Verbania Auberges de Jeunesse

"Nice Hostel - A quiet, somewhat sterile place (as most HI hostels are), but in a beautiful building with great views across Lake Maggiore to Stresa. Within easy walking distance to the Pallanza part of Verbania." … "Nice hostel, bit loud - Maybe when there is no group it is a quite hostel, but we had a big group while staying there and the group was hanging outside in front of the hostel, shouting, laughing and all and we were exhausted after our sight seeing, so we wanted to get some sleep. After asking several time to the group and...  more »

"… It is possible to rent motor boats, pedalos, canoes, kayaks, water-scooter and mountain bikes c/o the beach belonging to the Residence. This is a great way to reach the Borromee islands, with their marvellous gardens and picturesque fisherman houses. Sailing, windsurfing, swimming, diving, canoeing: these are just a few examples of the many activities you can do on the Lake Between a dive in the water and sunbathing, one can come up from the beach for a snack under the shade of the lime trees on the romantic terrace of Hemingway...  more »