Simple and budget-friendly guest house in Milan, near Dergano metro station, with shared and private rooms and a wide choice of accommodations for tight budgets.
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Hostel 3 is a budget guest house located in Milan, about 600 metres from Dergano metro station, with direct connections to the central railway station and the Duomo.
The property is set in a residential area full of local bars and restaurants, just a few minutes’ walk from Niguarda Hospital, the Politecnico di Milano and the Alcatraz nightclub, while San Siro Stadium can be reached in about 10 minutes by car. The rooms, simple and functional, are designed for those seeking a practical solution: they feature a fan, a table and a shared bathroom on the same floor, with some options offering a balcony or city view.
The range of accommodations includes single, double, triple rooms and a mixed dormitory, ideal for backpackers or those staying in Milan on a limited budget. Breakfast, either Italian-style or takeaway, is included in the stay. There is a 24-hour reception, useful for guests arriving or departing at flexible times, as well as services such as luggage storage and currency exchange.
The rooms at Hostel 3 follow a simple and functional style, designed for those who prioritise practicality and savings during their stay in Milan. All room types share a bathroom on the same floor and come with a fan and a table, while some rooms offer a balcony, terrace or view of the inner courtyard and the city, with good soundproofing.
The range goes from the budget Single Room, designed for one guest, to the Triple Room with single beds able to accommodate up to five people, passing through double solutions with single beds or a French double bed. There is also a mixed dormitory with ten beds, suited to those travelling on a tight budget and looking for a social atmosphere. Room sizes vary considerably, from 9 square metres in the Economy Double to 35 in the dormitory, offering choices for different needs, from the solo traveller to the small group.
Among the property’s largest rooms in terms of capacity, this 16 sqm triple room has five single beds and a bathroom shared on the same floor. It features a balcony, garden and inner courtyard views, plus good soundproofing, making it suitable for small groups or families looking for space.
Designed for a single guest, this compact 10 sqm room offers a balcony with a city view and access to a shared terrace. The bathroom is shared on the same floor, while soundproofing ensures more peace and quiet compared to rooms without this feature.
This 14 sqm double room stands out for its flexible layout: single beds with a bunk bed, or a French double bed with a bunk bed, depending on the chosen configuration. Garden and inner courtyard views, with a bathroom shared on the same floor.
The smallest of the property’s double rooms, this economy room of just 9 square metres focuses on simplicity: a large double bed, a city view and access to a terrace, with a bathroom shared on the same floor.
The largest option overall in terms of size, this 35 sqm mixed dormitory offers a single bunk bed within a space shared with other guests. It has a balcony, a fan and a shared bathroom, ideal for those travelling on a tight budget.
Hostel 3 offers a range of services designed to make a stay practical even on a limited budget. The reception remains open 24 hours a day, an advantage for those arriving or departing at flexible times, while luggage storage and currency exchange make travel arrangements easier. WiFi is free throughout the property.
General services include daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services, as well as lockers for storing personal belongings. Outdoors, there is a picnic area with outdoor furniture and a shared terrace, useful during warmer periods. The property also organises walking tours and activities focused on local culture.
Pets are allowed upon request, and family rooms can be requested. For security, there are CCTV cameras, a smoke alarm and 24-hour security.
Hostel 3 is located in the Dergano area, a residential neighbourhood in Milan’s northern outskirts, characterised by a local atmosphere with bars, ice cream shops and small restaurants just steps from the entrance, such as Capriccio di Khella Momtaz Momtaz and Gelateria Naturale Cinquanta, both around 50 metres away.
Connections to the rest of the city are quick thanks to Dergano metro station, about 400 metres away, which reaches the historic centre and the central railway station in just a few minutes. Maciachini station, on line 3, is also less than 900 metres away. The Politecnico di Milano and Niguarda Hospital can be reached in a few minutes on foot, while San Siro Giuseppe Meazza Stadium is about 10 minutes away by car. Linate and Malpensa airports are 7 km and 36 km away respectively.
For leisure time, Parco delle Favole and Parco Pubblico Candiani offer green spaces just a few minutes’ walk away, ideal for an outdoor break. Those wishing to visit the centre can reach Piazza del Duomo, Castello Sforzesco and Parco Sempione in about 15-20 minutes by metro. Nearby there are also modern architectural attractions such as Bosco Verticale and Torre Unicredit, both about 2.3 km away, as well as museums such as Casa Milan and GAM Milano.
Reviews show a modest overall rating, with free WiFi as the most appreciated feature and the staff considered fairly helpful. Comfort and cleanliness receive lower ratings, consistent with the budget and simple nature of the property.
Yes, Hostel 3 accepts pets upon request; a surcharge may apply, to be confirmed with the property.
No, Hostel 3 does not have dedicated parking for guests.
Yes, Hostel 3 includes breakfast, available in Italian-style or takeaway versions.
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Hostel 3 is about 400 metres from Dergano metro station, with connections to the centre of Milan.
Yes, Hostel 3 offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Hostel 3 offers single, double and triple rooms as well as a mixed dormitory with ten beds, all with a bathroom shared on the same floor.
