minutes
- Price range: €107 – €150
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option offers a double room at a moderate price and a continental breakfast as an add-on. Guests appreciate the corner store nearby to stock up on snacks to bring back to their rooms or take out for the day. Reception is up a flight of stairs, but the hotel confirms that the porter can help with luggage.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 10 minutes
- Price range: €92 – €160
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Higher-End Accommodation
Option #1
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This option offers a superior double or twin room that is modernly decorated and a breakfast buffet add-on. This property has a gym (which doesn’t seem to be included in the booking), a spa, and a rooftop restaurant serving Italian and Chinese cuisine.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 7 minutes
- Price range: €162 – €270
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option’s cleanly-decorated comfort king room will give you enough space to relax after a long day of hitting Rome’s cobblestone streets. Their breakfast buffet is available as an add-on, and guests seemed to find it nice and a good value. You can also enjoy their gym (if walking all day isn’t enough of a workout for you!) as well as their rooftop with a dining area.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 5 minutes
- Price range: €135 – €200
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Sorrento (base for the Amalfi Coast)
Budget Accommodation: Hostels
Option #1
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This option is another really great way to experience the Amalfi Coast and all its beauty on a budget. It offers female-only and mixed dorm rooms, as well as private rooms for groups of one, two, three, or even more. There is no communal kitchen. And all bathrooms seem to be ensuite, which means that if someone is using the bathroom in your room, you can’t go to an external one in the meanwhile.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 4 minutes
- Price range: €29 – €55
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This hostel is proof that you can travel on a budget – even in paradise. It offers female-only and male-only dorm rooms (no mixed rooms), as well as private rooms for groups of two, three, or more. There is no communal kitchen, but there is a spa you can book.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 17 minutes
- Price range: €30 – €73
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Budget Accommodation: Double Room
Option #1
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This option’s double room with balcony offers those traveling in a duo one of the best budget options in central Sorrento. The room even has a kitchen, which will just help you even more to travel on a budget, as you can use it to prepare a packed lunch and snacks (and maybe even a hearty breakfast, if the Italian-styled one included in your booking isn’t enough for you!). The private bathroom seems to be external to the room.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 7 minutes
- Price range: €88 – €160
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option’s double room with private external bathroom is another great budget option in central Sorrento. (Doubles with ensuite bathrooms are available, but cost more.) Guests found this room large, neat, and clean.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 4 minutes
- Price range: €60 – €206
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Mid-Range Accommodation
Here, you get three options!
Option #1
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This option offers cutely-decorated standard double or twin rooms at a moderate price. The property’s rooftop terrace with sun loungers offers views over central Sorrento, and it offers a continental breakfast buffet.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 1 minute
- Price range: €127 – €284
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option’s double or twin rooms feature relaxing decor and cute balconies overlooking the street. Breakfast is included in your booking, and the property has a rooftop bar, where you can enjoy yourself after a long day of exploring the Amalfi Coast.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 3 minutes
- Price range: €120 – €350
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #3
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This option’s double or twin room with terrace is another comfortable option in central Sorrento. Breakfast is included in your booking, and guests seem to enjoy the bright decor and cleanliness of this hotel located right by the main square.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 6 minutes
- Price range: €129 – €340
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Higher-End Accommodation
Option #1
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This option offers stunning rooms which each come with a breakfast (which guests seemed to like) included. On the four-star property, you’ll find a citrus garden with a swimming pool with its own poolside bar, separate from the main bar. And the rooms with terraces offer nice views over the Bay of Naples.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 6 minutes
- Price range: €129 – €500
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option of a guesthouse is great for those who want a higher-end experience with a modern look, all while remaining centrally located. A continental breakfast seems to be included in the room price, although not mentioned in the booking itself.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 1 minute
- Price range: €160 – €370
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Venice
Budget Accommodation: Hostels
Unfortunately, the hostels in Venice are all quite far from the train station! That means you will need to use the water taxi system or lug your bags up and down maaaany stairs up and down bridges to reach them. This, in combination with the fact that they are quite pricey hostels without high enough reviews to justify those prices, makes me suggest that you consider splurging on a budget room close to the train station instead of booking a hostel bed. But, here is my (one) hostel suggestion, nevertheless! I can unfortunately only provide one, because no others were even close to meeting my criteria for this guide.
