Located in the entertainment district, papali 289 is a great choice for a stay in Catania. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Borgo Station is 13 minutes and Giuffrida Station is 14 minutes.
Languages
Italian
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check in from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM and 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
7 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Also known as
papali 289 Catania
papali 289 Guesthouse
papali 289 Guesthouse Catania
Frequently asked questions
Does papali 289 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, papali 289 does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at papali 289?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at papali 289?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at papali 289.
What are the check-in and check-out times at papali 289?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What's the area around papali 289 like?
Papali 289 is in Borgo-Sanzio, a short 1-minute walk from Via Etnea and 5 minutes' walk from Metropolitan Theater.
papali 289 Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
4 January 2025
Vesko
Vesko, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
Staff were good
Breakfast was good
Room was serviced daily
Able to make an espresso in the kitchen whenever you wanted
Had a good view of etna
Bus stop right out the front of the property
Air-conditioning worked well
Michael
Michael, 3-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
8 October 2024
Nothing special. It was very difficult to figure out where to go once we were inside the building. No indication whatsoever. Luckily another customer saw us (we looked lost with our suitcases) and told us to go to the 5th floor. A lot of mosquitoes!!!
Rosemari
Rosemari, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 October 2024
Très bien situé. Carmelo et sa famille très attentionnés. Chambre confortable et salle de bain très propre. Je recommande cet endroit sans problème.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2024
Armando
Armando, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 August 2024
Owner is very friendly and goes above and beyond to help. Space was sufficient and clean, conveniently located. Elevators onsite so no need to carry your luggage through stairwells.
This B&B doesn’t have any signage but upon arrival the owner showed up and brought us to the correct floor and helped us get settled in.
Michael
Michael, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2024
The host met me at the door and advised where to eat and gave his personal recommendations. A great place to stay
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
GENIAL 😃😃
Fue una estadía genial!!
El apart muy bien ubicado, súper confortable, moderno, excelentemente equipado, el anfitrión y su hijo súper amables.
Lo recomiendo 100 por cien!!!!
Monica
Monica, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2024
Nice property has all the facilities and station and centre are all walking distance. Just bare in mind that if your staying there on a weekend that there is a festival going on until 12am in the nearby park.
T
T, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 June 2024
I had a fantastic little room with a balcony and a very kind and caring host. Тhere was a lovely view of Etna from the breakfast room. The only problem was the neighbour's dog (the hotel is on one floor in an apartment building) which kept barking, even through the night.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 May 2024
Good location
Owner is very friendly but speaks no English. We were able to communicate with Google translate. Room was great and I had a perfect view of Mt. Etna.
Breakfast was not the best. Owner's son asked us what we wanted for breakfast the next day but did not give us what we asked for. Wifi did not work in all the rooms.
Hotel is in a great location
Judith
Judith, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2024
Siamo stati benissimo. La camera era ampia, luminosa e ditata di tutti i comfort. Colazione ottima e abbondante con vista sull'Etna. Il signor Carmelo e suo figlio Marco gentilissimi, ci hanno dato tanti consigli utili su come muoverci nella zona, cosa visitare e dove mangiare. Il B&B si trova in pieno centro, e tutti i posti da vedere in città sono raggiungibili a piedi. Torneremo sicuramente.
Roberto
Roberto, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 May 2024
The host was very friendly and tried to help. He had minimal English so used a translator on his phone. The property was not where it was shown on hotels.com. Instead of being on the square by the metro it was about a quarter of a mile away from the location listed in the direction away from the city center. It did have a bus stop outside the door.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 April 2024
Nice owner. Perfect place for a short stay( I stayed one night). Not a ton of amenities but has the basics. Only problem is the WiFi does t work consistently which is a problem if your an international visitor.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 March 2024
Room was amazing with great service by the host.
However mosquitoes are the issue and they can shorten your good night sleep.
gregor
gregor, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 March 2024
I truly recommend this place
I loved this place!! The location is perfect. It's near all the main sites. The room was super clean. The bed was comfortable. Carmelo was a great host!! He's a very nice man. Just right outside the entrance is the bus stop to the airport. The breakfast was simple but very good. I would definitely stay here again. I hope to return in the future.
Dora
Dora, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 January 2024
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2023
Asmaa
Asmaa, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2024
Tväka inte att boka
Det kändes som att man kommit hos nära släkting . Värd var otrolig hjälpsam med allt, från och med att vänta på oss vid bus stationen vid ankomst tom att lämna lägenhetsnycklar till oss for att hämta vår baggage vid avgång. Vi kunde själv bestäma vad vill vi äta för frukost och han ordnade detta. Rumet och badrumet var rena bekväma och i utmärkt skick säng bekvämt ,en tjusigt balkong med utsikt mot Vesuvio . Lägenheten finns på huvudgsta i Catania men det är lungt på kvällen. Rekomenderas hjärtlig.
Sead
Sead, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Struttura con posizione ottima confortevole e silenziosa
Adriano
Adriano, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
Posizione strategica economica ma con tutti i comfort a due passi dal centro.
Gianluca
Gianluca, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 September 2024
FRANCISCO
FRANCISCO, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2024
Moez
Moez, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2024
Francesco
Francesco, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 July 2024
Helt ok
Bra läge på via Etnea. Hållplats för flygbuss direkt utanför entrén. Trevlig värd som tyvärr inte pratar engelska. Ingen frukostbuffé, utan värden fixar enligt önskemål. Ingen riktig hotellentre så det kan vara svårt att hitta första gången, men värden kom direkt efter telefonsamtal. Finns balkonger med utsikt över staden och mot Etna. Rent och fint rum. Överlag bra och prisvärt.