Ostello degli Elefanti Catania Hostel

We are a Backpackers Hostel looking for enthusiastic volunteers! This is a great opportunity to explore the sunny Sicily, learn some Italian and have a great time in a great city!
We are right in the centre of town, a minute from the Duomo square, you don't get more central in Catania than us!
Our building is amazing and offers the best views of Catania!

We are Angela & Marcello, 10 years ago, we opened the hostel, this is a fantastic job. We will be happy to host you. Please be aware we are looking for a minimum 1 month volunteers, and those who are only interested in less than that, won't be considered! In exchange for 24 hours of help per week, we offer free accommodation in a dorm, breakfast, wi-fi, laundry any hostel service. Your duties will include reception, cleaning, and preparing breakfast. Two night shifts per week would also be necessary, depending on how busy we are. Meet other travelers and have a ton of fun while living for free in Catania centre. Contact for more info!! We look forward to seeing you! You will be asked to do a night shift here and there, but you don't have to stay up all night, just make sure you are around at the hostel. For your meals, you can use the hostel's kitchen. The street market it's really cheap and good. IF YOU ARE THINKING OF COMING OVER PLEASE TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM ONE MONTH STAY! THANKS FOR CHECKING OUR POST.

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Este anfitrión recibe muchos worldpackers y tiene una evaluación media alta.

Reseñas

5.0
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Anfitrión y equipo

4.5

Horas y tareas

4.5

Hostal

4.5

Aprendizaje y diversión

5.0

Brasil

5

What can I say about Ostello Degli Elefanti...
I felt home since my first day OVER THERE
All the staff is funny , supportive and patient to teach us the chores...
They respect totally the schedule and hours... In more than one month I've never felt myself working, because the work there is really enjoyable and not demanding at all , even the night shift ...
I can't recommend them enough...
You will be so lucky if they accept you
Thank you guys with all my heart 🙏

hace 22 días

España

5

Mi experiencia en el hostel fue muy buena! Tuve un@s compañer@s voluntarios excepcionales. El staff es increíble y sobre todo quiero dar las gracias a Ale y a Claudio:) Por motivos personales tuve que marcharme antes y fueron muy flexibles y tolerantes con la situación. El hostel está ubicado en la mejor zona de Catania y en los alrededores tienes mucho que visitar! Muchas gracias por todo:) Recomiendo siempre dirigirte a Ale y Claudio para tratar cualquier tema ya sea del voluntariado o algo personal.

hace 1 mes

Italia

5

My 1-month volunteering at Ostello degli Elefanti has just ended and I feel like I’ve experienced so much in a relatively short period of time.
The hostel is beautiful and since it’s very popular in Catania, I had the opportunity to know many different people from different countries everyday.
The staff is lovely and everyone is ready to make you feel at home.
In my opinion the tasks, even including the night shifts, are not heavy at all and you have a lot of free time to visit the surroundings, Catania is indeed the perfect base if you want to explore east Sicily.
Strongly recommended!

hace 2 meses

Brasil

1

First of all when you think you’re talking to Marcelo you’re actually talking to an employee or a volunteer. The bedroom is disgusting and you have to share a filth and without any privacy room with 4 more people. The bathroom is also shared with guests and it is always dirty no matter the time you use it. I was trained in Italian even thought I don’t speak the language. They don’t care - and they (the employees) make sure you feel uncomfortable about it.
The hours are insane, shifts from midnight to 8am. Run from this place like I did!!!

hace 2 meses

España

4

It was my first experience. I’m so grateful that I had the chance to go to Catania to Ostello and learn a lot of new things. People from the staff are friendly and good persons - I just had a bad experience with one of them, Despite that I had a good time there and the other volunteers are amazing persons. The work is really easy, the shifts are okay and if you want to change something you have always the option to ask Ale, he’s really professional and a good person! My only recommendation is to be more communicative, pay more attention to volunteers and condition of the room.Grazie a tutti<3

hace 2 meses


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