Title: Galatea, downtown with sea view - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Galatea, downtown with sea view Fun on the beach, near Piazza del Duomo ## Photo gallery for Galatea, downtown with sea view ![Outdoor dining - Galatea, downtown with sea view (Catania)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633100/32633008/deb17a43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Galatea, downtown with sea view (Catania)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633100/32633008/ab2e8286.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Galatea, downtown with sea view (Catania)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633100/32633008/c341470c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Galatea, downtown with sea view (Catania)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633100/32633008/e49efaa8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Galatea, downtown with sea view (Catania)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633100/32633008/5cfe8ec0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the city center, this apartment is just a short walk from the beach and shopping area. With modern comforts like WiFi, microwave, and washing machine in its bright kitchen and spacious rooms with new furnishings on the fourth floor of an elevator-equipped building. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61184 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Galatea, downtown with sea view In the city center, 8 minutes walk from the beach and the bathing establishments. In an elegant shopping area. Few step away from the historical center, at 15 minutes walking distance. In front of the subway and very close to the bus and train stations. It is possible to find car parking around the building, but there is also a private parking attached to the building and the price is 10 euro per day (50 per week) Apartment has been renovated in 2016, spacious and bright. In an area of the city center where traffic is not so heavy. All furnitures are new and rooms are big. Equipped with all the comforts, internet wifi, modern kitchen, microwave, washing machine. It is at forth floor in a building with elevator. Please note that the second bathroom was originally a laundry room, so it is accessible from a bedroom balcony. Additional Services (not included in the price): Transfer to and from the airport. Guided tours: Etna, Syracuse, Noto, Taormina, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, sea tour by boat tour at attractive prices. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Self parking on site (surcharge) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,184 square feet ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45730000/45724200/45724140/44ecca39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment with 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and kitchen / living room with sofa bed. 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Exceeding will cost 0,35 euro/kWh. Apartment is in a building where neighbors are living and working during the week. It is importante to avoid noise after 23:00 (11pm) in the evening ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Galatea Downtown sea View Catania Galatea Downtown sea View Apartment Apartment Galatea, Downtown With sea View Catania Apartment Galatea, Downtown With sea View Galatea Downtown sea View Apartment Catania Galatea Downtown sea View Catania Galatea Downtown sea View Catania Galatea, Downtown With sea View Apartment Galatea, Downtown With sea View Catania Galatea Downtown With sea View Galatea Downtown Sea View Galatea, With Sea View Catania Galatea, Downtown With sea View Catania Galatea, Downtown With sea View Apartment Galatea, Downtown With sea View Apartment Catania ## About the area Located on the beach, this apartment is in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, a neighborhood in Catania. While the natural beauty of Catania Beach and Mount Etna can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Catania Port. Butterfly House and Etnaland are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Catania travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Catania.dx924) [View more Apartments in Catania](https://www.expedia.ca/Catania-Apartments.d924-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.514843,15.106205&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7B%7E%7EcFwle%7BA%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%3FQBS%40S%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSBQBSDQBQDSDQDQDQDQFQDQFQDOFQFOHQFOFOHQFOHMFOHOHOJMHOHMHMJMHMJMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLKJILKLIJILILILILGLILGLGLGNGLGLELENENELELENCNELCNCNCNALCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHLHJJLHJJJJLJJJJJJLJJHLJLJLHLJLHLHNHLHNHNHNFLHPFNHNFNFPFNFPDNFPFPDPFPDPDPBRDPDPBPDRBPBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARAPARCRARAPCRCRCPCRCPERCPEPERCPEPEPGPEPGPGPENGPGNGPGNINGPINGNILININILINILKLILKLKLILKJKLKJKJMJKJKJMHKJMHMHMHKHMHMHMFMFOFMFMFMFODMDMFODMBODOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEMCOEOGMEMEMGOGMGMGMGMGMIMIMIMIKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMKMIMKMIMIMIOKMIOIOGMIOGOIQGOGOIQGOGQEOGQEQGQEQEQEQEQESCQEQCSCQCSCQCSCSCQASASASCQ%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nmB3tbvkahu34uOCBaNEAjD7wyM=) Catania, Sicilia ### What's nearby - ![Vista dal molo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/924/dc2136aa-5b01-47bb-8b61-9a559a5624d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Catania Port 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Le Ciminiere Fairs and Convention Center 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Historical Museum of the Landing in Sicily 1943 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Tribunale di Catania 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Via Etnea 1 min drive \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Galatea Station 2 min walk - Catania Central Station 12 min walk - Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 24 min drive ### Restaurants - Bar Galatea 2 min walk - Caffè Europa 6 min walk - La dolce vita - india caffè 3 min walk - Al Solito Posto 5 min walk - Zō Centro Culture Contemporanee 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Galatea, downtown with sea view pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Galatea, downtown with sea view? ### What time is check-out at Galatea, downtown with sea view? ### Where is Galatea, downtown with sea view located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Galatea, downtown with sea view Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 20 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie D. May 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay The hosts couldn’t have been better. The place was beautiful and centrally located. There were markets, stores, cafes and food trucks on either end of the location. ##### Marie D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Joke R. Feb 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### excellent stay What a good place to stay in Catania! Spacious and clean appartment. A really friendly and helpful host. We enjoyed the sun on the terraces. I would highly reccomend! ##### Joke R. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lise & Rory C. Nov 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### MT. ETNA For our plan to visit the Mt. Etna area Catania was the ideal starting point. Our apartment was perfect for our needs, close to airport, train, and bus. It was spacious, well equipped, and our co-host was so helpful. Thank you Giuseppe! ##### Lise & Rory C. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Francesco F. May 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Catania break Very good overall 15 min walk to main station Good bus service to airport ##### Francesco F. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen Q. Oct 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Catania getaway Giuseppe was extremely helpful and accommodating. The apartment is in a great location. It’s very well equipped. It has been updated but maintains its original charm. We loved it. Stayed for 5 nights. One drawback is, it is noisy at night. For the price you can’t beat it. ##### Maureen Q. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray D. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Like being at home Very large apartment and all the comforts of home. Close to metro and grocery stores. The big outdoor market is about a 15 to 20 minute walk. We did walk to and from the historical area, but better to take the metro. We are seniors in our mid seventies. Our 50 year old son joined us. We did a tour to Mount Etna, the hike on the mountain was wonderful. We also cooked most meals at home, the kitchen was great. ##### Ray D. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sue N. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Typical Italian Apartment Can’t say enough about Giuseppe and his wife. They were very helpful and always available to answer any questions we had. The apartment was a little dated but very clean and comfortable. We had a car and found a parking space in the street every day. A good spot to tour from. MT Etna, Syracuse, Taormina were all about an hour away and easy to visit. Even spent a day at the beach which was 15 minutes away. ##### Sue N. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ron Z. Oct 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Good value The apartment is very clean and spacious. Well equipped kitchen. Washing machine works great. Bathroom is dated and the shower is small. Bedrooms are large and beds are comfortable. AC works well. Location is good. Many restaurants in 5-10 minutes by foot. Trains and bus stations are about 15 minutes by foot. Some street noise at night. But, a pretty good value overall. ##### Ron Z. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris C. Feb 3, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Decent Stay We had a decent stay in this apartment. It's spacious and well-equipped with a nice view from the balcony. Having a washing machine in the apartment was an added bonus. It's close to the Metro, several bus stops, and a train station which made getting around the city (and even visiting other cities for the day) very easy. The host was extremely friendly and accommodating, even offering the option for early check-in. He also gave us recommendations for places to eat and shop in the neighborhood as well as advice on how to reach the place in the most efficient and cost-effective way. However, the apartment itself is older and not well-maintained. There was a sewage smell in the bathrooms resulting from the recent rains. There were also insects in the kitchen. We stayed in January and only two of the rooms have heating. It was not comfortable to spend time in the living room because it was too cold. Because it is on a main thoroughfare, it was also loud with car and motorcycle noise all night. There was construction going on in the building, too. It started first thing each morning and continued all-day with hammering, sawing, and other related noise. There's not a lot happening in the neighborhood at night, so if you are looking for more nightlife maybe choose a place closer to the city center. ##### Chris C. