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Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Mountain view
Welcome to Ostello degli Elefanti, a unique 1-star hotel in the heart of Catania, Italy, located on Via Etnea 28, just 1.2mi from the city center. Boasting 1887 reviews, this quirky hotel is a popular choice among travelers visiting this charming Italian city.
Step into a world where comfort meets adventure. With amenities such as free Wifi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, and a sun deck offering stunning mountain and landmark views, Ostello degli Elefanti ensures a memorable stay. Stay in non-smoking rooms, enjoy a drink at the on-site bar, or relax on the terrace or balcony for a true taste of the Sicilian lifestyle.
Pet-friendly with extra charges, this hotel caters to all visitors, ensuring a pleasant stay for everyone. Whether you're exploring the nearby attractions or utilizing the business center for work needs, Ostello degli Elefanti provides a cozy retreat in the bustling city of Catania. Come experience the magic of Sicily at this one-of-a-kind hotel!
Looking to explore the charms of Catania with your furry friend in tow? Look no further than Ostello degli Elefanti, where pets are not only allowed but welcomed with open arms! Simply request permission when booking your stay, and remember that charges may apply. Your four-legged companions can join you on your Sicilian adventures, adding an extra touch of joy to your travels.
For your convenience, a variety of payment options are accepted at Ostello degli Elefanti. Aside from cash, you can easily settle your bill with Visa, Mastercard, JCB, ATM card, Maestro, or CartaSi. This flexibility ensures a stress-free check-in and check-out process, allowing you to focus on making the most of your time exploring the vibrant city of Catania.
The accommodations at Ostello degli Elefanti feature rooms with either 1 double bed or 2 beds, accommodating up to 2 adults and 1 child. With smoking prohibited in all rooms, guests can enjoy a fresh and clean atmosphere throughout their stay. Whichever room type you choose, you'll find a comfortable and welcoming space to relax after a day of sightseeing or work, creating the perfect home base for your Sicilian getaway.
Closest airports
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
2.8miSigonella Naval Air Station
11.5miComiso Airport
43.9miReggio Calabria Airport
49.9miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Landmark view
Playground
Bidet
Balcony
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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Private Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
280 sqft
City view
Balcony
Washing machine
Refrigerator
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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Private Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
625 sqft
City view
Balcony
Washing machine
Refrigerator
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Dormitory, 8 Bed, Shared Bathroom, Female Only
1 Bunk Bed
580 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
City view
Balcony
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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
325 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
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1 Double Bed
Balcony
Dryer
Refrigerator
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Dormitory, 3 Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
280 sqft
City view
Balcony
Washing machine
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Featured reviews:
Victoria
10
April 2023
The best hostel in Catania. The hostel is conveniently located in Via Etnea - a buzzing and vibrant square in Catania’s old town that overlooks notable attractions such as the noble Elephant monument and the foreboding Mount Etna in the distance. The rooms are stunning and ornate given the hostel being a former palace in earlier days - my room had a gorgeous terrace outside as does the common room so you can eat your breakfast whilst overlooking the notable Piazza El Duomo. What I particularly loved about Ostello was that you have a free breakfast and pasta every day which included generous servings of brioche croissants, a delicious selection of fruits, a hot drink and the renowned pasta alla Norma. This saves the expense of eating out and was a life saver on my first night after an arduous day of travelling. What’s more, you can leave your bags safely in the lockers hours before your check in time which saves the trouble of lugging a bag around. The team at Ostello Degli Eleganti are professional, welcoming and so kind, always greeting visitors with a smile on their face and extremely helpful when giving recommendations to various attractions in Catania. I met so many lovely people here and an very sad to be leaving. I would definitely recommend Ostello Degli Elefanti and will certainly be coming back again. Thank you so so much everyone for making my visit to Catania so special.
Shalika
10
October 2024
Loved this hostel and the staff was super friendly. The view from this hostel is phenomenal and the doors in the female dorm and the mixed dorm with shared bathroom have balconies that open up to the best view, overlooking the main square. In beautiful and amazing to get such a pricey view at the hostel price. That being said, the noise is just as much until late night but I was fine with earplugs and I sleep late anyway. The included breakfast and dinners were a great add on!
Cleanliness could be a little more and curtains could be thicker. My bed light was disturbing people in the room at night as curtains are thin and it was going out.
Joanna
9.1
February 2024
Great, smiling and helpful staff. The interior of the hostel is impressive and there is a lot of space in the common areas. The location is perfect, right in the center, but you have to take into account that it will be noisy. Small breakfast and dinner included in the price (delicious pasta). It was very clear. I highly recommend
Due to the fact that the main square is quite noisy at night, I was there out of season and it was noticeable. It may be difficult without earplugs ;) but you have to take this into account when choosing such a place. The lockers have a very small hole for a padlock, mine, quite small, did not fit.
Fabio
9.1
August 2024
The facilities were Amazing! Plenty of beautiful rooms to interact with other people, ping pong table, football table, lots of balconies with a great view to the main two squares. A roof top bar with a great view to the city and to the volcano - this bar is so popular that you’ll find locals there too. There’s also several rooms for working remotely. Staff were very friendly and made my stay there even better - thank you guys, I really appreciated everything you did for me!
Toilets were not very clean. Toilet paper run out most of the days I stayed there. After I made this comment to a member of staff toilet paper was no longer an issue.
