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La Casa di Ambra - Sicily -Catania CIN:IT087015C25MOLQSR8 CIR: 19087015C207987

Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Piazza del Duomo

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV, books, stereo, computer monitors
Dining
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

La Casa di Ambra - Sicily -Catania CIN:IT087015C25MOLQSR8 CIR: 19087015C207987

Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Piazza del Duomo
This smoke-free apartment building features a fitness center. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this apartment offer hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations are furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Massimo

Languages

Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: VIETATO FUMARE

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 3:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sicilia, Catania

What's nearby

  • Catania Fish Market - 3 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk
  • Catania Port - 6 min walk
  • Catania Cathedral - 6 min walk
  • Ursino Castle - 7 min walk

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 12 min walk
  • Catania Acquicella Station - 18 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lettera 82 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BarnAut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Canusciuti Sicilian Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Giglio Rosso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Borgo di Federico - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Casa di Ambra - Sicily -Catania CIN:IT087015C25MOLQSR8 CIR: 19087015C207987 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Casa di Ambra - Sicily -Catania CIN:IT087015C25MOLQSR8 CIR: 19087015C207987 ?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at La Casa di Ambra - Sicily -Catania CIN:IT087015C25MOLQSR8 CIR: 19087015C207987 ?

Check-out is at 3:00 PM.

Where is La Casa di Ambra - Sicily -Catania CIN:IT087015C25MOLQSR8 CIR: 19087015C207987 located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Piazza Mazzini, Piazza del Duomo, and Via Etnea. Giovanni Verga's House Museum and Bellini Civic Museum are just steps away. Porto Station is 12 minutes by foot and Catania Acquicella Station is 18 minutes.

La Casa di Ambra - Sicily -Catania CIN:IT087015C25MOLQSR8 CIR: 19087015C207987 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Esposito
This was a great experience. Our host was more than accommodating in all our needs. He helped us with our transportation, even when our trip arriving was delayed by the airlines. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Massimo's place
Great location - beautiful home - warm welcome - host is responsive and very helpful. Thank you for helping me get to the airport at 5:00 am. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tito S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Catania apartment!
The apartment is spacious and allowed our family of four adults to spread out during our stay. It is clean and very well equipped--and was or is clearly somewhere the owner himself stays. It has an excellent location for exploring the main sites of interest in Catania. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful. I recommend the apartment highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Terrific apartment. Clean and modern. Comfortable beds. Lots of kitchen appliances. Quiet street
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The location was perfect to get to all major attractions. Massimo was very responsive to any questions and helped book transportation to the airport. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan F., Lakeland, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Close to everything!!
Really enjoyed our stay at Amber's House! Only small issue was parking but everywhere in Sicily city centers parking is pretty hard to find. Great host! and great amenities!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic locations w all the amenities
Wonderful apartment. Host was tremendously gracious. Picked us up at airport and provided us with a map and identified all key tourist sites. Apartment is a few blocks from main plazas, large open air market, etc in the heart of old Catania. Easy to walk the neighborhoods or use taxis and trains to get around. Don’t recommend a rental car. Parking is too limited in crowded in the old city. The apartment was clean and had all the amenities for an extended stay. If you want to experience the local population, this is one way to do it! 5 stars for Sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Stay, like home away from home
We had a good experience at this roomy, clean, well-located, place. It was convenient to major attractions within walking distance. Amber was super in orienting us to the place. I recommend this to anyone for a pleasant stay in Catania!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Old Town Catania
We enjoyed being in Old Town because we did not have a car. We were able to walk everywhere. Massimo was a great host before we ever arrived helping to answer our questions and with transportation. He arranged for us to be picked up at airport and same person took us to Central bus station when we left. We took 2 tours out of city that were convenient to catch because we were so centrally located. Massimo is a very caring host and wants to make sure you enjoy your stay. He met us when we arrived and showed us everything about his home. Kitchen has everything you would need to cook a meal. There is a huge living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and fully equipped kitchen. Was glad to have washer. There are bars and restaurants close by, especially with Fish Market so close to apartment. Make sure to go to Bar Mazzini around corner from apartment. It was easy to walk to many sights in Catania. You can’t go wrong staying at Amber’s House with host Massimo.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond H., North East, MD US

