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 Villa Francescatti by croisbeauty
I didn't stay in this hostel and I can't help you regarding accomodation. The fact is that I found in only by chance when searching for the church San Giovanni in Valle. Theme: HostelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averagePhone: 045/590360Directions: On the left bank of the river Adige, across Ponte Pietra - Regaste Redentore - turn left in Vicolo B. Tabascherio - turn left in Via Fontana del Ferro and then left again and there is hostel right in front of you.Other Contact: fax 045/8009127
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 near the Hostel by alza
A young man offered his help at the bus stop and I told him I was fine. He got in the bus with me and acted like a guide and protector until I got off near the hostel. He got off too... and told me he knew of a good hotel. Ahhh I see... and here I thought he found me cute! haha. When I told him I knew where I was staying, he jumped in the bus going back to the station. I hope he had a monthly pass...
The Hostel is about a 10-minute easy climb uphill from the bus stop. It's a patrician villa, with great gardens and all. Reception staff is young and very kind and helpful. The dorms have extra high ceilings, and walls are all frescoed. Magnificent!
I especially liked the quiet area. Not a sound at night, and I woke up very refreshed. The breakfast was as bad as any in Italian Youth Hostels, hard tasteless roll and bad coffee but I went straight out for a real capucco and almond croissant so can't complain.
The Hostel has a midnight or so curfew but they'll make allowances if you have gone to a night show. You'll need to show them your ticket from the show and you get half an hour more than allowed anyone else to get back to your room. haha.
It's very easy to walk from the Hostel to the Adige Riverbank, then along the bank to Ponte Pietra and into the old town. Head for Via Mazzini, the pedestrian main street that will lead you everywhere interesting and beautiful, including a modern, real sharp, Internet café on Mazzini, just before Piazza delle Erbe.
The Hostelling Intl guide book says the Francescatti has a kitchen for hostellers but I didn't see one.
the pic was taken down the Salita Fontana del Ferro, along the riverbank, right by a café (I know it looks like a church but it was a café.) Theme: HostelPhone: (045) 590360
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 The gorgeous villa by lareina
The only potential cons of this hostel are the early curfew at 1130pm (but I think you can still hang out in the gardens after that time), long lock-out hours (9-5), and I do not think that any rooms are co-ed. Luckily for me, none of that mattered and I loved the gorgeous villa!
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 Villa Francescatti, Verona by MadKiwiBeast
Enormous parklike gardens with man-made caves dug into the hill, definitely go exploring - there are a couple of these that must date back hundreds of years. The Villa itself is I think 16th century. Theme: HostelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: 045 590360Directions: Take bus 73 then follow signs or ask directions, its not hard to find but it is up a hill.Website: www.ostellionline.org
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 balcony of the youth hostel by chancay
This Youth hostel is located in an old very big villa. It´s got a big garden with a lot of places to relax alone, possibilities to play table tenis, you can cook on yourself here, as well eat in the restaurant, you can wash your clothes.....got almost everything.
The rooms are seperated for girls and boys, there are as well family rooms.
There´s also a parking possibility inside the terrain (with a big wall)
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 San Pietro hill by montezaro
What you see on this picture, it is area of San Pietro hill and right behind the castle, which is on the hilltop, you'll find hostel Villa Francescatti. Remember, the easiest way to find it is across the Ponte Pietra bridge.
I've shared room with three other girls, all of them from different country, and it was great experience.
The room was clean, the bathroom a little bit less but for that price you cannot expect more. Theme: HostelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: 045/590360Other Contact: fax 045/8009127
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 by rjaparidze
Though compared to a price of only Euro 12 (or 13 can not remember) it is not really bad. It also includes free parking and breakfast (though the latter is very rudimentary).
Yeap... I forgot. They had an early curfew - 11 o'clock which really did not matter to me but for some this may be a problem
In an interesting neighborhood. And the drinking coffeer from a bowl (such it is served during breakfast) was some new experience. Theme: HostelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: 045 590360Directions: It is quite difficult to find. Especially for those who are by car
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The location is fantastic, and the buildings that house the hostel are beautiful, but it is a hike up the hill to get there, and easy to get lost. It was 30 degrees the day I arrived, and I was exhausted with only a small backpack, and others who climbed the hill with worse, seemed to be on death's doorstep. It's worth the effort, though, and once you dump the baggage, the walk into town is a joy, and the views from the rooms.... well you'll probably want to take a few pictures just of the hostel itself, and its environs.
Yes, it does have a curfew, and they do kick you out during the day, but if you want a party place where you can drink 24 hours a day, go to Milan just a little further on. This place is for rest and recuperation, and for soaking up the beauty of the town. The place is also good for socialising, and you can drink out in the garden with the other guests until late on warm summer evenings. It probably sucks in winter, though, as there didn't appear to be any other form of communal area.
It was a slightly odd place, so don't come expecting a cookie-cutter hostel. You may also find your experience differs a lot depending on the time of year, and where you get placed in the hostel, as it is big, and with very different sections. I was placed far out in the back of the garden, in a small building by what looked like a kind of grotto. That proved to be very clean and comfortable, and away from the noise that can be generated by the people enjoying themselves in the garden. The staff didn't speak a great deal of English, but they were friendly enough, and they tried.
I had great fun, and would definitely go back.
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Villa Francescatti is pretty much just another Italian hostel. It's 12 Euros per night, breakfast and linens included. Breakfast is a little less restricted than at other hostels, but for some reason you have to drink your coffee out of a bowl.
There is an 11pm curfew, but if you go to the opera, you don't get locked out; you just have to ring the bell and when someone comes to the gate you show them your opera ticket and they let you in. I think the two biggest drawbacks to the place is the 9-5 lockout and there are no shower stalls-just one big communal shower.
This hostel is in a very cute little neighborhood with tiny winding coble stone streets. The hostel is surrounded by very nice gardens complete with friendly cats and palm trees.
It also has Internet connections, which you can use with an Italian Phone Card. The phone cards are available at the font desk. Theme: HostelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: +39045590360Directions: From Train Station take bus 73 and tell the driver you're going to the hostel
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