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Visited in april 2024
Can't revieve the rooms just went to the rooftop bar, €9 entrance fee but such a beautiful view and you get a free drink coupon with entry, good mix of music great place.
Visited in april 2024
First time staying at a hostel and the experience was really good. The staff was very nice and helpful and the whole vibe of the place was great. Recommend!
Visited in april 2024
Aperitivo con panorama della citta
Visited in april 2024
Incredible hostel! I could not imagine something nicer! You directly have a good feeling when entering, there is no weird distance between you and the staff, or you and the place or even the other visitors. Big big recommendation and a superior experience than taking an airbnb that might even cost the same. See you next time!
Visited in april 2024
I really wanted to love this place, but the truth is I just didn’t have an amazing stay, although I do think there were elements of “bad luck”. I stayed on a weekend, which could have been the reason. There was a huge group of school children that took up the entire hostel common area, and made the vibe weird - not what I was looking for as a solo traveler. It made me just want to go to my room and meant that I didn’t really meet people. Also, all dorms are facing a big square with someone playing very loud live music over speakers, which is part of the charm I guess, but it was very very loud until past midnight. I ended up moving to another place, as my main reason for staying here was the social part.

I do think there could have been a “minimum 18 years old” requirement, but on the other hand I do understand that the young school kids also wanted to enjoy the hostel.

Having said all that, it is a nice hostel, but just didn’t live up to my expectations of a great hostel experience.
Visited in april 2024
Um hostel maravilhoso! Pessoal muito gentil, ótimas acomodações e preço muito acessível!
Super bem localizado no centro de tudo o hostel ainda oferece um pequeno café da manhã e pasta vegetariana de graça pros hóspedes! O rooftop também é lindo e os drinks também tem um valor especial (meu Etna Spritz saiu por 4 euros). Recomendo muitíssimo!
Visited in april 2024
Questo è il posto che stai cercando.
Visited in march 2024
Centralissima, la Reception molto carina e l'attico molto suggestivo sui tetti di Catania. Le camere molto monacali, ma pulite. Personale alcuni molto cordiali e gentilissimi, altri nemmeno salutano, il bello della diversità di opinioni. Un buon compromesso, soprattutto per la posizione fa il suo pregio principale.
Visited in march 2024
Ostello centrale con una terrazza mozzafiato, molto frequentato da viaggiatori internazionali
Visited in march 2024
I spent 2 days in this lovely hostel. You can see the passion of the owners and employees in many loving details. Even if not everything is 100% or flawless, it makes up for it with its charm, friendliness of the staff, awesome antique ceiling paintings in the reception, lounge and dining room.
The location is bombastic! There are at least 6 of Catania's sights within a 1-minute walk. Among other things, right next door is the church and cathedral of Sant Agata, the elephant fountain just in front and the Uzeda city gate around the corner. Also the main shopping street Via Etna starts in front of the Hostel.
You can end the evening wonderfully on the roof top bar and have the best view over the University Square. With reduced prices for cocktails between 9-10pm. during happy hour, it's even more appealing. Offered free (delicious) pasta every evening at 8:30pm is a nice surplus.
The rooms are nice and functionally furnished. (In the rear building) Courageous double-decker beds and clever solutions for maintaining privacy are particularly impressive in the newly renovated and always clean bathroom (in each four-person room).
The WiFi was very strong in all parts of the building.
Visited in march 2024
Togliete la ragazza all'ingresso è poco professionale e molto maleducata. Non potevamo fare un passo in più se non sborsavamo prima i soldi, neanche per vedere il murales accanto alla stanza d'ingresso sulla sinistra giusto per capire di cosa si trattasse. Mi è sembrato un film di Troisi e Benigni... Alto la, Da dove venite? Quanti siete? Un fiorino!! ????????????????????????????‍♀️????????‍♀️????????‍♀️????????‍♀️ Ridicola????
E per salire sulla terrazza dovevamo prima pagare un abbonamento d'ingresso annuale????????‍♀️????????‍♀️
Da ambiente comunista è diventato un regime fascista. bah!
Rilassatevi.....
Visited in march 2024
Esperienza pazzesca, gli ospiti e i gestori sono molto alla mano e disponibili.
In pieno centro.
Consiglio assolutamente
Visited in march 2024
Amazing location and views. Super staff, very friendly. Free breakfast (with vegan options!) and free pasta everyday (not always vegan, but sometimes!). Great for a long stay. Beds with curtains. Loved it ????
(Nightlife can be loud outside but with decent earplugs it’s completely fine)
Visited in march 2024
Amazing stay! Free breakfast consisting if fresh fruit salad, a croissant, and a coffee and free pasta dinner every new, in addition to nice spacious and bright rooms, with balconies! The location is also amazing, spot on the high street, with amazing views of Etna, and a rooftop terrace. Just fantastic, would definitely recommend!
Visited in february 2024
Świetne miejsce w samym centrum miasta, przy głównym placu. Z racji tego będzie dość głośno, zatyczki do uszu obowiązkowe. Piękne wnętrza hostelu, duża przestrzeń wspólna. Uśmiechnięty i pomocny personel. Śniadania i kolacje w cenie. Polecam
Visited in february 2024
Ben je van plan Catania te bezoeken? Ga dan naar Ostello degli Elefanti. Vanuit dit centraal gelegen hostel is het gemakkelijk de stad te ontdekken maar er is ook zeker genoeg ruimte om binnenshuis een leuke dag te hebben. Vanaf het dakterras heb je een prachtig uitzicht en daar kan je je even terug trekken of juist een heerlijke cocktail drinken met je nieuwe vrienden. Het personeel zal er voor zorgen dat je je weg vindt op het eiland (businformatie etc.) en je wordt elke dag in de watten gelegd met een lekker ontbijtje en 's avonds een bord pasta. Er is 24/7 receptie en hygiene wordt hier serieus genomen. Ik kan alleen maar positief over deze plek spreken!!
Visited in february 2024
In pieno centro, struttura pulita e ben organizzata! Buona colazione con croissant freschi e un bel piatto di pasta la sera per cena. Io lo trovo bello, pulito, economico e con ottimi servizi. È la seconda volta che ci vengo. Da segnalare una terrazza stupenda vista Etna per aperitivi con gli amici ????
Visited in february 2024
Optimale Lage, super freundliches Personal und eine coole Location: absolute Empfehlung für einen Kurzaufenthalt in Catania. Ich habe sogar gut geschlafen - und das im Hostel!
Visited in february 2024
Excelente atención y ubicación! Absolutamente recomendable
Visited in february 2024
Personale scortese e svogliato…nonostante sia un’utente tesserato.ogni volta che chiamo hanno sempre qualche problema,non ti danno spiegazioni,ne cercano di darti un’alternativa,addirittura chiudendoti il telefono in faccia.
Visited in february 2024
Ostello situato in pieno centro di Catania e gestito da persone simpatiche, preparate ed allegre!
Visited in february 2024
Bardzo pozytywne doświadczenie. Spędziłem w tym miejscu trzy noce pod koniec stycznia. Zacznę od lokalizacji: samo centrum, co jest wygodne, ale przydadzą się na pewno zatyczki do uszu, bo bywa głośno. Personel serdeczny i pomocny. Pokoje czyste i komfortowe jak na hostel. W styczniu na Sycylii jest chłodno, ale w pokojach dobrze działa klimatyzacja, którą się dogrzewałem. Na śniadanie rogalik, owoce i kawa lub herbata. Wieczorami darmowa pasta. Dostępna też woda i czajnik przy pokojach. Na dachu hostelu bar z tarasem (super widoki!). Łóżka nawet wygodne, szkoda jedynie, że nie dało się powlec koca/kołdry - uważam to za niezbyt komfortowe, bo pewnie nie są prane po każdym z gości. Mozna wypozyczyć ręcznik za 2 Euro.

