Catania · Italy
Casa Verdi - House of Travelers
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Unfortunately my friend got bed bugs which was quite unpleasant. But otherwise the hostel seemed nice and had nice shared spaces.
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Confirmed Hostelworld
We unfortunately probably got bed bugs at this place The staff was nice tho
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Possible Hostelworld
Bettwanzen, Finger weg vom Ort bitte!
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Caution! Bed bugs! Unfortunately, a girl and I both got bed bug bites in Casa Verdi even though we slept in two beds far apart from each other in one room. We also know for sure that it came from Casa Verdi and had the bites diagnosed by a doctor. This was not a big surprise, because the hostel was not very clean. There was a lot of dust in the corners everywhere, especially in the corners of the bathroom and we noticed that the overblankets in the rooms were not washed after they were used by a guest. So unfortunatly i have to say it's no wonder that there are bed bugs. Very sad because the people were very sweet. Addressed that we had bed bugs from the Casa Verdi, I initially got back only an incoherent message with many typos. When I then pointed out the problem again, I was only told that nothing could be done. I was offered neither a refund, nor a partial refund, nor any other final concession. They just told me that it could happen anywhere, which is not true because bed bugs die if you wash bedding properly. The fact that another girl and I had bed bugs in two different beds shows that the place is not clean. The stitches are all over my face, I look like a puffball. It itches and hurts. I also have to disinfect all my luggage. Not cool! I've stayed in many hostels in Europe, I've never had this. I know other people have had bites too. We thought it was mosquitoes bites at first, so a lot of people just weren't aware. But I went to see a doctor and he clearly identified the bites as bed bug bites. So I'm sorry folks, but I advise you to stay away from there.
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Vibe Analysis
Casa Verdi feels more like a creative shared apartment than a standard hostel: an old Catania building with high ceilings, art, books, guitars, cozy common rooms, and a plant-filled terrace or balcony made for lingering. The house style is informal, warm, and based on sharing rather than hotel polish. The kitchen is a real strength, with cooking gear, coffee, tea, spices, staples, and sometimes biscuits or shared food around. The nearby market makes self-catering easy, and the setup can turn into long kitchen-table chats, group dinners, cake, pizza nights, or low-key hangouts. The social scene is usually relaxed and friendly rather than party-hostel loud. Small concerts, get-togethers, English improv events, and volunteer-led city tips give it a communal pulse, while the quiet street and roomy private rooms can still work for a softer landing. Clean bathrooms, spacious rooms, towels, multiple showers, and helpful multilingual volunteers are part of the appeal. Granita the cat and a dog add to the lived-in house feeling, but animal allergies are worth taking seriously here.
Signals to check
- Bed bug complaints appear in 2023, 2025, and 2026; check current cleanliness status before booking.
- Mosquitoes can be a real problem in warmer periods.
- Street-facing rooms may get noise through older windows or balcony doors.
- Dorm privacy is limited, and locks or lockers may be missing or small.
- Water pressure, hot water, mattress comfort, air conditioning, and tricky keys have been inconsistent.