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The elephant's house
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m
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Explore the area
Catania, Sicilia
- Piazza del Duomo1 min walk
- Catania Cathedral1 min walk
- Catania Fish Market3 min walk
- Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
The elephant's house
In the heart of the baroque center of Catania, on the first floor of a historic building, the Casetta dell'Elefante overlooks the Cathedral garden and the Abbey of Sant'Agata, the church with the most beautiful baroque dome in the city.
Renovated in 2017, the apartment has been designed to offer a pleasantly romantic atmosphere, with bright rooms furnished in Sicilian style.
Staying in the Elephant Lodge means letting yourself be carried away by the charm and warmth of the most authentic Catania.
Perfect for couples, the apartment has an entrance hall, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room with additional 2-3 beds, air conditioning and heating.
A stone's throw from the historic market of Pescheria and the main sites of interest, literally a stone's throw from the Cathedral of St. Agatha and from the adjacent Piazza del Duomo (headquarters of the town hall and Elephant's residence), all sites of tourist interest are easily reachable by foot in a few minutes: Via Etnea, Palazzo Biscari, Castello Ursino, the Benedictine Monastery, the historical markets "La Pescheria" and "a Fera o Luni", the Greek Theater, the Greco-Roman Amphitheater and the Teatro Massimo Bellini, are only the most famous among the gems that over the centuries have given luster and character unique to the city of Catania and that today are guarded by a citizenship always ready to welcome those interested in the exhibition.
Numerous nearby are the restaurants (even in the same building) where you can taste the most famous local culinary specialties, the bars serving the extraordinary sweet breakfasts (famous the granita with brioche or the brioche with ice cream) or the incomparable "hot table" catanese , the historic pastry shops to taste and bring home the desserts for which Sicily is known all over the world and also the pubs crowded in the long "nights of Catania" so full of life to be comparable to the Spanish nightlife!
The location of the apartment allows its guests to appreciate the architectural, cultural (and why not, gastronomic riches!) of a city with two millennia of history - naturally, living them fully and without haste, just like every day thousands of people from Catania.
Next to the gate there are buses and a small train to visit the city and the main destinations outside the city (Etna, Siracusa, Acitrezza-Acicastello-Acireale, Taormina, etc.).
A few meters further down is the headquarters of the Tourism Office of the city of Catania, where you can find useful information and advice on guided tours to the most evocative and important places on the less traveled destinations.
Very close to the Villa Pacini with a playground for children.
Renovated in 2017, the apartment has been designed to offer a pleasantly romantic atmosphere, with bright rooms furnished in Sicilian style.
Staying in the Elephant Lodge means letting yourself be carried away by the charm and warmth of the most authentic Catania.
Perfect for couples, the apartment has an entrance hall, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room with additional 2-3 beds, air conditioning and heating.
A stone's throw from the historic market of Pescheria and the main sites of interest, literally a stone's throw from the Cathedral of St. Agatha and from the adjacent Piazza del Duomo (headquarters of the town hall and Elephant's residence), all sites of tourist interest are easily reachable by foot in a few minutes: Via Etnea, Palazzo Biscari, Castello Ursino, the Benedictine Monastery, the historical markets "La Pescheria" and "a Fera o Luni", the Greek Theater, the Greco-Roman Amphitheater and the Teatro Massimo Bellini, are only the most famous among the gems that over the centuries have given luster and character unique to the city of Catania and that today are guarded by a citizenship always ready to welcome those interested in the exhibition.
Numerous nearby are the restaurants (even in the same building) where you can taste the most famous local culinary specialties, the bars serving the extraordinary sweet breakfasts (famous the granita with brioche or the brioche with ice cream) or the incomparable "hot table" catanese , the historic pastry shops to taste and bring home the desserts for which Sicily is known all over the world and also the pubs crowded in the long "nights of Catania" so full of life to be comparable to the Spanish nightlife!
The location of the apartment allows its guests to appreciate the architectural, cultural (and why not, gastronomic riches!) of a city with two millennia of history - naturally, living them fully and without haste, just like every day thousands of people from Catania.
Next to the gate there are buses and a small train to visit the city and the main destinations outside the city (Etna, Siracusa, Acitrezza-Acicastello-Acireale, Taormina, etc.).
A few meters further down is the headquarters of the Tourism Office of the city of Catania, where you can find useful information and advice on guided tours to the most evocative and important places on the less traveled destinations.
Very close to the Villa Pacini with a playground for children.
Languages
English, Italian
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 9:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Catania
Located in Catania, this apartment is in the city centre. Etnaland is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like winery tours.
Catania, Sicilia
What's nearby
- Via Etnea - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Piazza del Duomo - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Catania Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Catania Fish Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Catania Port - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Caffè Prestipino - 2 min walk
- Caffè del Duomo - 2 min walk
- Doc Duomo of Catania - 2 min walk
- Sicilia in Bocca - 3 min walk
- U Fucularu - 2 min walk
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English, Italian
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