Student's Hostel Gowett
Category
Hostel
Rooms
6
Breakfast
included
Bathroom
Ensuite
Guests in this venue liked
- Spectacular view
- Cheap
- Abundant breakfast
- Swimming pool
- Charming property
- Near spa
Description
Student’s Hostel Gowett is located in a prestigious building of the last century, built from the English administrations of Val di Cornia mines.
The property boasts a strategic position that allows visitors to enjoy an enchanting area of Tuscany, where nature and history merge in a stunning landscape.
Today it is a modern Youth Hostel ranging 100 beds available either in double rooms or 4/6 bed dorms.
All rooms are ensuite and suitable for all travellers.
The Restaurant Della Rocca, inside Gowett Hostel, offers you the delicious food specialities from the typical regional cousine of Tuscany, Emilia Romagna and Sicily, prepared by our Chef Bollito, ready to delight the most refined tastes with his culinary art.
Situated in the St. Silvestro Archaeominenary Park, where the homonymous Medieval Rock and Temperino Mine are set, it is less than 5km far from the seaside of San Vincenzo and Donoratico.
Val di Cornia naturalistic-archaelogical parks (Baratti and Populonia) are easily reachable from the hostel
Rooms and Rates
Conditions for pets staying in this facility:
Features
- Disabled Access
- Pets Allowed
- Historic House
- Romantic Atmosphere
- Parking
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Free Wifi
- Family
- Hair dryer
- Smoke Friendly
- Heating
- Restaurant
- Ideal for trekking
- Near cycle paths
Various information
- Disabled Access
- Pets allowed
- Smoking allowed
- Parking
- Internet access
- English speaker
- French speaker
- German speaker
- Spanish speaker
House features
- Historic house
- 19th century house
- Recently restored house
- Sharing areas available for guests
- Panoramic location
- Insured house
Air conditioning and heating systems of the house
- Certified systems
- Heating systems
- Double glazing or solar panels
Electric system
- Certified systems
- Emergency lights or fire exit directions
- Automatic fire extinguishers
- Smoke and fire alarms
Services of the house
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Terrace
- Access for the disabled
- Garage / parking
Facilities and services
- Laundry
- Bicycle, boat, horses / sports equipment
- Pets allowed
Location and surroundings
- City centre
- Panoramic view
- Spa
- Archeologic area / near monuments
- Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
- Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port
Number of rooms
- Total number of rooms: 24
- Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 24
Size of rooms
- Over 30 sqm
Bathroom facilities
- Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
- Monodose products
Room facilities
- Children bed
- Mirror or luggage case
- Internet connection or telephone
Furnishing
- Terrace / balcony
- 2 windows / panoramic view
Cleaning services
- Every 3 other days
Services
- Guides / maps / books available
- Local events calendar
- Guestbook
- Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests
- Shuttle service
Holiday themes - the place
- Sea
Holiday themes - town size
- Small town - between 5000 and 25000 in.
Holiday themes - area features
- Near monuments
- Arts or archeologic area
- Cultural events and arts exhibitions
- Wine and food attractions area
- Historic centre
- Located in country side or nature reserves
- Spa
- Gardens and landscapes
- Seaside
Holiday themes - house features
- Historic house
- Garden
- Family
- Romantic atmosphere
Breakfast
Restaurant
Hey from Alessio
We thank you for choosing us. Thanks to you, our Cooperative is able to continue cultivating the dream of a sustainable and solidary economy, capable of producing full and good employment and therefore freedom for individuals.
Our enterprise began in 2003 when we were a group of university students eager to break free from the social blackmail that suffocates young Sicilians. With the collaboration of the Regional Office for the Right to Study at the University of Palermo, we experimented with the management of student housing under the brand "Student's Hostel" to offer hospitality to thousands of young travelers visiting the city during the summer.
Since 2008, after winning a public tender for the management of the municipal hostel in the city of Ferrara, the Ballarò cooperative has arrived in Emilia Romagna and the following year in Tuscany, managing the hostel of Palazzo Gowett in Campiglia Marittima (LI).
In 2011, we also took over the management of the Ghiara Hostel in Reggio Emilia, to which we soon added a restaurant activity in the homonymous cloister, opening it to the city as a meeting place for culture and among cultures.
Today, the Coop Ballarò also manages the Casa Senza Frontiere (bio-architectural structure) of the Municipality of Ferrara and the Residence "Le Benedettine" under concession from the University of Pisa.
Over the years, our cooperative has enriched itself with new members from the different territories in which it operates and works: we have associated four new cooperators residing in Reggio Emilia and we employ other young and less young non-Sicilians in each of our offices.
We hope you have a great stay and we look forward to welcoming you back on other occasions.
Sincerely, the guys from Coop Ballarò.
Conditions
Area hills
The property boasts a strategic position that allows visitors to enjoy an enchanting area of Tuscany, where nature and history merge in a stunning landscape.
Today it is a modern Youth Hostel ranging 100 beds available in double rooms and 4/6 bed dorms.
All rooms are ensuite and are particularly suitable for families and school groups.
Situated in the St. Silvestro Archaeominenary Park, where the homonymous Medieval Rock and Temperino Mine are set, it is less than 5km far from the seaside of San Vincenzo and Donoratico. Val di Cornia naturalistic-archaelogical parks (Baratti and Populonia) are easily reachable from the hostel. Close to the hostel you’ll find the Documentation and Education Centre “ Villa Lanzi” with pili-functional areas, classes, libraries and internet rooms.
Airports
- Airport Elba 47 Km
- Pisa Airport - Galileo Galilei 70 Km
Train Stations
In The Surroundings
- Fortress San Silvestro 339 m
- Pieve di San Giovanni 4 Km
- Terme Calidario di Venturina 6 Km
- Bagno Il Paradisino 6 Km
- Terme Valle del Sole Venturina 6 Km
- San Vincenzo Train Station 6 Km
- Bagno Venere 6 Km
- Bagno La Perla del Mare 6 Km
- Bagno Il Bucaniere 6 Km
- Bagno Santa Caterina 6 Km
- Tower of Donoratico 7 Km
- Beach Rimigliano 8 Km
- Campiglia Marittima Train Station 8 Km
- Casa Carducci 8 Km
- Castagneto Carducci Train Station 10 Km
Very good
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What guests say
Reviews emphasize the beautiful natural setting and peaceful atmosphere, ideal for those seeking relaxation and scenic views. Guests appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, as well as the cleanliness and overall management of the property. Rooms are described as simple yet functional, often with private bathrooms and comfortable beds. The breakfast is frequently praised for its quality and quantity, and the property offers good value for money. Some reviews mention features like a small pool and convenient location for exploring nearby areas. Minor improvements could be made regarding Wi-Fi and room details, but overall, guests describe their stay as pleasant and would consider returning.




































