Ostello 5 Terre
by the TopOfHotel team
Ostello 5 Terre is the official hostel of Cinque Terre — the cheapest bed on this list for backpackers.
Ostello 5 Terre is the official hostel of Cinque Terre — the cheapest bed on this list for backpackers.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Ostello 5 Terre is the official hostel of Cinque Terre in Manarola, and the clearly cheapest option on this list. It has both shared dorms (4-6 beds) and private rooms — doubles, triples and family rooms. A dorm bed starts at $40 a night, a private double from about $86, and a family room around $129. Rooms are clean and basic: bunk beds, a lockable personal locker and free Wi-Fi. Dorms use shared bathrooms; the private rooms have their own. It scores 8.0/10 on Agoda, with most reviews praising the price, the cleanliness and the location.
Food and amenities
The shared kitchen is the standout for backpackers — it's fully equipped to cook for yourself, with a fridge, stove and microwave, plus plates, bowls, pots and pans. Plenty of guests use it to keep food costs down, which matters in an area where eating out adds up fast — the fresh market over in Riomaggiore (3 minutes by train) is easy on the wallet. There's also a communal terrace with space to sit out and relax.
Location and getting there
You're in the heart of Manarola village, a 5-minute walk from the train station, close to everything. Buy the Cinque Terre Card right at the station for $20 a day — it covers unlimited trains plus all the hiking trails between the villages.
Things to know before booking
The dorms are shared, so they aren't private, and the bathrooms for the dorm rooms are communal — expect to wait at busy times. Facilities are basic with no hotel-level service. There's no lockout, but there are quiet hours after 11pm; you get a key card to come and go. For the high season (May-September), book 2-3 months ahead — the hostel fills up quickly.
Our take
Ostello 5 Terre is best for backpackers, solo travellers, and budget-minded couples or families who want to tour Cinque Terre while spending as little as possible on a room. Put the savings toward Ligurian seafood and a good Sciacchetrà wine instead — that's the better trade.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- From $40 a night for a dorm bed — clearly the cheapest on the list.
- It's Cinque Terre's official hostel, so you get a reliable, known standard rather than a gamble.
- Both shared dorms and private rooms are available, so couples and families have an option too.
- A shared kitchen lets you cook your own meals and save real money in an area where eating out is pricey.
- A location right in the heart of Manarola village, close to the station, harbour and trail head.
- Shared dorms are not private — you're sharing the room with other travellers.
- Facilities are basic and there's no hotel-level service; this is a hostel, not a boutique.
- Dorm bathrooms are shared, so expect to wait at busy times of day.
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Insider Tips
- Book 2-3 months ahead for the May-September high season — the hostel fills up fast.
- Use the shared kitchen and buy groceries locally; there's a fresh market over in Riomaggiore, 3 minutes away by train, where food is far cheaper than the restaurants.
- The private rooms still undercut a 3-star hotel by a wide margin — a good call for couples on a tight budget.