"Location was great. Right in the heart of the city."
David from United Kingdom
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"Perfect location for a stay in Catania."
Vanessa from Australia
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"It was an excellent location very close to all amenities"
Marsha from United Kingdom
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"Good location, superb host, simple, clean, everything you want for a short stay!"
Liudas from Lithuania
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"Assistance of the owner. The room is good. Breakfast is very good. Location is veri good."
Mario from Brazil
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Historic B&B in Catania's city center with 24-hour breakfast buffet
Location
L'Elefante sits on via Etnea, less than 1 km from Catania Piazza Duomo and Catania Cathedral. The Roman Theatre of Catania is an 11-minute walk away, and Villa Bellini lies 600 metres nearby. The bus from the airport stops about 100 metres from the hotel, and the metro is within walking distance.
Accommodations
The hotel offers three bedrooms with en-suite facilities, including family rooms and triple rooms with private bathrooms. Each room has air conditioning, heating, and a balcony with city or mountain views, some overlooking via Etnea and the Etna volcano. Soundproof bedrooms and daily housekeeping ensure a quiet, clean stay.
Dining
A daily Italian buffet breakfast is included at no extra cost and available 24 hours a day, a feature rare among Catania hotels. The buffet offers Italian cuisine, including pastries, juice, fruits, yoghurt, and tea or coffee, with a minibar and microwave for guest use. Guests can help themselves at any time, making early departures or late risers easy.
Services & Hosts
Hosts Andrea and Barbara provide personal recommendations for exploring Catania, and the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service, luggage storage, and laundry. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a lift provides access to all floors. The hotel gives an invoice for business travelers and allows early checkout for families.
Surroundings
Catania Amphitheatre, Casa Museo di Giovanni Verga, and Stadio Angelo Massimino are all within walking distance from the hotel. Guests can take a bus to Taormina for 5 euros, a 1 hour 15 minute ride, or view the Etna volcano from the balcony. Shops, cafés, and restaurants line via Etnea, and the market is a short walk away.
Highlights
Location: On via Etnea, 100m from airport bus stop, steps from Cathedral
Breakfast: 24-hour buffet included - Italian pastries, fruits, juice
Rooms: Soundproofed with balcony and city or mountain views
Hosts: Andrea and Barbara offer personal recommendations
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