Have fun helping in a backpackers hostel in Sicily.

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We are Angela & Marcello, four 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 workawayers, and those who are only interested in less than that, won't be considered!
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!
An important update: We have recently moved to a new location, right in the center 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!
Type of help
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
Cooking / shopping
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Helping with Tourists
Language practice
Art project
Other
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Help
In exchange for 24 hours of volunteering per week we offer free accomodation in a dorm, breakfast, wi-fi, laundry any hostel service. Your duties will include reception help, cleaning. 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.
Languages spoken
Italiano, English, Français, Deutsch, Español.
Accommodation
One bed in hostel dorm.
What else ...
We have no request, if you speak or want to learn a bit of Italian, for us is perfect.
1 MONTH STAY A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR US!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Volunteering hours expected
24 h per week

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17/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

Angela and Marcello are fantastic people who make workawayers feel right at home! They are so generous and kind, and really treat everyone like family. The hostel is also in an awesome location, right in the center of Catania, and has an awesome rooftop with one of the best views of Etna in the city. I definitely recommend this workaway… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maria de los Angeles) for host

Angela and Marcello make you feel right at home!
They are both very nice people, who every day had good energy!
The work was sensillo, had to receive the guests, and show them the hostel, which by the way is beautiful. Also if you were on the night shift doing the breakfast, it was really simple.

I recommend this workaway because it was really… read more

(Excellent )

13/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)

Working as a volunteer through the Workaway program in our Hostel in Catania, Sicily, Eric Foerster has proved himself as a loyal and professional colleague of the Hostel Staff.

During his one year stay in the hostel, we recognized that he was very punctual and always on time for staff shifts. Due to his vast work experience in the past in… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host

After volunteering across Europe for nine months in 2015, I arrived in Sicily to teach Yoga, walk the dog and help in a vegan B&B in Caltagirone. When the owner unexpectedly had to close down due to family matters, I had to find a new place in a rush, so I went to Catania and checked in this hostel for a night, not knowing what to do. The second I… read more entered, I felt the tables were turned:

Next morning I chatted with the boss, who was happy to take me in as a workawayer, even hostel-sitting on christmas. And before I knew, I ended up spending an amazing year in a unique place with lovely people! A perfect match, them looking for a reliable long-term volunteer / assistant, me looking for a place to root for a while. In my free time, I started busking in front of the hostel, which is located in the most central spot of the city. Now market vendors, shop owners and waiters of the neighbouring café always smile and greet me with “ciao bello, canti oggi?” (hey buddy, are you singing today?), as I became part of the vibrant street life next to the Cathedral. Opening the door of my little hut on the rooftop in the morning to see Mt. Etna peacefully puffing away under the sicilian sun is still an incredible sight. This place made me learn Italian and I could explore much of the stunning nature this beautiful island has to offer. And you actually get a good night’s sleep here, since this is not a party hostel – tons of bars and clubs are just a stone’s throw away, so the hostel stays quiet at night (there’s a cool bar on the terrace from April to November, but it’s closing at 23:00, so people can sleep in peace if they want to).

Angela and Marcello are the most good hearted hosts you can imagine, and so is everybody on the team. The hostel has a special vibe to it and attracts interesting travellers from all ages, resulting in different talks than the usual hostel gossip. I had quite a few meaningful encounters here, and one of them recently triggered the next chapter of my travels, so I will cross the ocean in a couple of days and go to Cuba and Mexico. Part of my heart and my guitar stay here, since I'll return next summer to rock the high season with my host Family and enjoy life in Sicily once again. Grazie tanto per tutto Angela, Marcello, Renato, Rodrigo, Sara, Marco, Serena, Fabio e Zorro. Siete nel mio cuore fino al mio ritorno la prossima volta!

(Excellent )

13/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo)

Pablo Gonzalez worked with us as a volunteer through the Workaway program in our Hostel in Catania, Sicily for a long period and became immediately a positive member of our Staff.

As work in the hostel reception requires social and language skills as well as good communication in order to provide necessary information and help people feel at… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host

Che dire... grazie grazie grazie mille di tutto, Angela e Marcello!!!

Now that I´m back home after these months in Sicily and Catania I´m already missing the most beautiful hostel of the world and the stunning view of it´s rooftop terrace... I got used to see the Etna every morning ;-)

This experience was my first workaway-experience and I… read more

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(Excellent )

16/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Edivaldo Cabral da Silva) for host

Wonderful time I spent in this hostel.
Located in the center of Catania, it is easy access to the best places on the town. Close to the harbor to watch a beautiful sunset, this place has an amazing view of the wonderful Etna and is good to explore other beautiful cities from Sicily
I did not feel at work. I felt at home! Angela, Marcelo and all… read more

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(Excellent )

19/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host

Dear familiy,
Working with you in the hostel was just a beautiful Experience. I met so many people from all over the world. The atmosphere was always comfortable, easy and nice. Catania is a very special place because of Etna, the sea, the whole ground of the city is black because it is actually lava, all the amazing food( arancini, carne di… read more

