papali 289

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Catania, near Piazza del Duomo
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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Comfort Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Comfort Room | Private kitchen
Comfort Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Etnea, 289, Catania, CT, 95124
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellini Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Stesicoro
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬
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Room options

Comfort Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Catania

Located in Borgo-Sanzio within a short walk of Piazza del Duomo, papali 289 is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Catania Port. The 6 rooms at this guesthouse include minibars and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bellini Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza Stesicoro - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tribunale di Catania - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Catania Central Station - 12 min drive
  • Borgo Station - 13 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Savia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Spinella - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pasta Bistrot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Capannina Pizza Bistrot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Indian Royal Restaurant di Yoga Chef - ‬5 min walk

About this property

papali 289

Guesthouse in Catania, near Piazza del Duomo
At papali 289, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Relax with a rainfall shower. Other standard amenities include minibars and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM and 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in is between 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM and 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

papali 289 Catania
papali 289 Guesthouse
papali 289 Guesthouse Catania

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at papali 289?

Papali 289 offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to papali 289?

This guesthouse is situated in Borgo-Sanzio within a short 15-minute walk of Piazza del Duomo and also 19 minutes on foot from Catania Port. You'll also find Via Etnea and Bellini Gardens less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at papali 289?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

Does papali 289 have a casino on the premises?

No, papali 289 doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at papali 289?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is papali 289 good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this guesthouse, including a minibar and a rainfall showerhead in each accommodation and minibars in some.

Does papali 289 have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does papali 289 have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, papali 289 doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does papali 289 allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at papali 289.

Are there connecting rooms at papali 289?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to papali 289?

The closest major airport to papali 289 is Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is 5.6 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at papali 289?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at papali 289.

papali 289 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GALO

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Staff very friendly and would do anything for you. Room very spacious and very clean. Breakfast was amazing and the best I have had in a long time. Location was perfect and right on the doorstep of the main shopping strip with shops and restaurants within walking distance. I would definitely recommend and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Middleburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a bed and breakfast, but the owner does not live on site. The hotel is on the 5th floor of residential building with a gate - so you won't know you're there until the owner meets you (no signs etc). Google maps will tell you you're there. If you see a gated building and Google says you're there, it is probably correct. If you're coming from the airport or train, take the Alibus to Viale bus stop and you'll be about 2 minute walk from the hotel - If you're coming from train ask someone trustworthy (worker) where the stop is for Alibus - you will not know you're at the hotel, but the owner will greet you at the gate. He'll take you to the elevator and will explain all the keys, when you go upstairs. This is such a cute, small bed and breakfast (6 rooms). The breakfast is typical Italian breakfast (croissants, meats, cheese etc). A younger gentleman is there to help with breakfast. Our room (room 1) had a balcony and we were able to enjoy a couple of concerts in the park, from our balcony. We also had access to the kitchenette area so we could grab dishes and glasses if we needed. Both gentleman spoke Italian (which is expected in Italy) but were very patient in my use of a translator app to communicate. Our room was clean and set up very nicely. Large and enjoyable. The only complaint is the neighbor's dog. The neighbor isn't a very good dog owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yonatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasarn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well-renovated well-located property with big rooms and simple yet amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t speak the language but the hosts were very polite and used translation app to communicate. We were greeted in the street and escorted into our accommodation. Our room was lovely and had a view of Mt Etna. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vesko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were good Breakfast was good Room was serviced daily Able to make an espresso in the kitchen whenever you wanted Had a good view of etna Bus stop right out the front of the property Air-conditioning worked well
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosemari

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing special. It was very difficult to figure out where to go once we were inside the building. No indication whatsoever. Luckily another customer saw us (we looked lost with our suitcases) and told us to go to the 5th floor. A lot of mosquitoes!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien situé. Carmelo et sa famille très attentionnés. Chambre confortable et salle de bain très propre. Je recommande cet endroit sans problème.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is very friendly and goes above and beyond to help. Space was sufficient and clean, conveniently located. Elevators onsite so no need to carry your luggage through stairwells. This B&B doesn’t have any signage but upon arrival the owner showed up and brought us to the correct floor and helped us get settled in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host met me at the door and advised where to eat and gave his personal recommendations. A great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GENIAL 😃😃

Fue una estadía genial!! El apart muy bien ubicado, súper confortable, moderno, excelentemente equipado, el anfitrión y su hijo súper amables. Lo recomiendo 100 por cien!!!!
Desayuno con vista al Etna
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property has all the facilities and station and centre are all walking distance. Just bare in mind that if your staying there on a weekend that there is a festival going on until 12am in the nearby park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic little room with a balcony and a very kind and caring host. Тhere was a lovely view of Etna from the breakfast room. The only problem was the neighbour's dog (the hotel is on one floor in an apartment building) which kept barking, even through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Owner is very friendly but speaks no English. We were able to communicate with Google translate. Room was great and I had a perfect view of Mt. Etna. Breakfast was not the best. Owner's son asked us what we wanted for breakfast the next day but did not give us what we asked for. Wifi did not work in all the rooms. Hotel is in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Siamo stati benissimo. La camera era ampia, luminosa e ditata di tutti i comfort. Colazione ottima e abbondante con vista sull'Etna. Il signor Carmelo e suo figlio Marco gentilissimi, ci hanno dato tanti consigli utili su come muoverci nella zona, cosa visitare e dove mangiare. Il B&B si trova in pieno centro, e tutti i posti da vedere in città sono raggiungibili a piedi. Torneremo sicuramente.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host was very friendly and tried to help. He had minimal English so used a translator on his phone. The property was not where it was shown on hotels.com. Instead of being on the square by the metro it was about a quarter of a mile away from the location listed in the direction away from the city center. It did have a bus stop outside the door.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice owner. Perfect place for a short stay( I stayed one night). Not a ton of amenities but has the basics. Only problem is the WiFi does t work consistently which is a problem if your an international visitor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

gregor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was amazing with great service by the host. However mosquitoes are the issue and they can shorten your good night sleep.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I truly recommend this place

I loved this place!! The location is perfect. It's near all the main sites. The room was super clean. The bed was comfortable. Carmelo was a great host!! He's a very nice man. Just right outside the entrance is the bus stop to the airport. The breakfast was simple but very good. I would definitely stay here again. I hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asmaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025