Ostello Degli Elefanti

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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. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • City view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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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
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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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 Single Bunk Beds

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

Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Pax)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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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 Single Bunk Beds

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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 Single Bed, Ensuite, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Catania, Ostello Degli Elefanti is in the historical district. Travellers 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 explore Catania Port. Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Catania travel guide
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Via Etnea, 28, Catania, CT, 95124

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.
    Piazza del Duomo
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A grand entrance with intricate carvings, columns, and a central statue.
    Catania Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A bustling outdoor market with vendors selling fresh produce and goods on tables.
    Catania Fish Market
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A sailboat on a calm sea with a cityscape and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
    Catania Port
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Via Etnea
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Prestipino Cafè
    1 min walk
  • Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab
    2 min walk
  • Cascia
    2 min walk
  • Catania Social Club | Ristorante, Pizzeria & Cocktail Bar
    3 min walk
  • Barrique Bistrot
    2 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, a vending machine and luggage storage
    • A lift, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • 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

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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 Catania Cathedral. Basilica Collegiata and Catania Fish Market are just steps away. Porto Station is 10 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 25 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ostello Degli Elefanti Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, superbe location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service