Sveva Bed and Breakfast
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#282 of 317 B&Bs in Catania
Location
4.1
Rooms
3.5
Value
3.7
Cleanliness
3.4
Service
3.1
Sleep Quality
3.4
Welcome to Sveva Bed and Breakfast, your Catania “home away from home.” Sveva Bed and Breakfast aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
Close to some of Catania's most popular landmarks, such as Basilica Collegiata (0.3 mi) and Palazzo degli Elefanti (0.3 mi), Sveva Bed and Breakfast is a great destination for tourists.
Rooms at Sveva Bed and Breakfast provide air conditioning and a kitchenette, and guests can stay connected with free wifi.
During your visit, be sure to check out one of Catania's popular shrimp restaurants such as Trattoria Catania Ruffiana, Osteria Antica Marina, and Canni & Pisci-Meat & Fish, all a short distance from Sveva Bed and Breakfast.
Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular art museums, such as MUSEO CROCIFERI - Art and Chocolate, Polo Tattile Multimediale, and Museo Emilio Greco.
Sveva Bed and Breakfast puts the best of Catania at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
Rooftop terrace
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
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Languages Spoken
Italian
Location
Via Reitano 26a, 95121 Catania, Sicily Italy
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Great for walkers
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An affordable room. I would have given 3 stars except I was lucky! They gave me a room on the third floor overlooking the square of Castello Ursino. Beautiful view from the balcony (both night and day)!!!
The bathroom is shared, there is a shared kitchenette for breakfast (included in the price), no elevator, no TV in my room. Central location, a few steps from the cathedral of St. Agatha!
If they give me the same room, I will come back again!!!
The bathroom is shared, there is a shared kitchenette for breakfast (included in the price), no elevator, no TV in my room. Central location, a few steps from the cathedral of St. Agatha!
If they give me the same room, I will come back again!!!
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: Chiedete la camera al terzo piano che dà su piazza Castello Ursino!!!
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The rooms were spacious,with cute balconies with a view of the castle. It was very easy and fast to get to the center. The owner was nice although he spoke very little to no English, but that added to the experience. Very nice rood terrace. The AC was a bit weird and noisy, and it seemed like it was just blowing cold air.
The neighbourhood felt safe, compared to the rest of Catania.
The neighbourhood felt safe, compared to the rest of Catania.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Clean and quiet but with a really good location. Nicest view from the rooftop and they have adorable cats living there . Great beds and a kitchen, but beware, no pots and pans to cook with. They dont speak much english but are very nice and warm. Breakfast included but very small.
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Date of stay: June 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The location is a perfect base to explore from and there are some good places to eat nearby. The room was simple but functional, and good value for money. The view from the roof terrace is great.
The bus stop to the airport is a 5-10 minute walk away although if you can share a taxi between four of you it won't cost much more than the combined bus tickets.
The bus stop to the airport is a 5-10 minute walk away although if you can share a taxi between four of you it won't cost much more than the combined bus tickets.
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I'd give it a solid "fine." For the price of a private room (shared bathroom), I'd say it was well worth it.
Pros:
-The roof deck was amazing. I barely made it out there, but when I did it was stunningly beautiful.
-The wifi was good.
-It was basically right next door to an awesome gelato shop. I had to stop myself from going a second time, otherwise I would have gone three times a day.
-Each room has a cute little balcony overlooking the castle.
Meh:
-The location was fine. It wasn't right in the heart of things, but it was easy enough to walk there. Also easy enough to walk to the airport bus stop (like 15-20 min depending on how lost you get). The host gave me a very stern warning in Italian about avoiding a particular adjacent neighborhood, so for that reason I'd be a little wary of the location, but I never had any problems personally.
-It was on the third floor and there was no elevator. This was a minor annoyance for me with a backpack, but I can't imagine how it would be possible for someone with limited mobility.
-The hosts didn't seem to speak any English. Except their daughter (?), whom I saw once in the week I was there. This wasn't really a problem, and honestly in some ways added to the experience. But if you don't speak Italian and are expecting to be able to get advice on what to see and do in the area, you're probably out of luck.
Cons:
-The kitchen. For breakfast, it's first come first served with one big mason jar filled with some sort of corn flakes type of cereal, and another filled with cookies. Some days there was cereal in the jar, some days it had run out. Some days there was milk, some days it was rancid. And if you wanted to use the kitchen outside of breakfast, it cost 5 euros. That didn't include oil or spices or anything, just using the actual kitchen facilities. 5 euros!
-Though the hosts made a point of being present for check-in, they were otherwise a little hard to locate. So when there was no breakfast food, you just couldn't eat breakfast there.
Pros:
-The roof deck was amazing. I barely made it out there, but when I did it was stunningly beautiful.
-The wifi was good.
-It was basically right next door to an awesome gelato shop. I had to stop myself from going a second time, otherwise I would have gone three times a day.
-Each room has a cute little balcony overlooking the castle.
Meh:
-The location was fine. It wasn't right in the heart of things, but it was easy enough to walk there. Also easy enough to walk to the airport bus stop (like 15-20 min depending on how lost you get). The host gave me a very stern warning in Italian about avoiding a particular adjacent neighborhood, so for that reason I'd be a little wary of the location, but I never had any problems personally.
-It was on the third floor and there was no elevator. This was a minor annoyance for me with a backpack, but I can't imagine how it would be possible for someone with limited mobility.
-The hosts didn't seem to speak any English. Except their daughter (?), whom I saw once in the week I was there. This wasn't really a problem, and honestly in some ways added to the experience. But if you don't speak Italian and are expecting to be able to get advice on what to see and do in the area, you're probably out of luck.
