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Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Harbor View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
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Deluxe 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
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Harbor view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Harbor view
  • 20 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Harbor view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza dei Martiri, 8, Catania, CT, 95100

What's nearby

  • Catania Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palazzo Biscari - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catania Fish Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ursino Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Catania Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Porto Station - 6 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 22 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

Affittacamere near Catania Port
Located close to Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater, elephant's smile b&b provides a terrace, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this affittacamere. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and helicopter/airplane tours
Room features
All guestrooms at elephant's smile b&b boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 40-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours

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 20
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 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 48 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per stay

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

  • 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 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 12:30 AM
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per stay

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT087015C28VSSV22L

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

elephant's smile b&b Catania
elephant's smile Catania
elephant's smile b b
elephant's smile b&b Catania
elephant's smile b&b Affittacamere
elephant's smile b&b Affittacamere Catania

Frequently asked questions

Is elephant's smile b&b pet-friendly?

Yes, this affittacamere allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at elephant's smile b&b?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 6:30 PM– 12:30 AM for a fee of EUR 20.

What time is check-out at elephant's smile b&b?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Does elephant's smile b&b provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is elephant's smile b&b located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this affittacamere is within a 10-minute walk of Catania Port, Massimo Bellini Theater, and Palazzo Biscari. Catania Cathedral and Le Ciminiere Fairs and Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Porto Station is 6 minutes by foot and Catania Central Station is 6 minutes.

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elephant's smile b&b Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 38 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Matteo was extremly helpful, very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

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

10/10 Excellent

Maciej

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

I will come back

the room in this old style Italian apartment was very large with a bathroom and balcony. Kitchen, coffee, mini breakfast available to guests. the facility is located on the square in a safe area, close to the train station, bus stop, 10 minutes from via Etna. I recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Marketa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I did not feel good here…. I kept thinking the whole night that we could be trapped there. 1 heavy entry door with automatic lock inside. Same for the second heavy rod iron gate . If that lock malfunctioned when trying to get out? Just dark huge building with windows facing not really sure what ( another apartment). Clean, conveniently located, big enough…. Just the layout and getting in/out - I was glad when we left after one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mya

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

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

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