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Standard Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Ensuite, City View
Room with view
1 Large Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 pax)
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (4 Pax)
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Pax)
Room with view
323 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, City View
Room with view
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Pax)
3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only
Room with view
581 square feet
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Via Etnea

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Ostello Degli Elefanti in Catania (Catania City Centre), you'll be steps from Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Catania Cathedral and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Catania Fish Market.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Ostello Degli Elefanti

Via Etnea, 28, Catania, 95124

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hostel include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hostel also offers a rooftop terrace, a library, and a vending machine.

Ostello Degli Elefanti is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Express check-in
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Business center
  • Vending machine
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 4
  • Free WiFi
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free wired internet
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Room Amenities

Ostello Degli Elefanti offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. This Catania hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Balcony
  • Desk
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Online penalty collection

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

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.

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

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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