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Ostello Degli Elefanti

1.0 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Via Etnea

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Bar (on property)
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Pax) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Computer station
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Pax) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Pax)

Highlights

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

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Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Pax) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Pax)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 pax) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 pax)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (4 Pax) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Ensuite, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Etnea, 28, Catania, 95124

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza Stesicoro - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ursino Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 19 min drive
  • Catania Central Station - 16 min walk
  • Catania Ognina Station - 16 min drive
  • Catania Acquicella Station - 23 min walk
  • Porto Station - 10 min walk
  • Italia Station - 25 min walk
  • Borgo Station - 27 min walk
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

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

About this property

Ostello Degli Elefanti

Ostello Degli Elefanti features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Piazza del Duomo. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Public transportation is close by: Porto Station is just 10 minutes by foot.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 2.50 to 3.50 for adults, and EUR 2.50 to 3.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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

Does Ostello Degli Elefanti offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ostello Degli Elefanti does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ostello Degli Elefanti?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ostello Degli Elefanti?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Ostello Degli Elefanti.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ostello Degli Elefanti?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Ostello Degli Elefanti and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Ostello Degli Elefanti also has an arcade.
Does Ostello Degli Elefanti have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Ostello Degli Elefanti like?
Ostello Degli Elefanti is a short 1-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo and 2 minutes' walk from Catania Cathedral.

Ostello Degli Elefanti Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Catania
Perfect place to stay :)
Todor, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, superbe location.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location in the heart of the old town. Great staff and bar. Only small thing is small shower however, everything else brilliant!!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Go there
The place to be
Arthur, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Все компактно. Центр. Остановка в аеропорт рядом.
Pavlo, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

ARIKO, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Carina, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Verified Hoteles.com guest review