Exclusive Maison d'Artiste in the Historic Baroque Center of Catania
In the Center of the Baroque Center of Catania, exclusive old house from the Eighteenth Century, on two floors, with a small balcony, with old furniture and particular care of all details. The house has every comfort: air conditioning, heating, wireless internet. You will be able to enjoy a comfortable living room with a double bed, an additional single bed in a loft, a room with a French bed and a bath. In the living room there are 2 sofa beds (each for 2 people). The rooms are equipped with linen; the kitchen has an oven, stove, kettle, pots and everything needed for cooking. Wifi is free. The house is quiet, in the historic center, in the middle of the main tourist sites. The house has been renovated with love and care in every detail: please treat it with love.
Along the Via Crociferi, you can reach the Cathedral and the Diocesan Museum in Piazza del Duomo; from there the Ursino Castle, the historic residence of Frederick II of Swabia, which houses the Ursino Castle Civic Museum, in the square with its popular restaurants. Catania, Vincenzo Bellini, then the writer of Giovanni Verga, the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater. Within walking distance are the Etnea. 2 km Central Station, and 3 km the airport.
The location can be reached not only by car, but also by public transportation: the airport is connected by a car that will take you downtown in about 15 minutes; the station can be reached by bus or on foot in 15 minutes on foot. In about 10 minutes you can walk to Piazza Borsellino / Alcalà with the Bus Terminal to various destinations, from Palermo to Syracuse, etc. The beach of Playa (not advice) is a 10 minute bus ride from Piazza Borsellino / Alcalà. San Giovanni Licuti can be reached with buses that stop in Piazza Europa.
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About the area
Catania
Catania City Centre, a neighbourhood in Catania, is home to this holiday home. Via Etnea is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania.
L’Antica Pizzeria De Michele Catania - 3 min walk
Scardaci Ice Cafè - 5 min walk
Locanda Cerami - 2 min walk
Al Vicolo Pizza & Vino - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Exclusive Maison d'Artiste in the Historic Baroque Center of Catania pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Exclusive Maison d'Artiste in the Historic Baroque Center of Catania?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Exclusive Maison d'Artiste in the Historic Baroque Center of Catania on 17 July 2026 start from AU$124, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Exclusive Maison d'Artiste in the Historic Baroque Center of Catania?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Exclusive Maison d'Artiste in the Historic Baroque Center of Catania?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Exclusive Maison d'Artiste in the Historic Baroque Center of Catania?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Exclusive Maison d'Artiste in the Historic Baroque Center of Catania located?
Located in Catania City Centre, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Via Crociferi and Via Etnea. Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port are also within 15 minutes. Porto Station is 17 minutes by foot and Borgo Station is 25 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a very central location. Easy to get out to walk and enjoy the city; Great little coffee shop at the end of the street and a fabulous fresh Pasta restaurant right there as well. 3 of us stayed and found it very comfortable and the host was really helpful pointing out spots to visit.Would highly recommend this unique spot.
A beautiful apartment in a fantastic location, very handy for all Catania’s attractions and some fantastic restaurants, A short walk to the amazing fish market a must to see how fresh fish can be. We also enjoined an amazing meal at Locanda Cerami, The house has an amazing host in Salvio, super helpful getting to the location and his super useful guides, a big thank you from the both of us
The apartment oozes with character and is off a courtyard that makes it very very quiet and relaxing. Nevertheless it is steps from all the action. Catania is an amazing city and the apartment is minutes away from all of the historic and cultural sites as well as fantastic restaurants. We loved our stay here and would come back at any time.
This was the perfect place to retire to at the end of another hot day. The terrace could not be better for a final nightcap or a first coffee. Wonderful decorations and fascinating books, plenty of room to move about in, a kitchen that’s fully equipped: please can we live here?
Lynne F.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Thank you so much for your appreciation. I am very happy that you enjoyed your stay. Come back whenever you like!
We could not get gas range to work but did not cook anyway.Everything good. Maybe a hair dryer.?Salvo was wonderful to meet and so hospitable and friendly ‘Many thanks to himGrazia was most responsive . Also ‘many thanks .We soooo enjoyed our stay!
Really great unusual quirky flat, full of character, very spacious, quiet and safe with a very pleasant terrace in a superb location. Well equipped kitchen and generally clean although more attention could be paid to that esp. in the top bathroom (bath seal & shower screen). But it is a wonderful place, we really enjoyed being there and would return without any hesitation.
Beautiful and big house. Artistically decorated. The son of the landlord has been very helpful with suggestions. It is important to ask for the electric system against mosquitoes. The appartment is very central. Everything can be visited by foot. Easy and free parking.
Great location. Great music but disc player not working . Would have loved to hear some of the large collection.
Elizabeth K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lisa M.
1 Mar 2026
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
The host was not helpful at all and didn’t explain how anything in the apartment worked. Things were broken. There was insufficient lighting. We had no idea what to do with our trash and had to figure it out ourselves. Location was great and there was lots of space.
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in der ruhig und dennoch zentral gelegenen Wohnung sehr genossen. Besonders gefallen hat uns der individuelle Stil des Schnitts und der Einrichtung, der sich sehr wohltuend abhebt von der unpersönlichen Baumarkt-Moderne, die derzeit in der Mehrzahl der Ferienwohnungen leider dominiert.
