Catania hotellit lähellä Fontana dell'Elefante

Plussat: The location of the Room is excellent. İt was realle hard to find the hotel. But they need to say near MC donalds than easy. The place they serve breakfast is really nice. But the location is excellent. You can make a city tour by walking from hotel.

Plussat: Location was perfect, the room was ok and ac worked perfectly.

Miinukset: Towels not changed, not cleaned, wifi not working

Plussat: if you want to be in the centre of town this is the place to be. Very close to restaurants bars and shops. There is a small shared kitchen where you can cook a meal or make coffee.

Miinukset: Parking on the street is a crime. You can park your car a five minutes walk from the appartment. This is a secured parking.

Plussat: That is in the centre

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Excellent location...very friendly and very willing to help ...would come again and again!!

Miinukset: Nothing to complain about!!!

Plussat: Centre

Miinukset: It was.fine and easy to reach my goal

Plussat: Nice place and big room. Perfect experience

Plussat: very good location.

Miinukset: i had asked in advance if it was a problem when we arrive at 1am because our plane arrived late and was told it was no problem. when we arrived we were asked to pay 14€ "city tax" by the receptionist. we saw online that city tax was only 1 to 1,50€ per person, so we didn't want to pay it, because we weren't told about that in advance. the receptionist was very insistant and then called someone (the owner?) because his english was better, who said the 10 euro were an extra fee for our late check in and only the 4 euro was city tax. but that there was a problem with the water so we could talk about that in the morning. in the morning someone had texted me on whatsapp if everything was ok. at the reception they again wanted the money from us and then we again talked on the phone and were told we only had to pay the 4 euro because of the problem with the water (that was leeking out of underneath the shower). after we had left he asked me to leave a 10 point review here, which unfortunatly i cannot. long story short: if you charge for late check in, please put that on your website + inform your guests about it before they arrive, espically if they ask you if a late arrival is a problem.

Plussat: the staff messaged me everyday to see if everything is oki

Plussat: Location, kind host, cleanliness

Miinukset: Noise from the street

Plussat: The place way perfect - close to city centre and very close to transportation (train, bus, taxi). The staff was perfect - kind and helpful.

Plussat: The room was very clean and specious. The bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed the facility.

Miinukset: The breakfast was quite poor in our opinion. The staff served literally five (!) slices of ham for breakfast. It was too little for such a big hotel.

Plussat: Breakfast could be a bit better and more differential.

Plussat: Everything was fine, we had a good stay here. :-) The staff is very polite and helpful, the rooms are nice and clean, the breakfast is acceptable. You can park your car for free in the nearby streets, as long as you keep of the places marked with blue lines.

Plussat: Nothing to like here .shambles not worth a single cent or penny

Miinukset: Staff were rude very very noisy hotel....ruin our trip

Plussat: Very friendly staff, that answers questions by e-mail very quick. It is REALLY 24-hours reception. To my luck they let me to leave my bag at early morning and then to check in at the evening. Room was really clean. Hot water has really hot. Wi-fi was fast. Breakfast was ok: kind of meat, cheese, jam, nutella, croissants, some kind of bread, corn flakes, juces, coffe, tea. I liked it.

Plussat: Good location fairly close to train and bus stations (walking distance), and close to great restaurants. Good value for money. Large room.

Miinukset: A little noisy from guests internally.

Plussat: Kind of cleaning service every day. Good towels:) Air-conditioning is really good!

Miinukset: Breakfast - we stopped going there after the 1st day. Coffee was really bad for Italy :) Croissant was undercooked, no choice at all. Don't waste your time going there. There is a nice place called Di Dio just 5 min from the hotel. There were no hangers in the 1st room. We asked, then we had to go for them to the reception. Noone could bring to the room? In the 2nd room there was only 1 hanger.. For a toilet paper when it's finished we also had to go to the reception..During cleaning they didn't put an extra one :d The shower holder was broken but noone fixed it neither before, nor during the say. The cleaning lady couldn't not to notice that it needs to be fixed.

Plussat: Very helpful staff. They sorted out a problem when one of our party had forgotten to bring their passport. They gave us good advice on nearby restaurants. They ordered us a taxi and kept our luggage safe after checkout but before we left the city.

Miinukset: All the scrambled eggs and bacon were gone because we got up too late for breakfast!

Plussat: Amazing room

Miinukset: Breakfast to sweet

Plussat: Room was quiet with windows to the courtyard. I don't know about street-side rooms (if there are any). Air-con included and worked very well. Breakfast was ok and included hot foods as well (scrambled eggs and cheap sausages). Location and price was why I chose this hotel. I arrived late and was catching a train the next morning. Just a stone's throw from the railway station with 24h reception.

Miinukset: No complaints, all good.

Plussat: The interior fittings. The breakfast

Miinukset: TV limited. Slow to change stations. No sport No English TV Wi fi was very poor

Plussat: Breakfast was very generous and tbe staff were very helpful. Very close to the train station.