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nazarii Nov 22, 2024 Liked: Amenities Excellent, well-equiped place and very hospitable host. ##### Nazarii Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alfred and Bobbi G. May 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Catania Giuseppe was very helpful in the check in, reviewing the apartment and giving us some directions for things to see and do ##### Alfred and Bobbi G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Terry L. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Last fortnight in April. Spacious, somewhat old apartment and needing a modicum of TLC. Traffic noise irksome at times. Superb weather. Good value for money. ##### Terry L. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### July K. Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation This was our first time out of the US and we were very happy with our stay in Catania. The sites were beautiful and we had a wonderful time ##### July K. Stayed 15 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aleksandra S. Oct 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and big apartment Apartment is really big and clean. Host is very helpfull and kind. To the nearest black beach is about 8 minutes walk, to city centre 20 minutes walk. But close to apartment is metro station :) ##### Aleksandra S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Patricia C. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy The hosts were cordial and very attentive. The unit is lacking. It is old and charming but not at all as described. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 of the three had air conditioning- with some manipulation and a fan, the third bedroom cooled down. There is no air conditioning in the main area of the unit, living room and kitchen. Could not leave ac on to coolUnit completely bc there is a weekly limit of 100kw and a charge for more usage. The shower has barely any water pressure- very difficult to rinse hair. The area is not one I would choose to vacation in again. We used it as a central hub to then visit other areas of eastern Sicily. It would be more of an area I chose to stay if I had relatives near by and wanted to live with the locals. I grew up in a well kept Italian neighborhood in the Bronx.This was more like the areas I was told to stay away from, lots of graffiti, and trash on the streets.I guess it all depends on what you are looking for… this was not as described. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dc068ee4-7c76-44fa-aa9d-03cef5ef6963-1752863542461.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2d935da3-17d7-4d5f-bdd2-13a91f33d517-1752863542563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Patricia C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Charles F. Sep 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I would say that for two men in their 60s traveling on a lark, this apartment provided very near access to Catania's historic district and the surrounding coastal cities such as Taormina and Syracusa. We even managed a successful day trip to the Valley of the Temples. It met our requirement of separate bedrooms and separate bathrooms. And we did manage to find street parking nearby every night. But be aware, the ocean view is only from the front balcony and you will never sit out there because the street is loud. The second bathroom is off of the bedroom balcony so basically you have to go outside to get to it. The bathroom itself is quite old and the shower stall is tiny and missing a panel so that the floor gets wet. A mop is provided for that. It was fine for me but I doubt my wife would've liked it had she been along.And the apartment building is old and in need of some repairs. The elevator went out for a day or two.This is not some brand new, fancy shiny location. It is old Catania and and has a patina and graffiti everywhere on the streets. The shoreline nearby is fairly industrial but on our last day we found that if we walked 15 minutes to the north there was a nice restaurant area with ocean views. Highly recommend that area for walking distance dining in the evening. The apartment was well stocked. There was coffee, an espresso maker, sugar, even a bottle of vodka 3/4 full. And some bottledwater was provided for our arrival. It was a successful stay for us ![View from inner balcony. Where the second bathroom is off of.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d53c5902-a86c-4d6f-91f7-eb431087a5c8-1759210291904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Same.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/daa28faf-7962-42fa-a746-b6311ba070d1-1759210292366.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Charles F. