San Placido Inn

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Luxury
1.401298464324817E-45 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Luxury bed & breakfast near Via Etnea

Close to Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port, San Placido Inn provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Club Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Club Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Catania City Centre, a neighborhood in Catania, San Placido Inn is near the airport and near a metro station. Shoppers can check out Via Etnea, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of 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. Take time off to check out the winery tours and health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like ecotours and horse riding nearby. Visit our Catania travel guide
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95131, CT, Catania, Piazza S. Placido 3

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a central fountain, and a cobblestone plaza.
    Massimo Bellini Theater
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A historic building with ornate columns, a clock, and statues.
    Catania Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A sailboat on a calm sea with a cityscape and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
    Catania Port
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.
    Piazza del Duomo
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Via Etnea
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Porto Station
    7 min walk
  • Catania Central Station
    14 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Catania Social Club | Ristorante, Pizzeria & Cocktail Bar
    2 min walk
  • Mezzaparola
    2 min walk
  • Trattoria U Fucularu
    3 min walk
  • Sicilia in Bocca
    3 min walk
  • Piazza Scammacca
    2 min walk

About this property

San Placido Inn

  • Luxury bed & breakfast near Via Etnea
  • Close to Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port, San Placido Inn provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An electric car charging station, an elevator, and luggage storage
    • A computer station, tour/ticket assistance, and coworking spaces
    • Outdoor furniture and a TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Highchairs, children's books, and art supplies
    • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
    • Rainfall showers, bidets, and hair dryers
    • 37-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
    • Mini fridges, toasters, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 37-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 24.0 per day

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 80.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 24.0 per day
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number IT087015C1LLHIHGWT

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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is San Placido Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at San Placido Inn?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– midnight for a fee of EUR 10.

What time is check-out at San Placido Inn?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is San Placido Inn located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this luxury bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Church of San Placido, Via Etnea, and Catania Port. Catania Cathedral and Massimo Bellini Theater are just steps away. Porto Station is 7 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

San Placido Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location-walk out the door and 2 minutes later you’re at the main square. Tours pick up in the piazza outside the main door. Even being close to everything the apartment is quiet. Views from roof top are lovely. Peppa, who is there everyday, is super helpful and friendly. Breakfast is a variety of options. The room is large and air conditioned. Only small negative-the mattress is a bit lumpy. It probably needs to be flipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay, in middle of town, with nice rooms and terraces. Peppa took care of everything we needed and made us nice breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
San Placido Inn is a very private, small, and gozy place, on the top-floor of a city house. The location is perfect for a tourist. Breakfast on the balcony is unique and tasty.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Convenient to city center, restaurants and shops. The breakfast was wonderful too! Thank-you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In an old building, but very comfortable and the rooms have terraces. The breakfast is simple and filling
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a truly nice experience for a lone traveler. Would be good for couples and groups traveling together as well. The room was nice and air conditioned. Peppa made wonderful breakfasts each morning and was very helpful with whatever opportunity presented itself. And, there were a few. The main terrace where breakfast is served is located with Mount Etna in the distance as the main focal point. The location is in a historic district of the city close to a couple large squares where live music is often performed at night, several café style restaurants with outside seating are everywhere, old catholic churches, the main drag, and the fish market. Catania is centrally located on the East coast of Sicily. So, several charming cities, points of interest, and beaches to choose from are within an hours drive. Parking is difficult but this inn does have a garage you can rent. Recommend traveling in a small vehicle. As parking spaces and many roads you'll travel are tiny. Also, once you arrive make it known you have arrived by calling them as you will not know where to go to check in. You'll be right next to it and not realize the big double wooden doors are the entrance. Peppa will greet you and provide you with the details you need to use three different keys to gain entrance. So, the place is not only unique but very secure. Overall, I enjoyed the stay and had i really nice time...Thank you for such a pleasant experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great customer service and location

