Thinking about backpacking Northern Italy?
DO IT.
Northern Italy is honestly one of the parts of Italy I keep coming back to. I’ve travelled through the region multiple times, first as a teenager with my dad and a friend, later solo, and more recently with friends, and every trip has felt completely different.
And I actually think Northern Italy is really good for backpacking.
You can go from huge cities to tiny lake villages, from mountains to the coast, from historic streets to beach bars, and you can do a lot of it without a car.
It also works really well if you’re travelling solo because there are plenty of hostels and lots of other travellers around, especially during the busier summer months.
I’ve met loads of backpackers while travelling through Northern Italy, and quite a few were Australians or New Zealanders doing longer trips through Europe.
But it isn’t perfect.
Some destinations are expensive. Some hostels are much more social than others. Certain areas of cities made me feel uncomfortable, especially at night. And if you try to fit every famous destination into one trip, you will spend approximately 80% of your holiday on public transport.
So, based on my own experiences, this is what I would actually want to know before backpacking Northern Italy.
Is Northern Italy Good for Backpacking?
Yes. Definitely.
Northern Italy has a really nice combination of things that make a destination good for backpackers.
You have:
- Lots of hostels
- Good public transport
- FlixBus connections
- Affordable food if you know where to look
- Beautiful nature
- Major cities
- Lakes
- Beaches
- Mountains
- Nightlife
- Day trips
- Easy connections to neighbouring countries
- Lots of other travellers
And one of my favourite things is that you don’t have to choose between a city trip and a nature trip.
You can have breakfast in Milan, take a train towards Lake Como, spend the afternoon by the water, and a few days later be sitting on the coast near Genoa.
That’s pretty hard to complain about.
Northern Italy is also incredibly well located if you’re doing a longer European backpacking trip.
You can easily combine Italy with France, Switzerland, Austria or Slovenia, depending on your route.
I actually combined Northern Italy with Switzerland on one of my trips, travelling from Milan towards Lago Maggiore and then continuing to Saas-Fee.
So if you’re doing a bigger Europe backpacking trip, Northern Italy can fit into it really easily.
How Long Do You Need for Backpacking Northern Italy?
I already have a full guide about how many days you need in Italy, so I won’t repeat the entire itinerary here.
For backpacking Northern Italy specifically, though, I’d personally aim for around 10–14 days.
That gives you enough time to move around without making every day a travel day.
A possible route could be:
Milan → Lake Como → Lake Maggiore → Turin → Genoa → Florence → Verona → Venice
You absolutely don’t need to visit all of these.
And honestly, I wouldn’t.
If you only have seven days, pick three or four places.
If you have two weeks, you can make a much more interesting route.
And if you have longer, I’d rather add the Dolomites, more time around the lakes or extra coastal days than keep adding another city every 24 hours.
The whole point of backpacking is not to collect train stations.
My Favourite Northern Italy Backpacking Route
If I were planning a Northern Italy backpacking trip for myself, I’d probably build it around this:
Milan → Lake Como → Lake Maggiore → Turin → Genoa → Florence → Verona → Venice
This is close to the route I’ve travelled myself, although I’ve obviously done different parts on different trips.
Here’s how I’d think about each stop.
1. Milan
How long: 1–2 nights
Milan is a great place to start backpacking Northern Italy.
Is it my favourite city in Italy?
No.
But it is extremely convenient.
You can usually find good connections into Milan, and from here you can easily continue by train or bus to other parts of Northern Italy.
I’d spend around one or two days here.
See the Duomo, walk through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, visit Castello Sforzesco and spend an evening around Navigli.
Then move on.
Where I stayed
I’ve stayed at a few hostels in Milan.
Ostello Bello Milano Centrale is extremely convenient because it’s right near the central station, which is great if you’re arriving late or constantly catching trains.
The downside for me was the neighbourhood itself. I didn’t think it was the nicest area, and when I stayed there in September, I also didn’t find it particularly social.
The hostel was clean and had a nice bar area, though.
I also stayed at QUA Milano, which had a nice bar and common spaces, clean rooms and a good kitchen. My stay was a little less social, although that could obviously have been coincidence.
My brother has stayed multiple times at New Generation Hostel Navigli and liked it. It’s cheap and close to nightlife, so that’s another option I’d look at.
