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5 Balconi B&B, Catania, Italy

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About 5 Balconi B&B

Breakfast Included

Cristina (Sicilian) and Rob (English) welcome you to the '5 Balconi Bed & Breakfast', a sunny palazzo built in the 1800's, with lots of colour, character and charm.

We are situated in the historic heart of Catania, right above the 13th century Ursino Castle, which dominates the piazza and gardens of Federico di Svevia. Here you can wine and dine 'al fresco' on delicious typical dishes at very reasonable prices, while soaking up the atmosphere of a real Sicilian quarter.

We offer elegant and luxurious rooms: a single, doubles (1 with an extra single bed) and a twin. The twin and double w/extra bed also interconnect for a family of up to 5 people. All have 5 metre high domed ceilings and chandeliers, very comfortable beds with mosquito nets, duvets in winter and flowering balconies of iron and marble.

NB: Air conditioning/heating, TV and tea/coffee making facilities are standard in all the rooms. A fridge, DVD and video player are also available for guests use.

Our breakfasts are nutritious and delicious and can be taken in your room or in the communal dining area.

The breakfast options are:

Fruit juice ~ fresh fruit (in season)

Cereal with milk ~ yoghurt

Toast with butter and jam ~ Sicilian 'cornetto' (filled croissant)

Tea (Indian, herbal, green. mint etc) ~ coffee (espresso, macchiato or cappuccino)

We are only 10 min. from the airport, a 15 min. walk to a long, golden sandy beach and a convenient base for exploring the Eastern side of the island. (Taormina, Etna, Enna, Pantalica and Siracusa are all within a 45 minute drive).

Facilities

  • Breakfast Included
  • Laundry
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast

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Conditions

No Curfew, but keep noise to a minimum from mid-night to 8am.
No unregistered guests & no candles for safety. Damages & lost keys must be paid for and we have the right to refuse entry or expel disrespectful or unruly guests.
Check-in: Anytime, Check-out by 11am (but we are flexible). Bags/luggage can be stored at the B&B. payment; cash on the arrival

Location

Address
Via Plebiscito n. 133, Catania
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Directions

How to Find Us.

From the Airport (Aeroporto):
Take the orange AMT bus #457 to the local bus station at Piazza Borsellino (10 minutes). Get off at the stop just after you pass under the arches of the viaduct and walk back to the junction.
Turn right into Via Dusmet and follow the arches to the fish market at the end, passing 'Bar Etoile D'Or' on your right.
Follow the road ('Via Cristoforo Colombo') left under the arches, passing the Hard Rock Caf' on your right and then take the 2nd right into our street, Via Plebiscito.
Walk up the hill and our palazzo is at #133, on the left.
NB: From the bus stop it is a 10 minute walk.

From Central Train/Bus Station ('Stazione Centrale'):
Take the orange AMT bus #431 N from the stop in front of the train station.
Get off at the 2nd stop once you have passed the market and the Hard Rock Caf', in Via Plebiscito. Cross over the road and our palazzo is at #133.
NB: There a 2 routes, #431 N ('nera'/black) and #431 R ('rossa'/red). Both take Via Plebiscito but the black route is much quicker!
If you do take the red route, ask the driver for Via Angelo Custode/Via Plebiscito, vicino il Castello and you will still find us easily.

By Car (Also the best route into the city from the motorways A18, A19 and from Siracusa):
Follow the main road that leads from the airport to the city centre ('Centro') and the port ('Porto'). Continue to the small roundabout by the McDonalds and turn left up 'Via Alcal'', passing Caf' Alcal' on your right.
Turn right at the top into Via Cristoforo Colombo and then take the immediate left into our street, Via Plebiscito.

From 'Piazza Duomo' (Cathedral Square):
Walk through the big archway to the right of the Cathedral ('Il Duomo'), turn right into Via Dusmet and follow the arches of the viaduct to the fish market at the end, passing 'Bar Etoile D'Or' on your right.
Follow the road ('Via Cristoforo Colombo') left under the arches, passing the Hard Rock Caf' on your right and then take the 2nd right into our street, Via Plebiscito.
The bell/intercom is at the 1st door on your left as you enter through the big iron gates, named Nunziata/Morgans.

Car hire: If you wish to hire a car, it is convenient to do so at the car rental desks in front of the airport terminal. Thrifty (Italy by Car), Maggiore & Europecar offer the best rates and fully comprehensive insurance to cover you against any damages/theft etc.

Further info:http://www.apt.catania.it/airport: http://www.aeroporto.catania.it/trains: http://www.trenitalia.com/buses: http://www.amt.ct.it/ports: http://www.apt.catania.it/aptctnew/servizi_in_provincia/porti_e_approdi/porti_e_approdi.htm

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