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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
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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
This host offers accommodation and payment.
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: FluentAccommodation
A bed in a dorm and free access to all our facilities (bicycle,PC and kitchen included).
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (39)
I felt like home immediately when i arrived and i truly wish i see you all again.
I highly recommend this place to everyone! Work was easy and there was always someone if i needed help <3
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I felt like home immediately when i arrived and i truly wish i see you all again.
I highly recommend this place to everyone! Work was easy and there was always someone if i needed help <3
The hosts and the colleagues were super nice, the communication was always clear - I had a great time :)
We wish her all the best and recommend her for more opportunities like this.
Hamza extended his time with us as he did a wonderful job and felt immediately like one of us.
Wish him all the best of luck!
Un grande abbraccio,
Giulio, Manuel, Paul
During my time with you, I was impressed by your organization and professionalism. You provided clear instructions and expectations, and you were… read more
Kisses,
Giulio , Manuel, Paul
Giulio
I am really grateful to the owners for this opportunity and wish them all… read more
We wish him all the best of luck! :)
It might be hard to find some alone time at the hostel with all of the guests but Genoa is a great city for exploring and has so much to see and… read more
I came here at the end of December 2021 with the primary plan of staying for one month. I liked it so much, that within the first two weeks I already knew that I want to stay here longer. In the end, I spent an amazing 3 and a half months at this hostel. I made beautiful memories, met great people who taught me a lot… read more
I had so much fun working in the reception that it never felt like work! The shifts were very good: we worked twice a week with cleaning in the… read more
I wholeheartedly recommend this hostel to everyone! You just have to know that you get neither food nor payment. If that's okay with you, then don't hesitate any longer!
The hostel quickly felt like home to me and the city also found a place in… read more
5/5 for Giulio, Manuel, Paul and Spyro. Great guys; extremely helpful, fair and friendly. They will go above and beyond to help and comfort you, I couldn't have imagined better suited hosts.
5/5 for the location; in the heart of the city, not even 1 minute away from lifeline Via Garibaldi and… read more
Despite the weirditude of working in a hostel during the pandemic, she always showed the right will to not just stay but live the hostel and had nice mood with anyone too.
We wish Gabi all the best! :D
Giulio
First of all, the hostel itself is a very nice and cozy place, where it was very easy to feel at home for the six weeks I spent there.
The main tasks were nightshifts at the reception (which had mostly been a lot of fun and a great way… read more
Thank you all for shaping this expeirence that way it is.
From the time I arrived there I felt welcomed immediately. Manuel, Giulio and Paul are incredibly regardful and understanding, and the work hardly felt like work. The hostel is extremelly well located and Genova is an amazing and unique city. I’m looking foward to go back… read more
I was a volunteer there for 2 months where I mainly helped for nightshifts. There were usually 2 other volunteers and each night another one of us worked. The rest of the time no help was needed since the owners Manuel, Paul and Giulio were working at the reception. Therefore there was a lot of free… read more
We'd like to thank Shaun once again for his help here and for making everyone feel like home during his time here.
Highly recommended volunteer!
It was a short but much appreciated stay,… read more
I would definitely recommend him for any other job or voluntary position.
We wish Soren all the best!
Giulio
I enjoyed the vibe of the city.. Genova is one of… read more
I didn’t know what to expect of the work or the city since it was my first time in Genova. They each took the time to train me and explain how things work at the hostel. We agreed on a “trial” period, because my… read more
We don't blame him for that, this is a voluntary job with no signed papers, everyone is free to do whatever he wants with no strings attached.
What we didn't like and… read more
Nos vemos en Barcelona hombre!
Giulio
Best wishes Jeanne
Giulio, Manuel, Paul
I spent six wonderful weeks in Genova and I got to meet amazing people, from the staff at the hostel as well as guests and locals. I immediately felt at home there!
Genova is so underrated and can offer much more than you can imagine! If you have the… read more
We all had a great time with Maude and wish her all the best!!! ;)
Giulio, Manuel, Paul
These guys are real friendly and with a very casual attitude. They will make you feel confortable from the first minute and they're always available to help you.
I spent 3 months there and can say that this hostel trully became my home; the atmosphere is pretty familiar and relaxed. I… read more
He shortly learned all the necessary tasks to work at the reception and be prepared to help all our guests.
We'd like to remark he is also an excellent photgrapher and took some amazing pictures of the city!
Good luck Ayoze, we will see you again one… read more
Antoniya was surely one of our best volunteers, clever, easygoing, fast lerner and really into the hostel thing. She accomplished with all the tasks of the volunteers, reception, breakfast, cleaning, night shift and always showed a positive attitude.
Also Antoniya is fluent in english, german and italian.
Big hugs from the whole family,
Giulio, Manuel, Paul, Spyros
My stay here was my first workaway experience and thanks to all of you I made a lot of beautiful memories and I acquired new knowledge working one month in this great hostel in Genova... You are really welcoming, friendly and open minded people. It was easy to feel home and I hope to see you soon!
Thank you… read more
I'll surely recommend her for several positions for her abilities - extremely skilled on languages, improved so much her italian in 1 month only - and positive mentality.
Thank you Lorena, we… read more
Non esiterei due… read more
The guys are just amazing! Friendly, welcoming and always trying their best to make you feel good. And I really mean it! Every and any tiny thing they can help you out, they will! The hostel has a incredible vibe, the location is perfect, near… read more
I'd like to add that Sanzio was also able to show his quality as a hostel manager; he frequently went above… read more
She is super friendly, fast lerner, hardworker and very professional.
Katie is the type of person you would call for any issue 'cause she's alway - I really mean ALWAYS - with a smile on her face!
I'm pretty sure we'll meet again in the future and wish Katie all the best!!! :D
Many many kisses,
Giulio, Manuel,… read more
Daniel is a fast lerner and a responsible guy, despite his young age we always liked Danny's style, so calm and helpful with anybody.
He also speaks fluent italian which was great.
100%… read more
The Hostel is in the centre, they take care of everything and put a lot of love into it!
grazie mille!
Our only complaint is that he chose to leave us after "only" one month... :)
Only two months, but I consider you like my italian family :)
What can I write about you?
The hostel is a small building in the center with a lot of magic. Exactly the idea about a hostel, a… read more
If anybody needs references about him, please write us.
We wish Julio all the best in the future.
Giulio
Hostel Manager