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5 Balconi

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Close to Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port, 5 Balconi provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture.

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Catania, a neighborhood in Catania, 5 Balconi is in the entertainment district and near the airport. While the natural beauty of Catania Beach and Mount Etna can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Catania Port. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania. Visit our Catania travel guide
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VIA PLEBISCITO N. 133, Catania, CT, 95121

What's nearby

  • A historic stone wall with a cylindrical tower, a paved pathway lined with trees, and traditional buildings in the background.
    Ursino Castle
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A sailboat on a calm sea with a cityscape and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
    Catania Port
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.
    Piazza del Duomo
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic building with ornate columns, a clock, and statues.
    Catania Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Via Etnea
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Station
    13 min walk
  • Catania Acquicella Station
    17 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • L'iska
    7 min walk
  • Bar Mazzini
    6 min walk
  • A Putia dell'Ostello
    5 min walk
  • Carlito's Mexican Restaurant
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM 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

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 IT087015C1XEHJWCSO

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Balconi pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at 5 Balconi?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at 5 Balconi?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is 5 Balconi located?

Located in Old Town Catania, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Ursino Castle, Piazza del Duomo, and Via Etnea. Catania Port and Catania Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Porto Station is 13 minutes by foot and Catania Acquicella Station is 17 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

5 Balconi Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rob was an amazing host ! The B&B is very nice and the location is great. The breakfast was really good and the room and bed were very confortables.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

knash

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The hosts are super kind. Would suggest anyone to stay here. Overall great. The keys are a little sensitive but overall was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location excellent hospitality the hosts Cristina&Rob are very nice and helpful to everyone, they served generous and delicious breakfast in the morning. The location is easy walking distance to the historical site nice restaurants are about 5 minutes walks, highly recommended, George & Norma
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Therese

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

Cozy and welcoming

Great stay! The owner was very helpful with recommendations for both sightseeing and food, thank you! 🌸
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Knut Joachim

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

Best B&B Experience in Sicily!

Truly great! Best B&B during our two week long journey through Sicily. The host is welcoming, hospitable and warm, the place is beautifully decorated and uniquely furnished, location is convenient and the breakfast dots the i. Also, we got all this for an affordable price. Rather than just saying «10/10, would recommend», we have also booked it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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Christina and her partner went out of their way to ensure my stay was first rate in every way. And the accommodation is both charming and spotlessly clean. If in Catania again I won’t hesitate to stay with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cristina as a host is amazing, friendly, helpful and fun. She made my time feel very personal.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

WAI MAN

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Good service and friendly house holder !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

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Rob was a fantastic host, great communication before arrival, friendly, greeted with cafe latte, gave map of area and recs for places to visit nearby, accommodates for gf dietary needs and early breakfast before departure, arranged for airport car service, area is gritty but safe and a few mins walk from bus and to central sites. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cosmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay near city center

Rob cordially welcomed us to B&B 5 Balconies even though we arrived late at night. We stayed in a very nice room, but shared two bathrooms with the other three rooms, which was not a problem because they were well equipped and tidy. The B&B provides an excellent breakfast with local bread and fresh fruit and the owners make sure to provide a pastry to your preferences. They also gave us some very nice recommendations for food and drinks around Catania. We can look back on an excellent four night stay and definitely recommend this bed and breakfast, which we found offers a fantastic quality for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great Host

Great place, fun atmosphere the best is the Host, he is so helpful, professional , I have to leave early to the airport, he prepare my breakfast, booked my taxi, Givme some great recommendations to eat, totally recommend, walking distance to everywhere, rooms are big and great bed, I really enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jakub

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

Fully recommend to stay at 5 Balcony.

