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Hotel Description

Hostel near Via Etnea in Catania

Catania City Centre stay

With a stay at this Catania City Centre hostel, you'll be steps from Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral. Via Etnea and Basilica Collegiata are also within half a mile (1 km).

Business services

This hostel features a rooftop terrace and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. A coffee shop, a terrace, and a snack bar/deli are also on offer.

Standard Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Ensuite, City View

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.TwinXLBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (4 Pax)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 pax)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Pax)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

About the Ostello Degli Elefanti

Location Via Etnea, 28, Catania, 95124

Property Features

Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Ostello Degli Elefanti. This Catania hostel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

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

Transport

  • Train station: Catania Central Station (1.7 km / 1 mi)
  • Metro station: Porto Station (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)

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.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Private balcony
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Nearby Activities

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

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 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

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 2.50–3.50 for adults, and EUR 2.50–3.50 for children
  • Late check-in fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

You should know

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.