Andrea
10
November 2022
I stayed there for 4 nights and let’s just say I really enjoyed every part of it. This hostel have a fantastic location. Very easy to get around to see the city main attractions, and around 15 min walk to the bus and train station to visit other places near by. The roof top bar and the small balcony’s have an amazing view, where you can relax and enjoy the vibes in the evening and day time. Breakfast is good and there is free pasta every night. But the best part of my stay there was the staff. They were all amazing, friendly and and fantastic. Always helpful, welcoming and had a smile with a nice word. I would 100% recommend to stay there. I will be back and definitely stay there again without any hesitation. Thank you for everything to make my solo trip unforgettable.
Anna
8.2
February 2024
The accommodation is located in the very center of the city, and this is certainly its main advantage. Just a few steps and you are in the square, with restaurants and bars all around. The rooms had seen some use, but everything was wonderfully clean. There was no lack of a hairdryer or mini fridge in the room. The staff spoke perfect English and were happy to help us with anything. Breakfast was simple (croissant, coffee or juice, bowl of fruit) but tasty. You can work, have a drink or even buy earplugs in the café at the reception. Unfortunately we didn't manage to take advantage of the interesting event - free pasta every night or to check out the rooftop bar, which was closed. But it must be great in the summer season.
The accommodation was hidden in a courtyard and the reception with a café was located on the third floor of one of the buildings. Our room was in the other building and also on the top floor with no lift. Going up the stairs wouldn't have been a problem, but when the hot water stopped running (they warned us that this could happen), going downstairs, then upstairs to the other building to the reception, downstairs again and upstairs back to the apartment was not something we wanted to do. We also did not manage to turn on the heating in the air conditioning, but luckily there were extra blankets in the closet.
Hilal
8.2
October 2024
It's really a hostel in the center of Catania. The location is very good, the beds were comfortable. The cafe on the terrace was very nice.
The lockable cabinets were very small and the doors were metal so they were cramped and very noisy. It was also extremely noisy because it was right in the center. It is impossible to sleep without earplugs, especially on the weekend. I brought my earplugs with me after seeing them in previous comments. However, there were people in the room who could not sleep at night. Earplugs should be given to customers as standard when checking in.
Zachariah
10
September 2024
Great location. Centre of the action. Free pasta at dinner time was great. Nice little social rooftop bar with decently priced drinks and a happy at 9pm. I also liked that the beds had curtains for privacy. Met lots of great people
Although its in a great location it had its down sides. Its in the middle of the plaza at the university where they often set up tents for events. Was woken early in the mornings with metal clattering. Also can be loud at nignt with live music and people but that was bearable and music stopped around midnight.
Ella
10
April 2024
Throughout an amazing experience, I loved every minute of my stay in the hostel. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else if I come back to Catania, the hostel has everything you could wish for: The sweetest people at the reception, super clean and practical rooms, the most beautiful common area I've seen - and the phenomenal view from the rooftop bar! important to know: Just like most places there, the windows are thin and don't keep all the sound outside, so if you're a light sleeper make sure to bring earplugs! They do sell some at the 24/7 reception as well, which I loved :)
The only thing that was missing was a shelf for the upper bed in my room - something to put my stuff without the risk of it falling down on the person sleeping below me would have been nice :)
Verena
8.2
November 2023
Ostello degli elefanti is definitely among the most beautiful hostels i have ever been - from the frescos and art installations in the common rooms to the paintings to the great view of the rooftop terrace! There's free (though limited, so be quick) pasta and a happy hour every evening and the staff is super friendly and helpful. Ä°t's also a good place to meet other travellers.
The super central location of the hostel also has a downside: the noise outside never really stops, so bring your best earplugs. Also be prepared for some serious back pain in the morning because the mattresses have seen their best days long ago.
Attractions
Piazza Duomo
0miVia Crociferi (Via dei Crociferi)
0.2miCatania Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico Greco-Romano di Catania)
0.2miBenedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena (Monastero Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena)
0.2miUrsino Castle (Castello di Ursino)
0.3miAci Castello
4.8miMt. Etna (Monte Etna)
17.7miGambino Winery (Vini Gambino)
21.6miTaormina Piazza Duomo
26.3miTaormina Cathedral (Duomo) and Piazza del Duomo
26.3miPiazza IX Aprile
26.4miMazzarò Beach (Lido Mazzarò)
26.4miCorso Umberto I
26.4miTaormina Roman Odeon
26.5miCastelmola
26.7miAttractions
Piazza Duomo
0miVia Crociferi (Via dei Crociferi)
0.2miCatania Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico Greco-Romano di Catania)
0.2miBenedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena (Monastero Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena)
0.2miUrsino Castle (Castello di Ursino)
0.3miAci Castello
4.8miMt. Etna (Monte Etna)
17.7miGambino Winery (Vini Gambino)
21.6miTaormina Piazza Duomo
26.3miTaormina Cathedral (Duomo) and Piazza del Duomo
26.3miPiazza IX Aprile
26.4miMazzarò Beach (Lido Mazzarò)
26.4miCorso Umberto I
26.4miTaormina Roman Odeon
26.5miCastelmola
26.7miAirports
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
2.8miSigonella Naval Air Station
11.5miComiso Airport
43.9miReggio Calabria Airport
49.9miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Landmark view
Playground
Bidet
Balcony
Activities
Bicycle rental
Cycling
Game room
Happy hour
Hiking
Movie nights
Ping-pong
Temporary art galleries
Tour or class about local culture
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Entertainment staff
Indoor play area
Playground
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Packed lunches
Snack bar
Vending machine (drinks)
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Lockers
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Washing machine
Living Area
Desk
Outdoors
Balcony
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Spa
Locker rooms
View
City view
Landmark view
Mountain view
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
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Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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