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy walk to so much in Catania
Our host, Massimo was very organized and attentive to our needs. He met us when we arrived and familiarized us with the particulars of the apartment. We were thankful for the fresh fruit, cold drinking water, coffee and toast that he provided for us! We were able to contact him with any questions and received instant replies. The apartment is so convenient to many piazzas. We loved to take off and explore the city and found it convenient to cafes for various meals. Parking nearby was very difficult. And we felt very safe but the neighborhood is in need
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Frankie C., New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment
The reason for the ratings has everything to do with parking and ability to find the apartment. The apartment itself was well described. Very large with plenty of room to spread out. Well lived in with everything you need to cook your own meals. The problem is if you have your own car be prepared. It is very difficult to find parking on the street in front of apartment. Our car was hit twice causing us to have to find a car dealer to repair it. I am sure we will have to pay when we turn the rental car in. We got cussed out for parking in a spot that was on the street in front so we ended up parking away from the apartment and walking there at night. Catania is very crowded and this place is right in the middle of town. If you are planning to just stay In Catania without a car I would give it 5 stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience the heart and soul of Catania!
Catania is a wonderful city and our visit to the old town did not disappoint. If you want to be in the heart of the city and fully experience the people and places of Catania, I highly recommend a stay at Amber's House. The home is beautifully appointed and centrally located in a safe and charming neighborhood. The neighborhood is welcoming and full of activity. At Amber's House, you are only steps from the daily open-air market, an experience all to itself - fresh fish of all kinds, as well as beautiful fruits and vegetables. In the same location, you will find an abundance of wonderful restaurants and plenty of nightlife. Our host, Massimo, was outstanding! He responded immediately to every question and need. Massimo went above and beyond by meeting us at the airport and leading us to the property on his motorcycle. He was concerned we would have trouble navigating the city due to a large festival that had caused many street closures. Amber's House had everything we needed - including a great coffeemaker, hairdryer, and washing machine. This property is also someone's home which, for us, was an added bonus. I highly recommend Amber's House and look forward to returning on our next visit to Catania!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and comfortable apartment
Loved the close proximity to the market restaurants and lively music. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., San Francisco, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
We really enjoyed our stay at Massimo's home.It is bright and clean and centrally located. His home feels very lived in. Massimo was very friendly and helpful and gave us some good tips for the area. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place centrally located
Massimo’s place was very centrally located yet extremely quiet. It’s huge and has everything you would need. Be aware that it has a lot of stuff in it—it appears someone lives there? So best of you consider it borrowing a friend’s apartment while he’s out of town. We would stay again if we were in Catania.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al D., Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Massimo's apartment could not have been better during our visit to Catania!!
Massimo's spacious, fully equipped apartment was even better than we had expected. It's perfect location close to the Fish Market and the Piazza Duomo was also near by many fine restaurants, cafes, and bars with easy access to all the sights and shopping. Massimo was kind enough to pick us up at the train station upon arrival and to arrange a transfer for us to the airport upon departure. This wonderful apartment made our experience in and around the city of Catania even more enjoyable. Grazie, Massimo !!!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Umbrellos
This large, spacious apartment was well equipped with every kitchen item you could possibly need, including spices. The owner had milk, orange juice and several pieces of fresh fruit for us too. Great location too, Street parking wasn’t a problem either. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Larry R., Timonium, MD

Great apartment centrally located in Old Catania
Wonderful host, great location and very nice location made for a great vacation. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

We loved it!
We stayed in the apartment for 5 nights with our 3 kids age 7,11 and 14. The rooms are very quiet and they slept in every day!! The apartment has a huge living area and a large kitchen with everything you need. We did day trips to other towns and it was wonderful! We could shop at the market and Pasta Fresca steps from the apartment in the morning and buy fresh pasta, fruit, cheese, fish, etc. Then we would come back at night after touring and cook a lovely amazing meal! There are also many restaurants to choose from nearby. The location was excellent for us! It’s near the center square, Saint Agatha Basilca, shopping, etc. We could go out at 10:30 at night and still get gelato steps from the door. Thank you Massimo for being such a wonderful host. We really appreciated you setting up the car ride for us to and from the airport. We miss Sicily already and hope to be back some day!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ralph C., Melbourne, Australia

Convenient and spacious centrally located apartment
Massimo met the four (two couples) of us at the railway station and took us to the apartment. He was very thorough in explaining the features and was also very helpful with information on markets, supermarkets and sights. The apartment is enormous and easily accommodated two couples. The kitchen is very well equipped and the living areas are very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it. Virginia and Ralph, Melbourne, Australia Diana and Jean, Paris, France
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Kimberley T., Carstairs, Alberta, Canada

Great location, spacious flat, helpful owner.
We stayed two weeks at Massimo’s flat. There were three of us and plenty of room. Kitchen was well stocked. Pick up and drop off service to the airport was appreciated. 20 min walk to the train station. Central to many sights and restaurants and services. Very good.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tony N.

A Wonderful Oasis in the Heart of Catania
Massimo was a wonderful host for my week long stay in Catania. picking me up at the airport, even after, at the last minute, my arrival was delay by a day. The 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment was all that it was forecasted to be. It was very spacious & clean & centrally located in Catania. The well appointed apartment had everything one would want during their stay & an abundance of very good local restaurants to dine at. I look forward to my return trip to Catania & once again staying at La Casa di Ambra
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ossama L.

Perfect Apartment
Massimo is a very courteous person, he waited at the airport for us, showed the apartment to us, made sure we are comfortable. The apartment is spacious 2 bedroom, 2 baths, few minutes walking to the fish market, St. Agatha square. WiFi was perfect. We had a wonderful time. Thank you Massimo
Stayed 8 nights in May 2016

8/10 Good

Hilde S.

Schöne zentral gelegene Wohnung in Catania
Schöne, geräumige Wohnung mit ansprechender Möblierung mitten im Zentrum von Catania, nur wenige Minuten vom Domplatz und dem täglich stattfindenden riesigen Obst/Gemüse/Fisch/Käse - Markt.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Manfred M.

ottimo soggiorno
Siamo stati con 4 persone a Cattania in questo appartamento molto spazioso dal 9. al 15 di Aprile. Ci siamo sentiti molto commodi. Dopo la prima presentazione del luogo dalla figlia di Massimo, abbiamo passato una settimana senza problemi. C'era tutto molto commodo: Il mercato accanto, il centro a due passi e anche i ristoranti a buon prezzo nel centro. Il stazionamento della macchina (SUV) era possibile senza problemi. Insomma abbiamo passato una settimana favolosa. Era una ottima decisione di prendere quest' appartamento. M.Müller
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017