the location of the B&B was perfect for visiting different places. The rooms were clean, and Pepa's customer service was great. She gave good advice on where to go and what to do. We recommend this place to stay when visiting Catania.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was a great location for sightseeing and a charming spot. We really enjoyed the balcony and view. the room was comfortable with all the amenities. The breakfast was good. The only annoying fact was the toilette which often didn't flush. But I would still recommend this hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B above the rooftops of Catania. Very nice and extremely clean room with roof terrace and very good bed. Our host Pepa is very lovely, friendly and the soul of the B&B
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pepa and crew became my family while I visited for the St. Agatha festival. Their hospitality was above and beyond my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is close to the main square. Good breakfast and air-conditioned. A little road noise but the central location means you can’t avoid this. The property is on the top floor and our room had good outside space. Breakfast is outside with view of Etna. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We wanted to stay in the centre of Catania to see the city. The San Placido Inn was on the top floor of an old villa with a lift. The rooms were large spacious and airconditioned. Breakfast was very nice but best of all was the location. The terrace looked out on the Teatro Massimo opera house roof, Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata and the roof of the Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata and best of all a magnificent view of Mt Etna. We were definitely in the center of Catania, a short walk to the Piazza del Duomo and the hop on hop off bus starting point was just around the corner. Our host was wonderful and our stay was even better than we could have hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our rooms were just as pictured online. Everything was spotlessly clean, the breakfast area and terrace were delightful, with a clear view of nearby landmarks, including cathedral dome, and a straight-on view of Mt. Etna. Breakfast was more than expected, with egg, toast, local meats & cheese, yogurt, and warm, flaky chocolate croissants. Wi-fi connection was clear and consistent. Best of all was our friendly and helpful hostess, Pepa. She offered great suggestions for dining, shopping, and touring. She also arranged for a private driver and our ride back to the airport. We highly recommend the San Placido Inn!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a completely beautiful B&B hotel. Th room was gorgeous - clean and spacious. Very nice breakfast. Pepe was super in providing lovely cappuccinos and making me welcome. The most wonderful thing about this hotel is the amazing roof terrace with spectacular views... a lovely place to spend the evening watching the sunset with a glass of Etna wine with Etna gently smouldering (whilst I was there) in the distance. Fabulous place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super central and an amazing terrace

An amazing room with a big nice terrace with a beautiful view. We had booked 3 nights but the first night we were taken to a flat in a poor standard with no discount to the price. Beside that everything worked fine and a super service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ideally located to go to the most interesting places in Catania, within walking distance. Restaurants, shops and squares. Behind the duomo. The room was spacious, comfortable, with beautiful and elegant decoration, with a terrace, which has a beautiful view. Delicious and abundant breakfast. The most important thing, the kindness of Pepa, always attentive to the guests, seeking to make them very comfortable. The host, a very kind person too. I recommend the hotel and hope to return. Thank you for hosting me very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Perfect location for this B&B

Our first concern,: there is no street sign to identify this business. Lucky the cleaning lady came to let is in. Give us the keys of the room, Pepa was very helpful in providing information for what to explore around. The breakfast was very good. This establishment is well dated, I believe there never had a deep cleaning. Pictures of the bedroom was true, however the advertisement does not show pictures of the bathrooms, there is a good reason, shower stall is no more than 5 SQ feet, I did found difficulty in go in and out. The location was very central and easy access to downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in old town Catania

It's a lovely hotel on the top floor of an old palazzo with roof terraces right next to three important churches in old town Catania, the Duomo the Badia of S. Agata, and S.Placido. My room was spacious with ample storage capacity and a nice terrace overloking the harbor area. The bathroom was fine, including the very Italian necessity of a bidet. The shower stall was quite compact and I had to squeeze tough to get through the corner opening. Breakfasts were great, right to my liking, and were served on another roof terrace by Pepe, the manageresse, who was very helpful during my weeklong stay. The only negative item I can list is that the toilet flushing mechanism has little water pressure and requires patience!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, great terrasse, close to everything in city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Really great stay! Near to centre and airport shuttle. The landlady was really nice and helpful. Can really recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot!! Lovely hosts. Close to restaurants and cafes. Beautiful views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and beautiful views

Wonderful central location and great terrace with beautiful view over Etna and the sea. Very friendly service and good recommendations for activities, day trips, places to eat. Thank you for the relaxing time and cozy atmosphere!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pepa was just amazing. The best!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb host

Could not of asked for a better host and felt extremely well looked after for the duration of my stay. Hotel was a little difficult to find as only indication of location was a small sign with a bell next to the large wooden doors in the square. Use the lift and not the stairs unless you’re feeling very athletic. Hire car drivers please be aware of the numerous ZTL zones in the centre of Catania and speed cameras in the east of Sicily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has taken me some time to get to this review, but I owe my amazing time in Sicily to my amazing host, Peppa! She was hospitable, accommodated me with a great room when mine was not ready yet, suggested local spots, and tried her best to speak English with me. The location is central and easy to navigate to from the Airport-Bus system. The main city train station is not far either and it was so easy to catch to visit more northern and southern parts of Sicily. Again, thank you Peppa and this amazing location! I will definitely come back, God willing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024