Cons:
-The kitchen. For breakfast, it's first come first served with one big mason jar filled with some sort of corn flakes type of cereal, and another filled with cookies. Some days there was cereal in the jar, some days it had run out. Some days there was milk, some days it was rancid. And if you wanted to use the kitchen outside of breakfast, it cost 5 euros. That didn't include oil or spices or anything, just using the actual kitchen facilities. 5 euros!
-Though the hosts made a point of being present for check-in, they were otherwise a little hard to locate. So when there was no breakfast food, you just couldn't eat breakfast there.
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Traveled solo
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The view from the balcony was spectacular. Looking at Castello Ursino while having my breakfast made me feel like the "king of the castle". My experience at the place was amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone vising Catania.
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Date of stay: August 2015
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Rooms are nice big and comfortable with balcony, place has great roof terrace with summer kitchen. Hosts were nice and kind. It was clean, bathroom is shared but it was clean all the time:). Location is wright next to old castle, you can see it from the balcony, it is 5 min walking to Duomo.
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Very nice Bed and Breakfast and very accomodating hosts. The view from our balcony overlooked the castello ursino. In addition to the balcony we also had access to a roof terrace which had a sheltered area and also a large space to catch some of the italian sun. you could view the whole of catania and also Mt. Etna very clearly here. The room was clean and comfortable and there is a fully equiped kitchen. There is wi-fi, its pretty quiet, and extremely cheap!
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Date of stay: March 2013Trip type: Traveled with friends
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So we are currently staying here (our final night) and I am surprised by some of the negative reviews as we have really really loved it here and for what we paid I really do believe this place is excellent value! Due to a fire at Catania airport we arrived really late with 2 young children. The family who own this don’t speak English (but I don’t speak Italian so why should they?) but when I called to explain how late we would be (just before midnight) the man said email. When I emailed he replied quickly and just said keep him updated but it was okay. When we arrived he kept check in short and sweet and said he wanted cash payment but it was fine to do it later. The air con in our room has been a total dream (it’s 43 degrees out you need it). We had a shared bathroom but for the first 3 nights had it to ourselves and I think each floor shares so you aren’t sharing with many people at all. You have your own balcony with chairs. The rooms, kitchen and bathroom in this place are spotless! They are constantly cleaning. It is first place abroad at this time of year I have travelled (we go away a lot and do travelling trips so not staying in one hotel) and not seen a single insect inside at all. The Wi-Fi is good. I know some people have mentioned location not feeling safe but we were two women, two kids and I would say generally Catania is a little sketchy but this area isn’t any worse than the rest of it. My toddler son was sick one night and we ended up having to strip his bed completely. I explained this to the cleaner with some actions. She brought him a new bed, helped me put it on, changed our bin…. Couldn’t have asked for more. The breakfast is basic but is out all day as all non-perishables so they have; French toast, cereal, UHT milk, fruit filled croissants, breakfast biscuits and a coffee machine that makes the best coffee ever. The roof garden is amazing! Views of Etna and the castle. We got take away pizza to eat up there. Was a trampoline for kids plus despite being rooftop had high sides so kids were not unsafe although did ban them from going up to ultra high bit by themselves. Got some great pictures up there with Etna in background. The boys also loved the hotel cats who we nicknamed good kitty and bad kitty that live in roof garden. As for the key confusion that has been mentioned by some…. We had it too but owner walked us through (as couldn’t talk us through with language barrier) our mistake. Basically, hotel original entrance is around back where you go to check in. Your keys then open a side door nearer front of hotel and the door to your floor but not the door you checked in at. We stood there for like 20 minutes on first day thinking our keys didn’t work on door before he explained. I think there is a sign on door that explains it but it’s in Italian so we didn’t get the memo. Overall, we loved it! Would totally recommend!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: See advice about key in case like us you can’t read the sign!
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We stayed here for four nights. The location is excellent and the room itself is nice, everything works alright. Room is ventilated and spacious and toilet clean.
The owner is not easy to reach. He told us we have to pay in cash and to come pay him the next day. The next day comes and he doesnt answer any of the office cell phone numbers. Finally at 7pm we reach him by shouting to him from the inside yard. We had to help other guests find the right places because the owner gave them confusing directions. There is a lady in the neighbouring building that shouts and screams almost non stop every day, breaks glasses etc. which is disturbing to me at least.
The key is same to every door so no safety there.
The owner is not easy to reach. He told us we have to pay in cash and to come pay him the next day. The next day comes and he doesnt answer any of the office cell phone numbers. Finally at 7pm we reach him by shouting to him from the inside yard. We had to help other guests find the right places because the owner gave them confusing directions. There is a lady in the neighbouring building that shouts and screams almost non stop every day, breaks glasses etc. which is disturbing to me at least.
The key is same to every door so no safety there.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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LOCATION
ItalySicilyProvince of CataniaCataniaCentro Catania
NUMBER OF ROOMS
23
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sveva Bed and Breakfast
Which popular attractions are close to Sveva Bed and Breakfast?
Nearby attractions include A' Piscaria Mercato del Pesce (0.3 miles), Parco Archeologico Greco Romano di Catania (0.3 miles), and Museo Civico Castello Ursino (0.07 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Sveva Bed and Breakfast?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a rooftop terrace.
What food & drink options are available at Sveva Bed and Breakfast?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Sveva Bed and Breakfast?
Conveniently located restaurants include I Capricciusi, Il Gambero Pazzo, and Trattoria da Antonio.
Are there any historical sites close to Sveva Bed and Breakfast?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Palazzo Biscari (0.5 miles), Piazza del Duomo (0.4 miles), and Saint Biagio Church - Sant'Agata alla Fornace (0.7 miles).