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Hostel California
Dormitory -- Female Only, Hostel California in Milan
a room with two bunk beds and a window, Hostel California in Milan
a bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower, Hostel California in Milan
a white toilet sitting in a bathroom next to a shower, Hostel California in Milan
a row of stairs leading up to a balcony, Hostel California in Milan
a city street filled with lots of parked cars, Hostel California in Milan

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5.0

Review score

123 reviews

123 reviews

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5.3

Review score

Location rating score

Excellent for walking
Parking
FREE
Walkable places
Pianeta Hobby
120 m
SAPORI D'ARTE
180 m
Santa Maria Bianca della Misericordia
200 m
Magazzino76
260 m
Popular landmarks
Pinacoteca di Brera
3.5 km
Teatro Alla Scala
3.8 km
Piazza del Duomo
3.8 km
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
3.9 km
Duomo Rooftops
3.9 km
Closest landmarks
Chiesa Apostolica Armena
340 m
Palestra
360 m
Porpora
510 m
Pronto Soccorso Istituto Clinico Citta' Studi
560 m
Parrocchia di San Luca Evangelista
570 m

Hostel California

Via Lambrate 18, Citta Studi, Milan, Italy, 20131 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Citta Studi part of Milan, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Duomo di Milano.

Highlights

620 meters to public transportation

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Currency exchange

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Facilities

Airport transfer

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Game room

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Car power charging station

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Milan every 1 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money5.3
Distance to city center2.5 km
Location rating5.3
Nearest airportMilan Linate Airport (LIN)
Distance to airport5.3 km

Rooms available at Hostel California

Bed in a 8-Bunk-bed mixed dormitory room
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  • Room size: 65 m²/700 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in a 4-Bunk-bed female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 60 m²/646 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in a 5-Bunk-bed female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 65 m²/700 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in a 5-Bunk-bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 65 m²/700 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Quintuple Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 double bed and 3 bunk bed...
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Sextuple Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Shower
  • 3 queen beds or 4 bunk beds...
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Bed in a 6-Bunk-bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 65 m²/700 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed and 1 double bed
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Bed in a 6-Bunk-bed female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 60 m²/646 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 bunk bed
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Sextuple Room
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  • Room size: 26 m²/280 ft²
  • Street view
  • 3 bunk beds
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hostel California offer laundry services?

Yes! Hostel California offers hot water linen and laundry washing at your grasp for whenever you need your favorite outfits clean and fresh all throughout your vacation. Please contact the property for more information.

Does Hostel California have an option for contactless check-in and check-out?

At Hostel California, guests can take part in contactless check-in and check-out option provided by this property for your ease of use and safety.

What attractions are nearby Hostel California that are in walking range?

While staying at Hostel California, begin your trip by discovering the nearest attractions that are within walking distance to the property which include Pianeta Hobby, SAPORI D'ARTE, and Santa Maria Bianca della Misericordia.

What is the minimum age requirement for visitor at Hostel California?

Hostel California only allows guest visitors that are above 3 years old to stay at this property. In case you're looking for child- or family-friendly properties, please navigate to property facilities filter feature and select the "family/child friendly" filter for more options.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Hostel California?

Hostel California's policy pertaining to children's bedding considers guests age 13 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional cost. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

How many rooms does Hostel California have?

Hostel California has a total of 15 rooms.

At what time of the year is Hostel California most popular?

Hostel California's most popular month where verified visitors have stayed the most is in April.

What are popular attractions near Hostel California?

Hostel California’s location in the Citta Studi neighborhood makes it close to famous destinations which includes Milano Centrale and Piazza Gae Aulenti.

What is the closest airport to Hostel California?

The closest airport to Hostel California is Parma Airport, 112.0 km away.

Is breakfast offered at Hostel California?

Customers can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 3 EUR for adults if not included in the room rate. You can save more on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is usually included for less than buying it at the hotel.

