Ostello Degli Elefanti

1.0 star property
Hostel with rooftop terrace, walk to Piazza del Duomo

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Ostello Degli Elefanti

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Exterior
Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Overview of Ostello Degli Elefanti

9.0

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Catania.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Via Etnea, 28, Catania, 95124
  • Popular LocationPiazza del Duomo1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCatania Cathedral2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCatania Fish Market3 min walk
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)11 min drive
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Room options

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Pax)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Pax)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 pax)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Catania

Located in Catania, Ostello Degli Elefanti is in the historical district. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Catania Fish Market and Via Etnea, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Catania Port. Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 1 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 1 min walk
  • Catania Cathedral - 2 min walk
  • Catania Fish Market - 3 min walk
  • Ursino Castle - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 10 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 16 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Ostello Degli Elefanti

Hostel near Catania Beach
Located close to Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral, Ostello Degli Elefanti provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game 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 rentals, and an area shuttle
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • A computer station, luggage storage, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Ostello Degli Elefanti offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Balconies, communal kitchens, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

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–10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 2.50–3.50 for adults and EUR 2.50–3.50 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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
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
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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 2.50–3.50 for adults, and EUR 2.50–3.50 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

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 information in the booking confirmation

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?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ostello Degli Elefanti located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this hostel is steps from Via Etnea, Piazza del Duomo, and Basilica Collegiata. Catania Cathedral and Via Crociferi are also within 5 minutes. Porto Station is 10 minutes by foot and Catania Central Station is 16 minutes.

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 traveler

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

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

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.

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.

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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