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Cheapest monthDecember
Most expensive monthApril
Top rated by travellersBohoostel, R 2,177
Cheapest bed foundCombo Bologna, R 2,105

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According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in December.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Bologna are full of digital nomads and holidaymakers of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Bologna. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Bologna hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Bologna generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Bologna. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as R 2,105 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Dopa Hostel, Bohoostel and Combo Bologna as the best central Bologna hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.