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da Alfio e Pina Apartment

SPECIAL OFFERS For weekly stays (or more than 7 days) and for non-refundable rates!

Let us know your needs in advance. The host will do his best to accommodate them!

Description of the structure

Large apartment (about 140 m²), recently renovated, located in a central area of Catania at 1.3 km from the historic center, well connected by public transport to the main attractions of the city, the train station, the port and the airport (nearest bus stop 100m away).

The apartment, located in a quiet street with limited traffic (car access allowed only to residents), is on the fourth floor of a building with a lift. The apartment is fully air conditioned and furnished and has 3 bedrooms (2 double rooms and 1 triple room with one double and one single bed), 1 bathroom complete with tub/shower and bidet, a well-equipped kitchen (hob, large fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle, crockery, cutlery, etc.), a living room (with dining table, sofa and 43” TV), a veranda and a laundry room equipped with washing machine and dryer (the laundry also includes a shower), large covered balconies.

The apartment can accommodate a maximum of 7 people (including children).

Internet and TV

Wi-fi is available in the whole apartment. Full HD televisions in the living room (43”) and in 2 bedrooms (32” and 24”).

Parking

Public parking: on the street, both free and paid.
Private paid parking: Autorimessa Vivante (70 m), Autorimessa Smap Car S.r.l. (100 m).

Main bus connections

(tickets can be purchased at a reseller, the nearest is at 50 m, in via C. Vivante 33, or online using the MooneyGo app).

Old town (Piazza Stesicoro – several options): line 702 or 433 or 940, BRT1 only on the way back (every 8 minutes).
Train station (several options): line 433 or 431, BRT5 + BRT1 only on the way back (from train station to the apartment).
Port: line 431, 556+BRT1 only on the way back (from port to the apartment).
Airport-Apartment: Alibus + BRT1.
Apartment-Airport (different options): 940 or 702 or 433 + Alibus.

Facilities

GENERAL

✓ Air conditioning
✓ Heating
✓ Balconies (large and covered)
✓ Lift
✓ Free WiFi
✓ Smoking area (balconies only)
✓ Books and board games
✓ Street parking available
✓ Pets not allowed
✓ Parties/events are not permitted

KITCHEN

✓ Fully equipped kitchen
✓ Oven
✓ Microwave
✓ Dishwasher
✓ Coffee machine
✓ Kettle
✓ Refrigerator
✓ Kitchen utensils
✓ Dishes and cutlery

BATHROOM

✓ Bathtub/shower
✓ Bidet
✓ Hairdryer
✓ Toilet paper
✓ Complimentary toiletries

LIVING ROOM

✓ Dining area
✓ Living area
✓ Sofa
✓ 43″ flat-screen TV

BEDROOMS

✓ 2 double bedrooms
✓ 1 triple bedroom (1 double bed and 1 single bed)
✓ Sheets and towels (included in the price)
✓ Extra blankets
✓ High and low pillows for each guest
✓ Flat-screen TV (in 2 bedrooms)
✓ Travel crib (upon request)

LAUNDRY

✓ Washing machine
✓ Dryer
✓ Drying rack
✓ Iron and ironing board
✓ Shower
✓ Cleaning products

SAFETY

✓ Combustible gas detector
✓ Carbon monoxide detector
✓ Fire extinguisher
✓ Smoke detectors

SECURITY

✓ Video cameras at the entrance of the building, on the ground floor

Rules

Cancellation conditions

If you selected a discounted, non-refundable rate when booking, your payment will not be refunded if you cancel your stay.

If you did not select a non-refundable rate, you can cancel your reservation without penalty up to 3 days before your arrival. Cancellations within 3 days of arrival or in the event of a no-show will be charged the full cost of the reservation.

Payment conditions

Payment details will be shared during the booking process. Payment must be made via bank transfer:

within 24 hours of booking for non-refundable rates;
at least 3 days before check-in for other rates.

NO CHARGES OR PRE-AUTHORIZATIONS WILL BE MADE ON THE CREDIT CARD REQUIRED AS A GUARANTEE DURING THE BOOKING.

Conditions for children

Children under 3 stay free (a crib is available upon reques).
Children aged 4-13 pay half price; children aged 14 and over pay the full adult rate.

Conditions of stay

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM.

If you require an early check-in or late check-out, please contact the host directly, who will try to accommodate your needs where possible.

Linens (sheets and towels) and final cleaning are included in the booking fee.

Linen changes and cleaning are not provided during your stay.

Smoking is not permitted inside the rooms. However, smoking is permitted on the large balconies (all covered).

Additional guests are not permitted in the apartment unless expressly agreed in advance with the host.

The host will be waiting to welcome you at the agreed-upon check-in time.

Tourist tax

The tourist tax of € 3.00 per night per person is NOT included in the booking cost and must be paid in cash upon check-in.

The tourist tax applies:

up to a maximum of 4 nights
to guests over 16 years of age

Accessibility

The apartment is on the fourth floor of a building with a lift.
The lift is not large enough to accommodate wheelchairs.
There are three steps on the ground floor of the building before reaching the lift.

Pets

We regret that we cannot accept pets.