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City-In Hostel B&B

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Exterior
Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
via Grimaldi, 2, Catania, CT, 95121
  • Ursino Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Catania Fish Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Piazza del Duomo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds OR 5 Single Beds

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Private Dorm - Mansard) | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Private Dorm - Mansard)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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One Bed in Shared Mixed ten bedded Dormitory Shared Bathroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

City-In Hostel B&B

Central Catania hostel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Ursino Castle
This smoke-free hostel features self parking, a fridge in a common area and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance.
City-In Hostel B&B offers 10 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Catania hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
With your stay at City-In Hostel B&B, you're connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from Piazza del Duomo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and train station pick-up service (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Ursino Castle and 5 minutes on foot from Catania Fish Market
  • Airport and train station pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of City-In Hostel B&B, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. City-In Hostel B&B also features a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Parking is available for a fee.

This Catania hostel is smoke free.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 12:30 AM on request
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per night)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
City-In Hostel B&B offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 10 AM - midnight.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

City-in-hostel-B&B
City-in-hostel-B&B Catania
City-in-hostel-B&B Hostel
City-in-hostel-B&B Hostel Catania
City in hostel B B
CityinhostelB&B Hostel Catani
City in hostel B B
City-In Hostel B&B Catania
City-In Hostel B&B Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
City-In Hostel B&B Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Catania

City-In Hostel B&B Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 219 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Martin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Last night when we checked in, I specifically asked the front desk staff if there were bed bugs, as I had seen many negative reviews mentioning them. The staff assured me that there was no need to worry, saying that it was a summer issue and that they had cleaned thoroughly, so there were no more bed bugs. To my surprise, that night I was bitten by bed bugs all over my body, causing severe itching that was unbearable and left me unable to sleep. It’s already October, and the fact that there are still bed bugs is simply unbelievable! Moreover, we didn’t have a blanket, only a very thin sheet, and it was unexpectedly cold at night. The next day, after we checked out, we wanted to use the restroom, but the cleaning staff was quite impatient. In conclusion, we will never come back to this place. In the future, we definitely won’t compromise on accommodations just to save money and end up in a hotel like this. (The front desk staff was polite, but the cleaning staff had just finished cleaning and, after learning that we had checked out, said we couldn’t use the restroom. We asked to use it, and she reluctantly agreed, showing impatience.) Additionally, we had to pay an extra €2.5 to store our luggage until 3 p.m., which is understandable, although most hotels offer this service for free.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for short stays or budget accommodation. Close to centre and bus services. Plenty of shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. Facilities were good and cleaned daily. Staff were very helpful, the head cleaner is a bit abrupt but she just wants to get the cleaning done on time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saif

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, simple sufficient room, but bed bugs in the room :-(
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Your place at Sicily
Amazing place with cozy garden, next to one of the popular tourist sights Castello Ursino. Beautiful and fantastic people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this private room for one night as was cheaper to stay closer to the airport, than to use an airport shuttle service from our original location. We weren’t expecting much due to the cheap nature of the space, but basic and clean accommodation should be minimum. The bed itself was extremely uncomfortable, we could not use the thick pillows. There was grime all over the floor, we actually wore shoes inside after I noticed my white socks becoming discoloured wearing inside. The window was broken and could not be closed properly so all the noise from outside at night came into our room. There were people slamming doors and talking for hours at night outside our window/in the hostel. The hostel is located in a dodgy looking area. Would be suitable for very young travellers who are not intending to sleep much…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Fatos

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and nice property. Very much enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice spot, especially traveling alone. Very inexpensive dormitory accommodations. Staff and guests were friendly and relaxed, and common areas are pleasant. The area around is excellent, near a cooperative bookstore and wine bar and the excellent museum at Castillo Ursino. Very congenial—not much privacy and no frills lodgings, but a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

sara

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Un friendly
Staff was unfriendly and never spoke got bitten in the bed had to ask for ac to be put on come into room all hours bed was to low to get in
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness
This place has bed bugs do not come here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Suying

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist ladies are very, very nice, but I only gave 3 stars in the staff category because this hostel has the worst cleaning person I have ever met out of over 100 hostels I have stayed in. One time she yelled and screamed at me, I would not feel bad if she just peacefully talked to me. Another time, while another lady guest and I were having breakfast in the kitchen, this cleaning lady complained: the stove needs to be cleaned, the toastor needs to be cleaned, then she repeated the same words while looking at the other lady guest, and then she repeated again while looking at me. Actually we didn't cook, we just warmed up some leftover food, the stove and toaster were in the same condition as when checked in (not very clean), the cleaning staff should have cleaned them, but she asked us to clean up. Before I met this cleaning lady, I told the receptionist lady that I would come back in 8 days before I fly away from Catania. Since I don't want to see this cleaning lady again, I didn't go back to this hostel. She really should learn some hospitality from the receptionist ladies.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bamidele, Poole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

SIGALIT

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Arelis

Disliked: Cleanliness

2/10 Terrible

LEONARDO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad experience, won’t come back
Terrible hostel, we couldn’t even stand up in the room. Bathroom was very dirty (someone shaved the beard and left the dirty behind).
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is ok, stuff od cery nice! Matrace can kill you during one night. Its like you sleep in nest. Its impossible 😭 But the worst the loud. No privacy at all! Sounds like somebody peeing in your room at night. Sleeping and your hostel impossible to connect. Its 3 just for place near center and cleaning. Level of noise its -1
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Srivara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jeanetta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well the good points first: I see they do make regular efforts to keep the place clean there are cool art installations on all the walls the location is very central The downsides: (buckle in) it’s extremely claustrophobic, it’s hard to even navigate between the bunks without sticking your knee in your neighbour’s face. I’m not all that big but I couldn’t sit in the bottom bunk without hitting my head, & there wasn’t space for everyone’s things to go. The kitchen/ small common room area hours are pretty limiting. And one whole day staff were overhauling the space, with stuff absolutely everywhere and were painting the chairs- so the space couldn’t be used even in opening hours to grab a quick bite. *Some of my food was stolen The street sounds of bars and traffic are SUPER loud at night WORST of all: One of the guests in our room had a medical emergency in the middle of the night while he was sleeping. Luckily others noticed and together managed to call an ambulance and get him medical attention….so it was very fortunate everyone collectively had the skills, maturity, and language abilities to deal with the situation. But what completely shocked me is that there is NO NIGHT TIME STAFF- (not even an on-call emergency phone number listed anywhere) to get ahold of any staff in an extreme situation like this!!!! (And I was looking everywhere). We just dealt with the situation ourselves and tried to go back to sleep after the paramedics left. Incredible lack of care.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First of all, the number to the property that is given in the app doesn’t work. The after we came to the hostel we were told that despite the fact that they accepted our reservation and on Expedia wrote that the room is suitable for 4 people, they don’t have place for us. They send us to the other hostel, which was far away from city center, the room had such a low ceiling that we all had to walk around it bending down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stoyanka

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Akos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Agata

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t deserve any stars
It is the worst hostel I’ve ever been to. Rooms don’t look like on photo from ad. My room was on first floor, totally disaster. I couldn’t stand straight because of the sloping ceiling, small and dirty. I could hear everything that was going on in the corridor and other rooms (even someone snoring). Bathroom shared, low standard and again not clean. Check in is only till midnight and because my flight was delayed I had to pay for a late check in 10€. The receptionist ask for pay, quickly showed me a room, and left. Didn’t even informed where bathroom was. After one night, or actually few hours I change hotel for Efesto B&B and I was glad I did it. If you’re planning to stay there ask for a room on ground floor, it might be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023