842 reviews
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$300Via Benaco 1, Milan, 20139, Italy
842 reviews
1/104
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Madama Hostel & Bistrot sits in Milan, Italy, at Via Benaco 1, about 1.7mi from the city center. The lively property has earned 842 reviews, giving a sense of its popularity among travelers.
Guest essentials include free Wifi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, and non-smoking rooms, with wheelchair accessibility for easy access. On-site perks include a restaurant, bar, terrace, patio, and balcony, plus live music/performances available free of charge. Practical touches add up with pet-friendly (extra charges), meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges), and kids' meals (extra charges).
Located at Via Benaco 1 in Milan, the stay sits about 1.7mi from the city center, offering a convenient base for exploring the area. A welcoming mix of comfort and character—free Wifi, a restaurant, terrace, and live music—helps create a memorable stay for travelers.
Madama Bistrot is the on-site dining hub, serving Italian and International dishes in settings that range from FamilyFriendly to Romantic. The restaurant adds a social heartbeat to the stay, while live music is offered free of charge for evenings filled with character. Alfresco options await on the terrace, patio, and balcony, letting guests soak up Milan’s atmosphere in style. A bar complements the menu for those seeking a quick drink before or after a show.
Pet-friendly policies welcome four-legged travelers on request, with charges possibly applying. For occasions or business gatherings, meeting and banquet facilities are available (extra charges apply). Families and snack lovers can take advantage of kids’ meals offered at an additional fee. The lively setting—the combination of dining, music, and outdoor spaces—offers a versatile base for exploring Milan.
Payment is flexible, with cash accepted alongside Visa, Mastercard, ATM card, Maestro, PayPal, and Postepay. A 24-hour front desk provides round-the-clock assistance. The property has earned 842 reviews, signaling its popularity among travelers.
Closest airports
Milano Linate Airport
3.5miMilano Malpensa Airport
27.2miIl Caravaggio International Airport
28.6miLugano Airport
41.3miVerona Brescia Airport
54.3miRestaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Wheelchair accessible
Patio
Balcony
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Double Room, Private Bathroom
1 Queen Size Bed
235 sqft
Private Bathroom
Washing machine
Patio
Dryer
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Dormitory, 6 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
325 sqft
Balcony
Terrace
Air conditioning
Shower
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1 Bunk Bed
325 sqft
Washing machine
Patio
Dryer
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1 Bunk Bed
270 sqft
Balcony
Washing machine
Patio
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1 Bunk Bed
325 sqft
Washing machine
Patio
Dryer
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8.9
842 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
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Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Makar
9.1
May 2024
The hostel has a good location, being fairly far from the city center, but close to the underground station. The quiet nearby area is also fairly good, with quite a few restaurants and shops. The downstairs restaurant is very good. The staff are hospitable and helpful.
The only real problem was that the bathrooms attached to rooms were often quite dirty and wet from use. Thankfully, there are two common bathrooms in the corridors, which do not normally see much use and are quite clean.
Shreshtha
10
September 2024
After landing in Milan a foreign land for us, we were so lost. The moment we entered Madama Hostel we felt at home. It felt so great when the person offered us water as soon as we entered and thank you to the staff showing us our dorm and how to go about Madama, it felt so comfortable. The breakfast was great and the little kitchen they have for the people staying in the hostel is so cozy. Best hostel in our whole of Italy stay.
Carmen
10
June 2025
It was great! Breakfast was included in the price and they give you a 10% discount on lunch and dinner. The food was delicious and affordable. Also the room was very spacious, tidy, clean and comfortable. The staff were super nice and helpful. If I ever go back to Milan I will surely repeat my stay :)
The only trouble I had was that the check-in was only available from 14.00 and I arrived earlier for an event, but the staff were really nice and they kept my luggage in a locked room while I was out and offered me a bathroom to wash up.
Warner
8.2
October 2024
The people running the hostel are very friendly and helpful. They quickly got me settled in after a very long and exhausting flight, which was greatly appreciated. The restaurant/cafe has plenty of options available at reasonable prices, and breakfast was included with the room.
The door from the dormitory room to the attached bathroom was damaged and not lockable, hence using the toilet was mildly uncomfortable with the idea that anyone could burst in at any moment (despite a sign being placed on the door). This was presumably a temporary situation awaiting maintenance.
Marco
9.1
April 2024
Easy to reach, just minutes away from Lodi TIBB metro station. Very friendly staff that is 24/24 present. Really nice bar and terrace with creative and lively atmosphere and a lot of nice enthousiastic people (travellers and locals). Breakfast was excellent, along with very nice Italian cappucino.