(Excellent )

30/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Alejandro )

Grazie Alejandro, we miss you!!
Alejandro stayed with us for a couple of months and it was so nice to have him with us. He has a such positive energy and is always ready to help. He is a very active guy and explored the Island more than any of our workawayers. He was very good with the guests, always ready to help. Sometimes he even took them… read more

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(Excellent )

26/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alejandro ) for host

Come inizio a parlare di questa meravigliosa esperienza...
I finished university in summer 2015 and had no idea where to go and what to do with my life. Doing my first Workaway experience here was by far the best decision I have ever made. I met the most amazing people, established great friendships and met many cool travellers of which I might… read more

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(Excellent )

22/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Giovanni) for host

I worked in this hostel from April to June. It was my first workaway experience, but I really enjoyed it! From the first day I felt like home, Marcello and Angela are really friendly and nice people and are always ready to help you when you need something. Also the other volunteers and people I worked with, Fabio and Sara are very nice. The hostel… read more

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

(Excellent )

18/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

It's really difficult to sum up 9 months into one paragraph, but I'll give it a shot!

I arrived as a guest in mid-December having booked 2 nights, but because I fell in love with the hostel I extended the stay to 5 nights.

Then I fell in love with the other volunteer staff at the hostel so I extended my stay for 2 weeks.

Then I fell in… read more

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(Excellent )

04/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie-Anne )

Marie-Anne was a fantastic volunteer -- always very cerebral and she was absolutely wonderful with our guests. She worked in both our bar and at reception, performing both duties perfectly. Marie-Anne was always somebody who we could trust, and her Italian skills are very impressive! We have only ever had one other foreign volunteer who spoke… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Marie-Anne ) for host

I spend a year in Catania and the hostel was like my family there. It's the best Catania place, the hostel is beautiful with a very good location. The work is not hard and very pleasant. Thank you for everything, hope to come back soon !

(Excellent )

24/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth & Toby )

Ely and Toby,
We love this couple: really helpful, kind, and super friendly.
highly recommended.

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(Excellent )

05/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth & Toby ) for host

This is the best volunteer position you could ever find! The hostel and Catania are beautiful, Angela and Marcello are welcoming, kind and funny and we really enjoyed our time here. The work is fair and not stressful, food provided by the kitchen is delicious and the chefs and kitchen staff are awesome too - thank you all we will definitely be… read more

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(Excellent )

24/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Katarzyna)

She was very helpful in the hostel ,
responsible , kind and always smiling
Thanks

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(Excellent )

08/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Katarzyna) for host

What can I say!
Amazing place, friendly people and unforgettable atmosfere. That was the first place where I felt like at home. Angela and Marcello treated us volunteers like a part of the family not just like workers.
If you are looking for a new experience with workaway I can highly recommend this place!
Thank You guys for all:)

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(Excellent )

27/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host

I am fortunate to have found you guys! Thanks so much for being so open and flexible and easy going. If you're looking for somewhere to meet some great people in the heart of a beautiful city, look no further!

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(Excellent )

14/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (clara) for host

First time I tried workaway and I was really lucky! I miss this place already! The job is fun, the hostel is beautiful and Catania is a fantastic city with a beating heart! But what made this experience so great after all were the people I´ve met. The friendly and helpful hosts and staff, the other volonteers, the guests and the catanian people.… read more

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(Excellent )

31/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Katrin) for host

This was my first workaway experience and Angela and Marcello were very helpful to let it become an unforgettable experience. The central location of the beautiful hostel in Catania, the whole staff and the other volunteers made together a wonderful atmosphere. The right amount of work left enough time to enjoy life in Catania. We had great food… read more

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(Excellent )

20/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Luis Felipe)

Felipe is one of the best volunteers we had in 4 years, responsible, serious, respectful of the work of others, friendly, a really good guy.
Surely with Felipe your experience will be positive.
We hope he come back one day.

(Excellent )

08/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Luis Felipe) for host

This Place is Awesome!!.....I am really going to miss my experience with Marcello , Angela and the other workawayers.... They treat you with respect , they are funny and chilled out...

The work is not hard and you get to know many people, some of them they turned into friends, all i can say is that i see Catania as one of my new… read more

(Excellent )

09/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Fredrik)

Frederik is a guy very polite, clean, quick learner, we highly recommend host him.
Thanks :)

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(Excellent )

04/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Fredrik) for host

My first workaway experience, and it was lovely and highly recommended! Nice location and hostel, very friendly and easy-going staff, lots of freedom. Can't really imagine a better option than this!

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(Excellent )

03/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena & Nicholas)

if you need to have the people responsible at home Magda and Nicholas there are people you're looking for

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(Excellent )

19/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena & Nicholas) for host

Even if Marcello and Angela are unable to host you as a workawayer, YOU MUST stay in this hostel when visiting Sicily!! The job itself is fun too, and the more social you are, the more you will love it -- Marcello and Angela run a great business, and are on the side of their staff and volunteers.

