Bologna is truly a unique city - and not just for its spectacular high leaning towers and its kilometers of porticos. This is the city where the Alma Mater, the first university in the world, broke through the cultural darkness of the Middle Ages and left an artistic imprint and a legacy of cultural figures for all time. But Bologna is also a city with a huge population of young people, therefore a place with a healthy supply of entertainment. The two hostels here, both modern and functional, constitute an optimal base for discovering the city's cultural and artistic richness. This hostel (close to another YH, currently under works) and well-connected with the city center only a few kilometers away, fills your needs. In the city, there is the prospect of nice strolls under the Pavilion, in view of the majestic palace of King Enzo and the splendid basilica of Saint Peter. But this is only one example. Strada Maggiore and via Zamboni, and via Castiglione are always teeming with young people. These cultural itineraries are hard to ignore. Do not miss events as 'Artelibro' in September, 'Cioccoshow' in November and 'Motorshow' in December. Bologna is also an excellent base for visiting Ferrara (45 km), Modena (40 km), Parma (95 km), Ravenna (75 km), Reggio Emilia (65 km), Rimini (112 km). The hostel is a welcoming place in particular for young people, families, school trips and sport organizations. It is the cheapest and comfortable solution for your staying in Bologna. To your arrival you will be welcomed from personal professionally prepared that fluently speaks English, French and Spanish. The structure offers 105 places bed prepared in the rooms by 3 and by 4 beds, with services to the plan. Breakfast and linen are included in price. You can rent towels at the cost of €1 each. We offer our guests: internet WiFi, fax service, pizza free delivery service, movie tapes you can watch for free, various games such as Jenga, Chess, cards, book-swapping, machines with hot and cold drinks. Bus tickets, national and international phone cards are sold.The Youth Hostel San Sisto-Due Torri in Bologna is part of the Hostelling International association of Hostels in Italy. Please note, if you are not a Member of Hostelling International there is an extra charge of € 3 per person per night. Once you have stayed 6 nights at a HI Hostel you become a HI member, and no extra charges apply for future stays. For Italian people they must buy a membership individual card (€ 6) valid one year from the day they buy it. For young people with less than 18 years requires the written permission of parents. The hostel is open 24 hours a day. Check-out: 10:00 a.m. (Rooms are closed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for cleaning)- Check-in: after 02:00 p.m. Breakfast is from 7.30 to 9.30.We are situated at 6 km from the center. To get to the hostel, take the bus n° 93 in Via Irnerio in direction Granarolo or Baricella (till 8:00 p.m. from monday to saturday. From the station take Via Indipendenza and after 200 m turn left and you are in Via Irnerio) - n° 21b (from 8:44 p.m. to 12:44 p.m. in front of the railway station from Monday to Sunday) - n°301 (on Sunday from the bus station). From the airport take the shuttle BLQ and get off in Via Indipendenza (bus stop 'Arena del Sole' and go to Via Irnerio to take the bus n°93) before 8 p.m. or at the train station (after 8 p.m. to take the bus 21/B). You get off at the stop called San Sisto, which is a few metres away, right in front of the hostel. It takesabout 20 minutes to reach us.By car, take exit number 9 of the tangenziale and follow the signs for Ostello San Sisto.