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PhrasesAt the HostelC'è un computer disponibile per gli ospiti?
A2informal

C'è un computer disponibile per gli ospiti?

Is there a computer available for guests?

Pronunciation

di-spo-NI-bi-le — five syllables, stress on the third.

When to use it

Ask if you need to print something, check email, or do online booking and do not have your own device.

What it means

'Disponibile' = available. 'Per gli ospiti' = for guests. Many Italian hostels have a shared computer at reception or in the common room. This is less common now that most travellers have smartphones, but it still exists for printing boarding passes and other tasks.

Variations

Posso stampare la mia carta d'imbarco?

Can I print my boarding pass?

A common urgent request before a flight

C'è una stampante?

Is there a printer?

Ask specifically about printing if that is your need

Posso caricare il mio telefono alla reception?

Can I charge my phone at reception?

A common request — hostel reception usually has charging points

Mini Dialogue

— C'è un computer disponibile per gli ospiti? — Sì, c'è un computer nella sala comune. È libero adesso. — Ho bisogno di stampare la carta d'imbarco. — La stampante è collegata. Vai pure.

— Is there a computer available for guests? — Yes, there is a computer in the common room. It is free now. — I need to print my boarding pass. — The printer is connected. Go ahead.

Cultural Note

While shared computers are increasingly rare in Italian hostels (replaced by smartphone check-in and e-boarding passes), printers are still valued. Ryanair and other budget airlines operating in Italy charge significant fees for printing boarding passes at the airport — printing at the hostel saves you money.