Elephant's Smile B&B

Piazza dei Martiri 8, 95131 Catania, Italy – Great location - show map – Subway Access

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8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
213 reviews

Clean and comfortable, just outside the tourist circle. But close to train station. Close to amazing cafe and pizzeria. Beer €1.50 compared to €8 in town. Amazing pizza €6 compared to €14.

Michelle Australia
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Elephant's Smile B&B

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Featuring free WiFi access, Elephant's Smile B&B is located in Catania. A characteristic Italian breakfast is offered daily either in the shared kitchen or at a bar nearby. With a balcony, the air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a work desk. Each has a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can taste local specialties and characteristic Italian dishes at the cafes and restaurants in the immediate surroundings. The property can also organize excursions to Etna and other areas of Catania on request. A’ Piscaria Fish Market and Catania Cathedral are within a 10-minute walk of the Elephant's Smile. Catania Harbor is 2297 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Catania, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Italian, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
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1 twin bed
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2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    “Clean and comfortable, just outside the tourist circle. But close to train station. Close to amazing cafe and pizzeria. Beer €1.50 compared to €8 in town. Amazing pizza €6 compared to €14.”
  • Yuta
    Japan Japan
    “Very easy to access to the bus terminal and main station! Comfortable beds. Quick response from the staff. They offer many snacks and water!”
  • Christina
    Greece Greece
    “The location, the little balcony, the breakfast available in the kitchen even though not included. Comfortable bed.”

Area info

Amenities of Elephant's Smile B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Toaster
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Russian

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Elephant's Smile B&B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 19087015C230745

FAQs about Elephant's Smile B&B

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Elephant's Smile B&B. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Elephant's Smile B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at Elephant's Smile B&B include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quad

  • Elephant's Smile B&B is 2,600 feet from the center of Catania. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Elephant's Smile B&B is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Guests staying at Elephant's Smile B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Italian
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Elephant's Smile B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.