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About this property

Prime Location: Elephant's Smile B&B in Catania offers a central location with Piazza dei Martiri 8 situated less than 1 km from Catania Piazza Duomo. Stazione Catania Centrale is a 6-minute walk away, while Catania Amphitheatre lies 1 km from the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a terrace with sea views, balcony, and outdoor furniture. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, electric vehicle charging station, and bike hire. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served daily, offering Italian specialities, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the room or dining area. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle service, lift, and full-day security enhance the guest experience. Housekeeping, luggage storage, and bike hire are also available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Catania, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Italian, Buffet


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Manon
    Switzerland Switzerland
    I stayed for just one night. The location is perfect for anyone needing to leave by train or bus the next day, as both are nearby. It’s also within walking distance of the city center. I walked alone late in the evening and very early in the...
  • Ka
    United States United States
    What a charming B&B! The decor fit right in with the historic building, I loved how much character the place had. My room was lovely, with great high ceilings, a beautiful giant armoire to put all my things and a pretty balcony too. It was very...
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice balcony and reasonable bed. The shower was very small.
  • David
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    I stayed for one night, the host opened the door for me during the night remotely, the room has a vibe! Great price for value.
  • Kristina
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The location of the apartment is just great, the room was perfect, the bathroom was big and comfortable! Highly recommended. Olso about the host Mateo is the best understanding and responsive person, heartfelt thanks 🫶🇮🇹
  • Jean-marc
    France France
    Great location not too far from the main train and bus stations. Great room and bathroom in an ancient apartment. Close to the city center
  • Ernesta
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Absolutely perfect stay! I had a wonderful time at this apartment – everything was exactly as described, and even better! The place was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had all the amenities I needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The...
  • Nisha
    India India
    I had a very pleasant stay here. Even though I arrived earlier than the usual check in time I was lucky to get the room with a guided self check in process. Matteo is very helpful. The lady who comes to clean is a very friendly even though we...
  • Pierre
    France France
    Spacious room, clean, and the hotel staff was always friendly in their interactions. The apartment is well-located in Catania, with easy walking access to the city center. The breakfast offered is a real highlight compared to other...
  • Erika
    Hungary Hungary
    It is very close to the Ali bus stop to the airport. I liked the old style elevator and the building, the furniture in the hall.There is a great gelateria and pizza place just a couple of hundred meters away. Getting in upon arrival was well...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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House rules

Elephant's Smile B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:30 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Elephant's Smile B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 19087015C230745, IT087015C28VSSV22L