Apartment

Galatea, downtown with sea view

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Property grounds
Living area
Interior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Catania, Sicilia
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Catania Cathedral
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Balcony Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Galatea, downtown with sea view

In the city center, 8 minutes walk from the beach and the bathing establishments.
In an elegant shopping area. Few step away from the historical center, at 15 minutes walking distance. In front of the subway and very close to the bus and train stations.
It is possible to find car parking around the building, but there is also a private parking attached to the building and the price is 10 euro per day (50 per week)

Apartment has been renovated in 2016, spacious and bright. In an area of the city center where traffic is not so heavy. All furnitures are new and rooms are big. Equipped with all the comforts, internet wifi, modern kitchen, microwave, washing machine.
It is at forth floor in a building with elevator.
Please note that the second bathroom was originally a laundry room, so it is accessible from a bedroom balcony.

Additional Services (not included in the price):
Transfer to and from the airport.
Guided tours: Etna, Syracuse, Noto, Taormina, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, sea tour by boat tour at attractive prices.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Need to comply with separate waste disposal city rules Electricity included is 100 kWh per week. Exceeding will cost 0,35 euro/kWh.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Catania

Located on the beach, this apartment is in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, a neighbourhood in Catania. Shoppers can check out Via Etnea, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Etnaland and Butterfly House are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Catania, Sicilia

What's nearby

  • Catania Port - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Via Etnea - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lungomare di Ognina - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Galatea Station - 2 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zō Centro Culture Contemporanee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chiosco Viale Africa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Europa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thai Princess - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Al Solito Posto - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Galatea, downtown with sea view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galatea, downtown with sea view?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Galatea, downtown with sea view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galatea, downtown with sea view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galatea, downtown with sea view located?

Located in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Historical Museum of the Landing in Sicily 1943, Catania Port and Via Etnea. Spiaggia San Giovanni Licuti Rocce and Ionian Sea are also within 15 minutes. Galatea Station is only a 2-minute walk and Italia Station is 8 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Pierluigi

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Support tourism in Sicily is my goal.
I like to help tourists and practice the languages that i can speak

Why they chose this property

In town but where car traffic is still reasonable

What makes this property unique

Excellent view, comfortable sunlight exposure in winter and summer

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish