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. A night shift a 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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Reviews

5.0
47 reviews47

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Spain

5

This was my first experience and I'm very happy with the place! Since I arrived I felt a great welcome from the staff and they make you part of their family. The tasks are easy and the agreed hours and tasks are respected. The hostel is very nice and has a very good atmosphere. In general, I feel very lucky to have had this experience and I would recommend it 100%!

about 2 months ago


Alessandro replied

Judit is a really nice girl, always smiling, she immediately got on well with the other volunteers and with the staff, always careful and organized with her tasks.
Grazie di tutto Judit, torna presto a trovarci! ❤️

Argentina

5

Ostello degli Elefanti will stay in my heart forever. I leave feeling happy to have been a part of it for a while.
The staff is super friendly, they give you a lot of freedom, the hostel is very nice and comfortable, in the historic center of Catania.
They give you a good breakfast and pasta for dinner every night.
I recommend it 100%!
Manashas, ​​I will miss you very much!! IN BOCCA AL LUPO ❤️😂

3 months ago


Marcello replied

Georgina it was a pleasure to having you here! Your energy was awesome and you were always ready to help even thought you weren't on your shift. We will miss you and your tasty food!
Grazie per tutto!

Spain

5

La experiencia ha sido inmejorable, es un equipo con mucha gente y me han hecho sentir como en casa. Recomiendo hostelo delli Elefanti a todo voluntario, aunque no como primera experiencia, ya que dejan el listón muy alto.
Las tareas son sencillas, la habitación es cómoda y el ambiente es estupendo.
Rara vez en un lugar los trabajadores van fuera de su horario para tomar algo o jugar un futbolín, eso solo se consigue con el buen rollo que vas a encontrar aquí.
Si tienes cualquier duda, siempre acude a Sara, ella explica las cosas demasiado bien y es muy atenta al detalle.

3 months ago

Argentina

5

El voluntariado en el Ostello fue mi primera experiencia y puedo decir que fue excelente! Realmente todo el equipo te ayuda y te explica pacientemente las labores. Mención especial para Sarah, Ángela y Marcelo que no dudaron en ayudarme cuando fue necesario :)

3 months ago

Colombia

5

I had a great experience at Ostello degli elefanti. It was my first time volunteering and it was great, the staff members are friendly and willing to explain and help you if you don't understand something. The hours are respected and you have a lot of free time to get to know the city and surroundings. The other volunteers made this an amazing experience as well and you will always meet people from all over the world. My only recommendation would be to improve the internal communication a bit when it comes to schedule changes or certain tasks in certain shifts.

Thank you for everything!

4 months ago


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