GuestHost - Spacious Two-Level Apartment in Catania
Spacious 124-square-meter apartment, suitable for four people, spread over two floors (NO elevator; there are several steps to access the apartment, an internal staircase to reach the second floor, and additional steps to access the bathrooms).
The property is very well connected, thanks to its proximity to the metro (the “Stesicoro” stop) and the Catania Centrale train station.
The apartment consists of a kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a balcony.
CIN: IT087015C2HK55HFWO
CIR: 19087015C269049
The apartment is spread over two levels: the first floor and the first floor (no elevator). The interior layout is as follows:
-> First floor:
-Kitchen-dining area with gas stove, refrigerator and freezer, washing machine, coffee maker and moka pot, kettle, electric oven, microwave, wine glasses, additional kitchen utensils, sofa, flat-screen TV, washing machine;
-> First floor (accessible via internal stairs:
-BEDROOM I (double bed, flat-screen TV, closet) with EN SUITE BATHROOM I (a few steps to access it) with toilet, bidet, sink, and shower stall;
-BEDROOM II (double bed, flat-screen TV, closet) with EN SUITE BATHROOM II (a few steps to access it) with toilet, bidet, sink, and shower stall;
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES AVAILABLE TO GUESTS: air conditioning (ductless split system in the kitchen, Bedroom I, and Bedroom II), unlimited Wi-Fi, crib, ironing board and iron, clothesline, hair dryer.
7 days before arrival, you will receive instructions on how to register your documents via our Guest Portal.
We need this procedure to verify your information and documents and to send the details to the Alloggiati Web police service, which is the Italian procedure for registering guests staying in Italy.
You can find all the information on the official Alloggiati Web website.poliziadistato
The use of air conditioning and heating is subject to compliance with current Italian regulations (Presidential Decree No. 74 of April 16, 2013; Ministerial Decree No. 383 of 6.10.2022).
Summer: The average air temperature must not be lower than 26°C for all types of buildings.
Winter: The weighted average air temperature must not exceed 19°C. The operating period and daily operating duration depend on the climate zone defined by the regulations.
Catania Climate Zone B: 7 hours per day from December 8 to March 23.
Note: Completing the registration is MANDATORY in order to receive instructions and gain access to the apartment.
Check-in at this property is handled via an automated access system. Further information will be provided at the time of booking.
Please note that assistance for any issues related to automated check-in is available (remotely) until 11:30 PM
Airbnb automatically charges the tourist tax. Please note that you should request an exemption from Airbnb itself if you are a resident of Catania or if you have children under the age of 16, as in those cases you are not required to pay it.
If you do not dispose of trash properly in accordance with the rules that will be explained to you at check-in, a penalty of EUR 150 will be charged.
ATTENTION:
Please note that there are several steps, arranged in two flights, leading to the accommodation; inside the apartment, please note that there is a marble staircase leading to the second floor, as well as additional steps to access the bathrooms inside the bedrooms. Please exercise caution if traveling with children.
The apartment is located in a particularly convenient, very central location, very close to the main historical and tourist attractions —all easily reachable on foot—and is equally well-served by public transportation, thanks to its proximity to the subway (the “Stesicoro” stop).
Definitely not to be missed are the Cathedral of Catania, with the Elephant Fountain in the square in front of it; the historic fish market; Piazza dell’Università; the Ancient Greco-Roman Theater; and the Teatro Massimo Bellini. Also worth noting are the Benedictine Monastery—the second largest in Europe—and Castello Ursino, dating back to the time of Frederick II.
Main distances:
-Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l’Arena: 3-minute walk;
-Piazza dell’Università: 3-minute walk;
-Ancient Greco-Roman Theater of Catania: 4-minute walk;
-Cathedral Basilica of Saint Agatha (Catania Cathedral): 5-minute walk;
-Fish Market (A Piscaria): 5-minute walk;
-Teatro Massimo Bellini: 6-minute walk;
-Ursino Castle: 7-minute walk;
-From Catania-Fontanarossa “Vincenzo Bellini” Airport, you can reach the property by taking the Alibus line toward “Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale,” getting off at the Porto stop, and then walking for about 10 minutes. Then take the 504M bus heading toward “Dante” from the “Sangiuliano Etnea” stop, get off at the “Clemente Minoritelli” stop, and walk just a few steps to the property;
-From the Catania Centrale train station, you can reach the property by taking the metro from the “Giovanni XXIII” stop toward “Stesicoro” and getting off at the stop of the same name, then walking for about 8 minutes;
-If you are traveling by car, parking is NOT included; you can park on the street (not guaranteed).