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Property ranking|Compared to 5,385 Milan properties
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Room size
32 sqm.
Room comfort score
6/10
Value for money score
5.3/10
Location score
5.3/10
Bigger than
98
%
of Milan properties
Better than
97
%
of Milan properties
Better than
94
%
of Milan properties
Better than
94
%
of Milan properties
Overall rating:

5

Review score
123 reviews
Cleanliness
4.5
Facilities
4.4
Location
5.3
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More about Hostel California

More about Hostel California

Hostel California

Enjoy all the sightseeing options of Milan with a stay at Hostel California. With its convenient location, you can easily access to the city's must-see destinations.
Hostel California offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to travelers. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the hostel can arrange it before your check-in date. If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hostel's free parking, right on-site.
The hostel provides front desk services such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience. On cold days and nights, the hostel's on-site fireplace will keep you warm. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Little things you forgot to pack aren't a big problem! Just stop by the convenience stores to get what you need.
Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the hostel to allow cleaner air for all guests. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.


Dining and things to do

Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious free breakfast, which you'll always enjoy at Hostel California. Everyone loves a good cup of coffee! A coffee shop on-site means you can enjoy a cup of real, freshly brewed coffee every morning -- or anytime you feel like it. A night in at the hostel's bar can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions. Hostel California has vending machines that provide round-the-clock refreshment, at low cost.
Guests who prefer to make their own meals will love the in-house BBQ facilities and shared kitchen available here.
Hostel California offers wonderful recreational facilities for guests to enjoy. Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

Hostel California provides an excellent base for exploring the sights of Milan in-depth. The best way to remember your time in Milan is with a nice gift at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II located about 3.8 km away. Get a photograph of yourself in front of Piazza del Duomo located 3.8 km away, a must-see for anyone visiting Milan.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 97% of the city's accommodation.
Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 97% of the city's accommodation.
It's hard to beat the room comfort here, which is rated higher than 97% of other accommodations in Milan.

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Amenities and facilities

Review score
Facilities

4.4

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

3 mentions

Housekeeping

3 mentions

Internet

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • Nightclub
  • On-site entertainment
Cleanliness and safety
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast [free]
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared kitchen
  • Snack bar
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Convenience store
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace
  • Grooming service
  • Heating in public area
  • Infirmary
  • Ironing service
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [charges apply]
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Car power charging station

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Italian

Location

Via Lambrate 18, Citta Studi, Milan, Italy, 20131
Review score
Location

5.3

Airports
  • Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
    5.3 km 19 min drive
  • Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)
    41.7 km 40 min drive
Public transportation
  • Pasteur Subway Station
    620 m 10 min walk
  • Rovereto Subway Station
    830 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Pronto Soccorso Istituto Clinico Citta' Studi
    560 m
Shopping
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
    3.9 km
Convenience store
  • On-site
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    100 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Pinacoteca di Brera
    3.5 km
  • Teatro Alla Scala
    3.8 km
  • Piazza del Duomo
    3.8 km
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
    3.9 km
  • Duomo Rooftops
    3.9 km
  • Duomo di Milano
    3.9 km
  • Castello Sforzesco
    4.2 km
  • Il Cenacolo
    5.0 km
  • I Navigli
    6.0 km
  • Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro)
    7.8 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Pianeta Hobby
    120 m
  • SAPORI D'ARTE
    180 m
  • Santa Maria Bianca della Misericordia
    200 m
  • Magazzino76
    260 m
  • Chiesa Apostolica Armena
    340 m
  • Palestra
    360 m
  • Porpora
    510 m
  • Pronto Soccorso Istituto Clinico Citta' Studi
    560 m
  • Parrocchia di San Luca Evangelista
    570 m
  • Istituto Clinico Città Studi
    570 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 3 year(s).

