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Reviews of Ostello San Marco Cortona

57 Via Giuseppe Maffei, 52044 Cortona, Italy

#15 of 27 hotels in Cortona

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Review score

Based on 24 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Glad this place reopened. Fantastic location and facilties, with caring staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    As a solo traveler, I only wished there were more guest I was there at a slow week but the guests I did meet were very f
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful welcoming staff great communications. Very clean !

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    9.0
    a good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Just a minor issue for cold season, the heating is turned on at about 5 pm then it's turned off after 10 pm and in the morning at 7 it was on again. since the rooms are big and the ceilings are very high, so it was quite cold at nights. It'll be better to keep it turned on at least till 5 am in the morning and then just leave it off till 5 pm/or keep it a low level, that it keeps the room warm. I was sleeping under 2 blankets :)

    The facilities are very clean, it's quite a big place, the rooms are big, there are few bathrooms, hairdryer.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location in the center of Cortona. I had room with the view, and the view was stunning. Large and comfy bed. Great communication with the host, and it was super helpful that you can leave your luggage if you arrive early or leave late.Thank you Paula!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was cold

    Very well cleaned

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    8.0
    The atmosphere at this hostel is very enchanting! Thank you Paola!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a private bathroom but all of the shared showers on the floor below us were not divided into male/female stalls---something for them to think about in the future or during summer months when I am sure the place will be packed. This place is definitely not for anyone who has trouble climbing stairs. There is no elevator and our room was on the top floor. There were two flights of stairs and four stairs in our room since the bed was upstairs from the entrance and the bathroom. Also, all those arriving by car need to be aware that Cortona is a medieval town and all of the roads are very narrow.

    This is a beautiful, renovated hostel which just reopened in April 2024. We had the only matrimonial/double bed for two with a private bathroom and shower. I have to say that the room was clean, large, and the bed and pillows were comfortable. There was also a place to hang clothes and lots of drawers. Towels and soap were also provided The best thing about the room was the beautiful (and very special) view of the Cortona countryside with a view of the lake. It was quiet and it didn't feel cold inside the building. There were just enough blankets and the room was warm enough (even with the window ajar) during the night we spent there in October. There were also enough lights and a small desk. The woman, Paola, who greeted us upon our arrival, was very kind and friendly and provided us with tips and all the information we needed. There was a lovely and good sized dining area which would make this place a great destination for big groups.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was good. The room was quiet and spacious. The staff there were very nice and friendly. The price was reasonable. Good accommodation in Cortona.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    9.0
    grazie mille
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    it's quiet and calm place for staying. they are not busy and i was happy to stay there. the staff is nice, and their facility such as toilet and shower are enough. booking .com says towel and linen needs extra fee though, they are not. i was thinking to visit antique market in Arezzo, so i did extra stay at there. when i stay in Cortona, the medieval market and fair had happened on weekend. so i could enjoyed nice evening until sunset time.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was great

    Location, beautiful view from single room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovedd my stay there the hostel is huge and right in the town everything is super close. The staff was really accomodating, I cant recommend it enough if you're going to Cortona. Super clean, many bathrooms and overall a great hostel.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    grazie mille! i had great stay at there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    it's not any problem to get there by car though, i missed a bus, so it's kinda tough trail by walk. down hill is okay. but i enjoyed beautiful scenery

    it's quiet and calm place for staying. they are not busy and i was happy to stay there. the staff is nice, and their facility such as toilet and shower are enough. booking .com says towel and linen needs extra fee though, they are not.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very charming hostel in an old nun convent situated in a perfect point of cortona, between the central square and the fortress. The staff of the hotel is really super nice. In particular Francesca gave me very good tips about cortona and was very very helpful and nice. Highly recommended!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    6.0
    Cheap, clean, nice staff and good location but a little lifeless and isolating during my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't like that there was no staff after I think 6:30 -7pm. The reception and common area was closed from early evening. There was only one other person staying there at the time I was there and I had this enormous cold echoey dorm all to myself, absolutely no atmosphere. I couldn't make the bedside light work and couldnt find any staff to help me. Overall the facility was fine, clean and quite cheap, just no atmosphere, characterless place, felt a little like a convent (which it might have been in the past). No outside space and no common area past 7pm either.

    Nice location, nice staff, however reception was closed from about 6 or 7pm, no staff anywhere. It was cheap and I'm happy there was a hostel option in Cortona, but need to work on creating some atmosphere. Could do with some nice common areas, outdoor space etc. Needs a bit of character and life

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only chose this accommodation because all other options were fully booked during the national holiday. Shared rooms with bunk beds are not good for middle-aged couples. There were all kinds of noise coming from the other guests in the room and in the corridor. The lights in the corridor also brightened the room when somebody turned them on. The room was cold because of an open window.

    The location was great for exploring Cortona by foot. The hotel offers free parking space in the vicinity. The staff was friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

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