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Sciara Larmisi

Bed & breakfast in Catania, 4-minute walk to Catania Port

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Terrace/patio
Quadruple Room, Balcony, City View (Aretusa) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, desk
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Sciara Larmisi welcomes visitors to Catania with a sunlit terrace. Minutes from Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port, it offers easy exploration. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, express check-in, dry cleaning, and praise the genuinely helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Quadruple Room, Balcony, City View (Aretusa) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, desk

Quadruple Room, Balcony, City View (Aretusa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, desk

Triple Room, City View (Persefone)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Aci ) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, desk

Double Room (Aci )

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Galatea) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, desk

Double Room (Galatea)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Apartment (Anapo) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, desk

Comfort Apartment (Anapo)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Apartment (Scilla) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Comfort Apartment (Scilla)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Appartamento Cariddi | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Appartamento Cariddi

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3 Piazza Cutelli, Catania, CT, 95131

What's nearby

  • Catania Port - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Via Etnea - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catania Fish Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 4 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Enoteca Civita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Serafino I° Di Serafino Luigi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mezzaparola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Me Cumpari Turiddu | Bistrot, Ristorante, Caffè, Putia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Plaza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sciara Larmisi

Bed & breakfast near Catania Port
Close to Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea, Sciara Larmisi provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A vending machine and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sciara Larmisi include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free stocked minibars and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 5 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per room (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (820 ft away)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 IT087015C1V8QQFZAE

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

Sciara Larmisi B&B Catania
Sciara Larmisi B&B
Sciara Larmisi Catania
B&B Sciara Larmisi Catania
Sciara Larmisi Catania
Sciara Larmisi Bed & breakfast
Sciara Larmisi Bed & breakfast Catania

Frequently asked questions

Is Sciara Larmisi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sciara Larmisi?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Sciara Larmisi?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Sciara Larmisi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per room applies.

Where is Sciara Larmisi located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Palace of Culture and Catania Port. Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo are also within 10 minutes. Porto Station is only a 4-minute walk and Italia Station is 21 minutes.

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Sciara Larmisi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 312 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yusra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how clean was the apartment and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MYRON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Emmanuel and Giuseppe were wonderful hosts at the bed-and-breakfast The morning breakfast was absolutely wonderful Very convenient location Able to walk to all the attractions of the city

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to rest my head and enjoy the city. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with this property. My room was quiet, clean and spacious. It was exactly what I needed to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay. The host was so welcoming and accommodating. Breakfast was wonderful. Wiuld definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SALLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic B&B hidden in the center of Catania. The room was perfect with all the amenities (coffee, fridge, ironing board) and very comfy bed. The host is quick to respond and very welcoming when we checked in. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff etc very helpful & efficient. Very good continental breakfast - would definitely recommend. However, if using a hire car - driving in Italian cities is not for the feint hearted!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff, we got recommendations where to eat and what do do in the City. You can do everything by walk since the location is perfect. The breakfast was really good with quite a lot of variety. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely small hotel/b&b. We had a warm greeting. The room was spacious and had what we needed. The breakfast terrace was lovely. The buffet was nice and I liked that I could help myself to coffee. My only negative wasn’t really the hotel’s fault - Expedia flagged it as including free parking which was a big factor in choosing it. Unfortunately the free parking was on the street and not belonging to hotel. We did find some fairly nearby on arrival and right outside the hotel by the evening. So it wasn’t really a problem just misleading of Expedia’s site. Very happy to recommend this as a good choice for exploring Catania.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amazing reviews convinced us to book and we were pleased to discover that everything was as advertised or better. Emmanuel was very kind and helpful. We have already booked another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Sciara Larmisi was just right. We arrived for one night at the beginning of our trip and stayed again 2 weeks later before flying out. The location is awesome- right near a bus stop, very walkable to the main piazza as well as awesome restaurants and shops. The hotel itself is really beautiful- very clean and welcoming rooms, the staff are amazing, available, and very accommodating. We loved our breakfast on the terrace overlooking Piazza Cutelli. Additionally, we were 2 women travelling alone and felt very safe and at home in this beautiful hotel. We absolutely recommend this hotel for anyone who is visiting the amazing city of Catania.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night before our flight home. The location is very convienient for getting to the airport. Emanuele was a great host and the communication was excellent. Sadly we were unable stay for the breakfast as we had an early flight. However, the breakfast options seemed abundant. We appreciated the water and pop in the small fridge in our room. Thanks Emanuele!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emmanuel was very helpful -especially when I arrived late for check-in. The square was pretty but a bit intimidating at night! It wasn’t far from the main square in Catania, which I enjoyed. Breakfast was not amazing and really needed freshly boiled water for tea, better milk and a wider array of international foods. Overall, a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

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

Amazing place in the heart of Catania

The most quaint little b&b in the heart of Catania! We really enjoyed our stay at Sciara Larmisi and would recommend it to anybody visiting Catania! The location is great, within walking distance to all the important sights, and the staff is incredibly friendly! We felt so welcome here, and really appreciated the wonderful recommendations given to us by Giorgio upon checking in! The rooms are big, with comfortable beds, complimentary drinks and well-equipped with everything you could possibly need (even hair straighteners)! Unfortunately we had to cut our visit short unexpectedly, but everyone was incredibly understanding and helped us organise our departure as swiftly as possible - we really appreciated that!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, wonderful breakfast, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent communication before our stay and very friendly and helpful host. The room was beautiful and very clean. The bus to the airport stops just opposite so it was a very easy location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extreemly helpful. Needed to message the host in the evening due to an issue in the croom and got a prompt and understanding reply. Also the host was extreemly helpful in arranging a local excursion.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice peaceful retreat after a day of exploring catania. The staff were so friendly and helpful, and the price for value was unmatched. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, lovely pool and views, clean apartment. Everything in Taormina is uphill - this was no exception. This was about a 20 min uphill walk on stairs in good order to Taormina and about a 20 min walk downhill on some fairly overgrown stairs to the beach. But the quiet of the location was definitly part of the charm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, wish we could have stay longer! Staff was very friendly. They gave us croissants for our trip to mount etna
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff prople are all kind and forthcoming. They will do their best to make your stay warm and easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place and location. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was super kind, the breakfast was generous and on a beautiful rooftop. Our room was the highlight. We absolutely loved this bnb and will be coming back!! The host also provided champagne and soda, which was refreshing after long days of travel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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