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Reviews of ControVento

Piazza Venezia 1, 34100 Trieste, Italy

#6 of 48 hotels in Trieste

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 303 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    La ubicación. Muchos lugares se puede accesar caminando. The location is unbeatable. Many places are within walking distance

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Early check out

    It’s very central, the facilities were clean and the lounge was very cosy and had a lot to offer

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice cosy hostel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    A very good hostel with no big shortcomings
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Towel not included at least by default.

    The beds were sturdy. There was a good, safe place to store your cell phone etc. for the night. The breakfast was excellent! (See picture.)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic! Definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I liked everything, but they could offer ground coffee for the guests since it is not so convenient to buy ground coffee if you are staying for just a few days.

    The place is fantastic. Everything is very cosy, and the common areas have a beautiful view of the city. The staff is super kind, and being able to leave our luggage and chill in the living room before the check-in time was a really positive surprise!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Definitely best place to stay in Trieste as a solo traveller! Staff are so helpful and friendly and the common room is a
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only issue was hearing some music on one night from the nightclub on the ground floor of the building

    Beautiful interiors in an old building. Bedrooms big, airy and spacious. Fantastic staff. Amazing big, well-equipped kitchen. Good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very nice customer service. Very good comunication.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Cozy and comfortable space in a centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the common area. It's extremly well decorated and there's enough space for everyone. I've worked from the hostel and would recommend it for any digital nomads stopping by for a few days to visit Trieste. Also, I loved the music throughout the hostel, it gave such a chill and comfortable vibe. Will need to come back. ☺️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All in all really good , t woud be amazing if you could at hommus to your breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Lovely hostel, lovely staff, lovely city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It's the loveliest hostel I have stayed in in years.

    In a world where most hostels are HUGE, ContraVento is small and intimate, yet has better facilities, and lots of space, and the staff are adorable. It's the first hostel I have been in such a long time that is decorated with care, and love, and inspiration. It's the first hostel I can ever remember that has down duvets. The top bunks are super high, but that means you have adult size below! The building is fab, so is the location. It has a PROPER kitchen, properly equipped! In a word, it's fabulous.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Great central location with amazing comforts and staff😍
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the building and the vibe. The staff were great especially Marta! The free breakfast was a bonus too! The place has a very cool design with a very homely feel. I’d definitely love to visit again!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Noisy showers in the big room.

    Great location and good vibes. Very clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Worthy hostel, nice location, i love this hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is not elevator,

    An old apartment near harbor with street that have a lot of places to eat or drink, hostel with specious room and common area, and it’s clean and comfortable, breakfast is included.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I would need to mention one thing that could be better I would say breakfast. But still, for the price of a stay, it is to be expected. I haven’t left hungry, anyway.

    I like the whole vibe of a hostel. It is placed in a historic building but still managed to keep hip ambience. I felt very comfortable and actually prefer to spend some time in a lounge room rather than in some bar outside. They really put effort in decorating the space.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    All good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel with central location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing was bad. Floor squeaks a bit - so wear earplugs at night if you’re sensitive to noise

    Great hostel with great location! Nice breakfast every morning. The women in the reception are very nice and helpful. Big rooms, comfy beds, nice showers. Everything is great! Also they let me keep the key after check out cause I had a late flight - very kind of them!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    9.0
    Lovely historic building with a really cozy vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was in the centre of Trieste and a really cool and historic building. The staff was very kind and accommodating and they have a nice hangout living room. A spacious kitchen and good breakfast as well.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    10
    Suited me perfectly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor in my room was rather squeaky - so a bit of a challenge not to wake my fellow roommates, loved everything else

    I didn’t realise breakfast was included - so that was a lovely surprise. The girls on the front desk were an absolute delight- friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, fun and and welcoming. Hostel was warm, clean and very central

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    10
    A Plus sustainable and homely hostel! Welcoming and extremely helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dual Toilet cubicles/shower areas were very limited with regards to space and I’m not a big person

    Great location, historic building, clean, homely and sustainable orientated welcoming hostel!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a suggestion more than something I do not like the ladder in the bunk beds had been made of wood instead of iron with a wide step

    Building, location, cleaning , friendly peo ple

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    10
    Best hostel in Trieste
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wooden floor squeaks a lot but you get used to it after a while.

    Luisa is the best receptionist ever! such a sweet girl. I have to thank the hostel for the excellent service received during my stay. The premises are beautiful, cozy, and super clean. The living room great for chilling out. They have storage for the luggage. Good breakfast is included. WiFi works perfect

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful hostel in a great location, can have improvements to the bunk beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The top bunk beds are a little scary because they are tall, and there isn't enough support on them. Also the squeaky floors were bothering me because I was waking my roomates when I needed to leave the room

    Plenty of space, very friendly staff. Great location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    9.0
    Would stay again if in Trieste
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dorms a bit noise at night, i.e by the street. But maybe other dorms are quieter.

    Lovely staff who were knowledgeable about the city. Lounge was a nice place to chill. Breakfast was provided. Kitchen well quipped for cooking. Bag storage for early check-in / late check-out.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice staff and a great hostel. Warm and welcoming atmosphere and very clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

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