Property Location
With a stay at Nel Cuore di Catania in Catania (Catania City Centre), you'll be steps from Via Etnea and 7 minutes by foot from Catania Cathedral. This bed & breakfast is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Catania Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Catania Harbour. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
- Via Crociferi - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
- Villa Cerami - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
- Via Etnea - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
- Roman Amphitheater - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
- Church of San Giuliano - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
- Church of St. Agatha the Vetere - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
- Church of Sant'Agata in Prison - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
- Piazza Stesicoro - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
- San Benedetto Arch - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
- Museum of Contemporary Art in Sicily - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
- Basilica Collegiata - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
- Church of Saint Francis of Assisi Immaculate - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
- Terme della Rotonda - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
- Piazza Universita - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
- Gothic-Catalan Arch of Saint John of Friars - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi .The nearest major airport is Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat- screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/café, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Business, Other Amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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A passing visit to Catania
A bit of a whirlwind trip around Sicily in a hired car took us to Catania. I had seen Crociferi B and B recommended in a book published in 2014 and with nowhere planned to stay in the city we decided to give Crociferi a punt. Having parked the car, apparently in a bit of a dodgy area, we located the place some good 20 minutes walk away. Our saviour, the host Theresa, did have a room availalable, at a very reasonable price with breakfast included. Theresa was so kind and welcoming and in truth went well beyond the call of duty by insisting upon walking back with me to collect the car in order to bring it back to the security of the B and B's gated compound. Not before Mr Theresa gave me a bottle of water with which to quench my thirst. The room, more like an appartment, was clean and spacious and the bedroom had a decorated, domed ceiling. The breakfasts were just as breathtaking: a selection of cold meats, cheese, home-made cake, almonds that needed to be shelled with the accompanying nutcrackers along with fresh coffee. Theresa was also helpful in putting us in the right direction for restaurants to consider in the evening. It was a thoroughly splendid experience to stay at Cruciferi B and B and I would recomment it wholeheartedly. Also, Via Crociferi is in a reltively quiet part of town with an abundance of little eateries and shops that might catch the eye.
Quiet street close to the centre
Owner was friendly and very helpful. Room was big, with a small living area and reading space. Excellent location, close to all the highlights yet in a quiet and quaint street. We had a wonderful time and felt right at home while staying at Crociferi.
True BnB
I visited during La Festa Sant’Agata. The BnB is very centrally located on one of the most impressive Baroque streets in Europe. Teresa, owner of the BnB, and her husband live on the permises. Your breakfast is served in her large large kitchen. Freshly made pastries, in the Sicilian tradition, are served in addition to local cheesecake and salumeria. Vintage dishes, cups and cutlery. Espresso coffee available including refills. Tastefully decorated rooms. Sicilian and Indian furniture mixed in a whimsical way in rooms and hallways. Also hints of Venice and Nice in the décor as well. My room had a View over a Baroque church. The ceiling in my room had 19th century stucco and hand painted floral décoration.
Hidden gem in old town Catania
We booked this B&B at minute but was utterly surprised by the quality and ambience of this historical building. Landlord must have spent a lot of effort in restoring this place and details could be revealed in each corner of the house. Suggest spend at least 2-3 days to make it worthwhile and explore the bustling neighborhood.
Charming Croceferi
Elegant second story smallish B and B with charming and helpful owners who have been travellers themselves. The rooms are grand with balconies onto a centrally located pedestrianised street. Perfect for short stays.