Gentilissima, purtroppo ci sono cose che è possibile fare e altre che non lo sono. Ho visto dai suoi giudizi specifici che ha assegnato un punteggio basso alla colazione e al wi-fi: 1 - Nel caso della colazione, ahimè, con le norme anticovid non è possibile fare di più. Stiamo già facendo un grossissimo sforzo. Abbiamo una persona ad assistervi e un buffet di dolci freschi. Purtroppo la fila è obbligatoria e le quantità in prima battute sono limitate al vassoio. Potevate tornare indietro e rifare la fila. Capisco la scocciatura, ma non so davvero come ovviare. 2 - Il wifi. Pure se avessimo una rete capillarmente diffusa in tutto l'ostello ci sarebbero grossi problemi. A monte di qualsiasi rete ci deve essere un accesso ad internet e nella posizione in cui si trova l'ostello possiamo solo avere una Adsl di Telecom a 4mb. Avere un wifi diffuso e capillare peggiorerebbe solamente la situazione. Non vi sono altre soluzioni. CI troviamo in un cono tra monte Calvi e la Rocca di San Silvestro per il quale anche le connessione satellitari o via radio, purtroppo non arrivano. Unica soluzione e Telecom adsl a 4mb. Spiacenti!




Grazie, mi dispiace per il voto della colazione e mi scuso con voi. In genere le nostre colazioni sono sempre state un punto di forza, ma il nuovo personale e le norme anticovid non ci hanno permesso di lasciarvi soddisfatti. Chiediamo scusa!
















Grazie per il commento positivo. Ci dispiace che, nonostante i nostri sforzi, abbia giudicato la nostra colazione appena sufficiente. Speriamo di poterla avere nuovamente nostra ospite quando l'emergenza Covid sarà finita!




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