Na minus jedynie otwieranie głównej bramy - na noc jest zamykana, nie mamy do niej klucza i trzeba dzwonić domofonem. Pokoje otwierane na kartę, która czasem kiepsko działała.

Jeśli kiedyś wrócę do Katanii, to ponownie chętnie skorzystam z tego miejsca
Visited in january 2024
Dopo essere venuta una prima volta con un’amica che ha alloggiato lì per capodanno ( dove il personale è stato gentilissimo ) sono ritornata apposta da Tremestieri con mio figlio per tesserarmi e farci un apertitivo .
Mi dicono subito che la terrazza è al completo : ammetto , mea culpa che non ho prenotato .
Così faccio la tessera e chiedo se è possibile almeno salire per far vedere la terrazza al bambino ed un secco NO ha stroncato il mio entusiasmo .
L’atteggiamento è stato indisponente ed infastidito .
Ormai ho fatto la tessera ma sicuramente mi vedranno pochissime volte in futuro .
Peccato , hanno perso una cliente che avrebbero potuto avere tutte le settimane .
Visited in january 2024
Se potessi dare zero lo farei: durante un convegno il tizio alla cassa è stato alquanto sgarbato e indisponente solo per aver chiesto delle info in merito a tesseramento ,prossimi eventi e prenotazioni tavoli.Da evitare assolutamente! Il posto merita ma la gestione pessima.
Visited in january 2024
Si stava rivelando un'ottima esperienza finché non siamo saliti in terrazza.
Nonostante la siccità di Catania, l'impatto sull'agricoltura e lo stato di calamità dichiarato, uno dei baristi della terrazza lavora con il rubinetto aperto mentre prepara i cocktail, ti fa pagare o fuma una sigaretta dopo l'altra. L'ostello sarebbe perfetto se si occupasse di questi dettagli.
Non lasciate che una sola persona renda l'esperienza dell'ostello così negativa.

OSTELLO DEGLI ELEFANTI

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Scala a Il Piano, 28, Via Etnea, Catania, Italy
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