Miinukset: The shower didnt run hot water. The fridge didnt work well either.

Plussat: Almost everything about the hotel was excellent. Our room was amazing - period furnished, like the rest of the hotel, with perhaps an over-the-top sense of humour which we enjoyed. We had a view across the busy road and railway line but through tree tops to the sea. Double glazing on the windows was excellent so the traffic noise did not bother us at all. And the air con worked - even in July. Breakfast in the internal courtyard was very good and a pleasant shady environment despite the heat. The hotel is just across the road from the railway station and bus stop for the airport.

Miinukset: The area in which the hotel is located is the seedy end of town, with few enticing eateries within say a 10 minute walk. And the urban area between the hotel and town centre was down-at-heel, in poor repair and graffitied, and so unpleasant to walk through.

Plussat: Nice hotel, good breakfast! Close to Railway and Bus stations.

Miinukset: Wi-Fi not very good worked(((...

Plussat: Very good environment and a variety of selections of breakfast on the patio. Very close to central train station and central bus stations.

Plussat: Nukuin todella hyvin. Huone vilpoisa,mutta ei vetoinen. Aamiaisella tuoreet kurkut kuivahtaneita,Kahvi maistui.

Miinukset: Vain vesi huoneessa tarjolla,kaipasin olutta.

Plussat: The breakfast has ben amazingly delicious with a great variety, healthy and tasty! The location has been really great, just 2-3 minutes walk from the main station of Catania!

Plussat: Staff, cleanliness, terrace. The hotel is absolutely amazing.

Miinukset: The only disadvantage is noise, walls are very thin and you can hear everything happening in hallway or next doors. Other then that the hotel is almost perfect.

Plussat: Helpful staff Parking available

Miinukset: Location- good for train station A bit rough in one direction - dirty streets Room facilities need refurbishing

Plussat: Fantastic hotel - great staff. We were upgraded to a very grand room. Francesco was amazing, so polite and helpful. Assisted us with mt Etna tour booking & anything we needed. Breakfast was good.

Plussat: Location is amazing. Very close to city centre.

Miinukset: The room was cramped with a huge cupboard. The picture they showed had a small cupboard making the room look very big. We had little space issue. The breakfast too was average. We suggest you skip the breakfast option and pick from several cafes near by.

Plussat: the location was perfect. the stuff was very kind and helpful.

Miinukset: too many stairs, really uncomfortable mattress, the room was too hot and the breakfast was poor with a coffee and a sweet dessert from a cafeteria nearby.

Plussat: I enjoyed staying in this hostel. What’s more, there were free water and fruit for everyone. Towels, room, city center. Staff was hospitable and kind.

Plussat: Hyvä sijainti ja huoneen rauhallisuus.

Miinukset: Aamiainen oli välttävä.

Plussat: I loved this place! It was fantastic to be in a beautiful old building, tastefully decorated, very central location and it was super quiet. Yes, there are a few stairs to walk up but they aren't a problem- especially if you aren't one of those people who have too much in your suitcase. Walking to a nice coffee shop for a breakfast pastry and coffee also wasn't a problem to me. Perhaps some people have unrealistic expectations... I thought it was perfect. Even after I checked out they let me have a shower before I went to the airport. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Plussat: Great old building with charm. Very bohemian.

Miinukset: old mattress. ceiling and ceiling fan need dusting.

Plussat: The location was excellent and the staff were really helpful.

Miinukset: The room was basic and could do with modernising. Cigarette burns on the table.

Plussat: Everything we liked, great service. The hostel has a well-equipped kitchen. The hostel is located in the very center, parking lots are quite close.

Miinukset: The only minus is the lack of a lift (third floor!).

Plussat: Location was great, but tue place was ok. Tidy & clean pleace but room was too small. There was no curtain in the room, while changing clothes you have to close the window. When you try to sleep with closes windows, room is hot when you opened, bugs are fly in . I dont know, i did not want to stay longer there. But sill a nice place with really good location

Plussat: Location and stuff

Miinukset: An insect

Plussat: Nice place, perfect for 1 or 2 nights. the hotel is nice. The position is great, just 5 minutes walking distance form the city centre and 2 minutes from the airport bus stop

Miinukset: The shared bathroom is very small.

Plussat: The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect. Right beside the fish market.

Miinukset: Our room smelled very strongly of cigarettes and needed to be repainted. One lamp didn't work. We were only given two pillows. The towels smelled damp and the hot water on the shower kept turning on and off.

Plussat: Had a lovely fresh croissant with coffee in the main square, only 2 minutes walk from the accommodation, all organised by the owner.

Miinukset: Everything was super! Great location, very accommodating host, and our apartment was spacious, with a terrace overlooking Mount Etna. Would definitely stay here again.

