Le Serene Hostel - Ostello Delle Sirene

Le Serene Hostel - Ostello Delle Sirene is a basic hostel and easy to walk to (five minutes) from the train and bus station of Sorrento. Opened above a bar with slot machines, you wonder what other entrance or fire exit there might be after climbing up a built-in, narrow staircase to reach the rooms on the first floor. It's not built for people with disabilities or travelers with big pieces of luggage.

Location

It's a short walk from the station and on one of the main streets of Sorrento -- it's easy to find when you follow the posted signs. Shops, bars, and restaurants are close by.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The dorms come in different sizes and smells -- we're not sure if the smell comes from the outside through the open windows, from the in-town working residents staying in the dorms, or from the not-well-aired bathrooms. Clean but less than basic, the rooms are a bit disappointing as are the bathrooms. Old-style Italian bathrooms were never built with showers, so the shower knobs were introduced much later and the shower is nothing else than water coming out of the ceiling. That means you have to remove everything from the bathroom before you shower, including clothes and toilet paper, or all will be wet.

Common Spaces

Not too much space is given in the common room. Reception, computers (the internet is too expensive), and the little kitchen (which they charge for using) are beside the bar that belongs to the hostel and offers cheaper breakfast to the guests. Breakfast is not included in price. Washing machine and dryer are found in the same area.

Summary

It's a place to stay and save some money when on a budget, but not the best hostel you can stay in Sorrento.

— Recensione esclusiva Hostelz.com
November 2008