Ostello degli Elefanti

En general muy bien , hay un gran detalle que deberían aclarar antes, el Hostel funciona en 2 edificios por lo cual te alojas en lo alto de uno y luego la recepción cocina lavandería bar etc en otro edificio 2 pisos por escalera arriba , mortal !

El hostal como tal, muy bien ubicado y todo correcto. PERO pesimo servicio por parte de la voluntaria brasileña que no solamente ha sido desgradable conmigo desde el primer instante sino que me brindo unos comentários fuera de lugar por yo ser portugues. Lamento mucho sus traumas del pasado pero el colmo de un hostal es de tratar mal a sus clientes por ser de donde son. Catania un 10, el staff del Ostello un 0

First night I was in an okish room but if you are in the second building it smells like s*** in the room, beds are really bad and really uncomfortable, not clean AND yes you are in the center but it is actually very bad because of the noise on the main square (people singing all the night). Staff is really nice and willing to help the hostels is just disgusting and way too expensive for what it is. You can find way better for the same price

Basically this is the worse hostel I have ever stayed in my life. The facilities are outdated where to the extent that the sink overflow with water the shower have mold inside and super tiny. I did not manage to get any sleep since the room is situated on top of super load music that keeps playing untill after midnight as if you were in a disco. The staff is rude and provided miss information that coaster me 40 minutes of my time except for the ladies were nice.

My room (205) was in their second location thus not convenient to the common areas. The 201-205 rooms w at least 3 beds per room, had 1 toilet, 1 shower for the approximate 15 people. The bathroom was not clean, very small and did not feel safe in this alternate building, 3 floors up. The main reception and community rooms are nice and large, however they too could use some regular maintenace care and cleaning. I had a 2 night reservation and left after the first day (arrived at 2a so had to st...

Be careful to read the low score reviews about this one before you book it - they are cristal accurate. I booked 4 night left after 1. When i asked about a refund i got laughed at at the reception; Now my exeperience: i got there in the evening, and they gave me a room in the other side of the building which would be fine if signalised in any way as part of the hostel; So i spend at least 15' between finding the room, carrying my suitcase (there is no elevator btw) and calling them to get a ...

I booked the more expensive dormitory hoping the experience would be better... But here's my experience: I was in a room that is just over a bar with loud music until 4am. impossible to sleep even with the ear plugs. There's 2 buildings, I suppose there's no this problem in all rooms. The locker of the bathroom was broken, we had to not use it or get stucked inside.... The mattress was very uncomfortable. The elevator is not for the hostel, as you dont know, you wait for it...and finally cl...

I wouldn’t recommend this place. Wifi doesn’t work in bedrooms and reception is spotty as well. Toilet is weakest toilet ever (don’t take a cr*p in there). It’s very loud at night as it’s in middle of main square. Loud music till 1am. No atmosphere. The free breakfast is just a croissant. Only positive about this place is free pasta at night. I wouldn’t stay here again

Booked for 3 nights, left after 1. Was given a room away from the main hostel in a separate annex which didn't have its own kitchen or communal area. had to go down 2 flights of stairs and across the courtyard then up 3 flights of stairs to access the hostel facilities. Then was kept awake until after 1am due to very loud music coming from a bar right below the room. Was laughed at by reception when I asked for refund for unused nights. Then was insulted and forced to leave. Appallin...

99% Italians. There is a hole above the door in one room. Lockers are not very secure. There was some political party speech in the common room with dozens of non-hostel attendees. Most people at the rooftop bar were also not from the hostel and all were Italians.

Perfectly fine, right in the center of the city (but busy and noisy), generously spaced rooms, rooftop terrace. Little complaint about the beds’ lightweight construction making them feel very unstable

it’s a super pretty hostel but it’s tucked away in a kinda dodgy garage - however, it is absolutely gorgeous inside. you hear EVERYTHING that happens in the main square outside but you are in the very centre of the city. the free pasta is pretty generous portions and the roof top bar has an amazing view of mount etna. the bunks themselves are very wobbly but comfortable & there are curtains. the crowd is mainly mid to older 20s i would say? the bathrooms are clean but v open & a little rundo...

