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Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Zahara offers accommodations with a terrace and free Wifi. This bed and breakfast features air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony. The property is 300 yards from the city center and a 4-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo, Catania. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with a desk. The rooms come with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms come with a fully equipped kitchen. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruit, and chocolates or cookies. Continental and Italian breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries, and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. There is a coffee shop and lounge. A bicycle rental service is available at Zahara. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Catania Cathedral, Catania Amphitheatre, and Villa Bellini - Park. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, 3.7 miles from Zahara, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Catania, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Catania
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Russell
    Canada Canada
    We loved the modern,clean accommodation and the location easy to get to from train station and was perfect for sightseeing and eating out. The breakfast was top quality. Chiara was very friendly, helpful, always available and a wonderful host.
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location. Well designed room with fridge and microwave. Lovely minimalist design.
  • Mariolina
    Italy Italy
    All perfect, really beautiful interior design, and make up remover provided!! Central location but tucked away from caos. Will definitely come back

Area info

Amenities of Zahara
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Laundry
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Temporary art galleries
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free Wifi 471 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Zahara 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Zahara

  • Check-in at Zahara is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Zahara include:

    • Double

  • Zahara is 1,000 feet from the center of Catania. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Guests staying at Zahara can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Zahara offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance