YellowSquare Reviews: Milan

Great and very social hostel. I stayed in 4 female dorm and it was perfect. It’s very close to metro, restaurants and supermarkets. All the staff were very accommodating.

The hostel was fine in terms of cleanliness, facilities, and customer service. I arrived quite late and the bar area was busy, but I was greeted and checked in immediately. I shared a dorm with 3 other women and the room was very clean and so was the bathroom, and shampoo, towels, handwashing, and a hairdryer etc. were all available. There was a lack of secure storage in the room, but there is secure storage in the basement which I used when exploring the city. Great location too.

I thought the staff were super accommodating and nice, and the bar/cafe downstairs has pretty good prices. i wished there was more common spaces indoors, but the kitchen was super great and well-equipped! the rooms are pretty small but shower and bathroom is good and clean. My only complaint would be that the duvet is the thickness of a paper towel, and so I was so cold at night.

Yellow square was amazing , I did my first ever solo trip and decided to stay in yellow square . After a long day of exploring it was so comfortable to come in , have a chat with people around the world , board games , dinner etc. I was worried about hostel stays before my travel but yellow square made it a memory . I will definitely come back

Lovely people, clean rooms, lot of activites, nice shared spaces.

We only stayed one night at YellowSquare, but really wish we could have spent more! The place is really amazing, wether it comes to the dorms or the plenty of common spaces – we genuinely kept being surprised to find new ones, like the Chapel downstairs and everything, or the helpfulness and good mood of the staff. We also took part in the social activities (the mixology class and the quiz night), and instantly clicked with a dozen of people, both thanks to the activities as ice-breaker, and the atmosphere of the Piazetta and Baretto, that really helped feeling comfortable and open to meet other travelers!

The hostel is located about 30 minutes from the most famous sights (cathedral, galleries). There are lots of facilities and activities at the hostel, which is great. The biggest drawbacks were the noise and the cleanliness of the room. We were woken up several times during the night by people shouting in the corridor or doors slamming. The room was full of dust, which meant all our luggage was dirty. Recommended for those who can cope with a bit of noise and don’t mind a bit of dust!

Everything was very clean and all staff were super accomodating. Loved the open mic night

it was OK, my first night I had a bump in my mattress but I got from the airport very late so I just handled that in the morning, in the morning i went for a tour to Como lake( which by the way was amazing with Franchesco from hostel QUO) when I told them if they can replace it they said no problem but when I got back to the room I saw they didn’t, so only at the second time I asked they came with me to handle it. the second night, around 9 in the morning someone was drilling extremely hard because they fixed something in the outside bar.
beside that everything was OK it is a cool hostel, good vibes and nice facilities for the price:)

I had a great time at Yellow Square Milano. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Also the facilities and services was 10/10 (you get earplugs when you rent a towel and a super cute bag!). They had fun activities plannend in the lobby or basement and when you were op in your room, it was very quiet.
Thank you!

Even though it’s a bit expensive, nice overall experience. Helpful and nice stuff, easy to socialize, cool events. Beds are comfy.

The rooms don’t have many shelves, no closet, etc but the bed is comfortable, the shower is good and the hotel had a lot to offer. Free pasta dinner many nights, communicate kitchen and laundry, good location near Metro. Great staff. We would stay here again. We got a private room with bath, great value compared to other hotels in town especially during peak seasons

The hostel was good; the bed was comfortable, and everything was really clean. The position is also good, 5 minutes walking distance from the underground and near the Duomo.

This week was special because of the F1 i hope I’ll come back and find the same vibe same service as in Florence 🥳

For my first experience in a hostel, I have to say that I was perfect ! Great staff and areas

I stayed in the 8-bed dorm at this hostel, and while there are definitely some strong points, the overall experience in that room was disappointing.

• Room size: The 8-bed dorm is far too small. The lack of space makes it hard to breathe comfortably, and it feels overcrowded. I’ve stayed in a hostel in Bordeaux with an 8-bed room that was much more spacious and cost less. I understand Milan has a “city premium,” but this level of tightness ruins the stay. Honestly, it would be better to remove the 8-bed dorm option altogether and stick with the 6-bed rooms, which are more livable.

• Cleanliness & smell: With so little space, smells linger. Dirty clothes and shoes left around by guests made the room feel sticky and suffocating. More rules, reminders, or checks could improve this.

• Air conditioning: The AC made noise all night, disturbing sleep. A fix here would go a long way.