2. Lake Como
How long: 2–3 nights
Lake Como is one of my favourite stops in Northern Italy.
And yes, it is as pretty as everyone says.
The lake is also a really fun backpacking stop because you can move between different towns rather than simply staying in one place.
My favourite combination is:
Como → Bellagio → Varenna
I’d give yourself around three nights if you have the time.
Como
Como is the easiest place to base yourself if you’re backpacking.
There’s more accommodation, more food options and better transport connections than in some of the smaller villages.
You can visit:
- Duomo di Como
- Mercato Coperto di Como
- Museo Didattico della Seta
- Tempio Voltiano
- Funicolare Como–Brunate
And then obviously spend some time just sitting by the lake.
Bellagio
Bellagio is beautiful but tiny.
Personally, I’d only stay one night here.
I stayed at Agriturismo La Derta, which was absolutely beautiful and aesthetic, but also very calm.
So if you’re travelling solo and hoping to meet loads of people, this isn’t necessarily where I’d prioritise social accommodation.
Bellagio is more:
“I’m going to romanticise my life for 24 hours.”
And honestly?
I’m here for it.
Varenna
Then continue to Varenna.
This is another place where I’d spend a day exploring rather than trying to tick off a million attractions.
Walk around the waterfront, explore the village and visit Villa Monastero.
Backpacking tip for Lake Como
Don’t automatically book the cheapest accommodation just because Hostelworld calls somewhere “city centre”.
I’ve noticed that the location labels can be a little misleading, especially around the smaller lake towns.
If you’re travelling without a car, Como gives you much more flexibility than staying somewhere extremely remote.
3. Lake Maggiore
How long: 1–2 nights
Lake Maggiore is a great addition if you have a little more time.
I’d probably stay in Stresa.
It’s less hectic than some of the more famous Lake Como destinations and makes a nice stop between Milan and Turin.
I actually combined Milan → Lago Maggiore → Switzerland on one of my trips, continuing towards Saas-Fee.
And that combination was SO good.
One moment you’re having Italian summer vibes by the lake and the next you’re surrounded by Swiss Alps.
If you’re doing a longer European backpacking trip, don’t underestimate how easy it can be to combine Northern Italy with Switzerland.
4. Turin
How long: 1–2 nights
Turin was honestly one of my biggest surprises in Northern Italy.
It gave me Milan vibes, but cheaper, calmer and less touristy.
It’s not necessarily the first city backpackers think of when they hear “Italy”, which is exactly why I think it deserves a place on your route.
Spend a day exploring:
- Palazzo Carignano
- Galleria San Federico
- Palazzo Madama
- Porta Palatina
- Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento
- Porta Palazzo market
And leave some time to just wander around.
For food and drinks, I liked the area around Via Porta Palatina and Via IV Marzo.
It’s a good place for restaurants and an aperol in the sun.
One important note
I personally felt less comfortable in some parts of Turin, especially later in the day.
For example, I would visit Porta Palazzo during the daytime rather than hanging around there late at night.
This isn’t me saying “don’t visit Turin”.
I really liked the city.
It’s just one of those places where, especially as a solo backpacker, I’d pay attention to where I’m walking and where I’m staying.
5. Genoa
How long: 3–4 nights
Genoa is probably one of the best backpacking bases in Northern Italy if you want city + coast + day trips.
This is where Northern Italy starts feeling very different from the big inland cities.
You’ve got:
- Historic streets
- Beaches
- Port
- Aperitivo
- Coastal walks
- Hostels
- Day trips
And you can use Genoa as your base for places like Portofino, Camogli and other parts of the Ligurian coast.
Things I’d do in Genoa
Spend time around Porto Antico, explore the historic centre, visit Boccadasse, walk around Nervi and have drinks around Piazza delle Erbe.
And don’t be afraid to have a completely unproductive beach afternoon.
You’re backpacking.
You are allowed to do nothing.
Portofino day trip
Portofino is one of the easiest additions from Genoa.
I actually really enjoyed the coastal walk around the area because you get beaches and viewpoints along the way.
But I have one very specific backpacker warning:
Read the small print when booking cheap boat tours.
I once booked a €15 boat tour that sounded like it included Camogli, San Fruttuoso and Portofino.
Turns out the €15 only covered part of the trip and I had to pay extra for the rest.