Option #1
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This option doesn’t specify how many beds are in the lowest-priced room, but from scouring the reviews and images, it seems like quite a few beds for the price! This hostel offers beautiful views of Venice and breakfast as an add-on. Some guests disliked that it was tricky to get to, while others appreciated that it was in a part of Venice with more locals, but still close to the main sites.
This option at a glance:
- Travel time from train station: 28 minutes on water taxi + 4 minutes on foot
- Bridges to cross: none (thanks to the water taxi ride, of course)
- Price range: €30 – €56
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Budget Accommodation: Double Room
Three options in this section!
Option #1
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This option offers a superior double room that can be quite a steal if you book neither too last minute nor too far out. A breakfast buffer is available as an add-on, and guests seem to like it. The property offers a bar and restaurant. And while this hotel does have a lift, it apparently does not reach the top floor. So keep that in mind while booking. Maybe write them in the “special requests” box while booking and let them know if you need a lower floor.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 6 minutes
- Bridges to cross: 1
- Price range: €127 – €270
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes, but it doesn’t reach the final floor
Option #2
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This option’s deluxe room is really quite a steal! The hotel doesn’t seem available to book for most Fridays and Saturdays, but I wanted to include it anyway because it is a good option for those on a budget. If you do book this option, keep in mind that there is no elevator!
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 7 minutes
- Bridges to cross: 2 bridges
- Price range: €73 – €137
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: No
Option #3
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This option’s classic double room includes a breakfast buffet and features traditional 18th-century Venetian decor. The hotel is simple, but guests appreciate its location on a quiet narrow side street, helping to minimize street noise at night.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 8 minutes
- Bridges to cross: 2
- Price range: €89 – €269 (that higher end is for weekends during high season)
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Mid-Range Accommodation
Option #1
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This option’s cozy double room boasts elegantly modern decor and offers the option of breakfast as an add-on. Guests loved the service and proximity to the train station.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 3 minutes
- Bridges to cross: 1
- Price range: €145 – €277
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option’s standard double room includes breakfast, which, in the warmer months, is served in the courtyard. The hotel is built in a restored monastery, and guests really enjoy the vibe this gives the property.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 3 minutes
- Bridges to cross: none!
- Price range: €86 – €263
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes, recently added
Higher-End Accommodation
Option #1
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This option offers several room types with a Grand Canal view. The price range I’ve quoted is for if you book two or more nights, which grants you a discount as opposed to just one night. At this hotel, breakfast is available as an add-on to your booking. Many guests seem happy with their showers, which isn’t something you always see in reviews!
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 6 minutes
- Bridges to cross: 1
- Price range: €194 – €500
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Option #2
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This option is set directly on the Grand Canal! And its non-ground floor room options offer a higher-end experience while remaining in the area near the train station. Breakfast is available as an add-on to your booking. Guests really love the garden, which faces the Grand Canal.
This option at a glance:
- Walking time from train station: 6 minutes
- Bridges to cross: 2
- Price range: €163 – €285 (can spike to low €300s)
- AC: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
Let Me Know What You Think in the Comments!
This is my first accommodation guide I’ve written up (I’m more of an itinerary-maker!), so I’d love to get your thoughts!
2 Comments
Alexandra
August 17, 2024 at 7:03 PMAmazing! Thank you! Just booked all of our accommodations using your recommendations! As well as using your very detailed posts to plan our first ever trip to Italy last October 2024.. We switch a bit bc we found better flights out of Milan. We cant wait.
That Travelista
August 17, 2024 at 7:35 PMHi Alexandra,
That’s awesome! I know you are going to love your time in Italy. 🙂
My itineraries actually used to end in Milan instead of Venice, but a change in the train journey times/schedules made me update them. Otherwise, I prefer Milan as the end, because I think it’s the perfect, not-too-jam-packed final stop!
– Em