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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Harbor View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
Daily full breakfast (EUR 5 per person)
Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Harbor View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Piazza dei Martiri, 8, Catania, 95100
  • Catania Port
    1 min walk
  • Massimo Bellini Theater
    7 min walk
  • Palazzo Biscari
    8 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    8 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Triple Room, Balcony, Harbor View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room, Balcony, Harbor View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Harbor View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Harbor View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Harbor View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Harbor View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Soundproof rooms
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (65)
The price is $76
per night
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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About the neighborhood

Catania

With a stay at elephant's smile b&b in Catania (Catania City Centre), you'll be steps from Catania Port and 7 minutes by foot from Massimo Bellini Theater. .This affittacamere is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Palazzo Biscari and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Catania Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • Catania Port - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Massimo Bellini Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Catania Fish Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ursino Castle - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Catania Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Porto Station - 6 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antica Friggitoria Stella - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Steak House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pellegrino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sikulo Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ginza Ristorante Sushi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

elephant's smile b&b

Baroque affittacamere in Catania
Elephant's smile b&b offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 40-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and bidets.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. This Baroque affittacamere also features complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and tour/ticket assistance.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 10
Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
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
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (820 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 12:30 AM
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)

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 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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elephant's smile b&b Affittacamere
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elephant's smile b&b Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mya

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning and beautiful , great team
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and reasonably priced.
A good location if you are using the trains and buses. It is also in easy walking distance of the historical centre of town. The phone number on hotels.com is incorrect. The number to call to arrange check in is 39 3291576417.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the person who locked after us (Matteo) was excellent. He respnded quickly to any request we made. Overall a very rewarding stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific Bed and Accomodations
We were greeted by Matteo who accommodated our stay. The bed was fantastic but the floor was clearly not mopped for quite sometime and was dirty. The room was large and inviting with a balcony window and a medium size bathroom. The room, however, was designed for tall people as the closet Rod and shower head could not be easily reached. The kitchen was conveniently located steps away from our room and was open all day with all amenities for a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We finished up staying at a different B&B owned by the same person. Location was questionable. Room was pleasant but the breakfast was a walk away. Felt safe in the room but outside at night is not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Silvina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Well located, excellent service and comfort. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent B&B
Excellent B&B. Great breakfast and excellent service from the ladies who run the property. It's only 500m from the train station and approximately 10 minute walk into the main restaurant, bar, and shopping area. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous n’avons pas pu séjourner dans cet hébergement car nous avions réservé une chambre quadruple et l’hôte nous a attribué une chambre triple. Nous avons dû trouver un autre hôtel en urgence. Je souhaite un remboursement rapidement.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jongyeon

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Posizione ottima necessita di manutenzione e cura.
Meno male che ci ho fatto solo una notte, tutto ebbe inizio da un cambio di struttura che forse non avrei dovuto accettare, chissà.Palazzo datato senza ascensore con portone centrale difettoso, bisognava passarci alcuni secondi/minuti prima di aprire il portone,camera poco confortevole, bagno mal deodorante causa problemi con lo scarico fognario di ritorno e impossibilità a farsi una doccia come si deve acqua dappertutto.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Dr. Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The surrounding and area are very rough and Dirty. Accomodation is central and ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

J. Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft war super. Die Lage ist klasse. Fußläufig alles wichtige erreichbar. Check-In war auch super. Meine Ankunftszeit hat sich zweimal geändert und das war gar kein Problem. Matteo war sehr hilfsbereit.

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Claes

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ioseph, bari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto perfetto
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super
Bon séjour d’une nuit avant le retour… Chambre confortable, bonne literie, accueil super, on a été gâté, on pouvait se servir en boisson et petits gâteaux dans la cuisine… Aide pour nous trouver le taxi pour l’aéroport le lendemain. Je recommande.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Fabien

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon accueil, emplacement très calme. Ce sont des chambres dans un appartement transformé. Petit déjeuner familial et copieux.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Elisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pessima esperienza, mai più
Ho prenotato perché leggendo le recensioni sembrava il top.. in realtà un flop. Camera minuscola e sporca, pulizia inesistente, area colazione piena di pacchi e cose formato famiglie totalmente non adatto ad un b&b. Soggiorniamo due notti e rientriamo in camera la sera dopo una giornata ed era solo stato fatto il letto, la carta igienica non rifornita e peli esattamente come quando ci era stata consegnata la camera. Camera piccola e caustrofobiga. La principale al check out non si è presentata all'arrivo ci aveva detto che dovevamo saldare la tassa di soggiorno per un totale di 6 euro, la ragazza delle "oulizie" inesistenti ci chiede 8 euro... Mai più! Non lo consiglio e diffidate dalle recensioni che ci sono.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019