HI - Finale Ligure - Vuillermin Castle Hostel

Finale-Ligure

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Address	Via Generale E. Caviglia 46, Finale-Ligure Liguria, Italy Map
Price	13,50 euro

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This is a Hostelling International (HI) hostel. A membership card isn't required, but an extra fee will apply for non-members. You can get a membership card before your trip here.

Online booking is not offered for this hostel, contact them for availability and reservations (any contact info we have is listed above).

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Features

Free Breakfast
Lockers
Food/Restaurant

Ratings & Comments

4.6 Average from 10 Ratings

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Comment by Marjan, The Netherlands

July 2009

Feeling like a princess
What a great hostel! Ok, the downside, there is no cooking facility, but the owner made up for that, what a wonderful guy! We bought a pack of pasta with the supermarket where you just add water and put it in the microwave, but the hostel has no microwave. The owner however helped out and used his own microwave and made us our dinner, so nice of him! speaks perfect english and loves a nice conversation. I wouldn't recommend this hostel when you are a backpacker, we went by car, quite difficult to find since there are no signs to help you out and most of the italians speak very little to no english, so good luck with finding the place. It's way up hill, very steep! no wonder you've got a breathtaking view. when you go by car, you can't park your car on the parking place with the hostel, you have to put it further up the hill and walk down to the hostel. The hostel itself is a castle! We got the room with the balcony, amazing view. Very quite hostel, if you're a party animal I wouldn't recommend this place. If you're looking for peace and quiet, here's the place! clean hot shower, no coins! Breakfast not included though and I believe not possible, since there is no kitchen, but take a loaf of bread and some jam with you!

Comment by jack, australia

August 2008

Wow!
After reading some information on the Vuillermin in our local paper in Melbourne, I had to experience it. I booked a family room near the top level. Some will argue that the three hundred or so steps is just too much trouble -- then take a short cab trip up! However, once you experience the view, it will definitely be worth it. It will stay in our memory forever.

Comment by Deladel

September 2005

Nice hostel BUT it's like a PRISON. Really, you must sleep in your room, the doors are open until 12 p.m. and there's no way go inside after this time! You can't stay here from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. When it's rainy weather it's really SH*T.

Comment by Kamran

August 2005

I sort of fell out of the train at Finale because I was on my way to Portofino and really wanted to get away from the tourist hordes. Me being one of them, I understood what a menace they are. :-) Anyway, I found my way to the Castello and enjoyed what is probably one of the best parts of my backpacking trip. The town was great, the people very friendly, and the food awesome. For some great authentic Italian pizza just head down the steps to any of the restaurants on the beach. I wish I were still there.

Comment by Anonymous

April 2005

Unreal. This place holds some of the most incredible memories of my trip to Europe. Sleeping in a castle, drinking cheap wine, friendly guests and staff — it can't be beat. I slept outside on the terrace one night looking up into the stars. You HAVE to go here if you go to Italy.

Comment by Melissa

November 2004

As the last place I stayed at in Italy, Castello Vuillermin was the best and left a lasting impression on me. I will forever remember sitting on the ledge and looking over the beautiful ocean as the sun was setting and the lights started to glow. The price was just right and I even treated myself to one of the parasols for a day. I hope to return!

Comment by Mark

June 2004

Fabulous place, the best place we stayed in Italy, a magical find! On the last day I decided to run up all 371 steps to the top! I don't think I've ever been so close to passing out before, alcohol excluded!

Comment by Marjolein/René

May 2004

This is a great castle!!! It's so beautiful! Nice people, great view, just so great!

Comment by Laura

January 2004

It's great! It's close to beautiful beaches, and you can live in a lovely little manor. What more can you want... the only trouble is that you must climb the long long stairs to get there. Also there isn't a kitchen.

Comment by Claire

August 2003

Man, this place is a godsend. Me and my good friend Danny were traveling with 3 18 year olds, and by the time we ventured into Nice, France, it was tourist hell. However, we jumped on the train into Italy, determined to escape all the crap. It was actually really random that we ended up in this tiny, magical villa. More like a point on the map. "Let's get off here." We got off the train, and within minutes these 2 british girls, sensing our obvious tourist tendancies (i.e., looking around and looking lost as hell) asked us if we wanted to split a cab up to the hostel. The hostel turned out to be a castle. Wow. You have to walk up about 200 steps to get to the top but it's worth it. Million dollar views for $11 a night. The first floor consists of the reception area, complete with a computer with internet, and a cool banquet area (where we drank wine with our foreign partners-in-crime). The second floor is the girls' dorm, where you are put with about three bunkbeds per room. The kicker is the next floor up, where there is the rooftop overlooking the beautiful riviera. You go outside and then indside again to the boys' area, where it is literally the tier of the castle. Then there is a ladder you can go up one more level into a little tiny tower room. We met the greatest characters here, and it is one of the best kept secrets in italy. When you get off the train, you can make a run for it and try and get there before it's sold out, or you can take a cab. The beach is a short walk down thru the town. It's a really artsy and funky (but clearly touristy) town but a toned down version of other more famous places like Cannes. I think it completely made the trip.

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