Cristina is a super friendly and open person. We spend 1 night only but we recommend to stay longer. Catania has a lot to offer during the day and at night. Delicious breakfast and familly atmospher being decided to rate Cristinas 5 Balcony by 5 stars. Best regards Jakub and Olga.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bnacer

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We had a truly wonderful experience staying at 5 Balconi.The place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The location was perfect, making it easy to explore and enjoy the area. The host was super friendly and incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic holiday. They even created daily plans and recommended places to visit, which made our trip so much easier and more enjoyable. It really felt like they made it their mission to ensure we had the best time possible. Another highlight was the wonderful breakfast served each morning – fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to start the day. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay and would definitely return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing, well-organized, and memorable holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

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Absolutely incredible stay! Everything about Cinco Balconi was amazing. The apartment was spotless, beautifully maintained, and the bed was one of the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in. The breakfasts were absolutely incredible—fresh, delicious, and a perfect way to start the day. But what truly made the difference was the host, Rob. He went above and beyond to help us—even with things that had nothing to do with the accommodation. His kindness, attention to detail, and genuine care made our trip unforgettable. We would absolutely recommend this place to anyone visiting Catania.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

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The location was ideal, close to all important sites in Catania. Also very convenient to book tours to Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, etc and close to the airport, bus and train stations. What stood out mostly about our stay was the hospitality and kindness of the host Rob as well as a great personalized breakfast. Rob was always available and seemed genuinely happy to answer our questions on places to visit. When we arrived , he sat down with us and gave us a map of Catania with recommendations on where to eat and what to visit. We enjoyed our stay so much that we extended our original 3 night stay to 4 and even returned an extra 3 nights at the end of our tour in Sicile. We highly recommend 5 Balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas

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

B&B which feels like a home

Upon arrival, the host sits down with you to design your breakfast and give you valuable advice around town. Very knowledgeable, follow the restaurant recommendations! Breakfast was a real treat, with fresh bread from the bakery. The shared-bathroom situation (two are available, both with showers) was not a problem at all. Our room faced the busy street, with some car noise even at night. Surprisingly, we were not bothered by it. Heavy shutters at the balcony helped and also made the room completely dark. We had a great stay all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hunter

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Rob was such a great host. He really cares for his guests. With such knowledge and information about the area. He helped us locate some really great places to go see and to go for food and drinks. It was nice sharing the place with Rob as well as the other guests where we were able share with each other over a beautiful and tasty spread at breakfast. If we ever return to Catania, 5 Balconi will be our first choice. The rooms are beautiful and the common room is dressed with style. Such a warm and welcoming place to stay. Highly recommended. Thanks Rob!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

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Rob and Christina are brilliant. Rob is a great chap. Affable, considered and considering with a generous heart and stupendous taste in music. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the good, the bad and the rip off in the vicinity; straying from his wisdom is inadvisable. He and Christina have anecdotes aplenty, and Christina in full flow is a sight to behold - a sister cat - her eyes glow. We had an extended stay, so, we had a good look at Rob and Christina's operation and found fault difficult to locate. Everything was cool (It is hot in Catania), clean and up to spec. The rooms are well decorated and appointed with curious photographs of bygone Sicilian times. The eponymous balconies afford a view to the bustling street of car horns, gesticulating arms and convenience store blues. You can sit on the balcony and watch a version of reality unfold and be perfectly content it authentic. The place has a beguiling antiquity, its peeling facades sun brushed in decaying charm, marbled palaces inside, though litter on the streets is problematic and needs addressing. Five Balconi is well located, a short walk from a castle and a fistful of Trattoria. Listen to Rob/Christina, we ventured beyond their advice once and came a cropper. Just think Rob/Christina know best and your holiday will be much improved. I dropped Rob's name at 'Da Antonio' and miraculously got a table without a reservation. We loved Catania and we loved our stay at 5 Balconi with Rob and Christina.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very good. The hostel is kind,friendly,capable and helpful. I had very good experience with the place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gaelle

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Amazing comfy little place very authentic helpful people and kind great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Markus

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

I can recommend this!

The most friendliest hostess I've ever seen. Excellent service. Fluent English.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal accommodation for Catania, with the nicest hosts and most beautifully furnished rooms. Don’t delay, just book in your stay now!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rob was a great and helpful host and we loved our short stay. We had misplaced something during our stay and he did everything he could to help us find it. Great communication about the reservation beforehand and he had great recommendations on what to do with our time once we arrived: Would highly recommend staying here for a smooth, enjoyable stay in the Catania City Center area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, super helpful with suggestions of where to eat and what to see
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very helpful.