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Ostello San Giovanni Bosco, a property with a shared lounge, is set in La Spezia, 800 metres from Castello San Giorgio, 1.1 km from Technical Naval Museum, as well as 400 metres from Amedeo Lia Museum. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a bidet, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. All units include private entrance. All units feature a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, pancakes and fruits are available. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at the guest house. La Spezia Centrale Train Station is 500 metres from Ostello San Giovanni Bosco, while Mare Monti Shopping centre is 35 km away. Pisa International Airport is 84 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in La Spezia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for La Spezia

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leo
    Italy Italy
    The hostel is in a quite downtown area. It is a no profit org. and it is run by vey kind guys. The profits of the hostel finance the related youth center. Rooms are cozy and tidy in their simplicity. It definitely worth a stay.
  • Felicia
    Sweden Sweden
    Really nice and helpful staff, good location, clean and spacious room, convenient
  • Jamie
    Australia Australia
    The room was huge. We loved that there were two toilets!!! The shared kitchen area was sufficient and a nice surprise. The staff were super friendly. It's also a great location and has free parking. The room was very clean with beautiful, little...
  • Jin
    Spain Spain
    The staff are very nice, they supplied the train time table and the breakfast is very good.
  • Luke
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Friendly staff. Close to the train station to explore Cinque Terre. Highly recommend.
  • Incognitoooo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    That was a great stay! It far exceeded my expectations. The room was spacious, very clean, and the bed was comfortable. The location is fantastic—so close to everything. The staff, including the breakfast team, were warm, friendly, and incredibly...
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff was very friendly, the location was excellent close to the station, and good breakfast for what the price. Good for families.
  • Jerneja
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Very good location, great place with big rooms, basketball and football court, which can be used and playground. The stuff is very nice.
  • Shauna
    Ireland Ireland
    Perfect for a night to visit cinque Terre. Giovanni was a great help and recommended a loveky restaurant. Breakfast was delicious, such a great price for what you get.
  • Qi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I like everything about it considering the price. Clean, cozy, good location, nice staff, breakfast. There is a roof outside the 4th floor kitchen that offers great view of La Spezia

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 1,831 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

This structure is a religious Salesian Institute which offers projects for children. Every revenue from our activities are dedicated for this work and its initiatives.

Languages spoken

English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ostello San Giovanni Bosco
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Children's playground

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 10 per day.

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Chapel/shrine
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules
    Ostello San Giovanni Bosco takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 10:00 to 19:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Ostello San Giovanni Bosco in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    License number: 011015-OS-0007, IT011015B6ALX65QFS

    FAQs about Ostello San Giovanni Bosco

    • The prices at Ostello San Giovanni Bosco may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Ostello San Giovanni Bosco is from 10:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Ostello San Giovanni Bosco is 700 yards from the centre of La Spezia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Ostello San Giovanni Bosco include:

      • Single
      • Quadruple
      • Double
      • Triple
    • Guests staying at Ostello San Giovanni Bosco can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Italian
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
    • Ostello San Giovanni Bosco offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Children's playground