So:
€15 boat tour ≠ necessarily €15 boat tour.
Learn from my mistakes.
6. Florence
How long: 2–3 nights
Florence is extremely touristy.
But I still think it’s 100% worth visiting.
If you’re backpacking Northern Italy, Florence is one of those places where you just have to accept that you’re going to be surrounded by tourists and enjoy it anyway.
I loved doing a free walking tour when I was there. It’s a really easy way to get an introduction to the city, and the guides often give you good food recommendations too.
Then explore:
- Duomo di Firenze
- Uffizi Gallery
- Ponte Vecchio
- Palazzo Pitti
- Boboli Gardens
- Santa Croce
- Piazzale Michelangelo
Climb the Duomo if you’re up for it.
And obviously eat gelato.
Because I don’t make the rules.
Budget tip
Florence can get expensive surprisingly quickly.
This is where Too Good To Go can be your best friend.
I’ve mentioned this in my Northern Italy Travel Guide as well, because it can be a really good way to save money on food in expensive cities such as Florence and Venice.
7. Verona
How long: 1 night
Verona works perfectly as a short backpacking stop.
You don’t need four nights here.
One full day is enough for me.
Visit:
- Arena di Verona
- Piazza delle Erbe
- Casa di Giulietta
- Ponte Pietra
- Giardini Vittorio Emanuele II
And definitely walk up towards the hill around Ponte Pietra around sunset.
But please choose your hostel carefully
This is something I really want to mention because I’ve personally had a bad experience here.
I stayed at The Hostello.
The hostel itself was modern, clean and actually nice.
But the neighbourhood felt very sketchy to me, especially at night.
I had a really uncomfortable experience there and personally wouldn’t stay there again.
So if you’re backpacking solo, don’t only look at:
“4.5 stars: amazing hostel!”
Look at the actual location.
Read recent reviews.
Search what people say about walking home at night.
And look at the surrounding streets on Google Maps.
A beautiful hostel can still be in an area that doesn’t feel good to you.
8. Venice
How long: 1 day or 1 night
Venice is weird because I absolutely think you should see it.
But I also found it overwhelming.
It is beautiful.
Like, ridiculously beautiful.
But it can be extremely crowded and expensive, and because you’re on an island, your cheap-food and cheap-accommodation options aren’t as flexible as in other Italian cities.
For backpackers, I’d actually consider staying outside the historic centre and taking public transport into Venice.
That can save you money.
You can also make Venice a day trip.
Walk around the canals, cross random bridges, get lost in the smaller streets and see the main sights.
Then leave before the human traffic jam reaches maximum capacity.
Backpacking Northern Italy Without a Car
Yes, you can absolutely do it without a car.
In fact, for this route, I would prefer not having a car.
The main cities are connected well enough that renting a car can actually become more annoying than useful.
You’ve got trains between major cities, FlixBus for cheaper journeys and local buses/ferries around places such as the Italian lakes.
My Northern Italy trips have mainly been based around trains and budget transport, and that works really well for backpacking.
Train or FlixBus?
Train
I prefer trains when:
- The journey is relatively long
- I want comfort
- I’m travelling between major cities
- The price difference isn’t huge
Book through the Trenitalia app and check your connection before travelling.
One thing I learned: don’t always assume you can book the cheapest train at the last minute.
Prices and availability can change.
FlixBus
FlixBus is my budget backpacker bestie.
It’s often significantly cheaper than the train, and on some routes I’ve found tickets for under €15.
It’s not always the most comfortable option, obviously.
But if I’m choosing between a €10 bus and a €40 train for a couple of hours?
Girl, I have a backpack and a budget.
I’ll take the bus.
How Much Does Backpacking Northern Italy Cost?
Northern Italy can be very affordable or very expensive, depending on how you travel.
The biggest difference comes from accommodation.
A hostel in one city might be completely reasonable, while accommodation around Lake Como or Venice can suddenly make your bank account question every life decision you’ve ever made.
Where I save money
I usually look at:
- Hostels
- Supermarkets
- Bakeries
- Cheap takeaway
- Aperitivo
- FlixBus
- Free walking tours
- Free attractions
- Too Good To Go
- Cooking when the hostel has a kitchen
Too Good To Go
If you don’t know it yet, download it.
It’s an app where restaurants, bakeries and shops sell leftover food at a lower price.
