Ostello Verbania

good location, short walk from ferry terminal. Delicious breakfast. high ceilings, big windows, clean bathrooms, nice outdoor courtyard, nice view. my only suggestion is more power outlets near each bed. I suggest a power strip or two for charging phones and devices. I had to unplug the desk light to charge the phone.

And the price can't be beaten. The bathroom isn't comfortable - no place for personal stuff, shampoo, etc.

Great location and value. Breakfast was a nice bonus. My only remark would be that the kitchen was not at all big enough for the size of the hostel, so I would not recommend cooking there if there are many other people staying at the same time.

The experience was terrible. Let me explain step by step. I arrived at the hostel around 7:15 PM. The reception was already closed, but I had received clear instructions: 2nd floor, room 303, any available bed—fine! I was in the room with a few other travelers. Around 10 PM, people were already starting to go to bed. The room had no air conditioning, and it was unbearably hot all night, 27°C. The windows were open, but outside, other guests were playing loud music in front of the hostel, and some people were even walking through the hallways with music playing... There is no sense of order or house rules! It gets worse. At 11:30 PM, a large group of high school students (juniors and seniors) returned from the lake. They were shouting, laughing, screaming—maybe even under the influence of alcohol, I don’t know. This went on until 2:50 AM! Thanks for charging me for accommodation that was worth nothing. I slept for one hour because I had to leave at 5 AM to avoid the heat riding on my motorcycle. Recommendation? Definitely not because there are no rules.

Front desk staff (Alissa) was very kind and helpful. I was very unhappy with my stay. I was in a 10 bed dorm with majority much older men who made me feel very uncomfortable. I was told to pick any clean bed with fresh linens, so I chose one and left some belongings on it. When I returned later my belongings were thrown on the ground and there was a man asleep in my bed. When I tried to ask the man why he was asleep in my bunk he yelled at me and turned away. The facilities were also unkept and smelled. The price per night is very affordable but I did not find it to be worth it for the stress that came with staying there. I left in the middle of the night to find another accommodation last minute.

Great breakfast and friendly staff. Juste the noise of other guest during the night was annoying. There was not a toilet paper in ladies toilet the first morning of my stay

Very poor

The hostel is very clean and it has a nice view towards the lake. There is even parking available should that be needed and a breakfast included in the price. Great value for money. There are not enough plugs and not all of them were working.

Location, friendly crews Smell in the room

close to the lake and the city centre the room was (relatively) cold in the day and in the morning the heating was automatic and turned on at 17:30 but the heating element was insufficient for a room of this size. thus it was cold when waking up and

Excellent breakfast. It is a good hostel. Stayed in a 4 bed room. Perfect for our family. Multi-purpose court for kids to play on. No hot water in showers.

Good

Very good

Superb

Very friendly international community and perfectly situated, beautyfull trees also .. i stayed there longer thsn i had originally planned and enjoyed the possibility of cooking there

I love this place !

Exceptional

The check in girl was lovely. View from terrace over lake fabulous. But the route to hostel took one up may steps and through a narrow alleyway. No plugs near bed. Only bottom sheet. No top sheet. Showers not good. Very austere interior. Lots of noise in the corridor late into night. Didnt get a good vibe at all at hostel. Had to sign up for hostel membership despite having an international hostelling card.

Exceptional

Beautiful building with spectacular views. Our kids liked the pool (remember to bring a swimming cap and slippers), we liked the terraces and restaurants in town.