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Lava stone structure in the center

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A room with a stone wall, a table with a yellow bowl, a staircase with a metal railing, and a view of a stone building. - Lava stone structure in the center (Catania)
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Close to Piazza del Duomo, Lava stone structure in the center provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4538 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Lava stone structure in the center

  • Antico Basolato House is housed in a historic lava-stone apartment. The property is conveniently located in the center of Catania, 4 km from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, the nearest airport. The apartment was renovated in 2021 and features accommodations with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and includes 2 bedrooms (1 single bed and 1 queen-size bed), a shared living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator and a coffee maker, and one bathroom with a bidet and a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 538 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT087015C24X7F9KPB

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 information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Located in Catania, this apartment is in the city center. Shoppers can check out Via Etnea, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Palace of Culture and Butterfly House are also worth visiting. Visit our Catania travel guide
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Catania, Città metropolitana di Catania

What's nearby

  • A historic stone castle with two round towers and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.
    Ursino Castle
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.
    Piazza del Duomo
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A grand entrance with intricate carvings, columns, and a central statue.
    Catania Cathedral
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A sailboat on a calm sea with a cityscape and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
    Catania Port
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Via Etnea
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Giuffrida Station
    5 min drive
  • Catania Acquicella Station
    11 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casa Cape
    12 min walk
  • Red Bar
    9 min walk
  • Carlito's Mexican Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • Trattoria Da Zia Tanina
    3 min walk
  • Nevski
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lava stone structure in the center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lava stone structure in the center?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lava stone structure in the center?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lava stone structure in the center located?

Located in Old Town Catania, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Porta Garibaldi and Piazza del Duomo. Via Etnea and Catania Port are also within 1 mi (2 km). Porto Station is 24 minutes by foot and Catania Acquicella Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Lava stone structure in the center Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Beautiful apartment

Beautiful apartment, but a little sketchy of the neighborhood itself. However, we had everything we needed for our short stay, it was clean, and it was a wonderful host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Catania Home

Overall this was the ideal place being close enough to most venues. Nice homey atmosphere and room enough for four persons. Host was thorough and made the stay easy. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walk everywhere!!!

We found easy parking and walked everything. Catania is alive at night and thus Gorgeous apartment puts you a less than a km away from nightlife and day sightseeing. Loved everything about this apartment simply well done and stunning. Check-in was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A long weekend in Catania

We could not fault the property - it was just as described in the listing - it was perfect for just the two of us, but 4 people might struggle. The immediate area is a little ‘shabby’ but only a short walk to via Garibaldi, which is a long straight street to Piazza del Duomo. Good bus services to explore the surrounding area, we visited Taormina and Siracusa / Ortigia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Catania stay Nov 2024

the biggest concern it the location - even it is located relatively close (15 min) from Cathedral, the area is not that clean and nothing around. We stayed just one night so it was ok but I would not recommend staying there longer. The place is very small, the first bedroom does not have a door and the second bedroom you need to climb up with the ladder
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

It was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully clean, with an attentive and pleasant host. Good situation on a typicalCatania street, easy to walk to the centre and the markets.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully designed 2 bedroom apartment with eating and sitting area as part of the kitchen. Well appointed. The market is close, plenty of cafes for coffee and pastries. All round it was a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fill the Catania spirit

A well-designed and well-equiped place brings to fill the Catania spirit and helps to enjoy of your stay. You can find there everything that you need. Definitely I recommend the flat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Orlando Manai

Nice apartment, poor neighborhood limited public transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeder zeit wieder
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Unterkunft

Einzigartige Unterkunft. Sehr tolles Ambiente mit den Steinen. Sauber und gut ausgestattet. Mit dem Einchecken hat alles super geklappt. Ansprechpartner auch wenn keinen echten Kontakt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

For a Short stay - Perfect

Das Apartment war sauber und hatte eine gute Ausstattung. Die Küche war voll eingerichtet. Der obere Teil der Wohnung war sehr warm. Diese Wärme konnte selbst der extra dafür vorgesehene Ventilator nicht ausreichend senken. Allerdings war die Schlüsselübergabe super leicht und unkompliziert. Genauso wie er Kontakt zum Host bei Problemen oder Fragen. Dieser war freundlich, zuvorkommend und gut erreichbar. Alles in einem ein schöner Aufenthalt in der Wohnung. Die Lage ist nahe der Innenstadt, allerdings die Gegend um die Wohnung nicht zu vornehm. Für einen Zwischenstopp ist die Wohnung und besonders die Stadt geeignet, für einen längeren Aufenthalt würde ich eine andere Stadt empfehlen, da uns Catania nicht besonders zugesagt hat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024