Ostello degli Elefanti

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!

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

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.

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

The best hostel I’ve ever been 15/10! Love the place, the location, the staff. Breakfast and pasta every day. Nice people around, terrace with sunset and view to Etna. Only thing around were little bit rumour, what you can expect it when you’re in the center of Catania. Take good ear plugs :)