I wouldnt say there is a whole lot to do in Genoa, but the town itself is pretty vast and nice if you just want to do a little exploring. Traveling along the rocky coast is a must, and if you go far enough, the rocks turn into large flat stones that people sunbathe on in the summer. The water is amazing in color, although I would not recommend swimming. Genoa has a lot of festivals in the summer too, if you can time it right. And you must try the foccacia, they're famous for it.
Hostels in Liguria 
Looking for the best hostels in Liguria? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Liguria with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Liguria hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Liguria and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Liguria
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Liguria, across 16 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 Liguria 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 Liguria. 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 Genoa
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$12.31All Top Hostels in La Spezia
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$16.25Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Liguria
Liguria, Italy, is a region in Italy located in the northwest of the country. The capital city is beautiful Genoa. This area of Italy borders with France with many buses and trains running daily from Côte d'Azur to Genoa, making border crossing very easy for travelers. The majority of the most popular cities in the region are coastal and boast picturesque, colorful fishing villages. The area is great for nature seekers, as both the Alps and Apennines mountains can be found here -- meaning endless hiking opportunities, nature reserves, and parks.
Most hostels in Liguria, Italy, will offer an assortment of outdoor activities from boat cruises to sunset hikes. The most popular destinations for tourists in the area are Genoa, Sanremo, Portofino, and Cinque Terre. If you’re looking for a beach vacation and want to spend time diving or snorkeling, it is best to head to Genoa or La Spezia, as this is where the deepest waters can be found. In Genoa, be sure to explore the nearby fishing village of Boccadasse.
Winter is the off-season in this area, as most travelers come to this part of Italy to enjoy the beach. Yet winter is a wonderful time to visit, as hostels in Liguria, Italy, are much more affordable, tourist crowds are scarce, and the temperature hardly gets lower than fifty degrees Fahrenheit.
Travelers seeking Italian culture will love staying in hostels in Liguria, Italy. Most Liguria, Italy hostels are family run and may offer traditional homemade cuisine or even cooking lessons and wine tastings! Foodies will rejoice to learn that pesto is originally from Liguria! The region is the perfect place to indulge in the Italian sauce that is made up of the perfect combination of fresh basil, pine seeds, olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. As the majority of Liguria is coastal, seafood is also incredible in this region! Friggitoria -- fried small fish and shellfish -- are irresistibly delicious and served in paper cones that are easily transported to the beach. Trenette and trofie pasta come from this region, as does the mouth-watering ciuppin soup. Ligurian cuisine is also responsible for focaccia, a flat, oven-baked Italian bread often topped with onions and herbs. It is common to place a farinata inside the focaccia and add in some pesto.
History buffs will also love staying in hostels in Liguria, Italy. Genoa, the region's capital city, was Christopher Columbus’ home (it's still one of the most important ports on the Mediterranean Sea today). This resulted in the area being quite affluent and there are many beautiful mansions for explorers to see. Hiking enthusiasts will want to head to Cinque Terre, which literally translates to five towns. Most hostels in the area are located in Riomaggiore. For those who do not wish to hike, there are also trains that transport visitors from Riomaggiore to Manarola to Corniglia to Vernazza to Monterosso.
Handwritten by local expert for Liguria hostels Lola
Travel Tips for Liguria - 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 Liguria. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Liguria. 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 Liguria
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 Liguria?
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 Liguria 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 Liguria 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.