In the heart of Catania, this B&B is situated in a family palace built in 1910. It has since been fully renovated according to the unique style, taste, and elegance of the owner, a famous local painter. The B&B is ideally located on the edge of Catania's historic centre so everything is within walking distance: the old city is just 5 minutes away and the ocean, 10 minutes.
Catania, the second-largest city in Sicily after Palermo, is set on the east coast of the island, between the snow-capped peaks of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, halfway between Messina and Syracuse (an hour's drive from each). It’s the perfect starting point if you want to visit the east side of Sicily. The beautiful beaches of Taormina are a mere 45-minute drive away or an hour by bus. You can also catch a bus to the local beaches approximately three kilometres away.
Restaurants, coffee shops, movie theatres, stores, and all the main tourist attractions are a stone's throw from the B&B.
The apartment
This B&B is a special place. Once a family apartment, it was tastefully and lovingly renovated from top to bottom and decorated with vintage pieces, including paintings by the owner herself.
There is a common living room in shades of red and blue, a common office, and a large lilac kitchen where buffet-style breakfast is served. There is even a small patio where you can relax when the weather is nice.
There are 4 guest rooms off the hallway. Each unique room includes air conditioning and a private bathroom.
-Camera Bianca (15.30 m²)
-Camera Verde (21.90 m²)
-Camera Rossa (20 m²)
-Camera Azzurra (17.70 m²)
Camera Verde has an immense north-facing window overlooking the street. The tiling on the floor is breathtaking.
The guest room includes a large double bed with a headboard featuring the owner's artwork, two small armchairs, two bedside tables, a dresser with a mirror, a TV, and an ottoman (that can be used as a spare bed).
The private en suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, sink, toilet, and bidet. There is a small opening in the bathroom for ventilation.
Sleeping details
- 2 twin beds that can be pushed together (90 x 200 cm each)
Notes
The owner has a cat that lives in the building.
The kitchen is off-limits except for parents with young children (always ask for the owner's permission first).
Parking available inside the courtyard (€5 per day payable directly at the B&B).
Noise from the street can sometimes be heard from the bedroom.
- Elevator YES
- Air conditioning YES
- Heating YES
- Fan NO
- Washing machine NO
- Gas stove NO
- Oven NO
- Cookware NO
- Dishwasher NO
- Freezer NO
- Electric stove top burners NO
- Microwave NO
- Refrigerator NO
- TV YES
- Radio NO
- Iron NO
- Internet YES WI-FI
- Stereo/CD player NO
- Ironing board NO
- Phone NO
