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papali 289

Travelers start their day feeling refreshed at this centrally located guesthouse, where continental breakfast fuels Catania adventures

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Papali 289 sits in Catania City Centre, just a short walk from Piazza del Duomo and the shopping along Via Etnea. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast to start their mornings, with in-room WiFi keeping them connected throughout their stay.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$3,453
NT$4,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12

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Comfort Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Triple Room

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Borgo-Sanzio, a neighborhood in Catania, papali 289 is in the entertainment district. Via Etnea is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Palace of Culture and Agricola Gambino are also worth visiting. Visit our Catania travel guide
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Via Etnea, 289, Catania, CT, 95124

What's nearby

  • Catania @ sunset :)
    Bellini Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral Square featuring a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture
    Piazza del Duomo
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Via Etnea
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza Stesicoro
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tribunale di Catania
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Catania Central Station
    12 min drive
  • Borgo Station
    13 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pasticceria Savia
    4 min walk
  • Pasticceria Spinella
    4 min walk
  • Pasta Bistrot
    5 min walk
  • Caffè Curtigghiu
    5 min walk
  • La Capannina Pizza Bistrot
    3 min walk

About this property

papali 289

Guesthouse near Piazza del Duomo
Close to Via Etnea and Catania Cathedral, papali 289 has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at papali 289 have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM and 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

papali 289 Catania
papali 289 Guesthouse
papali 289 Guesthouse Catania

Frequently asked questions

Is papali 289 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at papali 289?

As of 2026/3/8, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at papali 289 on 2026/3/11 start from NT$3,453, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Papali 289 doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at papali 289?

Check-in is from 3:30 PM–11:30 PM, and from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at papali 289?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is papali 289 located?

Located in Borgo-Sanzio, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Bellini Gardens and Piazza del Duomo. Via Etnea and Catania Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km). Borgo Station is 13 minutes by foot and Giuffrida Station is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

papali 289 Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Staff very friendly and would do anything for you. Room very spacious and very clean. Breakfast was amazing and the best I have had in a long time. Location was perfect and right on the doorstep of the main shopping strip with shops and restaurants within walking distance. I would definitely recommend and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people, good accomodation, close to city centre
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t speak the language but the hosts were very polite and used translation app to communicate. We were greeted in the street and escorted into our accommodation. Our room was lovely and had a view of Mt Etna. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host met me at the door and advised where to eat and gave his personal recommendations. A great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic service

A fantastic place with a great service. We are coming back in two days. The place to stay when you are in Catania.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

gregor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was amazing with great service by the host. However mosquitoes are the issue and they can shorten your good night sleep.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Catania

Best place to stay in Catania. Wonderful service, view to Etna and over the city from the balconies. Close to everything. Bus to the airport - Alibus- leave right in front of the building. Remember to contact the owner before arrival.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a bed and breakfast, but the owner does not live on site. The hotel is on the 5th floor of residential building with a gate - so you won't know you're there until the owner meets you (no signs etc). Google maps will tell you you're there. If you see a gated building and Google says you're there, it is probably correct. If you're coming from the airport or train, take the Alibus to Viale bus stop and you'll be about 2 minute walk from the hotel - If you're coming from train ask someone trustworthy (worker) where the stop is for Alibus - you will not know you're at the hotel, but the owner will greet you at the gate. He'll take you to the elevator and will explain all the keys, when you go upstairs. This is such a cute, small bed and breakfast (6 rooms). The breakfast is typical Italian breakfast (croissants, meats, cheese etc). A younger gentleman is there to help with breakfast. Our room (room 1) had a balcony and we were able to enjoy a couple of concerts in the park, from our balcony. We also had access to the kitchenette area so we could grab dishes and glasses if we needed. Both gentleman spoke Italian (which is expected in Italy) but were very patient in my use of a translator app to communicate. Our room was clean and set up very nicely. Large and enjoyable. The only complaint is the neighbor's dog. The neighbor isn't a very good dog owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pasarn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well-renovated well-located property with big rooms and simple yet amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosemari

Liked: Cleanliness
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!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top Lage
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien. Excelente ubicación
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena atención de duelo, super ubicación
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Je pense retourner à Catane et sans hésitation je me logerais chez papali
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren gern hier zu Gast. Das Frühstück war ausgezeichnet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Niclas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Papali 289 befindet sich in einem hinteren Abteil des Hauses. Es ist kein Klingelschild, noch sonstige Information zu lesen. Erst auf Nachfrage wurden wir in einen dunklen Flur gebeten, um mit einem sehr alten und fragwürdigen Aufzug in die 5. Etage zu fahren. Das Treppenhaus war ebenfalls sehr dunkel und schmutzig. Die Unterkunft war zwar sauber und modern eingerichtet. Der Sohn des Besitzers, welcher sich um das Organisatorische und Frühstück kümmert, sorgte jedoch für einen nicht empfehlenswerten Aufenthalt. Als wir ankamen sagte man uns, dass wir kein Frühstück gebucht hatten. Erst nach viel Überzeugungsarbeit glaubte man uns schließlich. Am nächsten Morgen erhielten wir zwei kleine Croissants und ein Heißgetränk. Auf Nachfrage am nächsten Morgen auch etwas Herzhaftes wie Brot oder Aufschnitt zu bekommen wurde mit Protest bejaht. So erhielten wir an den darauffolgenden Tagen ein Brötchen, wenige Scheiben Käse, Butter und ein Croissant. Er bereitete es sehr langsam zu und reagierte auf Nachfragen stets genervt und unhöflich. Am Abreisetag verlangte er die Tax während des Frühstücks, obwohl darum gebeten wurde es anschließend in Ruhe zu klären. Er schaute durchgehend Videos, sprach kaum englisch, versuchte nicht Informationen zu beschreiben oder zu übersetzen und ließ uns warten. Insgesamt waren die Räumlichkeiten der Unterkunft zwar modern gestaltet, der Service und Umgang jedoch unmenschlich und nicht empfehlenswert.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024