Ostello Degli Elefanti
Via Etnea 28, 95131 Catania (CT)
Guest review:
8.7
Excellent
(1895 reviews)
Price category:€€ (Inexpensive)
Recommended by guests
Hostel with 50 rooms
Description
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.
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.
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Ostello Degli Elefanti, Catania: Rooms
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (30m2) |

This dormitory comes with free Wi-Fi access and shares a bathroom.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Body soap
- City view
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Earplugs
- Fire extinguisher
- Hairdryer
- Hand sanitiser
- Heating
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Key card access
- Landmark view
- Linen
- Lockers
- Mountain view
- Privacy curtain
- Reading light
- Shampoo
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Smoke alarm
- Socket near the bed
- Tile/marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- View
- Wardrobe or closet
- Washing machine
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (54m2) |

With free Wi-Fi access, this dormitory comes with original frescos and shares a bathroom.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- City view
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Earplugs
- Fire extinguisher
- Hairdryer
- Hand sanitiser
- Heating
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Key card access
- Landmark view
- Linen
- Lockers
- Mountain view
- Privacy curtain
- Reading light
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Smoke alarm
- Socket near the bed
- Tile/marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- View
- Wardrobe or closet
- Washing machine
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom (26m2) |

This bed in dormitory features a balcony, air conditioning and washing machine.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bidet
- Body soap
- City view
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Earplugs
- Hairdryer
- Hand sanitiser
- Heating
- Key card access
- Linen
- Lockers
- Private bathroom
- Reading light
- Refrigerator
- Shampoo
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Socket near the bed
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Wardrobe or closet
- Washing machine
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom (58m2) |

This bed in dormitory features a balcony, air conditioning and washing machine.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bidet
- Body soap
- City view
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Earplugs
- Hairdryer
- Hand sanitiser
- Heating
- Key card access
- Linen
- Lockers
- Private bathroom
- Reading light
- Refrigerator
- Shampoo
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Socket near the bed
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Wardrobe or closet
- Washing machine
Single Room with Private Bathroom (18m2) |

The single room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet. The single room features a wardrobe, heating and city views.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bidet
- Body soap
- City view
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Earplugs
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Hand sanitiser
- Heating
- Key card access
- Linen
- Private bathroom
- Quiet street view
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Socket near the bed
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Towels
- Trash cans
- Walk-in shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Washing machine
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom (22m2) |

This double bedroom comes complete with an private bathroom. Sheets and towels are provided and breakfast is included. Please request two single beds if preferred.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bidet
- Body soap
- City view
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Earplugs
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Hand sanitiser
- Heating
- Key card access
- Linen
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Socket near the bed
- Tea/coffee maker
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Towels
- Trash cans
- Wardrobe or closet
- Washing machine
Bed in 3-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (26m2) |

This bed in dormitory features a balcony and air conditioning.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bidet
- Body soap
- City view
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Earplugs
- Hairdryer
- Hand sanitiser
- Heating
- Key card access
- Linen
- Lockers
- Reading light
- Shampoo
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Socket near the bed
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Wardrobe or closet
- Washing machine
Facilities
General
- Pet friendly,
- Non-smoking rooms,
- Family rooms,
- Heating,
- Smoke-free property,
- Air conditioning,
- Designated smoking area,
- Wifi in all areas
Activities
- Game room,
- Playground,
- Ping-pong,
- Hiking,
- Cycling,
- Entertainment staff,
- Locker rooms,
- Temporary art galleries,
- Movie nights,
- Walking tours,
- Happy hour,
- Tour or class about local culture
Services
- Meeting/banquet facilities,
- 24-hour front desk,
- Business center,
- Laundry,
- Express check-in/out,
- Packed lunches,
- Tour desk,
- Fax/photocopying,
- Baggage storage,
- Vending machine (drinks),
- Lockers,
- Shared lounge/tv area,
- Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
- Bar,
- Snack bar,
- Wine/champagne,
- Fruit,
- Coffee house on site
Internet
- Internet,
- Wifi,
- Free wifi
Outdoors
- Terrace,
- Sun deck,
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/puzzles,
- Indoor play area
Safety & security
- 24-hour security,
- Key access,
- Key card access,
- Security alarm,
- Smoke alarms,
- Cctv in common areas,
- Fire extinguishers
Safety features
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities,
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas,
- Process in place to check health of guests,
- First aid kits available,
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
Physical distancing
- Cashless payment available,
- Physical distancing rules followed
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus,
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines,
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays,
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies,
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Terms & Conditions
Arrival and departure times
Check-in: 14:00 - Check-out: 10:30Important information
Please inform 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.Minimum check-in age
18Pets allowed
Upon request onlyAdditional charges for pets
Additional charges may applyAccepted credit cards
Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Maestro, CartaSiLicense numbers
19087015B603037, IT087015B6RK3TZ735CIN Verification (National Identification Code)
It is possible to check the regularity of the CIN of the accomodation on the website of the Ministry of Tourism: CIN SearchPlaces near Ostello degli Elefanti, Catania
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Points of interest near Ostello degli Elefanti, Catania
Museums and Libraries
- 0.1 km Museo dello Studio 3446
- 0.2 km Museo Emilio Greco 3447
- 0.3 km Casa Museo Giovanni Verga 3444
- 0.4 km Museo Civico Castello Ursino 3434
- 0.9 km Museo di Zoologia 3478
- 2 km Museo dell'Istituto di Scienze della Terra 3478
Stations
- 0.7 km Porto 3431
- 1 km Catania Centrale 3438
- 1 km F.S. 3437
- 2 km Acquicella 3411
- 2 km Catania Acquicella 3411
- 2 km Italia 3482
Hospitals
- 1 km Casa di Cura Santa Rita 3482
- 1 km Casa di Cura di Stefano Velona 3487
- 1 km Casa di Cura Lucina 3473
- 1 km Azienda Ospedaliera ARNAS Garibaldi 3486
- 1 km Casa di Cura Mater Dei 3491
Theatres
- 1 km Piccolo Teatro di Catania 3501
- 2 km Teatro Valentino 3507
Airports
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Filo d'Esca
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Moucharabia
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Midori Sushi & Thai
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I Crociferi
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