Can I charge my phone here?
ri-ca-ri-CA-re — five syllables, stress on the fourth.
Ask when your phone battery is low. Hostels usually have USB ports and power strips near beds and in common areas.
'Ricaricare' = to recharge/charge. 'Il telefono' = the phone. 'Qui' = here. This is a very common request. Many modern Italian hostels have USB charging ports built into the beds or nearby sockets. Always charge in sight of your bed or in a locked locker.
C'è una presa vicino al letto?
Is there a socket near the bed?
Modern hostel beds often have individual sockets or USB ports
Avete un cavo USB-C?
Do you have a USB-C cable?
Receptions sometimes lend cables for quick charges
Posso lasciare il telefono a caricare alla reception?
Can I leave my phone charging at reception?
Some hostels offer a supervised charging station at reception
Italian electrical sockets are Type F (two round pins) or Type L (three round pins). UK and US plugs need adapters. Italian hostels often have European standard two-pin sockets near beds. Bring a universal adapter and a small multi-socket strip — other travellers will love you for it.