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(Excellent )

09/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Boris) for host

Grazie Angela e Marcello,
it was a wonderfull time in Catania and I really hope to see you again. Soon.

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(Excellent )

03/10/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Boris)

Super guy!!!

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(Excellent )

20/08/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)

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(Negative )

20/08/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (lara)

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(Negative )

19/08/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (maartje)

She is a very responsible girl, highly recommended

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(Excellent )

16/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (maartje) for host

I allready miss my home in Sicilly! I accidentily started working here, because i stayed in the hostel and was looking for another workaway place! Im so glad i decided to work at this hostel. Marcello and Angela are great, work is nice and spread over 3 or 4 days so you have enough free time. There's a restaurant in the hostel, those guys cook… read more

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(Excellent )

14/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (Stefanie) for host

Working here was my first workaway experience, and I couldn't have asked for anything better. Marcello and Angela are amazing hosts and they totally make you feel welcomed. Everyone on staff is super friendly and love to help you improve your Italian! Marcello and Angela are also very flexible, and let me switch shifts a couple of times so I… read more

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(Excellent )

04/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Stefanie)

She is a talented volunteer, polite, friendly, helpful, and always smiling, we thoroughly enjoyed it to work with her.
we hope you will come back one day!!!

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(Excellent )

04/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Scott )

Scott is a nice guy, helpful and very professional we recommend to all!

(Excellent )

04/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Xavier)

Super volunteer!

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(Excellent )

22/06/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Stella)

We had a great time with Stella.
She is a sociable girl, she was very polite and respect the work of others. His artistic chores are fantastic.
Thanks

(Excellent )

21/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Stella) for host

I lived in the hostel for five months and i had a super good time there!
Catania is a great city, the location of the hostel is the best you can have, the building is just amazing and the food is incredible!

Its impossible to write down everything that comes to my mind when i think about my time there, the rating says enough.

grazie mille,… read more

(Excellent )

04/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Chelsea) for host

This was my first workaday experience, and it was so nice to work with Marcello, Angela, and the other workawayers who soon became my family!! I miss everyone so much. I stayed here for a month, and quickly fell in love with Catania. It's in a main piazza, surrounded by many delicious restaurants, and traveling can be very easy if you are… read more

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(Very good )

19/01/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (KIT LIN)

We where very happy with Kily! She is a really nice volunteer, she works fast and hard. Thanks for the special Cake you leave!

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(Excellent )

09/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Jeff)

If you need a man at home Jeff is a volunteer for you.

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(Excellent )

30/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Jeff) for host

Marcello and Angela took me in as one of their own. They were gracious and patient hosts. They introduced me to Catania, their friends and their way of life. The hostel was great and I'd recommend the experience to anyone.

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(Excellent )

09/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)

We strongly recommend Alexander.

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(Excellent )

13/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Ethan) for host

This was an incredible experience and wonderful opportunity. Marcelo and Angela were just so fantastic and I felt comfortable as soon as I got in. The work was easy, I met so many people, got to improve my Italian, and had a great time, plus, you can't get more central than this place, oh, and I forgot to mention, I took the photos for the new… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Zimasa) for host

This was my first workawayer experience and it great! I did not know what to expect and I was very anxious. As soon as I met Angela and Marcello all the anxiety disappeared into thin air because they were very friendly, easy going and open minded. I was just expected to be committed, punctual and hardworking. The rest of the friendly staff and the… read more

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(Very good )

03/01/2013

Left by Workawayer (Fernandez) for host

This place was my first workaway experience and it couldn't be better. Angela & Marcello are very nice, generous, lovely and helpful. The hostel has a great ambience as well. If you want to have a good time, improve the language and know about italian culture this is your place. The job is really fun and you will enjoy every minute.… read more

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(Excellent )

27/12/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Fernandez)

We were lucky to have Lucia! She is very responsible and lovely, she helped us a lot. It is very easy to communicate with Lucia, she is fun and very helpful person, but at the same time very mature and reliable. Lucia was always eager to learn new things and ready to share her knowledge as well. She is well educated and experienced, so we were… read more

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(Very good )

09/12/2012

Left by Workawayer (Michelle Brink) for host

I had a very good time with Marcello and Angela. The work was nice and easy and they were very helpful. They took good care of me and introduced me to new people and places in the town. Everybody who worked at the hostel were extremely nice (including the cleaning woman, who was always one big smile). I had a perfect time and highly recomommend… read more

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(Excellent )

04/12/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle Brink)

Michelle is one very lively and positive girl. She is very polite and always ready to learn new things. We were very lucky to have her and we recommend her to other hosts. She is a girl who has always a big smile on her face and who makes everybody else smile as well. It was her first workaway experience, but she managed well.

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(Very good )

22/11/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Tegan)

Teegan was our first experience with workaway, and we were very happy with Teegan. She's a very lovely, intelligent, friendly, sociable girl.She learned everything very quickly and we highly recommend her.

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(Excellent )

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