On the stunning shores of Catania Beach, Beteya Hostel Don Bosco offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet and coffee shop. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the garden or explore nearby attractions.
Beteya Hostel Don Bosco is just 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available on request). You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 17
Check-out time is 11:00 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 17
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Transfers
Airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to midnight*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Highchair
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT087015C2Z5HOYLN6
Also known as
Beteya Hostel Don Bosco Hotel
Beteya Hostel Don Bosco CATANIA
Beteya Hostel Don Bosco Hotel CATANIA
Frequently asked questions
Does Beteya Hostel Don Bosco offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Beteya Hostel Don Bosco 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Beteya Hostel Don Bosco?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Beteya Hostel Don Bosco?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to midnight on request. The charge is EUR 15 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Beteya Hostel Don Bosco?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Beteya Hostel Don Bosco and nearby?
Beteya Hostel Don Bosco has a private beach and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Beteya Hostel Don Bosco?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Beteya Hostel Don Bosco like?
Beteya Hostel Don Bosco is a short 6-minute walk from Catania Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Ionian Sea.
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Reviews
Beteya Hostel Don Bosco Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Staff was very friendly, spoke excellent english, rooms were very clean and had a great view. Would stay again!
Fortunato
Fortunato, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Very comfortable stay with helpful staff.
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
A very nice hotel, clean room, a nice beach and close to the airport.
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2025
A wonderful place and would like to give it 5 stars, but it is about 15 mins from the airport even though booking puts it within a kilometer. It gets noisy with the planes, but during the night it was fine. Stay there for the experience. Also to be fair, it was cold and rainy when I was there, so the beach would have stood out way more. Beautiful beach.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
The staff made the experience truly memorable. The beach is big and lovely, the breakfast plentiful, and the room, clean and sunny. But the mission-oriented and generous staff made the stay feel like a home away from home. They were inspiring.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Great clean and safe hostel for the price. Access to private beach.
Proximity to airport makes it a bit noisy in the day
Nimita
Nimita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
These are kind people doing good in the world. It’s nominally a “hostel” but it's a higher caliber than the word implies. If you need to spend a night in Catania ahead of a flight, you can do no better.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2025
The staff was awesome and super friendly and helpful. Desk is open 24 hours. Many staff are ex-refugees from Africa. This is owned by a Catholic Christian group running youth programs next door to hostel. This is not a hotel but a hostel. Rooms are individual with very tiny private bathroom and shower, simple bed and furnishings. But it had decent simple breakfast, beautiful private ocean beach, very near airport, and cheap mini-van for transport to airport. There is noise from airplanes because it is so near to airport, early morning to about 11 pm, but not overnight, so maybe bring earplugs if you are light sleeper.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
May 17, 2026
It’s a hostel with airplanes lamding every 15-30 mins
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2025
Wonderful vibe, excellent service. Airplane noise only drawback.
Berthenia
Berthenia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Beteyà Hostel Don Bosco is a very special place
Highly recommended
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 14, 2025
Very nice property and a pretty bad area
Rich
Rich, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2024
Great service.
Had only one night there. So to little to really judge.
However. Personal was really nice and helpful and the beach wa fantastic.
Can argue that the hotel itself is a bit tired. But it works.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Nov 17, 2025
We left after two nights because this might be the worst hotel in which I have ever stayed. The sink in the bathroom did not drain. When reported to the front desk, we were met with indifference, so two days passed with a backed up sink. The shower was the smallest I have ever encountered - 20 inches by 20 inches (.5 meter x .5 meter). The lukewarm water dribbled out - barely, meaning that it was very difficult to rinse the soap off. The shower was so small that one had to stand in the bathroom but not in the shower because one could not raise one's arms. The food in the restaurant barely reached a mediocre level. There were two choices - the same for both nights and no deviation from the set menu was permitted. The room was relatively clean, but certainly not spotless. The pillow on the bed were uncomfortable. The grounds were less than mediocre. Our room was advertised as a garden view. It was a trash heap view. The tanning deck looked like it was last renovated about 1960 (about 60 years ago). The sand on the beach was not that clean - alot of dirt and sticks mixed in. The best thing this hotel could do is close and undergo a year long renovation.
Richard
Richard, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2026
L'hôtel est très simple mais l'accueil est super chaleureux. Cuisine typique italienne proposée chaque soir en self service (très bon). Par contre trop proche de l'aéroport donc assez bruyant (à cause des décollage).
Jean Claude
Jean Claude, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 18, 2025
Et sted at sove.
Line
Line, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2025
Hyggeligt hotel nær lufthavnen
Hotellets beliggenhed er tæt på lufthavnen og stranden er lækker. Personalet er super søde og forstår sig på service. Hotellet er af ældre dato men rent og pænt. Til prisen er det et godt valg til en eller to overnatninger i forbindelse med ankomst eller afrejse fra Sicilien.
Jakob
Jakob, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
È ovvio che non è un posto comune,non è un hotel di lusso, io viaggio da 25 anni per lavoro in tutto il Mondo, sono stato nei migliori 5 stelle e negli Hotel Indiani con topi nella hall della reception,insomma le ho provate tutte, qui al Beteya mi sono trovato bene,forse perché ho una mentalità aperta,dell'essenziale,non mi frega niente del lusso, quello che cerco è una camera pulita,un letto e una doccia, e qui c'è tutto, hanno spiaggia per gli ospiti dell'ostello,parcheggio,si può cenare bene a prezzo decente (non c'è scelta,quello che prevede il menù ti mangi), I ragazzi che gestiscono la struttura sono allegri e disponibili, le camere sono datate? Sì,ma non importa, c'è un condizionatore,bagno in camera e TV, c'è wi fi libero,insomma, c'è quello di cui si ha bisogno, non è un posto da fighetti, è un posto semplice dove io sto bene,quindi lo consiglio...
Davide
Davide, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
Bella sorpresa
Capitato per errore ( letto male in fase di prenotazione hotel invece che hostel) comunque il personale è cortese la colazione buona, sicuramente un buona esperienza.