Located in the center of Catania, Ostello degli Elefanti is set in a historic building. Guests can relax on the sun terrace.
With free Wi-Fi access private rooms and dormitories are all decorated with original frescos.
The property also offers a shared kitchen available to guests.
Ostello degli Elefanti is on the Via Etnea Street, which is Catania’s shopping street. A’ Piscaria Market is within a 5-minute walk of the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
“It was in a perfect location, right in the centre of the centrale. It had a roof top bar that hosted a happy hour for hostel guests.
The location was a bit slow on responding to my third party booking app messaging and WhatsApp when I was trying...”
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Vivek
India
“Maria/Marcello all the staff, Tass, the entire vibe was likeble.”
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Carlos
Colombia
“The hostel is wonderful and has very good and clean facilities, with nice spaces for sharing with people from other countries. The staff are excellent, offering a good breakfast and free pasta in the evening. It has a rooftop with an exceptional...”
Rebecca
United States
“Free pasta dinner. Location great - very central. Nice people.”
Kris
United Kingdom
“It's a big commercial hostel with a rooftop bar. Volunteers and staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is nice too.
I was staying in another building near the main hostel which was ok apart from the drains. The stench was really bad at...”
Leah
United Kingdom
“the location was amazing and great view on the piazza universita! the free pasta dinners and happy hour at the rooftop bar were great. the staff was nice and helpful + the rooms were cleans and cozy with curtains on the beds for privacy”
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Carlie
Austria
“Very good! Friendly staff, right on the main square. Breakfast and pasta dinner included.”
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Yerzhan
Kazakhstan
“Roof top/ Stuff / Dinner times / Location
It wasn’t noisy in my bedroom at all.”
Brittany
United States
“Great location, helpful staff, had multiple areas to gather - cafe and rooftop bar, with a happy hour.”
Gökay
Turkey
“Location, decoration, vibe, cleanliness, kind and responsive staff”
Area info
House rules
Ostello degli Elefanti takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
ATM cardCash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Ostello degli Elefanti of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
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