That said, there are positives worth mentioning:

• Location: Fantastic spot, making it very convenient to explore Milan.

• Staff: The team is friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help.

• Atmosphere & events: The hostel creates a great social vibe. The events and common areas make it easy to meet people, which is a huge plus for solo travelers.

Bottom line:
This hostel has a lot going for it – great location, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere. But the 8-bed dorm is simply not up to standard. Until it’s improved (or removed), I’d recommend sticking to the smaller dorms or looking at alternatives.

Well located, friendly and knowledgeable staff, top rated maintenance and cleanliness.

everything was really top! great service, the guys are super helpful and super fast in answering questions via whatsapp. everything was super clean and modern! i booked one night and stay for three bc it was perfect! the location is also great!

Traveling as two people who have never been to a hostel, and only had mediocre experiences respectively. YellowSquare Milano completely changed this for us as it was alot more than just a place to sleep. We were met instantly with smiling faces from both the staff and fellow travelers. After check-in we joined a table of strangers, and quickly got to know each other over a beer, and one of the many events the hostel hosts. After two nights in Milano, we decided to book YellowSquare in Rome for our next stay, instead of a hotel as we had originally planned.
So the sheer amount of accommodation and the experiences you get from your stay, makes it totally worth it in our opinion. 🙂

i liked the engaging into activities that were held every night. Good kitchen, clean rooms and bathrooms.

Very nice staff and the bar area were also very nice to hang out and I liked events a lot

When I checked in there was an issue with my booking which it wasn’t even my fault! They asked me to stay and talking with each other in a foreign language and every time I asked what’s going on she was so rude to me and shouting! I have also asked if I can get a dinner in the last minute and she said no! Totally it was terrible experience! I would never recommend this hostel!

The hostel was clean and well-maintained. The bunks had all the essential amenities for convenience. The staff was warm and welcoming. Good vibes all around.

Overall a very solid hostel. Lots of activities going on for those who are looking for that type of thing.

The place has good foundation of how a child hostel can be.
The place is not clean. And air condition set at a fixed low of 23 degrees

Everything was perfect. Everyone from the stuff was there to help anytime. The only thing that I didn’t like and that’s why I put 9 and not 10was the fact that the day of my check out, I went to the communal kitchen to grab from the fridge some of my food, and they had already threw it away… It could be better to wait 1 our after check out time before clean the kitchen and the fridge as well…

It was fun, clean and the stuff was really nice! Activities and drinks are perfect for stuffy night

Clean hostel, with well planned activities. Stayed in a 4 bed female dorm which was fine, had air conditioning and in suite bathroom. The window could also be opened. Although clean, the bathroom needs better ventilation and the toilet’s water tank makes a lot of noise.
– Location – the hostel is about 50 minutes walking/20 minutes by metro from the central station
– Cleanliness – the dorms are cleaned everyday
– Activities – activities organised for guests
– Kitchen – kitchen has free pasta and cereal and is generally clean

I get that it may be fun if you wanna stay for longer but for just a place to sleep it was a bit expensive…

This was my first solo international trip and was really conscious about the place where l would live…gladly l got the best place and would recommend everyone who visits Italy. It had the best bedding, bathroom and most importantly the staffs . Cannot wait to be back to the place 😩

It was in a friendly area near a metro stop. Events varied to give everyone something to enjoy. Beds were comfortable but quite squeaky. Shower leaked slightly but was well working. Staff were amazing and friendly

The staff was really nice and helpful, and the rooms were clean and nice.

The hostel had beautiful rooms, it was clean and the staff was super helpful

I had a goos staying at the hostel, staff was helpful, food was delicious. Just one detail I would recommend. Toiletts look always clean, but they smell a lot. a deeper cleansing is needed.

Beautiful rooms. But with us the fan did not work, so the humidity was not removed -> mold formation in the whole bathroom. -> absolutely renovate!

This hostel is absolutely fantastic!! The staff are so welcoming and friendly and they ensure you are having the best time at all times! The rooms are always clean and the beds are soo comfy, the lockers and safe in the beds are a great addition to make you feel protected. I unfortunately had to to cut my trip short unexpectedly, but the staff were so helpful at making sure I was safe and had everything I needed, they even helped me print any confirmations I needed. The social elements here are equally brilliant as they have art nights, karaoke and welcome drinks as well as work areas. I can not fault this hostel at all and I can’t wait to return!!! Thank you all for making my trip so special 🥰