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Review Score

Based on 20 apartment reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    10.0

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: July 4, 2025

    10
    Catania
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a central location nothing is a problem to get to. So many restaurants and bars within walking distance. Would recommend this place value for money.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful clean apartment close to the historical town centre.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable, pleasant and full of atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We liked everything but would have appreciated a bread knife.

    The pick up at the airport was excellent and we had a very comfortable stay there. It is a lovely old apartment with lots of personal touches. Almost everything we could need was provided. Having water, coffee and fruit provided on arrival was much appreciated. The location is excellent. It is close to many attractions and is surrounded by restaurants. It was a little noisy at night but that is to be expected there. There was a rack ti dry washing on the balcony which was very useful. Gabriele was friendly and hospitable and answered any questions immediately. A visit ti the Benedictine Monastery is a must. I highly recommend this stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    10
    Perfect location to explore Catania
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The location of the apartment is great - right at the street with restaurants and bars and Via Etnea just around the corner. It is next to the vegetables market which was so entertaining to visit and we got some great and very cheap fruits and veggies there. The fish market is not far away and is also an amazing experience. There is a nice bakery nearby. We cooked a great dinner in the kitchen - it has everything you might need. The apartment itself is fairly spacious, with separate kitchen, living room and 2 bedrooms. The bathroom is big and comfortable. One of the bedrooms overlooks the bars on the street and can be noisy till midnight. The other one is quiet and has a balcony to the inner courtyard. The apartment is equipped with everything for a pleasant stay. The hosts were very friendly, kind and welcoming. They waited for us at the address to give us the key and tell us everything about the apartment and the area around. They also wrote a very detailed guide for Catania which was great and very useful. We couldn`t be happier with their attention to us. The apartment is worth it!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place has an amazing atmosphere, from the antique-style furniture to the cookbooks. The owner is very friendly and helpful in every situation. The location is safe, on one of the streets where you can enjoy really good food:)

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There is no elevator in the building, but it's not a big problem as the appartment is on 1st floor.

    Fantastic location! The apartment is in the heart of the city, close to all the major attractions and public transportation. It made exploring the city so convenient. The owner was an outstanding host, always quick to respond and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. The welcome basket was a lovely touch. Thank you for an unforgettable stay!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    10
    Stay at Gabriele’s apartment was perfect. We had everything we needed there. Apartment is very spacious and cozy. Locate
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location, well equipped, spacious

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    10
    Lovely apartment in an ideal location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No parking available

    Very comfortable and homely. Everything we needed was there.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2024

    10
    Great experience at RetroEtnea
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing negative to say, it's worth noting that the apartment is on a vibrant and lively street with many bars and restaurants. This is a big plus for me, specially in Catania, but if you are looking for a extremely quiet stay, you might want to consider this.

    Excellent location in the heart of the city. The apartment is spacious, well-renovated, and retains charming period details that offer a glimpse into the past. The host was incredibly helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice close to everyone

    Best location and nice at the evening

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    nothing :)

    Gabriele was a great host who welcomed me personally when I arrived. Flat is great and exactly as presented on the photos. Complimentary coffee, sweet cakes and fresh fruit - great bonus :) The area is lively (but not crazy lively!) with cool restaurants and bars. This was a one week solo trip for me and I felt like at home and really safe there. Easy to walk anywhere - all the major sightseeing spots within 10-15min walk. Having Lidl, Penny and Deco supermarkets less than 5min away was also super-handy, same as the big outdoor market for local furit, veg, fish etc.... Overall this flat is just perfect!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, beautiful and spacious apartment with everything needed. On a busy street right next to the market and trendy restaurants, it remains relatively calm at night inside. The hosts were very kind and responsive, let us check in early.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    10
    A spacious and stylish apartment in a lively location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really, but it could have been useful to have a microwave oven and toaster.

    This place was very spacious - including 5 large rooms. Lovely retro vibe with very tasteful furnishings (very comfortable bed and couch). Large smart tv and cd player + discs. The kitchen was very well appointed and enabled home cooking. AC in both the living area and bedroom worked well. It was in a lively location, but the bedroom was located at the back, so was quiet for sleeping.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bar downstairs was quite loud due to the Eurocup, but it didn't disturb us since in the late hours they respected resting hours.

    The apartment was very clean,comfortable, and very spacious. Definitely a good price quality ratio and extremely helpful and friendly staff. The location was great - and also a lot of bars and restaurants around.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    10
    A comfortable, convienient stay in a nicely decorated house, in a central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Everything was ok

    The appartment was confortable, had very nice decoration, the hosts were very supportive, gentile and friendly, and the location is very central.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    9.0
    well equipped apartment
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Really nice apartment with a lot of space and well equipped. Great location in the city centre. However, if you are a light sleeper maybe this place is not for you due to the bars/restaurants downstairs

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    The place to stay in Catania!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    An authentic and special place with such character in the heart of Catania’s fun life. Can’t say enough about the hosts and their hospitality, genuine people, checking in regularly, caring about our stay and experience and providing fantastic recommendations.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was definitely worth it. The place was very big for 3. It was very central. The host shared very useful info about Catania.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    10
    We loved the large apartment with such beautiful ceilings and floors. Bedroom facing the courtyard w
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

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