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APARTMENT HISTORICAL CENTER OF CATANIA

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

APARTMENT 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.

Property manager

GIOVANNI PRESTI

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Downtown Apartment Catania
RENOVATED APARTMENT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER Catania
RENOVATED APARTMENT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER Apartment
RENOVATED APARTMENT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER Apartment Catania

About the area

Map
CATANIA, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 9 min walk
  • Piazza Stesicoro - 11 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 14 min walk
  • Catania Cathedral - 15 min walk
  • Catania Fish Market - 16 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Antica Friggitoria Stella - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Coppola - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Tubo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Serafino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪A Casa d'Amici - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is APARTMENT HISTORICAL CENTER OF CATANIA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is APARTMENT 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. Catania Central Station is 10 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 12 minutes.

APARTMENT HISTORICAL CENTER OF CATANIA Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regenia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ewen M., Orleans,Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Penelope R., Boston, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
We had a lovely week in this beautiful apartment
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Bernalillo,NM, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Lino V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

marilyn v.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

tim g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Unbelievable apartment close to all the sites. Spacious and airy. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Natalia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Liudmila N.

Amaizing and so cosy apartments. If you want to worry about nothing - it is the right choice!
Все смотрели фильм "Отпуск по обмену"? ))) Если Вы хотите почувствовать себя как в доме своих родственников, то это верный выбор и Вам к Джанни. Настолько радушного приема я еще не встречала. Квартира продумана до мелочей, Вам не надо ни о чем заботиться. Совсем ни о чем! Совершенно! От заполненного заранее холодильника, до бытовых мелочей: моющих средств, фена, зонтов, оливкового масла, хлеба, посуды, кофе-капсул, воды, круп, соусов, печенья. Всего не перечислить. Приезжай и живи! Я такой прием встречаю впервые. Отдельно хочу сказать про декор, он с душей и историей. Есть даже несколько предметов из частной коллекции. Видно, что дом дорог своим хозяевам! Из кровати в главной спальне вообще не хочется вылезать. Расположение очень удачное. До центра 7 минут, до станции еще меньше. Есть ближайший рынок в минуте ходьбы, есть центральный, до него мин 15. За углом домашний ресторан с хорошим выбором морепродуктов, но Джанни всегда с радостью посоветует и любой другой на Ваш вкус. Впрочем как и места для посещения и события, известные только местным. Джанри всегда на связи по любому вопросу. С парковкой на улочке тоже никаких проблем, всегда есть бесплатное место. Супермаркет в 5 минутах. Две недели пребывания в Катании пролетели незаметно. Все это время мы отдыхали и ни минуты не потратили на хозяйственные хлопоты. Побольше бы таких приятных и заботливых хозяев как Джанни! Низкий поклон и бесконечная благодарность.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

marc a.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Roberta D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Susanne L., Göteborg, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Hadrien B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien
Giovanni est très accueillant et super gentil. Je recommande
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria O., Fürth

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Catania
Great location near the old city center. Supermarket close and a nice kitchen to Cook.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

matisse R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

riccardo g.

Liked: Cleanliness
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