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Best Hostels for Backpackers in Bologna, Italy

Bologna is the underrated stopover between Florence and Venice — cheaper, livelier, and home to Europe's oldest university. Here are five hostels we keep recommending.

@craig·3 May 2026·6 min read
📍 Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy