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elephant's smile b&b

Relax on a picturesque Italian balcony or get active with a bike ride through historic streets. Enjoy your perfect blend of leisure and adventure.

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Piazza dei Martiri, 8, Catania, CT, 95100

What's nearby

  • Catania Port - 4 min walk
  • Massimo Bellini Theater - 7 min walk
  • Catania Cathedral - 10 min walk
  • Catania Fish Market - 12 min walk
  • Ursino Castle - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Catania Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Porto Station - 6 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antica Friggitoria Stella - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Steak House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pellegrino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sikulo Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ginza Ristorante Sushi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

elephant's smile b&b

Affittacamere near Catania Port
Located close to Massimo Bellini Theater and Palazzo Biscari, elephant's smile b&b provides a terrace, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this affittacamere. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and coffee/tea in reception
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours, a lift and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at elephant's smile b&b offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 40-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 20
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (820 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 12:30 AM
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per stay

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

elephant's smile b&b Catania
elephant's smile Catania
elephant's smile b b
elephant's smile b&b Catania
elephant's smile b&b Affittacamere
elephant's smile b&b Affittacamere Catania

Frequently asked questions

Is elephant's smile b&b pet-friendly?

Yes, this affittacamere allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at elephant's smile b&b?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM for a fee of EUR 20.

What time is check-out at elephant's smile b&b?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Does elephant's smile b&b provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is elephant's smile b&b located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this affittacamere is within a 10-minute walk of Catania Port, Massimo Bellini Theater and Palazzo Biscari. Catania Cathedral and Le Ciminiere Fairs and Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Porto Station is 6 minutes by foot and Catania Central Station is 6 minutes.

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elephant's smile b&b Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 37 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Matteo was extremly helpful, very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Stunning and beautiful , great team
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Comfortable and reasonably priced.
A good location if you are using the trains and buses. It is also in easy walking distance of the historical centre of town. The phone number on hotels.com is incorrect. The number to call to arrange check in is 39 3291576417.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

We found the person who locked after us (Matteo) was excellent. He respnded quickly to any request we made. Overall a very rewarding stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Marketa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I did not feel good here…. I kept thinking the whole night that we could be trapped there. 1 heavy entry door with automatic lock inside. Same for the second heavy rod iron gate . If that lock malfunctioned when trying to get out? Just dark huge building with windows facing not really sure what ( another apartment). Clean, conveniently located, big enough…. Just the layout and getting in/out - I was glad when we left after one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dr. Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The surrounding and area are very rough and Dirty. Accomodation is central and ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy

Terrific Bed and Accomodations
We were greeted by Matteo who accommodated our stay. The bed was fantastic but the floor was clearly not mopped for quite sometime and was dirty. The room was large and inviting with a balcony window and a medium size bathroom. The room, however, was designed for tall people as the closet Rod and shower head could not be easily reached. The kitchen was conveniently located steps away from our room and was open all day with all amenities for a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mya

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous n’avons pas pu séjourner dans cet hébergement car nous avions réservé une chambre quadruple et l’hôte nous a attribué une chambre triple. Nous avons dû trouver un autre hôtel en urgence. Je souhaite un remboursement rapidement.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jongyeon

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Posizione ottima necessita di manutenzione e cura.
Meno male che ci ho fatto solo una notte, tutto ebbe inizio da un cambio di struttura che forse non avrei dovuto accettare, chissà.Palazzo datato senza ascensore con portone centrale difettoso, bisognava passarci alcuni secondi/minuti prima di aprire il portone,camera poco confortevole, bagno mal deodorante causa problemi con lo scarico fognario di ritorno e impossibilità a farsi una doccia come si deve acqua dappertutto.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

J. Annika

Die Unterkunft war super. Die Lage ist klasse. Fußläufig alles wichtige erreichbar. Check-In war auch super. Meine Ankunftszeit hat sich zweimal geändert und das war gar kein Problem. Matteo war sehr hilfsbereit.

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Claes

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ioseph

Tutto perfetto
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Super
Bon séjour d’une nuit avant le retour… Chambre confortable, bonne literie, accueil super, on a été gâté, on pouvait se servir en boisson et petits gâteaux dans la cuisine… Aide pour nous trouver le taxi pour l’aéroport le lendemain. Je recommande.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Daniela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Clifford

We finished up staying at a different B&B owned by the same person. Location was questionable. Room was pleasant but the breakfast was a walk away. Felt safe in the room but outside at night is not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Silvina

Good value for money
Well located, excellent service and comfort. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Fabien

Très bon accueil, emplacement très calme. Ce sont des chambres dans un appartement transformé. Petit déjeuner familial et copieux.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019