Superbe auberge de jeunesse en plein cœur de Catane, je regrette déjà de n'être resté qu'une seule nuit ! Les pièces sont très bien décorées et nez trompe-l'œil sont incroyables ! Tout comme ce rooftop ! J'adoré les free pastis et prendre un verre en terrasse !

Super Unterkunft für eine Nacht. Leider kam bei uns keine wirkliche Hostel Stimmung auf, da die Gemeinschaftsräume etwas zu große sind.

Very good hostel overall, I would come back.

Its a good but expensive hostel. I was put in a dorm room with a broken toilet, very bad smell. i was able to be changed to another room, but i shouldn't have been put there in the first place 🫶🏻. otherwise clean ✅ good breakfast included ✅ very nice community area ✅ rooftop bar is nice but not cheap. would go again!

Die Toilette und das Zimmer haben sehr schlecht gerochen und hatten viel Schimmel.

Ich hatte eine wunderbare Zeit dort. Das Hostel ist mitten im Zentrum gelegen, es gibt große Gemeinschaftsräume, wie Balkons und eine Dachterasse mit Blick über die ganze Stadt. Das Personal war sehr herzlich und es war leicht andere Reisende zu treffen. Kostenloses Frühstück und Pasta am Abend runden das Erlebnis ab. Es gab ein Bad extra nur für Frauen! Das einzige Manko ist der Lärm der Straße an den Wochenenden, was durch die restlichen Vorteile für mich jedoch zu verschmerzen war.

Hostel 1 class!! I really enjoyed it, especially free breakfast, the staff and possibility to leave a luggage:)) Everything clean and nice!

One of the most beautiful hostels I have ever been. You'll have everything you need,well equipped kitchen, beautiful common room, rooftop, bar. Only the street is pretty loud at night, but that's probably the price you pay for being right in the centre. Only met nice people there also!

This was a gorgeous little hostel in the heart of Catania. It is in the center of everything, and the vibes are just incredible. The balcony views and the rooftop bar give great views over the city. The hostel also hosts many events to bring travelers together. I can't recommend any other place in Cantania because of all of this!

Mi experiencia fue increíble, un ambiente excelente, muy buena ubicación. Los voluntarios que trabajan en el hostel son super amables y profesionales! Las habitaciones muy seguras, y destacó principalmente la terraza que tiene una vista increíble!

Excellent location! Really lovely staff. Complimentary breakfast every morning was fantastic. Highly recommend!

Pros- Great location, rooftop is nice & the €4 aperol spritz happy hr was great. Staff are helpful & friendly. Cons- The beds need replacing/ new mattress pillows etc. In the women’s bathroom one toilet was broken the 4 nights I was there & the lock of the other was hanging off the door. The shower temp could be temperamental. I think more money needs to be invested in improving the facilities/ stop it becoming more run down as it’s a lovely hostel overall.

Super liebes Personal, geniale Lage, super Dachterrasse! Gute zum Menschen kennenlernen! :)

Staff 9/10 Cleanliness 5-6/10 Operational (works or not) 5/10 Location 10/10 View 10/10 Overall this place feels kinda deserted even it’s fully booked. Lots of people from outside occupying the roof top terrace from 5PM. Before that it’s all yours. Wine/drinks double price on roof top, hostel hack; buy in reception downstairs. ‘Free pasta’ so-so student meal. ‘Free breakfast’ so-so student meal. All in all would definitely stay again for location (only) but the place is a wee bit to...

Pros: great location, breakfast and free pasta in the evening, roof top bar with incredible view, fantastic vibe, Cons: sometimes confused staff, room was cold ( visit in March) and there was noise from.the outside during weekend nights

Nice, cozy hostel with amazing location. A little noisy at night but I guess that’s the compromise. Nice small breakfast included, free pasta every evening and happy hour on the roof top. Was relatively empty, off-season, but still met some nice people. Facilities, especially in bathroom could be a bit better, also the lockers were really small. However, I appreciated the women’s only bathroom that required a key card, overall felt safe. Nice hostel, would book again and can recommend :)

Le meilleur Hostel! Le personnel est parfait, les gens sont gentils et que dire de l’emplacement ; IDÉAL.

I’ve only stayed here for a quick night, so can’t say much, it was comfortable and quiet when I was there, facilities looked great