Milan · Italy
YellowSquare Milan
Bed bug reports
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Guest report Hostelworld
There were bed bugs. My entire left leg is completely swollen from the bites. The friend that I traveled with also has dozens of bug bites on her body.
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Guest report Booking.com
Good staff and overall good experience. The place was clean and contrary to some other reviews it was totally quiet even being on the 1st floor right over the reception and bar and definitely no bed bugs. I feel is was too hot inside the room and the bed could have been more comfortable, but nothing crazy.
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Guest report Booking.com
The staff was friendly and nice every time. The overall vibe friendly and chill. Unfortunately I was bitten by bedbugs during my stay so I have to leave a negative review since this is unacceptable for me.
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Guest report Hostelworld
Lovely time here, friendly staff, lots of activities to meet other guests. But the room is smelly and i got bed bugs.
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Guest report Booking.com
Clean modern place , have many interesting a to its offers to join . I had join painting group . So much fun . They gave us a tote and all the tools provide. . Good location . Clean . Good food . I ‘m falling in love with Greek yogurt with honey pumpkin seeds cranberry . Empty trash can in the bathroom every day . It’s so tiny . I got bitten on my neck and cheek . Not sure what is it but don’t think it’ from bed bug . Kitchen is good for warm up food not for cook .
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Guest report Hostelworld
Pretty sure i got bed bugs
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Guest report Hostelworld
Bitten to death by bed bugs, but otherwise okay.
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Guest report Hostelworld
Room 201, bed 3 had bed bugs. Please investigate. I had a severe case of it specifically from this bed. It’s a decent hostel, but very unsociable and not good for solo travellers. No one talks to one another, everyone in their own groups. Has a very young vibe as well. The staff are efficient, location good. More bathrooms were located downstairs. Okay hostel, but would recommend elsewhere if going solo.
Vibe Analysis
YellowSquare Milan is a social, bar-forward hostel near Porta Romana, with metro access that makes the center reachable without much fuss. The setup is a little hybrid: reception and common areas double as a public bar, cafe, and restaurant, and there is a basement club that can turn the whole place into a late-night scene. The basement club is the defining feature here. It makes the hostel feel lively, especially for younger travelers who want drinks, DJ nights, karaoke, games, bar quizzes, cocktail classes, and easy chances to meet people, but it also means sleep can get wrecked when music runs late. Common spaces are a strength, with a bar, kitchen, courtyard or outdoor areas, and plenty of places to hang out. Food and drinks can be solid, and perks like a welcome drink or free pasta may add to the social rhythm. Rooms are more practical than cozy: clean beds and bathrooms are possible, but dorms can be small, metal bunks and lockers can be loud, and bed curtains are usually missing. This is best for a short Milan stay where nightlife and social energy matter more than quiet recovery.
Signals to check
- Noise can be intense, with club music, hallway sound, and drunk dorm traffic sometimes lasting until around 3am.
- Not ideal for light sleepers or anyone needing an early night.
- Heating, cooling, hot water, and room temperature can be inconsistent.
- Staff experience is mixed, from friendly and helpful to rude or unhelpful.
- Some rooms are small, and metal beds, lockers, or top-bunk ladders can be uncomfortable or noisy.
- Cleanliness is uneven, with mold, smell, and pest problems appearing in isolated cases.
- Breakfast timing and format may not work well for early departures.
- Bring a lock for lockers, and expect limited privacy in dorm beds.