Do you have a sleep mask?
CUF-fia — two syllables, stress on the first.
Ask when light from other guests' activities prevents sleep. Sleep masks and earplugs are essential hostel accessories.
'Cuffia per dormire' = sleep mask (literally 'sleeping cap/cover'). Also called 'maschera per dormire'. 'Avete' = do you have. This is a practical comfort item that Italian hostel staff often keep at reception for forgetful guests.
Avete tappi per le orecchie?
Do you have earplugs?
Often paired with a sleep mask for the full hostel sleep kit
Dove posso comprare una maschera per dormire?
Where can I buy a sleep mask?
Ask if the hostel does not have one — pharmacies always stock them
Posso abbassare la luce del corridoio?
Can I lower the corridor light?
Ask if corridor light bleeds under the door and disturbs sleep
Experienced Italian hostel travellers always pack a sleep mask and earplugs. Even the quietest dormitory has the occasional early riser checking their phone at 3am. A sleep mask blocks blue screen light effectively. Italian pharmacies stock them; so do many airport shops.