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Ostello Degli Elefanti

1.0 star property
Hostel near Via Etnea in Catania

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A historic building with ornate architectural details, including a central archway and multiple balconies.
A sandy beach with people and boats in the background.
A ceiling with ornate designs and a central circular painting of a figure.
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring multiple balconies and a clock tower.
A dining area with a high ceiling featuring decorative patterns, wooden tables and chairs, and a view through an open doorway.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Via Etnea, 28, Catania, CT, 95124
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table, a chair, a potted plant, and a mirror.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • City view
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Pax)

A balcony with a view of a cityscape, a potted plant, a bench, and a small table with a remote control.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Pax)

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, City View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (4 Pax)

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small desk, and a mirror.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (4 Pax)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Pax)

A room with two bunk beds, a small desk, a cabinet, and a door.

Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Pax)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 pax)

A bunk bed with a blue mattress, a small table with a mirror, a potted plant, a red coffee maker, and a basket of cacti.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 pax)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Ensuite, City View

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

Standard Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Ensuite, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Catania

Catania City Centre stay.With a stay at this Catania City Centre hostel, you'll be steps from Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral. Via Etnea and Basilica Collegiata are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Via Etnea - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catania Fish Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catania Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 10 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 16 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prestipino Cafè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catania Social Club | Ristorante, Pizzeria & Cocktail Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cascia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barrique Bistrot - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ostello Degli Elefanti

Hostel near Via Etnea in Catania
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Ostello Degli Elefanti.

This Catania hostel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
Ostello Degli Elefanti offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. This Catania hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 2.50 to 3.50 for adults and EUR 2.50 to 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 2.50 to 3.50 for adults, and EUR 2.50 to 3.50 for children
  • Late check-in fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Ostello Degli Elefanti
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Ostello Degli Elefanti Hostel
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Ostello Degli Elefanti Catania
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Ostello Degli Elefanti Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Catania

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ostello Degli Elefanti to the airport?

Ostello Degli Elefanti is 3.4 mi (19-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ostello Degli Elefanti have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ostello Degli Elefanti.

How close is Ostello Degli Elefanti to the beach?

This hostel is 2 mi (14-min drive) from Catania Beach and 2 mi (14-min drive) from Spiaggia della Plaia. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ostello Degli Elefanti offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Ostello Degli Elefanti, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 2.50 and 3.50 for adults, EUR 2.50 and 3.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ostello Degli Elefanti?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Ostello Degli Elefanti?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Ostello Degli Elefanti?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Ostello Degli Elefanti have a pool?

Ostello Degli Elefanti does not have a pool.

Does Ostello Degli Elefanti have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Ostello Degli Elefanti to downtown Catania?

Ostello Degli Elefanti is 0.1 mi away from Catania.

Ostello Degli Elefanti Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Catania

Perfect place to stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, superbe location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go there

The place to be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pavlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Все компактно. Центр. Остановка в аеропорт рядом.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location in the heart of the old town. Great staff and bar. Only small thing is small shower however, everything else brilliant!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wenig geschlafen aber Schokokuchen zum Frühstück

Der Check-in war sehr angenehm bei einer auch noch um 2 Uhr nachts sehr freundlichen Empfangskraft, die perfekt Englisch sprach. Das Zimmer und die Betten (6-Bett-Zimmer) war sehr schön. Leider war die Nacht sehr unruhig, da draußen auf den Straßen ein Festival stattfand. Badezimmer waren etwas schmuddelig, aber das kenne ich aus Hostels nicht anders. Das Frühstück war ein netter Bonus, das bekommt man nicht überall (und mit Schokokuchen schon gar nicht, der ist hier einmalig). Check-out war auch angenehm und einfach, auch wenn das Morgen-Personal kaum Englisch sprach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This elephant offers an enjoyable ride

Some confusion at first about my booking. (I'd changed from a longer stay, which I'd canceled, to two short bookings.) But once that was understood, the owner was very nice to me. She remembered my name for several days and always said, "Ciao." The ceilings are beautiful with plenty of space in the shared dorm. Breakfast is good, especially when they offer fresh fruit. Bathrooms and showers are old but clean, with plenty of hot water. GREAT location in Catania and great common room with extra bar upstairs that has a beautiful view.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice central hostel with great staff!

During my stay here in June I had only booked one night before arriving at the hostel. Upon arrival I was given all the information about the hostel and of the surrouding area by the girl at the desk. For the first night I checked into a 4 bed dorm that was absolutely huge and cost me next to nothing for the stay. The rooms at the hostel (I think there was 4 in total - ranging between 4 bed and 10 bed dorms) did not have locks on the doors. Each of the rooms had more than enough lockers for each person and although the lockers didn't feel overly secure there was absolutely no issues with security during my stay there. After my first night's stay I had not booked a second night however did want to stay the second night and although online the hostel appeared to be booked out the people that were working on the reception desk kept me informed throughout the day and managed to put me up in the 10 bed dorm for my second night. Somebody was available at reception 24 hours a day which was great. The hostel had laundry facilities and a nice rooftop with a good view of Mount Etna as well as the local area. Overall I was very pleased with this hostel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ARIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

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