I found plenty to see in Milan. The Duomo, the Castello Sforzesco, an array of museums, galleries, exhibitions. I stayed 2 weeks in Milan, and still didn't have time to see everything. I advise anyone planning to visit Milan to allow at least 5 days if they want to see the majority of the sights. Book Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper painting viewing well in advance (before your trip). Plenty of shops, fashion outlets, parks, gardens. I went to the Planetarium too. There's also the San Siro Football Stadium.
Hostels in Lombardy 
Looking for the best hostels in Lombardy? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Lombardy with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Lombardy hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Lombardy and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Lombardy
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Lombardy, across 39 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 Lombardy 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 Lombardy. 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 Milan
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Zona Buenos Aires
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Carrobbio
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Porta Romana
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Navigli
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$18.37Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Lombardy
As the country’s largest region, Lombardy stretches across the northwest of Italy, and is one of the richest and most populous regions not only in Italy, but in Europe. Its capital city, Milan, is of course an iconic destination for fashion conscious travellers, and is the largest metropolitan area in the country.
Lombardy shares a border with Switzerland, giving the country a diverse range of different landscapes, from the peaks of the Alps to the flats of the Po Valley. You will find everything from lakes and mountains, perfect for winter-sports enthusiasts, to breathtaking expanses of hills and vineyards, ideal for wine connoisseurs.
The region is definitely a destination for those who like the finer things in life, but visiting does not have to break the bank. Staying in Milan can be reasonable if you stay in one of its tiny but stylish hostels, most of which provide the experience of a hotel at a fraction of the cost. Milan is full of artistic heritage, providing you with a tour of the Roman era within its museums, religious buildings, and glorious palaces. It is by far one of the most popular destinations for travellers in Italy.
For a more expensive but much more inspiring tour, hostels can be found in Como, on the coast of Lake Como. The scenery here is magnificent, and has attracted travellers and creatives such as Flaubert and Bellini for centuries. This area is mostly one of raw beauty and relaxation, but it also provides entertainment in the form of water sports, air sports, or mountain climbing, the landscape being as varying as the rest of the region.
Although it is the perfect place to experience the best of Italy, Lombardy is still not often visited, in competition as it is with more well known cities. The best time to visit any of Lombardy is in the summer, between May and August, but as a mountainous area, it is still excellent in the winter months. Hostels do not hugely vary in price throughout the year, just watch out for any local traditional festivals that could raise the cost.
You will find everything you dreamed Italy could be in Lombardy - the food, the wine, the culture - but the jaw dropping landscapes and romance of the regions will make you want to stay in your little hostel, living the dream, forever.
Handwritten by local expert for Lombardy hostels Jakob Lombardi
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Travel Tips for Lombardy - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in Lombardy
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 Lombardy?
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 Lombardy 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 Lombardy 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.