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A charming terrace on the Badia

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Point of interest
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 685 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Catania, Provincia di Catania
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A charming terrace on the Badia

Gorgeous apartment with terrace 20 meters from Piazza Duomo with breathtaking views of the splendid dome of the Church of the Badia di Sant'Agata and the Duomo. In a historic building of the eighteenth century (with elevator) located in the heart of Baroque Catania and with entrance on the elegant Via Etnea. The apartment consists of two bedrooms, a living room with a double sofa bed, two full bathrooms, kitchen and fabulous terrace.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Piazza del Duomo. Laundry facilities are available. The apartment offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a lift
  • Steps from Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo
As a guest of A charming terrace on the Badia, you'll find laundry facilities and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Catania apartment.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 915 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Contatta l'host per il lettino per neonati

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number IT087015C237LIBAHQ

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

A charming terrace on the Badia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabio was terrific and a great help to us. It was a very fun experience for our three days in Catania. The apartment is very centrally located to all the sites. Lots of GREAT restaurants and bars. Bohème bar was our favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay in Catania. We were adjacent to the main square which was very easy to access. Even though the square was loud, things were quiet once things were shut. Our balcony was lovely. We were able to have our coffee and dinner out there when we were home. Kitchen extremelly small but we had what we needed. Instructions for everything were included in the welcome package. It was very thorough and much appreciated. Hosts response was very quick and complete. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location ! Great Host! Outstanding outdoor space. Highly recommended! Thanks Fabio!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location!!!! Everything was within walking distance. The accommodations were comfortable and charming. Lovely views of Catania and Mt Etna from the terrace and bedrooms. Our host, Fabio, was friendly and flexible. We hope to come back!
The next door neighbor
View from terrace
Terrace
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta N., Alamo, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was just as described and in the absolutely best location! Fabio was so easy to work with and helped with many recommendations. We would love to stay here again if we visit Sicily
Sitting on the terrace enjoying a glass of wine
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a terrific apartment with a view of the volcano. The unit is clean, with all appliances working well and with prompt and useful advice from Fabio, a great host. Catania is an edgy city with wonderful food, a vibrant night life and fascinating history. It is a easy train ride away from Siracusa and Taormina. Will greatly recommend the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick T., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Catania living is great!

We just spent an entire week at the Badia Terrace apartment and it was marvelous. The outside terrace truly lived up to its name. It was large and nestled in between the Badia church and residential units. Fabio made everything so easy upon check in and our stay with various texts showing how everything worked in the apartment (Italian appliances do take getting used to) and things to do in the neighborhood and beyond. And, I will add that the neighborhood was beyond our expectations. Tons of restaurants, bars, and shopping. We highly recommend this place and would not hesitate to rent it again when we come back to Catania.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrace apartment near Duomo.

We stayed 5 nights. Good location with comfortable furniture and beds. Kitchen amenities could be improved for those wanting to cook an evening meal - a sharp knife and kitchen towels (or use paper towels but more waste). View of Mt. Etna is good as is watching the hundreds of swallows. Duomo bells are loud but not bothersome and they aren’t active through the night. There was an event in the nearby piazza which had loud music until around 11. We would stay here again next time we are in Catania.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Jazzy Little Number ;)

My husband and I and a friend stayed for 4 nights in February '25. It was fantastic. Fabio was fantastic. When self-catering there are always questions about disposing of the garbage, getting groceries, where to eat, how to run the washing machine etc. Fabio provided excellent instructions, a good sense of humour, an appreciation of jazz (not necessary for a good VRBO host, but a definate plus!) and most wonderfully, a gem of an apartment. Each of the bedrooms was roomy with a comfortable bed and good linens, and surprisingly quiet given the central location.Neither bath was ensuite, but both were very clean and looked to be very newly constructed. The plumbing worked! (temperature can fluctuate as the in-line water heater cycles, be nimble, don't be alarmed) The showers both had good water pressure, functioning hand-helds and overhead rain shower fixtures. The towel warmers worked! The kitchen is good for reheating take away, making small meals, salads, etc. The View! Wowzers! The location is excellent. The small lift worked like a charm. In 9 trips to Italy this was one of the very best host/ apartment combos I have experienced. Fabio obviously takes great pride in his rental.There are some buskers near the entrance to the courtyard of the building. It was lovely to sit on the terrace and listen to the music and the hum of the city drifting upwards.You are in the heart of Catania, and this apartment invites you to become part of the heartbeat.Grazie mille Fabio!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!!

Great location! Centrally located to all attractions! Great gelato, pastries and trattorias right outside door! So much shopping! Apartment was perfect in all ways…clean, comfortable beds, large bathrooms, fully furnished kitchen with cookware, dishes. And as a bonus great terrace! Fabio was an amazing host!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris h., Pittsboro nc usa

Liked: Cleanliness

4 nights in catania

Great location, easy check in. Apartment was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location, wonderful accomodations, wonderful host!

Excellent property in an ideal location. Fabio is a great host. Very easy walking access to dining, shops, parks, historical monuments, everything. 5-stars all around.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jörgen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr schöne FeWo mit Dachterrasse

Der Aufenthalt war sehr gut. Die FeWo mit Balkon zum Innenhof liegt in zentraler Lage von Catania. Einkäufe, Restaurants, Schnellimbiss, Theaterbesuche (Bellini Theater) sind in max. 10 min. erreichbar. Die Kommunikation mit der Hausverwaltung Herr Fabio Desiderio war bestens.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024