The Magnificent Apartment

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A balcony with a table set for two, a champagne bottle, and a vase with a single flower.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a map on the wall, and a chandelier.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, white furniture, a grey sofa, and a unique wooden wall clock.
A multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a classical architectural style.
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a painting on the wall, a TV, and a large mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Via Etnea

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Street parking available
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Catania, Sicilia
  • Place, Catania Port
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Catania

Located in Catania City Centre, a neighbourhood in Catania, this apartment is near theme parks. While the natural beauty of Catania Beach and Mount Etna can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Catania Port. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Catania, Sicilia

What's nearby

  • Catania Port - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Massimo Bellini Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Via Etnea - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 4 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pellegrino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sapio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Ventimiglia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sicilia in bocca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Me Cumpari Turiddu | Bistrot, Ristorante, Caffè, Putia - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Magnificent Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Magnificent Apartment?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Magnificent Apartment on 7 Jan 2027 start from £257, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Magnificent Apartment?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Magnificent Apartment?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Magnificent Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Magnificent Apartment located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Palace of Culture, Catania Cathedral and Via Etnea. Catania Port and Piazza del Duomo are also within 10 minutes. Porto Station is only a 4-minute walk and Galatea Station is 20 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment, great host!! This is our second time staying here and everything was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback 🙏, we are really happy that you appreciated your stay!😊 See you next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful with questions and responded quickly. The clean apartment was perfect for our stay in Catania. There were plenty of restaurants and shops nearby and it was a great location for meeting tour guides for day trips.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback 🙏, we are really happy that you appreciated your stay 😊.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment is spacious and has everything you need. Nice and clean. Location is very convenience, close to main attractions and shops. Loris, the host, was very attentive. I will strongly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2026
Thank you very much 🙏, we are really happy that you appreciated your stay!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Located in the heart of everything yet on a quiet neighborhood street
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
Thank you very much ☺️, we are really happy that you appreciated your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in Catania. The accommodation was located conveniently between the railway station and the historical centre. We enjoyed walking to see the park and the historic landmarks including the ruins of the Roman theatre. It was also easy to catch the train to Taormina and back in the one day. Our apartment was supplied with all we needed and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback 🙏, we are really happy that you appreciated your stay 😊.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment near city center

Everything you need is here with plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment near by. Loris is a great host and very helpful with suggestions in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Many thanks 🙏. We are so happy that you appreciated it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay in Catania

The apt was great. Loris is a wonderful and helpful host. Do not hesitate to book.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2024
Thanks a lot☺️, we are really happy that you appreciated it 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location 5 minutes from the main piazza

Very clean and nice. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you very much for your feedback😀. It was a pleasure to have you as guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and very helpful host

We arrived early and Loris was helpful in allowing us to leave our luggage early so we could go an explore the city. Once we even got lost on foot and called him for directions back to our BnB.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
Thank you very much 🙏.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment!

Brilliant communication from start to finish! Apartment was beautifully clean and was the perfect base for exploring Catania. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you very much 🙏. We are so happy that you appreciate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September visit

Loris was a great host and provided lots of info. Apartment was spacious and very well appointed. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Many thanks 🙏, It was a pleasure for me.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Il magnifico is a well kept apartment in a great location close to the central station and the main sites of Catania. I highly recommend it. An extra bonus is the Gelateria Pellegrino which also serves pastries, tavola calda, and drinks, just one block away.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2024
Thank you very much 🙏, we are really happy that you appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spacious apartment

Lorenzo was a fabulous host. We had everything we needed. His instructions were ckear and timely.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2024
Thank you very much, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Apartment

The apartment was excellent. Very clean, had everything one could need. The host, Loris, was very responsive and it was easy to communicate with him. If we needed anything he immediately made sure we received it. Parking is available on the street, but it is not always easy to find, Unfortunately. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend the apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback, we are so happy that you appreciate it ☺️! The city center during Christmas time it's pretty alive. Thanks again 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic Catania!

