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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This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

5.0
(67 reviews)67

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Mexico

5

My stay at the hostel was lovely, I could enjoy every day of my stay doing different activities at the hostel, and outside. It was really good located to I could walking everywhere.
Great staff and also really grateful for all the other world packers I met during my stay. The deal work was always respected and communication with everyone was also perfect ! I definitely recommend this place !
Thanks to everyone !!

17 days ago

Guatemala

5

Fue mi primer experiencia en un hostel y no pude haber tenido una mejor!, el hostel es precioso, es grande, limpio y el staff es como una familia. Las tareas son muy faciles así que tendras MUCHO tiempo libre para poder explorar Catania y todos sus alrededores. Amé mi tiempo aquí, ojalá haber podido quedarme más tiempo!!, ciao team!

18 days ago

Argentina

5

Hermosa experiencia que me llevo en mi corazón 🥹 Desde el primer dia el staff me hizo sentir como en casa. Son todos muy amables y atentos.
Los turnos se respetan y son muy flexibles también! Las tareas no son difíciles y hasta muchas veces son divertidas.
El hostel es hermoso!! y hay una buena energia que se trasmite y comparte. Disfrute mucho mi estadía.

29 days ago

Germany

5

I felt very good and comfortable in the hostel. I stayed in the end for 3 months and I am grateful that I experienced that and met amazing people. The hostel is very unique and has it's own charme. And the task were very easy to do. The volunteers had their own room, so they are separate from the guests which I liked. I was there during off season but there was still some action (St.Agatha, new year). Thanks a lot for this time, I hope I can visit you all in the future. Grazie Mille <3

about 1 month ago

France

5

My stay at ostello degli elefanti was so good i can't describe it. All the team was lovely and super kind. I thank all of them. The shifts are very cool, flexible if you need anything or a day to visit somewhere. It is like a huge family. Catania is a beautiful place to visit sicily and has many things to explore.
It felt like a home and i would have stayed longer if i had the possibility. I can only recommand anyone who's looking for a human experience with some hostel work to discover or improve their skills.
Thank you again.

about 2 months ago


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