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Via Etnea, 28, Catania, Italy, 95131

Ostello Degli Elefanti - A centrally located hostel in a 17th-century palace with city and volcano views

Situated in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-protected old city center, Ostello Degli Elefanti occupies a 17th-century palace on Via Etnea, one of Catania’s most prominent streets. The hostel offers private rooms and dormitories, some featuring balconies with city or landmark views, air conditioning, and washing machines. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Ostello Degli Elefanti. Nearby landmarks include the Roman Theatre of Catania (0.5 km), Fontana dell'Elefante (0.5 km), and Castello Ursino (1 km). The surrounding area is filled with boutique shops, restaurants like U Fucularu (0.5 km), and lively nightlife. Guests can rent bicycles or e-scooters from the hostel’s repurposed reception area for easy exploration.

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280 sq. feet 
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325 sq. feet 
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City Centre
Catania400 ft
Airports
Fontanarossa (CTA) 3.4 mi
Comiso (CIY) 56.4 mi
Train
Stazione Catania Centrale4600 ft
Stazione Catania Porto Acquicella4600 ft
Underground
Stesicoro1700 ft
Porto2300 ft

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Location

Via Etnea, 28, Catania, Italy, 95131
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Via Etnea, 28, Catania, Italy, 95131
Nearby
Square
Piazza Duomo
500 ft
Square
Piazza universita
200 ft
Church
Cathedral of Sant'Agata
700 ft
Palace
Palazzo Biscari
1300 ft
Fountain
Fontana dell'Elefante
500 ft
Church
Basilica Collegiata
500 ft
Piazza Stesicoro Ingresso gratuito
Anfiteatro Romano
1700 ft
Square
Stesicoro
1900 ft
Opera House
Bellini Theater
1400 ft
266 Via Vittorio Emanuele II
Roman Theatre of Catania
1400 ft
Via Sant'Anna 8
Giovanni Verga's House Museum
1500 ft
Museum
Terme Achilliane
400 ft
95100 Catania
Palazzo degli Elefanti
300 ft
Castello Ursino
Pozzo di Gammazita
1200 ft
Airport
Piscaria
700 ft
Via Vittorio Emanuele II 182
Church of the Badia di Sant'Agata
400 ft
Via dei Crociferi 95124
Via Crociferi
1300 ft
Via Vittorio Emanuele II 266
Parco Archeologico Greco Romano di Catania
1200 ft
Event hall
Palazzo Platamone
1100 ft
Fountain
Fontana dell'Amenano
500 ft
Museum
Museo Diocesano Catania
500 ft
Piazza del Duomo Via Cardinale Dusmet
Puerta Uzeda
600 ft
Art object
Monument to Vincenzo Bellini
1700 ft
Restaurants
Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab
700 ft
Piazza Alonzo di Benedetto n. 7 Pescheria di Catania
Trattoria del Cavaliere
1600 ft
Via Paterno' 11
BiFour Coffee & Drink
300 ft
Via Vittorio Emanuele 186
Cuore Fresco
400 ft
Via Erasmo Merletta 13 Piazza Duomo
Ristorante Trattoria Romantica
500 ft
Via Collegiata
Antica Trattoria Etnea
400 ft
Via Etnea 19
L'Etoile D'or
700 ft
Via Cardinale Dusmet 7/9
Pitittu
700 ft
Via Euplio Reina 9
Cathedrals bar
500 ft
Piazza Duomo 1
Toasteria Gourmet
800 ft
Via Euplio Reina 11
Antica Rosticceria Catanese dal 1907
800 ft
Via Pardo 5
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