Das Haus von Grazia bietet sehr viel Platz auf vier Etagen und ist unheimlich geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Die Lage ist super, nah am Stesicoro und Bellini-Park, sehr zentral, und dafür unglaublich ruhig. Aus dem Dachfenster kann man den Etna sehen :) Die Heizung funktionierte gut, was für einen längeren Aufenthalt im Winter wichtig war. Und für die sonnigen Tage gab es einen großen Balkon. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und können diese Unterkunft uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen! Danke Grazia!
Die Wohnung liegt wunderschön am Ende der berühmten Via Corciferi Richtung Monastero dei Benedettini in einem kleinen Innenhof. Sie ist ein Traum und sehr liebevoll eingerichtet! Man erkennt sofort die Passion der Besitzerin für Theater und Literatur. Wir haben uns dort wie zuhause gefühlt - fast 6 Wochen lang.
Die Wohnung ist auf 3 Etagen verteilt: unten ein Schlafzimmer (für 2) mit Bad; in der Mitte der Wohnbereich, ein Arbeitszimmer, ein großer Balkon, die Küche und ein Bad, und oben auf der Galerie befindet sich ein weiteres Schlafzimmer mit Platz für 2 (ggf. auch 4) Menschen. Die Küche ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man für einen längeren Aufenthalt braucht (inkl. einer Spülmaschine). In der Wohnung sind tausende von Büchern in allen gängigen europäischen Sprachen sowie unzählige CD's - vorzugsweise mit barocker und klassischer Musik. Leider ist der CD-Player defekt, aber man kann den Verstärker mit seinem Laptop ansteuern und so die Musik genießen. Der Vermieter war jederzeit erreichbar und enorm hilfsbereit. Die Kommunikation geht auf Italienisch oder Englisch reibungslos. Wir werden auf jedem Fall nächstes Jahr wiederkommen!
Simply amazing!
We have rented a lot of properties through home away, but this one was really unique. Grazia has exquisite taste and the house has a very personalised feel to it. We felt very much at home in her very character-filled house. Located within sniffing distance from main tourist attractions, the house is situated in a very peaceful and quiet neighbourhood. There are several restaurants around serving typical Sicilian, mouthwatering food as well.
We would like to specially thank Salvo, whose suggestions made our stay truly memorable. He was very enthusiastic and always available to answer our numerous questions and helped plan our excursions to Etna and Taormina, in addition to tips for exploring Catania. His long list must-try things in Catania led to our culinary delight.
We would love to stay again in this house, should we visit Catania again.
PS: Grazia, we really enjoyed your Mozart collection, being ardent fans of the maestro's music as well.
Es ist ein Ferienhaus mit eigenem “Charme“, das Bett und das TV sollten nicht ganz so antik sein, man rollt in die Mitte und der Fernseher war nicht an zu kriegen.
Familien werden es schwer haben, es gibt zwar jede Menge Pröll, aber nur zwei brauchbare Teller oder nur ein spitzes Messer oder Küchenhandtuch.
Die Umgebung ist Spitze, sehr zentral mit Cafes und Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nähe, im Hof ist meistens ein Parkplatz frei.
Centralissima, con cortile interno con possibilità di parcheggio. Su tre piani, ben strutturata. Adatta a chi piace vivere la città nella sua pienezza visto che ogni ambiente è pregno di vissuto dei proprietari del loro lavoro dei loro viaggi. Il tutto in maniera non invadente. È come entrare in casa di un caro amico. Unico neo il bagno che andrebbe un po’ riammodernato.
Mariachiara S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Simone B.
8 July 2019
Vier schöne Tage mit zwei Kindern
Eine total gemütliche, ruhige Oase mitten in Catania. Alles war super vorbereitet, sogar ein Bett für die Kinder war im Wohnzimmer schon bezogen. Die haben auf dem Futon prima geschlafen. Sogar ein erstes Frühstück hatte uns Salvo, der auch den Schlüssel brachte, schon bereitgestellt, weil wir erst spät am Abend angekommen sind. Im Haus hat alles super funktioniert, und es war total sauber. Wir haben uns dort wirklich wohl gefühlt. Eindeutige 5 Sterne!
Simone B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lucec A.
28 May 2019
Charmant et très original
Très bonne adresse tout près de tout. Propreté impeccable. Lieu insolite et beaucoup plus original que la plupart des locations
Lucec A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Albert U.
1 May 2019
sehr gut
Schöne Wohnung in zentraler Lage. Super
Albert U.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Olga Lisa G.
27 Apr 2019
Perfect localition, the apartment costa and nice.
Very personal and interesting apartment, romantic.
Olga Lisa G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martin B.
24 Mar 2019
Great location, great place to stay - easy way of communication
Grazia‘s place is awesome. Plenty of space, a well equipped kitchen, we were provided with water bottles as welcome gifts as well as there were cereals for breakfast.
And: Grazia is a very kind and easy-to-talk/write-to host.
We enjoyed our stay and can easily recommend the place and the city!
Thanks again to Grazia for this beautiful place.
Best,
N & M
Martin B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Darren L.
22 Nov 2018
Catania Artiste
Good central location within walking distance of several good bars and resturants. Good size apartment with parking. Nice touch to have some breakfast items provided for our stay and a water purifier to save us buying and carrying bottled water...a real bonus.
Darren L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
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