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Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel

Mountain adventures await with hiking and biking trails, while a tranquil retreat offers the perfect place to recover amid scenic natural beauty

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Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel offers a quiet mountain getaway with an outdoor entertainment area for relaxing after active days. Guests enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, buffet breakfast, and smoke-free environment throughout the property.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

  • Mountain view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Palena, Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel is in the mountains and in a national park. Gorges of San Martino and Juvanum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Majella National Park and Sant'Antonio Forest. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, mountain biking, and horse riding, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Palena travel guide
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Localita Madonna dell'Altare, Palena, CH, 66017

What's nearby

  • At 1620 mt altitude, you can see also the Adriatic Sea! Easily reachable by car, La Majelletta is the perfect start for your excursions in the second tallest Abruzzo mountain.
    Majella National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • 0_134527604
    Pizzalto Ski Lift
    29 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Parco Divertimenti Coppo dell'Orso
    26 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Roccaraso-Aremogna Ski Resort
    31 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Aremogna Gondola
    33 min drive - 14.5 miles

Getting around

  • Castel di Sangro Station
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Centrale
    13 min drive
  • Bar Centrale
    20 min drive
  • Cutty Sark
    20 min drive
  • Naty Bistrot
    20 min drive
  • Da Paolino
    15 min drive

About this property

Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel

Hostel in the mountains
Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel provides an outdoor entertainment area and more. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this hostel.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets, and soap

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 4 for adults and EUR 3 for children

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 22 2025 to April 30 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed during October, November, December, January, and February.

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 2.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 4.00 for adults and EUR 3.00 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 2.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare
Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel Palena

Frequently asked questions

Is Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 2.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is steps from Majella National Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Palena Station. Rivisondoli Pescocostanzo Station and Vallefura Pescocostanzo Ski Resort are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Eremo Celestiniano Madonna dell'Altare - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

nardiello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale qualificato
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Sebastiano

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basta guardare una foto dell'Eremo per cogliere l'unicità e la bellezza del luogo e dell'edificio, immerso in un mare di foreste e scorci mozzafiato. Cortese ed efficiente il servizio di colazione, più che soddisfacente per qualità e quantità, grazie anche ad una cucina molto ben attrezzata ed efficiente. Per il resto, va bene la spartanità che concilia lo spirito, ma c'è un limite a tutto, quindi anche alla spartanità di un ostello. Camera e bagno angusti, con mobilio ingombrante e inadeguato; carenza evidente di pulizia, con diffusa presenza di ragni e insetti lungo muri e pavimenti; nel bagno, intere file di piastrelle in procinto di cadere in terra; doccia che non scarica; cattivi odori provenienti da doccia, lavabo e bidet ogni volta che si aprono i rubinetti e quindi si scarica; totale assenza di luci in camera, fatta eccezione per un faro che però si comanda dall'esterno (!). Non si discute il luogo stupendo e la benemerita iniziativa di fare dell'Eremo un ostello, ma non basta la buonissima volontà dei pochissimi addetti, occorrono pur sempre un personale sufficiente, una competenza e un'esperienza adeguate all'impresa. Oltretutto ci vorrebbe relativamente poco ad eliminare gli inconvenienti citati.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sicuramente chi sceglie un eremo per soggiornare non può aspettarsi il classico albergo. Qui le stanze sono le vecchie cellette dei frati, piccole e raccolte solo l'essenziale,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Soggiorno in un incantevole Eremo Celestiniano

Un soggiorno piacevole in uno degli incantevoli eremi del Parco della Majella, situato nel verde e con un affaccio bellissimo sulla vallata. La struttura è per sua natura spartana, ma offre tutti i servizi essenziali agli avventori. Gentilissime e disponibilissime tutte le ragazze che gestiscono l'eremo, in particolare Anna Maria e Angela, che ci hanno dato tutte le informazioni di cui avevamo bisogno e tanti spunti per escursioni e posticini dove mangiare. Torneremo sicuramente. Una esperienza consigliata a tutti gli amanti della natura e della storia.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020