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PhrasesAt the HostelIl dormitorio è troppo rumoroso di notte.
B1informal

Il dormitorio è troppo rumoroso di notte.

The dormitory is too noisy at night.

Pronunciation

ru-mo-RO-so — four syllables, stress on the third.

When to use it

Report this to reception so they can address the issue with other guests. Snoring is a particular challenge in dormitories.

What it means

'Troppo rumoroso di notte' = too noisy at night. The dormitory environment is the biggest adjustment for first-time hostel guests. Italian hostel rules typically require silence after 11pm or midnight, but enforcement varies.

Variations

C'è qualcuno che russa nel dormitorio.

Someone is snoring in the dormitory.

Snoring ('russare') is the most common night-time complaint in hostels worldwide

Posso spostarmi in una stanza più silenziosa?

Can I move to a quieter room?

Ask about a room change if noise is persistent

Avete tappi per le orecchie?

Do you have earplugs?

Many Italian hostels provide earplugs — the ultimate hostel survival tool

Mini Dialogue

— Il dormitorio è troppo rumoroso di notte. C'è qualcuno che russa. — Mi dispiace. Avete tappi per le orecchie? — No. Ne avete? — Sì, li diamo gratis. E domani posso provare a spostarla in un dormitorio più piccolo.

— The dormitory is too noisy at night. Someone is snoring. — I am sorry. Do you have earplugs? — No. Do you have any? — Yes, we give them out for free. And tomorrow I can try to move you to a smaller dormitory.

Cultural Note

Earplugs and a sleep mask are the two most recommended items for hostel travel. Italian pharmacies ('farmacie') sell earplugs ('tappi per le orecchie') cheaply. Many experienced hostel travellers also bring white noise apps on their phones to drown out dormitory sounds.