Sleeping in a room with 8 (top side of a bunk bed) was new to me. Didn't get as much sleep as I hoped, even though I got some free earplugs when I checked in :-). Mattresses were rather firm (hard). But considering I worked in the mattrass industry for a few years, maybe I'm too critical.
Annso
9.1
May 2025
Superb location just a 15 min metro ride from the dome and city center. The dorm room was clean, bathroom included and there was sufficient storage available and some hooks to store coats etc. Breakfast was offered to me and you order by a multiple choice sheet, which allows them to reduce waste too. It was a very lively place, many people were outside on the terrace, both for breakfast as at night.
Amanda
10
September 2024
We stayed at the Madama hostel&bistrot for two nights. The location was very nice, only a few minute walk from the metrostation. The area was a bit more quiet which we also enjoyed. The staff was amazing and eager to help with anything. The six beds female dorm was clean and cozy, the beds were good and the bathroom pleasant. All in all a great experience, would recommend to anyone!
Linda
10
September 2024
Madama was recommended by a member of our family.. The hostel provided an exceptional stay with its clean facilities, friendly, efficient staff, and perfect location." Antonella and her staff have created a perfect getaway plus the food was delicious’ We would definitely stay there again! Thank you 🤩
Nothing really comes to mind. The”takeaway breakfast “ was a nice touch. The only thing I would change is that I would have liked a croissant rather than cake.
Lea
9.1
July 2023
I stayed in a dorm and then a private room, and both were super nice, quiet, and comfortable. The staff go above and beyond to be helpful and welcome you. Breakfast was amazing and they even had things like vegan muffins. Wifi was excellent. There is also a CrossFit gym next door where you can do drop-ins.
It's quite a big place, and the ground floor is a restaurant/bar which is open to the public, which makes it a bit hard to meet other travelers because there are always so many people everywhere (and it's very loud). There's a nice outdoor seating area but it's a shame that they allow smoking because it's basically a big cloud of smoke most of the time.
Katy
10
April 2025
The room was very clean and the staff was lovely! The staff even let me store my luggage after check out until my flight left later in the evening! The drinks at the bistro were reasonably priced, too, and I liked that guests got a discount. I definitely recommend it
It was a bit noisy on Saturday night, with the karaoke going until around 1am. Other than that, no issues
Attractions
Church of San Bernardino alle Ossa (Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa)
1.5miPiazza Fontana
1.6miRoyal Palace of Milan (Palazzo Reale di Milano)
1.6miMuseo del Novecento
1.7miColumns of San Lorenzo (Colonne di San Lorenzo)
1.8miPiazza Mercanti
1.8miPorta Nuova
2.1miChurch of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore (Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore)
2.2miBrera
2.3miPiazza Gae Aulenti
2.9miArch of Peace (Arco della Pace)
2.9miPalazzo Lombardia
3.1miMilan Via Manzoni (Via Alessandro Manzoni)
5.4miComo-Brunate Funicular Railway (Funicolare Como–Brunate)
26.5miBrunate
26.8miAttractions
Church of San Bernardino alle Ossa (Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa)
1.5miPiazza Fontana
1.6miRoyal Palace of Milan (Palazzo Reale di Milano)
1.6miMuseo del Novecento
1.7miColumns of San Lorenzo (Colonne di San Lorenzo)
1.8miPiazza Mercanti
1.8miPorta Nuova
2.1miChurch of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore (Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore)
2.2miBrera
2.3miPiazza Gae Aulenti
2.9miArch of Peace (Arco della Pace)
2.9miPalazzo Lombardia
3.1miMilan Via Manzoni (Via Alessandro Manzoni)
5.4miComo-Brunate Funicular Railway (Funicolare Como–Brunate)
26.5miBrunate
26.8miAirports
Milano Linate Airport
3.5miMilano Malpensa Airport
27.2miIl Caravaggio International Airport
28.6miLugano Airport
41.3miVerona Brescia Airport
54.3miMADAMA BISTROT
Cuisines
Ambiances
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Wheelchair accessible
Patio
Balcony
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Bicycle rental
Game room
Happy hour
Karaoke
Live music/Performance
Stand-up comedy
Temporary art galleries
Themed dinners
Walking tours
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Grocery deliveries
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
Lockers
General
Air conditioning
Convenience store on site
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet bowls
Pet Friendly
Room service
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dryer
Electric kettle
Shared kitchen
Washing machine
Media & Technology
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Drying rack for clothing
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
Carbon monoxide detector
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
View
Inner courtyard view
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
255+ years
The price in EUR has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cash
Mastercard,
Visa,
ATM card,
Maestro,
Cash only,
Cash,
PayPal,
Postepay
This property accepts cash.
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