To be awarded means that all the commitment and passion we put in our daily work is rewarded. Our main goal is to share our love for Hostel life and traveling. So, when we receive awards, we can’t be but happy and thank our guests. Without you we wouldn’t be standing where we stand.
What are the Hoscars?
Hoscars (Hostelword Customer Annual Ratings) are the most prestigious awards a hostel can receive. Winners are elected by more than 8 millions Hostelworld customers reviewing the hostels they have stayed in according to seven criteria: value for money, security, location, facilities, staff, atmosphere, cleanliness.
What is the Ambrogino d’oro?
Ambrogino d’oro is the award assigned by the City of Milan. While the Ambrogino is awarded to people, the civic merit goes to the entire organizations or associations that have taken concrete steps to enhance the prestige of the city.

2023
Ostello Bello Napoli – Best New Hostel WorldWide by Hostelworld
2019
Ostello Bello – Best Hostel Chain in the World by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – Best Hostel in Italy by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello Grande – Most Popular Hostel in Milan by Hostelworld
2018
Ostello Bello Grande – Most Popular Hostel in Milan by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello Grande – 3° Best Large Hostel Worldwide by Hostelworld
2017
Ostello Bello Grande – Best Large Hostel Worldwide by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello Grande – Most popular Hostel in Milan by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – Best Hostel in Italy by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – 5th Best Hotel WorldWide by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello Bagan – Best Hostel in Myanmar by Hostelworld
2016
Ostello Bello – Ambrogino d’oro
Ostello Bello Grande – Best New Large Hostel Worldwide by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – Best Hostel in Italy by Hostelworld
2015
Ostello Bello – Best Hostel in Italy by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – Top Ten Hostel WorldWide by The Guardian
Ostello Bello – Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor
Ostello Bello – Certificate of Excellence by Yelp!
2014
Ostello Bello – Best Hostel Worldwide by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – Jan/Apr Top Hostel of the Month WorldWide by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – Best Hostel in Italy by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – 7th Best Medium Hostel WorldWide by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – Top Ten Hostel WorldWide by The Guardian
Ostello Bello – Top Ten Hostel WorldWide by CNN.com
Ostello Bello – Best innovative project by Gambero Rosso
Ostello Bello – Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor
Ostello Bello – Best Brunch by Yelp!
2013
Ostello Bello – Sept/Dic: Top Hostel Of The Month Worldwide by Hostelworld
(May) Ostello Bello – 4th Best Hostel Worldwide by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – Best Hostel in Italy by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – 6th Best Medium Hostel Worldwide by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – 10th Best Hostel Worldwide by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – Best Atmosphere WorldWide by Hostelbookers
Ostello Bello – Top Ten Hostel WorldWide by The Guardian
Ostello Bello – Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor
2012
Ostello Bello – Best Hostel Worldwide by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – Best Hostel in Italy by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – 2nd Best New Hostel WorldWide by Hostelworld
Ostello Bello – Best Atmosphere Worldwide by Hostelbookers
Ostello Bello – Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor