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APARTMENT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER OF CATANIA

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

APARTMENT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER OF CATANIA

BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER OF CATANIA, PERFECTLY FURNISHED IN THE SMALLEST DETAILS WITH SICILIAN FURNITURE AND VINTAGE FLOORS. THE APARTMENT IS COMPOSED OF TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND A SINGLE ROOM. ALL ROOMS HAVE THEIR PRIVATE BATHROOM. A VERY COMFORTABLE SOFA BED IS ALSO FOUND IN THE ENTRANCE ROOM. THE KITCHEN IS LARGE AND EQUIPPED WITH ALL THE COMFORT. YOU ALSO FIND A LAUNDRY WITH THE WASHING MACHINE. ALL ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, LED TV AND INTERNET CONNECTION. SHEETS, BLANKETS, TOWELS ARE PROVIDED BY OUR STRUCTURE. THE APARTMENT IS LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF A VINTAGE PALACE. RENT IN GROUPS OF 3/4/5/6 PEOPLE. A FEW METERS YOU WILL FIND THE CENTRAL STATION, THE HISTORICAL MARKET OF CATANIA AND THE MAIN STREETS WHERE YOU CAN FIND STORES, RESTAURANTS, BARS, PIZZERIAS, SOUVENIRS, AND THE MAIN STOPS OF THE PULMANNS. UNDER HOME THE PARKING OF THE MACHINE IS FREE.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT087015C2CHBR6Q6A
Property # 6934569
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Catania

Located in Old Town Catania, a neighbourhood in Catania, this apartment is near a water park and near the beach. Via Etnea is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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CATANIA, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza Stesicoro - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Catania Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Catania Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Italia Station - 12 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mosaik - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Di Dio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Kennedy - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪RITZ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casbah del Moro - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is APARTMENT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER OF CATANIA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at APARTMENT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER OF CATANIA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at APARTMENT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER OF CATANIA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at APARTMENT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER OF CATANIA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is APARTMENT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER OF CATANIA located?

Located in Old Town Catania, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza Carlo Alberto and Via Etnea. Catania Port and Piazza del Duomo are also within 15 minutes. Italia Station is 12 minutes by foot and Porto Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bas R.

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

Catania

Great location near the old city center. Supermarket close and a nice kitchen to Cook.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thanks a lot
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

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

Spacious Characterful Apartment

Roomy and well furnished apartment located fairly centrally, with space for plenty and several bathrooms. Smooth and welcoming check-in. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2023
Grazie mille. Spero di rivedervi presto.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Quaint Property

Great apartment with Italian feel. My family enjoyed staying in this apartment that was in a great location. In walking distance to everything we needed with enough space for everyone. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Thanks a lot. I hope to see you soon in Sicily
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Holiday

We had a lovely week in this beautiful apartment
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2023
Thanks for your review. You were very nice guest. See you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Catania

Outstanding place for exploring Catania. Well located, walking distance to everything, and parking not hard to come by. House itself was very comfortable and Giovanni is very helpful and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
Thank you wery much. I hope see you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

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

Lovely old property

Spacious 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Easy access to the centre, bus and train stations. Gianni was very helpful and gave great recommendations
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2022
I thank the girls for the compliments. I was very happy to have them as guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Susanne L.

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

A hospitable owner

The owner, Giovanni, has been very friendly and helpful in every way and also giving tips of sights that could be of interest. The apartment was lovely, spacious and charming and at a walking distance to most everything of interest to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim g.

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

Awesome

Unbelievable apartment close to all the sites. Spacious and airy. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2022
Thanks to Tim and his team for the compliments. I am really very happy. Have a good trip and have a good return home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Great place!

This apartment is so cute and the pictures don't do it justice! The host was so responsive and helpful in every way. He even got us milk, orange juice, and coffee, which were waiting for us when arrived. The place is gigantic and could easily sleep 7 people. And such a great value! It is located an easy 10 minute walk from both the city's central bus and train stations. Will definitely stay here again if I return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2023
Thank you Wery much. I hope see you soon.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lino V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Great Accommodation, crappy surroundings

The property is within a complex of other apartments with a lot of stairs but it is spacious and very nice. The only problem is the surrounding neighborhood, it it is dirty, graffiti everywhere and many homeless people, a 10 minute walk brings you to the tourist area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2023
Thanks for your review. Have a good trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marilyn v.

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

Lovely apartment

The apartment is filled with charm. The host left us an array of goodies and answered or questions promptly. They arranged for a car to take us to the airport. We enjoyed our stay The apartment is on the third floor and no elevator.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar, 2023
Thank you very much for your review. We were very honored to have hosted you. Good homecoming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Catania visit

The property is a renovated apartment in Catania fairly central to all places of interest.We enjoyed our stay. The owner is very helpful to his guests. I give it a 4.5 rating overall. The .5 off is for the stairs. I am 80 and climbing the stairs at least twice a day was a bit of a challenge. Giovanni Presti and his wife were very good to us.
Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2023
I thank my wonderful guests. I hope their stay in Catania was happy and interesting. We have tried to make their stay peaceful and serene despite the suffocating heat of these days.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewen M.

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

Comfy apartment munutes away from downtown

It is a homey apartment close to downtown. The bed is comfortable, the shower worked well. The laundry worked okay, the loads are small. There are three flights of stairs to the apartment but our host was great helping to carry the bags. The internet was sketchy but we weren't there to browse the web. Itwas perfect for what we wanted and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2023
Thanks a lot. I hope to see you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE R.

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

Perfect spot!

The apartment was in a great location. Some excellent restaurants close by. Great setup for three adults travelling together (a married couple plus one!). Giovanni was extremely helpful, meeting us at the apartment for check-in and helping with luggage. He also met us at departure time, organised a taxi to the airport for us and helped with luggage once again. My only comment on an otherwise perfect stay, was the wrought iron bed in the second bedroom, was perhaps the noisiest mattress and springs I’ve ever slept in! It woke me up every time I turned over.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2023
Thank you very much. See you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

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

Comfortable apartment in central location

There were 5 of us and it was very spacious, clean and comfortable . Issue with hot water was sorted reasonably quickly. Location wise, the apartment was close to bus and train stations and 20 minutes from airport - an ideal base to explore Catania and Taormina , Etna etc The streets immediately around the apartment are strewn with litter (as a lot of Catania is to be fair) and it is quite a run down area but don’t let that put you off, you only have to walk for a couple of streets to be in the city centre. Overall, we had a fantastic time and would stay with Giovanni and his lovely daughter Connie again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2023
Thanks for your compliments. We will do everything to make your stay more comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regenia S.

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

Historic Apartment

Giovanni was a wonderful host! The home was very spacious and filled with fascinating antiques. It is about a 20 minute walk to the historic center and about 10 minutes from the bus station. We chose the bus, but walking to the apartment was a bit challenging so when we left, we chose a taxi to the train station. This neighborhood in Cantania is very safe, but undergoing a lot of renovation. This includes the building of this apartment too. There are 4 flights of steps to climb when entering the apartment and no elevator which should be noted for anyone with a physical challenge. We enjoyed our stay in Catania. Grazie Giovanni!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2024
Thanks a lot.
Verified

8/10 Good

Penelope R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment in a gritty neighborhood

This is a beautiful apartment in a residential neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. That said, despite VRBO listing the check-in time as 1:30, we could not get into the apartment until almost 4 (though the host did let us stash our suitcases while it was being cleaned which was very helpful). When we got into the apartment, one of the bedrooms (the single) and a bathroom were locked. I asked for them to be unlocked because the apartment was listed as 3 bedroom/ 3 bathroom, and that’s what we had rented - and the host was very unhappy about it, though he did ultimately open up the rooms. And good thing, too, because two of the showers did not drain well, so we all used the third shower instead. But again, the apartment is comfortable and sophisticatedly renovated and appointed. Lovely old world charm. With 3 bedrooms, however, it’s clear the living room was converted into a bedroom and the only place to really hang out was in the kitchen. But that was fine. It’s in a bit of a gritty neighborhood - though we never felt unsafe - and about 0.5 mile from almost everything, so it was a short walk to see the wonderful sites of Catania. As others have noted, it’s on the second floor, so there are steep stairs, and the first level without a hand rail. And the stairwell is dark - we could not find the light switch at night when we got home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2023
Thank for the review. 4 stars given by you means 10 stars given by other tourist. For the rest i prefer not to comment.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marc a.

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

Very good

Le gestionnaire Giovanni a été super.Il nous a aidé à notre arrivée et nous a donné de bon renseignements pour la visite Je recommanderais cet appartement mais pas pour plus que 3 ou 4 jour
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2024
Je remercie Marc et sa famille pour avoir géré la maison de manière exceptionnelle.
Verified

8/10 Good

Roberta D.

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

Splendida casa a Catania

Casa meravigliosamente arredata, equipaggiata di tutto, pulitissima, con aria condizionata ben funzionante, esattamente corrispondente alle foto mostrate sul sito. Letti e cuscini comodissimi, ad eccezione di uno. Vivamente consigliata per chi ha voglia di godersi la città e approfittare del benessere di stare in una bella casa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2023
Grazie Roberta per la bella recensione. Cercheremo di fare sempre meglio per soddisfare i viaggiatori.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hadrien B.

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

Très bien

Giovanni est très accueillant et super gentil. Je recommande
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2023
Ringrazio di cuore gli ospiti. Sara' mio impegno primario migliorare sempre piu' l'ospitalita' per i successivi ospiti.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria O.

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

Super

Von der Wohnung kann man alles gut erreichen, Zentrum , mit Bus bis Strand, Supermarket Günstig und lecker Essen. Klippenstrand. Viel Spaß beim erkunden der Gegend.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2022
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matisse R.

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

Appartement beau et pratique

3 chambres avec 3 salles de bain séparées, ideal pour plusieurs amis/couples en voyage. Accueil chaleureux, et amical
Stayed 43 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Thanks I m very happy.
Verified

6/10 Okay

riccardo g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Appartamento in ottime condizioni ma in condominio sporchissimo.

L'impressione generale è buona e non ottima solo perché nelle parti condominiali c'è sporco ovunque.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Grazie per la recensione.
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalia W.

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

Catania experience

Comfortable bed, all necessary kitchen appliances, clean and well designed apartment with eclectic antic influence. Walking distance 5 min to train/bus station but 20 min to historical center. Be prepaired to carry your luggage upstairs. There were no other guests in the rooms the time we stayed and we enjoyed our privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvo x.

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

Bella scoperta , nel cuore di catania

Ottima ospitalità, pulizia e bella casa
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2020
Ringrazio vivamente per l'ottima recensione.

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