Plussat: This is one of the most wonderful places in the world all was more than fine. Hopefully to be back to our wonderful host in this little paradise. E baci Tina

Plussat: Right next to the fish market and Catania center, but we only use this as transfer which is not very convenient, it’s about 15min walk to the bus/train terminals also not easy to get the Alibus in Piazza Paolo Borsellino so we have to chose taxi(20euro).Breakfast is right in the Piazza but unfortunately we had a flight to catch:(

Miinukset: no lift so you need to carry luggage to the 3rd floor, more stairs inside the B&B, but those ones the host Alessandro helped us.

Plussat: Great location near the Duomo and Fish market 10 minute dawdle from Alibus stop Like the design elements Great shower Really like the provision of coffee/Tea facilities and honesty box for cold drinks at fair price

Miinukset: Nothing bad

Plussat: Location very good.

Miinukset: Wifi didn’t work. Building looks a bit worn down.

Plussat: Very nice personel, perfect location near the fish market. I liked the terrace with view of Etna.

Miinukset: It was a bit chilly in March and a single heater was not enough but in the end it was ok.

Plussat: A hospitable secure welcoming stay in a classic European B&B that was so enjoyable, added amenities such as access to an espresso machine, refrigerator, laundry, hair dryer, down comforter, ironed pillow cases, guest toiletries with modern decorated plumbing fixtures in a perfect location; a quick walk to the Piazza Duomo, alongside the famous fish market, offering 'street food' fresh vegetables, fruits, deli cheeses, meats, local baked goodies. Piazza offered fine and casual dining, shopping and tours. Alessandro was very kind and helpful answering questions. As a 76 year old senior woman, I feel very pleased that I chose B&BDesign.

Plussat: Very friendly owner Great location near fish market 5/10 min walk from Alibus (airport bus) stop Free coffee and tea making facilities in reception and an honesty fridge for cold drinks great idea

Plussat: The location couldnt be better. Food market right under the windows. Walking distance to Piazza Duomo and all the main historical monuments. Great value for the price!

Miinukset: It was a little bit cold in the room in the evenings (at night).

Plussat: Hyvä ensimmäisen yön pysähdyspaikka lentokentältä tullessa.

Miinukset: Niukka aamiainen.

Plussat: Balcony and great view. Breakfast and the kindness of the staff :)

Plussat: Great location. Clean and fridge in room

Miinukset: Nil

Plussat: Closeness to Centro ( Duomo , Elafanti ) Morning Macchiato. Healthy cafe downstairs.

Miinukset: It was a very basic B&B ! Bathroom narrow. Breakfast hardly healthy, no fresh fruit , just croissants & cakes ! Only one person spoke reasonable English.

Plussat: There was a friendly girl at the reception who spoke fluent English. Good breakfast wit a nice view at the city, nice room. It is very noisy if you open the balcony door, but you don't hear anything if no windows are open.

Miinukset: The balcony with the sea view is very loud, you cannot really seat there enjoying the sea view. You do see the sea, but first of all it's a port and second of all there is a huge street in between

Plussat: Breakfast is so so, not so many choices. Location is convenient for tourists, but too noisy because it's in the corner of two roads, seriously influence sleep quality. Room bed is not so comfortable. Staffs are kind and helpful.

Miinukset: Surrounding is too noisy. Breakfast should have more choice.

Plussat: Best Italian breakfast. Nice location, near to the city center. Beautiful view from the balcony. The best wi-fi internet speed ever. Air conditional in the room did the great job . The room was nice and pleasant. The city never sleeps and of course you hear some traffic noise but you don't hear it when you shut your balcony doors. It's good sound isolated. The owners were very kind, they get you whatever you needed. Best possible staying for that price. Peter & Zdenka

Plussat: Kodikas aamiaistarjoilu.

Miinukset: Sokkeloinen tila.

Plussat: Walking distance from the centre and the main station. Being close to the station gives the option of taking the bus to the airport and to other locations. Nice terrace to enjoy breakfast. Helpful and friendly staff willing to help you booking day trips, beach days, and pick restaurants. AC in the room and balcony.

Miinukset: Like most Italian hotels, the room was really basic and the breakfast only offered sweets and no gluten or lactose free options. The bathroom at times smelled and the wall in the shower was peeling and it was cloging the drain.

Plussat: Very friendly family hospitality - nice breakfast area on a terrace with a lot of breakfast choices - very clean room - very good air condition - the family even gave me bottled water for free :-) - 10-15 minutes walk to the center.

Miinukset: Very loud from the street side - I wanted to have a hotel close to the harbour and was expecting that the street in front of the hotel might be loud. It was so loud that I was not able to open the door to let in some fresh air during the night.

Plussat: Close to the airport. Bus stop to airport bus is near. Good place for one night stay on the way to airport.

Miinukset: The bathroom was a little shabby.

Plussat: Staff were very helpful and quick to deal with any issues.

Miinukset: Noise from the street was an issue but ear plugs and double doors that went to our small balcony helped alot.