Old Town Catania stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Catania B&B, you'll find Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port. Ursino Castle and Piazza Mazzini are also within half a mile (1 km).
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. 5 Balconi also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Catania bed & breakfast.
3 guestrooms or units
Local cuisine breakfast (free)
Breakfast available (free)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Elevator
Smoking in designated areas
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser
5 Balconi offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Languages
English, Italian
Property amenities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking within 328 ft
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8 AM–10:30 AM
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating (climate-controlled)
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
More
Free newspapers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number IT087015C1XEHJWCSO
We should mention
All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
5 balconi B&B Catania
5 balconi B&B
5 balconi Catania
5 balconi Catania
5 balconi Bed & breakfast
5 balconi Bed & breakfast Catania
5 Balconi Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rob was such a great host. He really cares for his guests. With such knowledge and information about the area. He helped us locate some really great places to go see and to go for food and drinks. It was nice sharing the place with Rob as well as the other guests where we were able share with each other over a beautiful and tasty spread at breakfast. If we ever return to Catania, 5 Balconi will be our first choice. The rooms are beautiful and the common room is dressed with style. Such a warm and welcoming place to stay. Highly recommended. Thanks Rob!
Christina and her partner went out of their way to ensure my stay was first rate in every way. And the accommodation is both charming and spotlessly clean. If in Catania again I won’t hesitate to stay with them again.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
virginia
27 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The entrance to the property is pretty off putting. Having 4 keys to get from the gate to my room a bit intimidating. No lights in the stairwell that I could find. But the host, a British expat, was helpful and delightful as was the quirky and fun interior of his apartment. He arranged for a car to the airport for a predawn pickup. I spent very little time there but it was convenient to the airport,
Only good things to say about Cristina and Rob and their wonderful, welcoming B&B in Catania. Lovely people, right in the heart of town, and so helpful.
Very cute accommodation and lovely breakfast - I'd never tried pistachio croissants and the ones Cristina buys were a dream!
Cristina and Rob are very personable and ready with reccomendations for eating, sight seeing and Catanian lore. The elevator is a plus up 3 floors.. The room and bed were very comfortable and the breakfast much like home.
Cristina is a warm, welcoming host who is enthusiastic about Sicily and has lots of useful advice and recommendations about where to eat and what to see and do. The B&B is cheerful and colourful, with quirky features and unique decor. Some of the areas do need a bit of attention(broken lights, flaking paintwork in bathroom and dust in table lamps) Although it's a convenient location, the street noise is constant, so sleep is difficult. However, perhaps this is out of the owner's control and the price you pay for being so close to Catania centre.
Wonderfully welcoming hosts. Frequently went the extra mile to make the stay as good as possible. Brilliant location . Authentic Italian experience . Well priced . Would certainly recommend .
If you love eclectic interiors, lovely old buildings and places with a distinct personality (and I do) 5 Balconi is for you. Fantastic and friendly hosting with lots of top tips for local places, restaurants and bars to visit as well as help in booking tours. If I ever visit Catania again, I'd definitely stay here again too!
We stayed in 5 Balconi for one night and wish we could have stayed longer. The location was perfect, right near the city center and several restaurants. Rob and Christina were incredibly kind and welcoming, and offered many recommendations for activities and trattorias. Great experience!
Stilvolle Einrichtung , wunderschöne Zimmer . Man hat sich sofort wohlgefühlt. Reichhaltiges Frühstück , nettes Personal . Gute Organisation , per Mail oder WhatsApp immer gut erreichbar , reibungsloses Einchecken,.
Würden es jedem wärmstens weiterempfehlen.
Wir kommen sehr gerne zurück !
Upon arrival, the host sits down with you to design your breakfast and give you valuable advice around town. Very knowledgeable, follow the restaurant recommendations!
Breakfast was a real treat, with fresh bread from the bakery.
The shared-bathroom situation (two are available, both with showers) was not a problem at all.
Our room faced the busy street, with some car noise even at night. Surprisingly, we were not bothered by it. Heavy shutters at the balcony helped and also made the room completely dark.
We had a great stay all around!
Great place, fun atmosphere the best is the Host, he is so helpful, professional , I have to leave early to the airport, he prepare my breakfast, booked my taxi, Givme some great recommendations to eat, totally recommend, walking distance to everywhere, rooms are big and great bed, I really enjoyed
Nous avons apprécié l'excellent accueil de Rob qui nous a offert à notre arrivée une boisson de bienvenue. Rob est très serviable, il a pris le temps de nous présenter sa ville (bien mieux que l'Office de tourisme), ses bonnes adresses et les sites à visiter. Il nous a laissé le choix entre deux chambres. Il a pris soin de recueillir nos préférences pour le petit déjeuner qui était excellent. Une adresse de charme pourvue d'un ascenseur. Seul inconvénient : le samedi la rue est assez bruyante.