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Hostels in Emilia-Romagna 
Looking for the best hostels in Emilia-Romagna? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Emilia-Romagna with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Emilia-Romagna hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Emilia-Romagna and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Emilia-Romagna
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Emilia-Romagna, across 24 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Emilia-Romagna hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Emilia-Romagna. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
All Top Hostels in Bologna
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$17.18All Top Hostels in Rimini
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$14.08Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Emilia-Romagna
Considered to be one of the most affluent regions in Europe, this region boasts a very high quality of life. Fast cars and good food are the hallmarks of Emilia-Romagna. It is the production home for the Maserati, the Ferrari, the Lamborghini and other notable high-end cars. The oldest university in the western world, the University of Bologna, is situated in the town of Bologna.
The region is made up of 2 historical sections (Emilia and Romagna) and 9 provinces. These are Bologna, Ferrara, Forli-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia and Rimini. The capital is Bologna. Plains account for nearly half of the area’s geography. Hills and mountains each are about one fourth of the terrain. There are lagoons and thermal springs in some parts of this region.
Tourism is on the rise in this area, as visitors flock to the seaside towns. The region boasts three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Christian Monuments in Ravenna; the Cathedral in Modena; and Ferrara’s Po Delta.
Getting around in this region is fairly easy since most of the major attractions are along Via Emilia, the East to West road that was originally laid out by the Romans in 187 BC. This road divides the northern plains and the Apennine mountains in the south.
Known as the gastronomic capital of Italy, the region is especially known for its filled pasta and wine. Come for the historic centers. Partake in the seaside nightlife. Just don’t forget to enjoy the incredible food!
Sports lovers should know that the region loves football, basketball and volleyball. Hiking is a fan favorite in this part of the country too. Thousands of hardy souls come to participate in the 25-day hike that is known as the Grande Excursion Apennine.
Accommodations can be as high end as luxury villas and hotels or moderately priced apartments and B&B’s. For those with a smaller budget, hostels are popular. In the rural areas, farm owners have gotten into the tourist trade by offering agriturismos. These are generally rooms in their homes or outbuildings. The term agriturismo is often synonymous with hostel or B&B. Some of the hostels offer pet friendly lodging as well as activities for their guests which might include cooking lessons, wine tasting, or guided tours of the region.
Handwritten by local expert for Emilia-Romagna hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Emilia-Romagna - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Emilia-Romagna. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Emilia-Romagna. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Emilia-Romagna
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Emilia-Romagna?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Emilia-Romagna here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Emilia-Romagna safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.