Give us an extra hand at a hostel in the heart of the beautiful Sicily, Italy!

Australia

5

From the minute I arrived at the hostel it immediately felt like home. The shifts were super chill, we worked 6hr days and then had two days off a week which gave me heaps of time to explore Sicily! Diletta, Gabriele and Vera were super helpful and kind and brought such a nice energy to the hostel. Such an incredible experience

28 days ago

Estonia

5

Home away from home, the hostel is super cozy, lots of games, big common area, generally it's more quiet, but you can always find someone to have a conversation or play some games with. Gabriele, Diletta and Vera are all super nice and helpful. I managed to get sick during my stay and they took so good care of me. I loved my time in eco hostel and I can't recommend it enough. Thank you🫶

2 months ago

Australia

5

I had a great stay at the hostel. The owner is Gabriele but his sister Giletta is more often around. They're extremely welcoming, be prepared to talk openly with Giletta. The room would be small if all 4 volunteers are there however only 1 other girl was volunteering when I was there. Breakfast is like toast/cereal and they give you a €20 Lidl gift card for the rest of your meals for the week which they try to give around tues/wed. The schedule comes out super late but are flexible if you want a certain shift. Overall it was a cozy time - right in the centre and I don't have any negatives :)

3 months ago

Germany

5

I had an amazing time at Eco Hostel! Diletta and Gabriele are very nice hosts, the other volunteers were amazing and it's so easy to get in touch with guests! It's a home away from home in a family atmosphere. You work 6 hours a day, 5 days a week at reception. When you memorize and understand the work, it is an easy job and you get in touch with international travelers so easily. I recommend this position to everyone wanting to experience Sicilian life! And Catania is a great city!

4 months ago

New Zealand

5

I loved my experience at the eco hostel! The staff were so welcoming and I now feel like I have a little Italian family. The room the volunteers stayed in was quite small but everything else made up for it. The receptionist roll was very easy and chill. Overall I had a great experience here :)

5 months ago

Dile replied

Zoe is a very sweet, sunny girl who has fully lived the experience of the hostel. We are very pleased that she considers us as a "family".
We will always have a good memory of Zoe because she is very attentive to work and because she has bonded with the staff, the other volunteers and especially with the guests.

Thanks for your help Zoe :))!!

Germany

5

I had an amazig time at the Eco hostel! Diletta and Gabrielle were very welcoming, and the tasks were explained well. After a few training shifts together, the work was easily doable. The shifts are-even when the hostel is fully booked- very chill, so I finished several books during my work and had plenty of time to talk with the guests or the other volunteers. Because there are only 15 beds, it is super easy to build connections with the guests. I had a great time with the other volunteers as well, and we played boardgames, went to the park, had some gelato, ... I would definitley recommend!

5 months ago

Dile replied

Sweetness and genuineness make Anna one of the volunteers with whom we will always have good memories!!
Sweet, sunny, always available to help.. she bonded with the staff.. she fully lived the experience of the hostel and attentive to the public.

Thanks Anna, stay like this!!
Thanks for your help :))

Netherlands

5

From the moment I arrived at Eco Hostel, I felt completely at home. Gabriel, Vera and Diletta gave me such a warm welcome and offered me great hospitality. They gave me tips for local cuisine, sightseeing and activities. The shifts were super chill. There was plenty of time to enjoy my free time and explore more of the island. We organised multiple movie nights, which I enjoyed a lot. The hostel only has two dormrooms, so I always felt like I knew all the guests on a personal level. The whole vibe in the hostel is just amazing and everything looks so cool. Just go. 10/10 recommend :)

6 months ago

Dile replied

what to say about Canay, one of the nicest girls we had in the hostel.
Pure energy!!!
She worked splendidly with us, she bonded with everyone, guests, staff and volunteers.
Unique personality, good communication skills, very good at bonding with the public.
Always smiling!!

Thanks again Canay, for your help and the energy you gave us during her entire stay!:)

Hungary

5

This was my best Worldpackers experience so far, the vibes of this hostel is incredible. The owners Diletta and Gabriele made me feel super safe and comfortable, they treat you as family from the first moment. The work includes only the reception tasks, it's super chill and fun with guests around. It allows you plenty of time to connect with international travellers, make new friends and explore Sicily. I would always come back here and 100% recommend to everyone!

7 months ago

Dile replied

we will always have a good memory of Julia, she is a very sweet, helpful and sunny girl.
She bonded a lot with the staff and the hostel.
She was precise throughout the entire stay in the hostel in completing the requested tasks
she is very good at working with the public!!

Thanks Julia :)

Germany

3

My stay was fine. Mostly the staff was bubbly/friendly but also not reliable, sometimes even moody/harsh. At first it was hard to understand all your tasks. Working at night might be scary for some people(shifts on your own until 1:30am). The room for volunteers is miserable as it is not the one from the Worldpackers posting (mold, unstable bed, no window). The weekly Lidl voucher(~25€) is not enough. No laundry machine (+9€ for laundromat). Cockroaches+ants. I would recommend the hosts to improve their way of criticising. I had the feeling that they didn't like me being confident/independent.

5 months ago

Mexico

5

I spent one month in Eco Hostel, and it was the best! The work is very calm and easy. The owners are super nice, always making sure that you feel well, and making you feel like part of the family. I'm very grateful for all the people i met there that made the hostel feel like a home away from home. Thank you for everything, I really hope to come back soon💞

8 months ago

Dile replied

It was a pleasure to have Frida as a volunteer in our hostel. She is a very sweet, cheerful and helpful girl. She lived the experience in the hostel to the fullest, she bonded with the staff.
She carried out the tasks required in the structure well.
Thanks for the help Frida :))

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