Hostel of the Sun

Address Via G Melisurgo 15, Centro Storico
Phone 081 420 63 93
Transport bus: R2 to Via Depretis
Price Range $

Handy for the ferry terminal, this cosy private hostel is a backpacker favourite thanks to its ultrahelpful young staff. There's a kitchen, no curfew, free Internet access, and free laundry service for stays of more than four days. The lift costs around EUR0.05. Wheelchair accessible.

Tags central, hostel, International, low-key