I’ve found it especially useful in more expensive Italian cities.
And let’s be honest:
A surprise bag of Italian bakery food for cheap?
I’m listening.
Are Hostels in Northern Italy Social?
They can be, but it really depends on the city, hostel and time of year.
During July and August, I found hostels much more social.
There were loads of backpackers around and I met people from all over.
I noticed quite a few Australians and New Zealanders travelling through Europe, which made Northern Italy feel surprisingly international.
By early or mid-September, things became noticeably quieter.
So if you’re backpacking specifically because you want to meet people, summer will probably give you more of that backpacker atmosphere.
But there is a trade-off.
Summer is also hotter, busier and often more expensive.
So you have to decide what matters more to you.
My hostel strategy
When travelling solo, I look for:
- Common areas
- A bar
- Hostel events
- Free walking tours
- A kitchen
- Recent reviews mentioning social atmosphere
- Central but comfortable location
- Reviews from solo travellers
I don’t necessarily care if the hostel is the fanciest.
I’d much rather stay somewhere basic where I meet five people than somewhere aesthetic where everyone disappears into their private room.
Is Northern Italy Good for Solo Backpacking?
Yes, but I would be a little more aware of my surroundings than I might be in some other European destinations.
I’ve travelled Northern Italy solo and had some really good experiences.
I’ve also had some really uncomfortable experiences.
So I don’t want to give you the classic travel-blog answer of:
“Northern Italy is completely safe! Just use common sense!”
Because that wasn’t my experience.
There were areas where I felt uncomfortable walking alone, particularly at night.
I’ve had accommodation where the surrounding neighbourhood didn’t feel good after dark, and Verona was probably the clearest example of this for me.
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t backpack Northern Italy.
It just means I’d be a little more selective.
What I would do as a solo backpacker
- Check the neighbourhood before booking
- Read recent accommodation reviews
- Look at the area on Google Maps
- Avoid unfamiliar areas late at night
- Keep your valuables secure
- Be aware on public transport
- Don’t walk home somewhere that already feels wrong
- Take a taxi or public transport if necessary
- Trust your gut
And especially when travelling solo:
You don’t need to prove anything by walking home alone at 1am.
If something feels off, leave.
Is Northern Italy Expensive for Backpackers?
Honestly?
Some parts are. Some aren’t.
Turin felt more affordable to me than Milan.
Lake Como can become expensive very quickly.
Venice is expensive.
Florence can be expensive.
Genoa gives you a little more flexibility, especially if you stay in a hostel and use it as a base for day trips.
And then you have the completely unfair situation where one €6 aperol can somehow become €18 because you chose the wrong terrace.
My advice is simply to budget by destination, rather than assuming all of Italy costs the same.
When Is the Best Time to Backpack Northern Italy?
I’ve written a whole Best Time to Visit Italy guide if you want the full breakdown.
For backpacking Northern Italy specifically, though, my favourite periods would be late spring and early autumn.
May–June
This is probably my favourite combination of:
- Good weather
- Outdoor activities
- Social hostels
- Less peak-season chaos
- Longer days
July–August
This is when I’d go if your priority is:
BACKPACKER SOCIAL LIFE.
Hostels tend to be busier and there are loads of travellers around.
But it can also be extremely hot and crowded.
September
I travelled Northern Italy in September and had some very different experiences.
The upside?
It became quieter.
The downside?
I had some really heavy rain.
And honestly, I hated it.
So September can be beautiful, but don’t assume you’ll automatically get perfect late-summer sunshine every day.
What Should You Pack for Backpacking Northern Italy?
You don’t need anything crazy.
I’d keep it simple.
My Northern Italy backpacking essentials:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Small day backpack
- Reusable water bottle
- Portable charger
- Universal adapter
- Light rain jacket
- Sunglasses
- Swimwear
- Small lock for hostel lockers
- Microfibre towel
- Comfortable clothes
- One nicer outfit for evenings
- Small toiletry bag
And yes:
Bring something for rain.
Even if the weather forecast looks perfect.
Because apparently Northern Italy sometimes looks at your cute summer outfit and thinks:
“Absolutely not.”
How Social Is Backpacking Northern Italy?
One of the things I really liked about travelling through Northern Italy was how easy it could be to meet other travellers.
