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The Yard Hostel

Travelers find a peaceful garden oasis near Via Etnea where they can relax in cozy entertainment areas and start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet.

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The Yard Hostel in Borgo-Sanzio offers a vibrant retreat with a free breakfast buffet, in-room WiFi, and on-site laundry. Relax in the tranquil garden or socialize in the outdoor entertainment area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

Down duvets, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

Down duvets, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Beds

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

Down duvets, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room Single Use

Down duvets, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

Down duvets, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Borgo-Sanzio, a neighbourhood in Catania, The Yard Hostel is near a metro station. Via Etnea is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Palace of Culture and Agricola Gambino are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cave exploring nearby. Visit our Catania travel guide
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Map
11 Viale XX Settembre, Catania, CT, 95128

What's nearby

  • Catania @ sunset :)
    Bellini Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral Square featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Piazza del Duomo
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Via Etnea
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza Stesicoro
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tribunale di Catania
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Catania Central Station
    7 min drive
  • Borgo Station
    12 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pasticceria Savia
    4 min walk
  • Pasticceria Spinella
    4 min walk
  • Pasta Bistrot
    5 min walk
  • La Capannina Pizza Bistrot
    4 min walk
  • Indian Royal Restaurant di Yoga Chef
    5 min walk

About this property

The Yard Hostel

Hostel near Via Etnea
Near Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral, The Yard Hostel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture and barbecues
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at The Yard Hostel feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • Private gardens, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Towels are not included in the room rate for Dormitory bookings. Towels are available for a surcharge or guests may bring their own.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: EUR 10 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 20 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

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, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

The Yard Hostel Catania
The Yard Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Yard Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Catania

Frequently asked questions

Is The Yard Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Yard Hostel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Yard Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Yard Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does The Yard Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM-8:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 20 per person applies.

Where is The Yard Hostel located?

Located in Borgo-Sanzio, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Via Etnea, Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral. Bellini Gardens and Piazza Roma are also within 5 minutes. Borgo Station is 12 minutes by foot and Giuffrida Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

The Yard Hostel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

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

Just wow.

I've been to many hostels in my life, but without eveb one hesitation - this is the nicest looking hostel from all of it. It has a brilliant style and it looks like every cm of the place is deeply thought through. Well done guys! The only teeny tiny thing that I might suggest is to put one more shelve in the ladies bathroom - there is not much space for the toiletries when there are a couple of girls in there at once.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

One of the best hostels I've stayed in

So, this place is pretty new and has been designed properly as a hostel from the beginning rather than just a converted flat with a few bunk beds in each room. It's just off the main road, but in a private gated courtyard-like area, so its central and quiet which is not normally possible. The outdoor area is perfect for chilling and meeting others, the bar is nice, and the rooms can be accessed either by the normal, standard indoor staircase or the huge impressive lit up white staircase on the outside via the balcony. My room was the 8 bed dorm but this was no problem as it is a huge room. The lockers are also huge but best of all, the beds are huge. If they were any wider they would be classed as a double. 120cm wide I'd take a guess at. Either way, bigger than any other hostel I've stayed at. The aircon was also great as it was remarkably quiet. No chance of someone being annoyed by the aircraft-like noises of other units I've had elsewhere. The bathroom, yep, still new too very nice and modern. Always clean too. The service? Incredible. It was the most comprehensive check in I've ever had by far. If anything, too much info upon arrival! Even if I had an obscure question, it could be answered. Oh, and there is a resident Labrador :) Downsides? I'm struggling to think of any. I'd have to nitpick. 4 Euros is a lot for a beer at the bar there. Personally I think if it was cheaper then it would encourage people to stay there for the evening. But still, overall: awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

M.RATAJCZAK, Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das von supernetten und hilfsbereiten Geschwistern Alessia und Carlo sowie deren Freund Flavio geführtes Haus übertrifft meiner Ansicht nach alle Erwartungen eines typischen Backpackers - komfortable und vor allem breite Betten, großzügige Baderäume, sehr gut ausgestattete Küche, eine Bar, eine sonnigeTerrasse sowie insgesamt echt durchgestylte Innenarchitektur machen den Aufenthalt im The Yard Hostel in Catania super angenehm. Das im Preis inbegriffene Frühstück besteht mitunter aus Toastbrot, Butter, Marmelade, Instantkaffee etc. und reicht als Stärkung für die Erkundung der wunderschönen Stadt vollkommen aus. Ich konnte hier meine Wäsche waschen und in der Sonne trocknen lassen, was nach einer Tour mit den Fischern Nino, Luigi & Co. eine Notwendigkeit darstellte :-) Insgesamt gebe ich dem Hostel eine glatte eins! Liebe Grüße an Catania (Blueskipper)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! The best hostel in Catania. Good price and the service is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó el servicio del personal y que es un hostal muy limpio y organizado.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

The Yard

It's a great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Het is super schoon elke dag wordt er met zorg schoongemaakt. Het personeel is heel aardig en wanneer je vragen hebt dan helpen ze meteen. De tours regelen zij dus je hebt veel verschillende mogelijkheden. Het voelde alsof ik in een soort familie terecht kwam en dat is alles wat je nodig hebt op vakantie!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019