Children 3-12 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:30
  • Check-in until12:00
  • Check-out until11:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee120 EUR
  • Distance from city center2.5 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)50
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)3 EUR
The property
  • Number of rooms 15
  • Room voltage220
  • Year property opened2010
  • Most recent renovation2014
Parking
  • Daily parking fee20 usd

Reviews of Hostel California from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
5.0
/
10
Review score
Cleanliness4.5
Facilities4.4
Location5.3
Room comfort and quality6.0
Service4.9
Value for money5.3
High score for Milan
Rating
9+ Exceptional (2)
8-9 Excellent (0)
7-8 Very Good (3)
6-7 Good (3)
<6 Below Expectation (57)
Time of the year
Mar - May (20)
Jun - Aug (9)
Sep - Nov (16)
Dec - Feb (20)

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4.0
Nkosingiphile from Hungary
Solo traveler
Bed in a 8-Bunk-bed mixed dormitory room
Stayed 1 night in July 2022

Acceptable”

All the beds had bugs and the rooms with bathrooms were not clean

Reviewed July 14, 2022

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3.6
Maxim from Russia
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory 14 Bunk Beds Room
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

Not good”

Bathroom not clean, shower collects water so you need to wait until it's gone. Moreover, they just cancelled my next booking without any notification beforehand, so when arrived there at night I had to find a new place to stay! Luckily it was low season so there were other hostels available. Otherwise I would stay outside during the night😥

Reviewed January 20, 2020

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2.8
Shu from Switzerland
Solo traveler
Bed in a 6-Bunk-bed female Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in October 2022

No no no ….”

Don't go, unless you just sleep on the bed and do nothing, wake up and leave, don't have any expectations, no towels and nothing, it's very dirty inside, as long as you don't look carefully, the only thing that feels clean is the sheets , When you wake up, the mattress is like a badly baked cake, the whole is concave, your back has been deformed after a night.

Reviewed October 05, 2022

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2.0
Israel from France
Solo traveler
Bed in a 8-Bunk-bed mixed dormitory room
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

Horrible filthy place !”

The guys from the reception are not nice at all, the 8 bed dorm is awful, dirty bedroom and bathroom, doors did not lock, light in the hallway stayed on all night long... no lockers to secure your belongings. You need your own padlocks.

Reviewed September 28, 2022

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2.0
Samim from Hungary
Group
Bed in a 8-Bunk-bed mixed dormitory room
Stayed 2 nights in March 2022

Total disappointment”

I don't know how to describe everything... Failure :|

Reviewed March 26, 2022

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2.0
Ömer from Hungary
Family with teens
Bed in a 8-Bunk-bed mixed dormitory room
Stayed 2 nights in March 2022

For real”

It was so bad

Reviewed March 23, 2022

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2.0
Shripad from India
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory 14 Bunk Beds Room
Stayed 10 nights in September 2020

Acceptable”

Worst experience i will ever have with this booking

Reviewed March 10, 2021

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2.0
Isabella from United States
Couple
Bed in a 6-Bunk-bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in December 2021

Acceptable”

Really bad

Reviewed January 06, 2022

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4.4
Bartosz from Poland
Family with young children
Triple Room
Stayed 1 night in January 2017

I do not recommend”

Upon arrival at the hostel it turned out that even though I paid for 2 rooms is only 1 and I have to pay the extra 67 EUR for the second room. When I showed them my confirmation, it turned out that after 40 min get 1 six-person room. Additionally we demanded from us to pay for clean sheets 2,5 EUR per person + tax. I do not recommend. Stay away from this place.

Reviewed February 17, 2017

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6.0
Maria from Indonesia
Group
Stayed 1 night in July 2016

Dusty, dark, old room”

The room floor not swept/mop properly. Still dusty, the chair and beds were ricketly. We're afraid they will broken when we use them. The location was not easy to find and no elevator to go to hotel reception (on 3rd floor).

