Ho prenotato un letto in dormitorio.

I booked a bed in a dormitory.

Pronunciation

dor-mi-TO-rio — five syllables, stress on the third.

When to use it

At hostel reception when checking in. Always confirm your bed type and room number.

What it means

'Dormitorio' = dormitory (shared room). 'Ho prenotato' = I booked (passato prossimo of 'prenotare'). 'Un letto' = a bed. Italian hostels also offer private rooms — the dormitory is the cheaper shared option popular with solo travellers.

Variations

Ho prenotato una stanza privata.

I booked a private room.

Hostels often have private rooms ('stanze private') for couples or those wanting privacy

Ho prenotato in un dormitorio misto.

I booked in a mixed dormitory.

Mixed dorms ('dormitori misti') have both male and female guests

Ho prenotato in un dormitorio femminile.

I booked in a female-only dormitory.

Female-only dorms ('dormitori femminili') are standard in most Italian hostels

Mini Dialogue

— Buongiorno, ho prenotato un letto in dormitorio per tre notti. — Benvenuto! A che nome è la prenotazione? — Johnson. Ho prenotato su Hostelworld. — Ecco il suo letto: numero 4 nel dormitorio B al piano terra.

— Good morning, I booked a bed in a dormitory for three nights. — Welcome! Under what name is the booking? — Johnson. I booked on Hostelworld. — Here is your bed: number 4 in dormitory B on the ground floor.

Cultural Note

Italian hostels ('ostelli della gioventù' or simply 'ostelli') are well-developed in major tourist cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice. Many are housed in historic buildings. HI Italy (Hostelling International) operates numerous certified hostels across the country.

Dov'è il mio letto?

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