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Bernadette B. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disappointing, hygiene really poor did impact on holiday. Such a disappointment as the apartment could be sufficent as it is a good size & convenient location.Very little could improve the apartment , it has great potential. We didnot mind the old furniture as it was characterful but put it along with grubby bedlinen and towels , dirty shower etc it just felt awful.On arrival the owner was really pleasent and helpful and because of this we didnot really checked the premises until he left.( silly decision ) We accepted that the air conditioning was for 2 bedrooms only although this was not clear on booking.Kitchen sufficent but lots of chipped crockery etc the biggest issue was the bathroom .The shower trims & grouting were absolutely black & dirty, no water pressure from shower head a trickle of water. Handbasin stained as well and floor tiles chipped in places. The towels were worn & discoloured , i resorted to buying new towels as couldnt use them.Bedroom linen while washed there was residue of stains . Again bought sheets . These all need replaced.Cleaning fee was 66 well they need to change the cleaning provider, paintwork on doors flithy too and stains easily removed with deteregent but i take umbarge at having to clean at this level on a holiday break. ![Shower ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/217e8d65-c549-4cb3-8401-19d03f3210d2-1750596693665.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Shower trim](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/311ab9a4-f36a-44bc-ac89-875f7b8bd6b1-1750596693568.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Wash hand basin ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c6455653-d9b3-4163-95da-d93eee22d783-1750596694061.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Bathroom loose door handle](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ba8b9cd4-5dc8-4f6e-82e9-2edca91fe220-1750596694208.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Bernadette B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Èva P. Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Kiváló elhelyezkedés , szuper lakás és a házigazda nagyon kedves és segítőkész ! Köszönjük szépen ! Cataniában újra ide térnénk vissza ! ##### Èva P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marguerite N. Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Goed maar gedateerd Wel goed. Het appartement was zeer minimaal ingericht met hele oude meubels. Dat was een beetje jammer. Wel goede bedden. Op één slaapkamer was geen airco. Dat was afzien. En was wel een verrijdbare ven. Maar dat was niet voldoende ##### Marguerite N. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Raq V. Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacances de printemps On a très bien mangé. Les villages aux alentours sont magnifiques. Le volcan est splendide et les gens sont très sympathiques. ##### Raq V. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabrielle May 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Logement très agréable et confortable, très propre, bien équipé, une très bonne communication avec l'hébergeur. Idéalement situé, très belle vue sur la mer. Petit point à améliorer: la douche qui n’est pas toujours facile à régler, et peut être du double vitrage au niveau des vitres car on entend beaucoup les bruits de la ville. Parfait pour une semaine pour découvrir Catane et ses alentours, avec des enfants. ##### Gabrielle Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine D. Apr 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour parfait Pierluigi nous a accueillis très gentiment et efficacement. L'appartement est propre, spacieux, bien situé et bien équipé. Merci Pierluigi :) ##### Catherine D. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maurizio V. Jan 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tutto perfetto! La casa era pulitissima e molto grande, la posizione è ottima e tutto sommato tranquilla nonostante sia in zona centrale. Molti supermercati e negozi di alimentari vicini, in 10 minuti a piedi si arriva alla Stazione Centrale. ##### Maurizio V. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin B. Nov 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Lage, viel Platz! Der Aufenthalt in dieser Unterkunft war sehr schön. Die Lage ist super! Alles ist so wie auf den Bildern zu sehen. Vorallem morgens das frühstücken auf einer der drei Balkone war traumhaft. Das einzige Manko ist, das es nachts sehr laut ist, da die Unterkunft in direkter Umgebung einer Hauptstraße ist. Aber das kann man mit Ohrstöpsel beheben! Besonders hervorzuheben ist der nette und unkomplizierte Kontakt zu Guiseppe. Sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! ##### Kevin B. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne H. Nov 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Haben uns wohl gefühlt Es ist immer die Frage, was man erwartet. Wir wollten Platz, Nähe zum Bahnhof, fußläufig zur Innenstadt untergebracht sein. Diese Ansprüche waren aller erfüllt. Wir hatten super Kontakt zum Vermieter, mussten auf Grund von Familienproblemen später anreisen, alles kein Problem. Hatten einen entspannten Aufenthalt. ##### Anne H. 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