Via Etnea 28, 95131 Catania, Italy
#11 of 71 hotels in Catania
Guests' ChoiceBased on 621 hostel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 June 2024
Julie
AustraliaThe kitchen needs an overhaul especially the old gas stove very hard to get it lit, no toaster, no kettle, otherwise does the job
Great hostel, great vibe, unbelievable location, beautiful views from your balcony and rooftop bar, every room had a balcony so you could enjoy the squares below and people watch, close to transport and right in the heart of Catania
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Fedra
ItalyThe location was super central and very nice. They have a wonderful terrace with an amazing view. The breakfast was nice, they didn't have many options but it was sufficient and the room was nice too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2024
John
AustraliaNext building rooms
Spacey hostel great location and rooftop bar
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Choleuk
Hong KongNa
Good location, good view from hostel and room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Truong
Germany- very unique design in the middle of the old town
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Lucie
Czech RepublicThis hostel is super cool. Artsy interiors, lot of space, amazing location with balconies and the best rooftop bar ever. It's easy to meet other travellers due to the breakfast and dinner at the hostel.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Paul
GermanyThe hostal is very good located. Youre walking thorugh the door and dive into the downtown of catania.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Oday
GermanyThe staff are the best, and the shared spaces and the rooftop were magnificent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Amanda
AustraliaRoof top bar was open to public from 17:30 each night, it meant to get to it the public had to go through the hostel area. Wasn't a fan of having random people possibly in hostel. Street noise until after midnight makes for hard sleeping.
Great lounge/common rooms with couches and chairs. Balcony overlooking main street to enjoy watching / having coffee etc. Free breakfast and pasta at night. Roof top bar. Super large rooms.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Irina
RussiaSure, here's a revised version of your feedback: The hostel is located right in the heart of Catania, in a historic building with views of the main street. It has high ceilings, plenty of charming common areas, and large bedrooms with all necessary amenities. There is a kitchen for cooking. The staff speaks English and Spanish and is incredibly welcoming. Registration is available 24 hours a day. Amazing place!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Pelda
PolandCurtains for the beds are so old in the rooms
The location and the stuff. Amazing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Luca
GermanyReally nice hostel in a great position, the staff is friendly and helpful, perfect for solo travelers. Can only recommend!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Magdalena
GermanyBeauriful hostel right in the city center. Very lovely staff, breakfast and pasta in the evening were also nice. I had a great time! Grazie Bellos ;)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Francesca
GermanyUnfortunately due to the location it's a bit loud, not ideal for silence lovers. Bring your own towel and lock for the lockers.
Super hostel! The location is perfect. The staff made me feel at home, they are very welcoming and prepared about the territory and they are 24h there. The rooms are well organized and functional! The terrace is a dream and the included breakfast is good :)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Hao
FranceThe top roof of hostel is amazing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Ana
United KingdomNiente - tutto apposto! 👍🏻
The location (Fab views of the piazza and Etna), the bar and lounge area, the staff (friendly people and helpful), the dorm (comfy bed and cozy with curtains), nice bathrooms and hostel decor (the ceilings - so pretty- and peluche friends elephant 🐘🐘🐘😄). Excellent price and colazione too. Tornerò e grazie mille 😘🥰
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Tessa
AustraliaThe noise and the steps
The vibe & view The staff & the facilities& location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Agata
PolandIt is noisy when the bedroom windows face the main street and there is an event taking place outside. Independent of the hostel 😉
Lovely staff, beautiful free space and room nr 2, the best terace view in Catania, good pasta! perfect location!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Ella
GermanyThe only thing that was missing was a shelf for the upper bed in my room - something to put my stuff without the risk of it falling down on the person sleeping below me would have been nice :)
Throughout an amazing experience, I loved every minute of my stay in the hostel. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else if I come back to Catania, the hostel has everything you could wish for: The sweetest people at the reception, super clean and practical rooms, the most beautiful common area I've seen - and the phenomenal view from the rooftop bar! important to know: Just like most places there, the windows are thin and don't keep all the sound outside, so if you're a light sleeper make sure to bring earplugs! They do sell some at the 24/7 reception as well, which I loved :)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Aslıhan
Turkeyits a clean hostel. The location is in the duomo. I felt comfortable staying there. I loved croissant they served for breakfast. Thank you to Nicola for her kind help :)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Ömer
BelgiumBasically nothing.
Hostel has spacious rooms which are kept very clean. It has a marvellous roof top bar with the best view of Catania and Mt Etna. Location of the hostel is right in the center as well. Free nice breakfast, free pasta every evening. Caring and friendly staff. One of the best hostel experiences i've ever had.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Monika
Czech RepublicEntering the building was quite tricky as to open the main door you need to ring the bell. Luckily, i didnt get back way too late, So there was always someone to answer the door. I would also appreciate if the staff showed me the hostel a little bit more (they didnt telll me where thé bathrooms were, told me the wrong time of dinner pasta serving etc), i guess it was partly caused by language barrier. Personally, i didnt mind the people constantly singing at the square under the windows (it created a very nice atmosphere), but i think some people might find it quite annoying.
Ideal location in absolute city centre, breakfast was great and so was free pasta for dinner. Shared space (bar, dining Area) looked amazing. View from the balcony was absolutely amazing.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Evrard
FranceThe staff is really nice, the facilities are amazing (really nice common room and the rooftop is amazing). Everything is made to meet people easliy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Alin
RomaniaIf you stay in building B the music under your window will be a shock probably, but you will get use to it eventually.
They have a cool team and practically this location is where the buzz is. They also encourage small creative businesses, so try to help.
Stayed in March 2024
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