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Help out at the first youth hostel in the historical center of Genova, Italy

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    This is a tiny independent hostel with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We started in 2012 so we feel like quite experienced guys, but still excited and happy with our job. We love to chat with our guests, talking about our city, travels and the things of life. We really like people to have a great time here, our goal is to show to everyone the beauties of Genova and make him feel at home. The best part of this job is definitely dealing with travellers from all around the world and become a little piece of their lives.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Helping in a tiny hostel means getting really in touch with people from all over the world and also improving your english and italian a lot. We're open minded people and we'd really like to show you how a little hostel works and welcome you in our family! :)

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    Volunteers also help receiving our guests (giving basic info and city maps, explaining the hostel rules and showing the rooms/beds); little maintenance works inside the hostel;clearing up the dorms (beds and lockers); shopping (optional);

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A bed in a dorm and free access to all our facilities (bicycle,PC and kitchen included).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Genova is such an underrated city. Our goal is to promote its beauties, 'cause this is the city we love and where we were born. Most of the travellers don't know what to expect when before coming here, that's why we lke to say that it's easy to get surprised.
    Our hostel is amazingly located in the historical center, a Unesco site, which is a true italian gem. It will be our pleasure to introduce you to everything that makes Genova special and different from any other european city! :)

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 149651196624

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The image depicts a group of people gathered around a table in a cozy room, enjoying a meal together, with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image shows five people standing together, wearing matching t-shirts with a logo that says \"Mantenla Hostel\" on a yellow wall with posters and clothing hanging on it.
The image shows two men standing in front of a body of water, with one man holding a fishing rod and the other sitting on a log. The scene appears to be a serene and peaceful environment.
The image shows four men standing on a rooftop, posing for a photo with their arms around each other, in front of a small grill and a scenic background.

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