Reviewed August 04, 2016

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2.0
Obrad from Serbia
Couple
Triple Room
Stayed 1 night in September 2017

Acceptable”

My name is Obrad Turkovic night between 23/24.09.2017 i spend in hostel California Milano. I booked hostel for the one night over "Agoda",when i arrived at hostel,the recptionars told me that room wasent payed over my credit card, so i had to pay onother 38,5 euros in cash,and i did pay. Today i chech my acount and i sow that bill was charched. PLESE HELP ME to get my mony back because i payed same sevice twice.

Reviewed September 25, 2017

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5.6
Jeremi from Malaysia
Group
Mixed Dormitory 14 Bunk Beds Room
Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

room”

too crowded in a single room, 16 people in one room but the room is not that big, gap between beds is too small too

Reviewed October 20, 2019

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6.4
Good
Vergil from Philippines
Group
Stayed 2 nights in March 2016

Nice Place ”

Relatively near the city center and great for groups and backpackers

Reviewed March 31, 2016

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2.0
Pawel from Poland
Couple
Mixed Dormitory 14 Bunk Beds Room
Stayed 4 nights in November 2018

Bed bugs, staff really rude, moving rooms”

Bed bugs /pluskwy English below. UWAGA, cena wychodzi 15 euro za noc jedna osoba. Nie polecam, bardzo niegrzeczny personel, trudności z dogadaniem się z.gosciem z recepcji który ewidentnie nie chciało mu się gadać i jadł sobie chipsy, szok... W kocnu chcieliśmy dostać pokój... Zapłaciliśmy za 4 dni po dwóch dniach się wynieslimy. Przychodzimy w nocy idziemy do swojego pokoju i okazuje się że zmienili pokój, nasze rzeczy tam zostały... Dostaliśmy inny pokój i podwójne łóżko a jako że nie jesteśmy parą to trochę dziwnie. Rano okazało się że jesteśmy ja i moja koleżanka pogryzioni przez pluskwy... Odrazu się wynieslimy na hotel wyprać rzeczy żeby tego do domu nie przywieść I can't recommend at all, staff very rude on desk,not willing to help/explain I booking and paid for 4 nights. We had been two nights. We came back home at night for second night and staff shut previously room and move us to other. In the morning we find out it is a bed bugs. That's was to much for us.

Reviewed November 29, 2018

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4.8
IRMA from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in March 2016

Location is great, but not too clean”

The bathtub is too small for adult, and stairs is very stinky. Toilet flush doesn't work properly. Breakfast is okay, we had croissants, cereals, and free coffee/tea. During our stay, we got free wifi for a day (normally they charged 12 euro per day).

Reviewed March 31, 2016

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2.0
Kai-Ching from United Kingdom
Group
Stayed 2 nights in April 2016

Worst experience ever”

The location is bad. we need to walk for more than 15mins from the metro! And after we arrived hostel,We need to pay for the unexpectable fare for other two people.

Reviewed April 25, 2016

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4.8
Cynthia from Singapore
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in April 2016

Not allowed access to kitchen”

Apparently the kitchen was meant for the bar. Although there was a microwave, you were not allowed to use it as there was no PowerPoint for the plug. Otherwise, it was worth the money.

Reviewed April 13, 2016

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4.0
Putri from Indonesia
Couple
Bed in a 4-Bunk-bed female Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in June 2019

Disappointed”

We booking for 4 bunk bed female dormitory but we stay at 10 bed female dormitory, then staff promise for give us free breakfast also but we not get anything in the morning Very disappointed

Reviewed June 20, 2019

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2.8
Nathaniel from Spain
Solo traveler
Bed in a 8-Bunk-bed mixed dormitory room
Stayed 3 nights in December 2019

Bad. Dont go!”

The worst hostel Ive been to.

Reviewed December 24, 2019

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3.2
Burak from Turkey
Solo traveler
1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 1 night in February 2018

City center is so far 50 min for walk !”

City tax is so expensive in there ! And breakfast is disappointed.One croissant and coffe but not enough AND i have to say city center is so far by walking...

Reviewed February 19, 2018

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