The Yard Hostel

Relax in an oasis near Via Etnea with lush gardens and cozy entertainment areas. Wake up to a hearty breakfast buffet.

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people)
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
In the heart of Borgo-Sanzio, The Yard Hostel is a vibrant retreat that offers a free breakfast buffet, in-room WiFi, and laundry facilities. Guests can unwind on the tranquil garden or socialize at the outdoor entertainment area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking available
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Large Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Large Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
11 Viale XX Settembre, Catania, CT, 95128

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 1 min walk
  • Bellini Gardens - 3 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 16 min walk
  • Catania Cathedral - 17 min walk
  • Ursino Castle - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 26 min drive
  • Catania Ognina Station - 14 min drive
  • Catania Acquicella Station - 16 min drive
  • Catania Central Station - 23 min walk
  • Borgo Station - 12 min walk
  • Giuffrida Station - 13 min walk
  • Italia Station - 14 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Oliva.co Nu Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cassatelle e Caffè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushilive Catania - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sazi e Sani - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Street Of Beer - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Yard Hostel

The Yard Hostel is just 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available on request). Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby scuba-diving, snorkelling and rafting, and free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Public transportation is only a short walk: Borgo Station is 12 minutes and Giuffrida Station is 13 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Towels are not included in the room rate for Dormitory bookings. Towels are available for a surcharge or guests may bring their own.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site garage
    • Free off-site parking nearby
    • Street parking available
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: EUR 10 per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 20 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 18 costs EUR 20 (one-way)
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

The Yard Hostel Catania
The Yard Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Yard Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Catania

Frequently asked questions

Does The Yard Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Yard Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Yard Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Yard Hostel?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Yard Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request. The charge is EUR 20 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Yard Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Yard Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, rafting and scuba-diving. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring and ecotours. The Yard Hostel also has a garden.

Does The Yard Hostel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio and a garden.

What's the area around The Yard Hostel like?

The Yard Hostel is in Borgo-Sanzio, a short 1-minute walk from Via Etnea and 16 minutes' walk from Piazza del Duomo.

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The Yard Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Just wow.
I've been to many hostels in my life, but without eveb one hesitation - this is the nicest looking hostel from all of it. It has a brilliant style and it looks like every cm of the place is deeply thought through. Well done guys! The only teeny tiny thing that I might suggest is to put one more shelve in the ladies bathroom - there is not much space for the toiletries when there are a couple of girls in there at once.
Agnieszka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hostels I've stayed in
So, this place is pretty new and has been designed properly as a hostel from the beginning rather than just a converted flat with a few bunk beds in each room. It's just off the main road, but in a private gated courtyard-like area, so its central and quiet which is not normally possible. The outdoor area is perfect for chilling and meeting others, the bar is nice, and the rooms can be accessed either by the normal, standard indoor staircase or the huge impressive lit up white staircase on the outside via the balcony. My room was the 8 bed dorm but this was no problem as it is a huge room. The lockers are also huge but best of all, the beds are huge. If they were any wider they would be classed as a double. 120cm wide I'd take a guess at. Either way, bigger than any other hostel I've stayed at. The aircon was also great as it was remarkably quiet. No chance of someone being annoyed by the aircraft-like noises of other units I've had elsewhere. The bathroom, yep, still new too very nice and modern. Always clean too. The service? Incredible. It was the most comprehensive check in I've ever had by far. If anything, too much info upon arrival! Even if I had an obscure question, it could be answered. Oh, and there is a resident Labrador :) Downsides? I'm struggling to think of any. I'd have to nitpick. 4 Euros is a lot for a beer at the bar there. Personally I think if it was cheaper then it would encourage people to stay there for the evening. But still, overall: awesome
Jonathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Das von supernetten und hilfsbereiten Geschwistern Alessia und Carlo sowie deren Freund Flavio geführtes Haus übertrifft meiner Ansicht nach alle Erwartungen eines typischen Backpackers - komfortable und vor allem breite Betten, großzügige Baderäume, sehr gut ausgestattete Küche, eine Bar, eine sonnigeTerrasse sowie insgesamt echt durchgestylte Innenarchitektur machen den Aufenthalt im The Yard Hostel in Catania super angenehm. Das im Preis inbegriffene Frühstück besteht mitunter aus Toastbrot, Butter, Marmelade, Instantkaffee etc. und reicht als Stärkung für die Erkundung der wunderschönen Stadt vollkommen aus. Ich konnte hier meine Wäsche waschen und in der Sonne trocknen lassen, was nach einer Tour mit den Fischern Nino, Luigi & Co. eine Notwendigkeit darstellte :-) Insgesamt gebe ich dem Hostel eine glatte eins! Liebe Grüße an Catania (Blueskipper)
M.RATAJCZAK, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great! The best hostel in Catania. Good price and the service is amazing.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Me encantó el servicio del personal y que es un hostal muy limpio y organizado.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Yard
It's a great place.
Daniel, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Het is super schoon elke dag wordt er met zorg schoongemaakt. Het personeel is heel aardig en wanneer je vragen hebt dan helpen ze meteen. De tours regelen zij dus je hebt veel verschillende mogelijkheden. Het voelde alsof ik in een soort familie terecht kwam en dat is alles wat je nodig hebt op vakantie!
1-night trip