Hostel Costello

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Live an amazing experience in Italy while helping out at Costello

Housekeeping Administration Reception Cleaning

La Spezia, Italy

Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Ireland

5

Costello is a home to me now and I’m so happy to say I have a family in La Spezia! Andrea and Alessia are truly two of the most wonderful people you could meet, beautiful souls inside and out.
They are so warm and welcoming to everyone who enters their hostel and could not do enough for me as a volunteer or indeed for their guests. Their generosity knows no bounds. Working in Costello is a dream thanks to the wonderful atmosphere created by the hosts. I hope to return someday soon to see my wonderful Costello family 💙

7 months ago

Brazil

5

It was my first volunteering experience and was the perfect one!
Andrea and Alessia are the best hosts ever! They make everyone feel very welcome and comfortable, and the communication is always clear. We take turns on the different shifts, so we're able to do different types of activities (which are very well explained for the volunteers).
The shifts are organized in advance, and you still have planty of time to enjoy the beauty places around La Spezia!
I hear lots of guests saying it's the best hostel they've ever stayed, and as a former guest and volunteer I totally agree with that!

9 months ago

Canada

5

I don’t think any other Worldpackers experience could ever compare! Alessia, Andrea and the other volunteers brought me into their little family and I felt so welcomed, respected, and appreciated. The work is straightforward and easy to get the hang of. Guests truly love this hostel and it’s because of the atmosphere the owners have created. It really feels like a home, and I endlessly enjoyed getting to take care of that home. Bonus points for the area being beautiful and getting to explore it all with the guests. I’ll miss this lily toe family a lot, gracie mille ♥️

10 months ago

Argentina

5

Costello was home for 45 days and the staff became family. Andre and Ale gave me the tips to know Liguria like a local, trekking in the mountains, kayaking, gastronomy

The hostel atmosphere is slow travelling, I met lovable people and became friends with Amilcar and Agus, my colleagues

The work is like taking care of your house, keeping everything organised and clean, making pasta and helping guests

I came with a backpack and now I take with me unforgettable memories, new friends and a huge love for this area (and improving my Italian)

Un pezzettino del mio cuore rimarrà in Liguria 🇮🇹

11 months ago

Ireland

5

This was my 3rd time volunteering, and it has to be said that Costello Hostel fosters a truly homely and luxurious experience for its guests! This was a truly social hostel to be a part of! :)

Andrea and Alessia expect the highest standards for their hostel, and they expect the highest standards. At times the job itself was challenging, but Andrea and Alessia were always ready to listen to recommendations! Special thanks to my 'partner' Amilcar for all the help as well✌️


about 1 year ago