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Ostello Degli Elefanti

1.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Via Etnea

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Terrace/patio
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Balcony view
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Pax)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Pax)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 pax)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Via Etnea, 28, Catania, CT, 95124

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Via Etnea - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catania Port - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Prestipino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè del Duomo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Doc Duomo of Catania - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria U Fucularu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Ristorante Pizzeria Antica Sicilia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ostello Degli Elefanti

Hostel near Via Etnea
Located close to Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral, Ostello Degli Elefanti provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a local area shuttle
  • Express check-in, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Ostello Degli Elefanti have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Balconies, communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ostello Degli Elefanti pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ostello Degli Elefanti?

Ostello Degli Elefanti doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ostello Degli Elefanti?

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

What time is check-out at Ostello Degli Elefanti?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ostello Degli Elefanti located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this hostel is steps away from Via Etnea, Piazza del Duomo and Basilica Collegiata. Catania Cathedral and Catania Fish Market are just steps away. Porto Station is 10 minutes by foot and Catania Central Station is 16 minutes.

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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

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todor

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

Catania

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

ARIKO

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mark, Charlotte NC

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Simon, Manchester, England

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.