Hostels in cities like Genoa, Palermo and some of the bigger destinations can have a really social atmosphere.
My experience in Palermo was particularly good in this respect.
I spent seven days there, and my trip turned into aperols, chaotic nights, beach days and meeting people at the hostel. I even ended up on a pub crawl that blurred very much into the next morning.
Northern Italy can have that same backpacker energy, especially in summer.
But I’d say it is a little more mixed.
Some hostels are very social.
Others are basically:
“Hello. This is my bed. Goodnight.”
So if meeting people is important to you, read reviews carefully.
Can You Backpack Northern Italy on a Budget?
Yes.
But I wouldn’t call it the cheapest part of Italy.
The trick is being flexible.
My biggest budget tips:
Take FlixBus when the price difference is big.
You don’t need to take the train everywhere just because you’re in Italy.
Stay in hostels.
Especially if you’re travelling solo.
Use supermarkets and bakeries.
You do not need to eat at a restaurant three times a day.
Use Too Good To Go.
Especially in Florence and Venice.
Have aperitivo instead of an expensive dinner sometimes.
Italian culture literally gives you permission to eat snacks with your drink.
Who am I to argue?
Stay outside the most expensive tourist areas.
This is especially useful in Venice and around the lakes.
Don’t change accommodation every night.
Moving every single day also costs you time and energy.
Backpacking Northern Italy vs Southern Italy
If you’re deciding between Northern and Southern Italy, I honestly don’t think one is better.
They just feel completely different.
Northern Italy
I’d choose Northern Italy if you want:
- Lakes
- Mountains
- Cities
- More European backpacking connections
- Switzerland/Austria/France/Slovenia nearby
- Trains
- Coastal cities
- Ski destinations
- More variety within a relatively small area
Southern Italy
I’d choose Southern Italy if you want:
- More Mediterranean atmosphere
- Beaches
- Islands
- Hotter weather
- Chaotic cities
- Slow afternoons
- Southern food
- A different pace of life
And then there’s Sicily, which is basically its own category.
I spent a full week in Palermo alone and could easily have stayed longer.
Taormina also gives you a completely different experience, with sea views, Mount Etna, the Ancient Theatre, Castelmola and the coastline around Giardini Naxos.
So if you have enough time, you could honestly do both.
Just don’t try to squeeze Northern Italy, Rome, Sicily and the Amalfi Coast into ten days.
Your backpack will have more rest than you will.
My Biggest Backpacking Mistakes in Northern Italy
If I could go back and backpack Northern Italy again, I’d change a few things.
1. I wouldn’t try to see everything
Italy is huge.
Even Northern Italy is huge.
Pick a route and accept that you’re going to miss things.
You can always come back.
2. I’d check accommodation neighbourhoods more carefully
This one is important to me because of my experiences in Verona and some parts of Turin.
A cheap hostel isn’t a bargain if you hate walking back to it at night.
3. I’d leave more empty days
Some of my favourite Italian memories aren’t from famous sights.
They’re from sitting by a lake.
Having an aperol.
Walking around a random street.
Meeting someone at a hostel.
Taking a ferry somewhere without a massive plan.
You don’t need every hour scheduled.
4. I’d check transport prices before assuming the train is better
Sometimes the train is absolutely worth it.
Sometimes the FlixBus is €10 and the train is €40.
For a backpacker, that difference matters.
5. I’d be more careful with weather
Especially in Northern Italy.
I had a very rainy experience in September, and it made some days much less enjoyable.
Always have a backup plan.
My Favourite Things About Backpacking Northern Italy
If you’re still wondering whether I actually recommend it…
Yes.
Very much.
My favourite thing is the variety.
You can have:
Milan → big city
Lake Como → lake + mountains
Lake Maggiore → slower lake vibes
Turin → architecture + food
Genoa → city + sea
Florence → art + history
Verona → romantic historic city
Venice → completely unique
Dolomites → mountains + hiking
And you can keep going.
Northern Italy also makes a great starting point for a much bigger European backpacking trip.
You can head into Switzerland.
Or Austria.
Or France.
Or Slovenia.
That’s something I really love about this part of Europe.
You don’t have to treat Italy as one isolated holiday.
It can just be one chapter of a much bigger trip.
