Come volunteer at our little central hostel in Genova!

Brazil

5

My experience was in Victoria House Hostel (same owners) and it was just perfect, the managers and staff were super nice and welcoming, I felt at home very quickly. The city is a very cute and interesting, lots to explore. The coast very large, so a lot of different and charming beaches to visit. Overall a great city as for location and things to do. And yes, if coming here be prepared to have tons of focaccia and pesto 🤤❤️.

over 1 year ago

Netherlands

5

I absolutely loved working at Victoria House hostel. It has a very friendly atmosphere and it's a good place to get some rest (since it's not a party hostel). The managers are nice and work hours are respected. Above all, Genova is such an amazing city that it really has my heart. The city itself is amazing but it's also very easy to travel from to other great destinations.

over 1 year ago

Australia

5

My time at Ostellin Hostel has been amazing! The hostel is comfortable and cozy, with everything you could possibly need. The other volunteers and staff are wonderful people who go out of their way to make you feel welcomed and at home. Genova is a great place to be based; you can get lost in the historical centre, hike in the mountains or take a quick train to the beach. It's also very easy to go on short trips to Nice, Cinque Terra, Portofino, etc. The hours are respected and there is a lot of flexibility. I would highly recommend this experience to others.

over 1 year ago

Brazil

5

I had a very good experience. All the staff were very nice, the work was as agreed upon, and the location is near good places to visit. I highly recommend it! Thank you, guys, for this good time.

over 1 year ago

Australia

5

I spend a month at the hostel and quite enjoyed it! The tasks were pretty simple and easy to do, the staff were all really nice and Genova is a great place to stay and to be able to do day trips!

over 1 year ago

Hungary

5

Genova is a really nice city to explore and there is a bunch of stuff to do in but also around the city. This was my first time volunteering at a hostel and it was a really good experience. The work is easy and well explained. The working hours are also very good, with a lot of flexibility to change your shifts. The atmosphere in the hostel was very welcoming and I got close to the other volunteers pretty fast which made it feel like having a second home. I can only really recommend this experience to other travelers.

over 1 year ago

Brazil

4

Nice opportunity to connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds, lovely city!

over 1 year ago

United States

3

I do wanna start out by saying the owners were all very nice but we worked almost double the amount of hours listed. You work one day and get two days off but the day you work is a 16 and a half hour shift that you won't get sleep on so the following day you have off is pretty much for you to rest. I honestly just think there should be 4 volunteers instead of 3. Another thing I think is unfair is them expecting us to be super social our whole stay and if you're not putting in extra work they make it pretty clear you won't get a great review.

over 1 year ago

Giulio replied

Wow, it's interesting to read here your opinions instead of speaking them directly to us during the multiple occasions we had. It's also interesting that you spent one month on such unfair circumstances - which had been explained in advance - but it's okay Lily, at least you stopped worrying about our bad review now! :D

France

5

Volunteering at the hostel has been such a pleasure. The place they created has this strength of bringing people together so easily, doesn't take a lot of time to feel like you're living with roommates at home. It is impossible to describe how good and happy I felt in the hostel, in such good company (volunteers, guests and managers that I will miss deeply). The work is really manageable and you can feel that the guys are used to volunteers so they explain everything in a way that anyone could learn well. Grazie mille Abdel, Manu, Jul and Paul, for welcoming and trusting me.

over 1 year ago

Australia

5

I had such a good month at the hostel! The work is never too hard, it is exactly as described, you get lots of free time plus the flexibility to swap shifts with the other 2 volunteers. The owners are all nice and always help with any issues that come up! You definitely meet a wide range of people in the hostel and I made some great friends. Genoa is a beautiful and varied city, with the sea and mountains and nearby coastal towns to explore, plus other cities within day trip/ overnight trip distance. The month flew by with so much to see and I wasn't ready to leave! I would recommend it.

over 1 year ago

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