Grand hostel Manin

The hostel is in the heart of the city, walking distance from the train station, the harbour, restaurants and pubs. The city is strategically located, you can easily reach 5 Terre within few minutes by train, small nice villages on the seaside and beaches in 30 min by bus; also Pisa and Genova can be visited in a one day trip ( it takes between 1/1'30 h to get there by train) and Florence is about 2,5 hours by train.

Of course we'll suggest you many other places less known but that worth a visit. In your free time you can explore the surroundings, hang out with guests ( the best part of this job is you'll meet people from all over the world!)

My name is Giulia, and I am 35 italian girl from La Spezia, a town in the north west of Italy, just beside 5 Terre, between Pisa and Genova. In 2016 my brother and I opened a hostel in my hometown, since that time we're looking for some help. We're young and easygoing, both travelled and lived abroad; we used to stay in hostels while travelling and I volunteered in 3 different hostels in Spain during one year, so we know what to expect from a volunteer but also his/her needs. Volunteers get a bed in a mixed bed dorm and breakfast. They can use all our facilities for free (kitchen, free ingredients for cooking, laundry, wifi, computer, etc.). Italy has so many things you can discover! First of all: food :-) We'll suggest you local food you cannot miss and teach you how to cook it if you want, as well as help you with language practise if you're up to learn italian :-) And of course you'll have the chance to meet people from everywhere! All we ask in exchange is for you to help us in reception, cleaning and organizing some social events with our guests. Although it's not strictly necessary, we give priorities to people that speak fluent spanish, beside english


Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Mexico

5

Getting the chance to volunteer in Grand Hostel Manin has been really an amazing experience, Giulia and Tim are super fun to get to know and they always pushed me to go and explore the area and gave me a local insights! The whole experience and the hostel environment is amazing!
If you are looking for a volunteering experience to enjoy the Italian coastline and have fun on and off duty y really recommend you to apply for this!
The workload is very manageable and also they are very flexible, honestly a very pleasant experience that I would totally do again!!

6 months ago

Ireland

5

Giulia and Tim were great hosts. It was my first experience and I got a great chance to learn the ropes in a friendly and socialable environment. I can't recommend this place more for someone trying hostel volunteering for the first time, they made it a truly great experience. Thanks so much!!

6 months ago

United States

5

An amazing experience! Giulia, Tim, and Laura were all so welcoming when I first arrived and were so helpful with whatever I needed during my time at the hostel. The hostel also created this amazing cohesive and tight-knit community among the staff, volunteers, and guests. People from all over the world come to the hostel, so I got to learn so much about different cultures alongside my day-to-day immersion in Italy. I really can't express enough how valuable this experience was for me, and can't recommend Grand Hostel Manin enough. It was truly a unique experience and hope to return one day.

11 months ago

Argentina

5

My experience at Hostel Manin was absolutely amazing! Not only the area is great but also the staff is the best!! Each of them were like my family, always ready to help and make sure you are feeling confortable and having a good time. The tasks were very easy and super enjoyable since it’s mostly about spending quality time with the guests. It’s like having a home away from home, I couldn’t be happier about this place. Totally recommend it 💜

11 months ago

France

5

perfect in every sense.
Giulia, Laura and Tim are wonderful people.
The tasks are easy, you'll have loads of free time.
the hostel is very cosy and the atmosphere there is amazing, you'll have the chance to chat with people from all around the world.
if you have the chance to go, do it, it'll be a wonderful experience.

11 months ago


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