My Honest Northern Italy Backpacking Route
If you gave me a backpack, two weeks and told me to go back tomorrow, this is what I’d probably do:
Milan — 1–2 nights
↓
Lake Como — 3 nights
↓
Lake Maggiore — 1 night
↓
Turin — 1–2 nights
↓
Genoa — 3–4 nights
↓
Florence — 2–3 nights
↓
Verona — 1 night
↓
Venice — 1 night or day trip
But if I had only ten days?
I’d remove Lake Maggiore and either Verona or Venice.
If I had one week?
I’d choose:
Milan → Lake Como → Genoa → Florence
And if I had three weeks?
I’d stop trying to add more cities and add the Dolomites or more time on the coast.
That’s the thing with backpacking:
More destinations ≠ better trip.
Sometimes it just means more laundry in hostel bathrooms.
Final Thoughts: Should You Backpack Northern Italy?
YES.
I genuinely think Northern Italy is one of the easiest parts of Italy to combine into a backpacking trip.
It’s beautiful, varied, relatively easy to travel around, well connected to the rest of Europe and has enough hostels and other travellers to make solo backpacking enjoyable.
But I wouldn’t pretend it’s completely effortless.
Some places are expensive.
Some hostels aren’t social.
Summer can be chaotic.
The weather can surprise you.
And I have personally had some uncomfortable experiences in certain areas, especially at night.
So my advice is:
Go, but don’t rush it.
Pick your route carefully.
Check your hostel’s neighbourhood.
Use trains and FlixBus strategically.
Leave some empty space in your itinerary.
And don’t feel like you have to see every famous Italian destination just because you’re already there.
Because honestly, some of my favourite Northern Italy memories weren’t from ticking off attractions.
They were from sitting by the lake, taking a ferry, meeting people in hostels, having an aperol in the sun and randomly deciding where to go next.
And isn’t that kind of the whole point of backpacking?
Planning Your Trip to Italy?
Planning a trip to Italy can be surprisingly difficult, especially when you’re choosing between huge historic cities, beautiful coastlines, charming smaller towns, mountains, lakes and islands.
That’s why I’ve created my Italy Travel Guide, where I share destination guides, things to do, local tips and my personal experiences from travelling around Italy.
→ START HERE: Italy Travel Guides
FAQ: Backpacking Northern Italy
Is Northern Italy good for backpacking?
Yes. Northern Italy is great for backpacking because it has good public transport, hostels, major cities, lakes, mountains, beaches and easy connections to other European countries.
How many days do you need to backpack Northern Italy?
I’d recommend around 10–14 days for a proper Northern Italy backpacking trip. With seven days, I’d focus on three or four destinations rather than trying to see everything.
Can you backpack Northern Italy without a car?
Absolutely. Major cities are well connected by train and FlixBus, while ferries and local transport make destinations such as Lake Como possible without a car.
Is Northern Italy expensive for backpackers?
It can be. Milan, Venice and Lake Como can become expensive, while Turin and Genoa can be easier on a backpacker’s budget. Hostels, supermarkets, FlixBus and Too Good To Go can help keep costs down.
Is Northern Italy good for solo travel?
Yes, especially if you stay in social hostels. I’ve travelled through Northern Italy solo and met plenty of other backpackers, although I’d recommend being more careful about accommodation locations and walking around unfamiliar areas at night.
What is the best time to backpack Northern Italy?
I’d personally choose May–June or September. July and August are more social and lively for backpackers, but they’re also hotter, busier and often more expensive.
What are the best places to visit in Northern Italy as a backpacker?
My personal route would include Milan, Lake Como, Turin, Genoa and Florence, with Lake Maggiore, Verona, Venice or the Dolomites depending on how much time you have.
Is Northern Italy good for backpackers who want to meet people?
Yes, especially during July and August. I’ve met many international backpackers in Italian hostels, including lots of Australians and New Zealanders travelling through Europe.
Can you combine Northern Italy with other countries?
Definitely. Northern Italy is especially convenient to combine with Switzerland, France, Austria and Slovenia. I personally combined Milan and Lago Maggiore with Switzerland on one trip.
Is Northern Italy safe for solo backpackers?
I would say to travel with some awareness rather than assuming every area feels completely safe. I’ve personally had uncomfortable experiences in parts of Northern Italy, particularly at night. Check accommodation neighbourhoods carefully, read recent reviews and trust your instincts if somewhere doesn’t feel right.