We enjoyed our stay at this apartment. The host was very helpful and met us to check in and was very personable. We would have liked a head’s up that the view outside of the terrace was different due to construction, as we were disappointed with it. Even though the area itself was a little gritty, the apartment felt safe and was clean. It would also be nice to have more than two towels for a three night stay. Other than that, the apartment was a great home base while we explored Sicily.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Many thanks for your great review, it was a pleasure to have you as guest ☺️ We are so sorry that you did not like the view but it reflects the one shown in the photos. We are in a district of the historic center with other buildings around. We'll take into account your tips concerning the towels. Our three night towels set includes two large towels per person but we will add a thirdone. We'll always do our best to improve our capacity for satisfying the guest's necessity. Thanks again 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Name says it all “The Magnificent Apartment”

If there is a case where saying “don’t judge the book by its cover” then this place in Catania is perfect example. The area does appear a little rundown but the apartment inside was all new and shining. The location is very convenient as you can reach city center, most of the attractions and Central Railway station in 10 to 15 minutes’ walk. Very clean and convenient layout, nice size bedroom with king size bed and full bathroom. The second bathroom is located off the kitchen are and both have new fixtures which all work just fine. Nice size living/dining room and small but well-equipped kitchen to be sufficient for all but very elaborate dinner preparations. Really appreciated the fact that some basic supplies, such sugar, coffee, salt, water, etc. were provided as it was nice not to rush out to look for food after long travel from US. Checking in and out was well documented and we had no problem with that, and host provided us with a lot of information and suggestions on local area and was quick and responsive to our questions It was a perfect base for exploring Catania and region and definitely we will recommend it
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2023
Dear Mikhail 😀, Thanks a lot for your feedback! We are really happy that you appreciate our effort and you liked the apartment. It was really a pleasure. Grazie 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alles super

Loris ist sehr zuvorkommend, die Wohnung richtig schön, fast wie Zuhause. Ätna, Syrakus etc. sind gut zu erreichen. Lediglich die Parkplatzsuche nit dem Mietwagen war etwas anstrengend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2025
Thanks a lot for your feedback, we are really happy that you appreciated our effort 🙏. Regarding free parking on the street it depends on day 's hours because the historic center is very populated. Thanks again ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bel appartement bien situé

Propre et réception 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2025
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis🙏, nous sommes vraiment heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour😊 !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grosszügige Wohnung in Bahnhofsnähe von Catania

Wir genossen die Tage in der lebhaften Stadt Catania mit Stadtspaziergängen, Besichtigungen von Kirchen und Museumsbesuchen. Danach reisten wir per Bus weiter zur Talstation des Etna. Der kontaktlose Check-in klappte tadellos und der Gastgeber hielt Kontakt per what‘s up. Wir können diese Wohnung weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
Thank you very much 🙏. We are really happy that you appreciate it. See you next time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfektes Appartement und perfekter Gastgeber

Lage der Wohnung ist top. Die Wohnung ist riesig und sauber. Lorenzo ist ein fabelhafter Gastgeber. Würde die Wohnung jederzeit wieder buchen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you very much for your feedback😀 We are so Happy that you appreciate it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geniale Unterkunft

Der Buchungsvorgang, die Kommunikation, das Einchecken wie auch das Auschecken hat alles reibungslos funktioniert. Auf unseren Wunsch wurde die Gästezahl nachträglich nochmal erhöht, auch das kein Problem. Die eingestellten Fotos entsprechen den tatsächlichen Gegebenheiten. Die Wohnung wurde offensichtlich vor kurzem erst sehr schön renoviert und bietet viel Platz, auch für vier Personen. Die Lage ist perfekt und der Vermieter sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Können wir unbedingt weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2021
Dankeschön.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impeccable

Tout a été parfait - on aimerait rencontrer plus d’endroits comme celui là
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2021
Merci beaucoup.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful apartment in centro storico

This is a beautiful apartment located in the historical center of Catania with plenty of great alternatives for sight seeing and delicious food. It's very easy to reach from the airport, there is a direct bus and the stop is a 2 min walk to the apartment. The apartment is roomy and comfortable, and it is impecable!!! The hosts are super friendly and made sure that we had everything we needed, they were always available when we had questions.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2020
Nils and Vanesa are great guests: very comprehensive, cleaned, kind, and extremely polite. They stayed at il Mangnifico Apartment for 12 days, respecting our policies and leaving the structure in an impeccable condition. We are glad and happy to have hosted them!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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