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Papali

3.0 star property

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Balcony
Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Flat-screen TV
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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via etnea, Catania, CT, 95124
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellini Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, City View

Triple Room, City View

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Papali

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features self parking, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free.
Papali offers 3 accommodations with minibars and shared/communal kitchens. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Papali, you're just a quick walk from Bellini Gardens. Free WiFi in public areas, breakfast (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Via Etnea and a 3-minute drive from Catania Cathedral
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Papali offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Catania bed & breakfast is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 3 for adults and EUR 2 for children

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM and 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 30 for check-in between midnight and 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 PM 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 3 for adults and EUR 2 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (663 ft away)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 30 for check-in between midnight and 3:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Papali offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after 12:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Papali B&B Catania
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Papali Catania
Bed & breakfast Papali Catania
Catania Papali Bed & breakfast
Bed & breakfast Papali
Papali Catania
Papali Bed & breakfast
Papali Bed & breakfast Catania

Papali Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great breakfast. Host was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in a very central location that is a walk to anywhere. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

RADHIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommended - Excellent central location yet quiet with no street noise. Clean, well kept rooms. Owner is helpful (Italian speaking only) and provides a full breakfast. Very useful is directly opposite bus to airport but finding parking can be difficult. Recommend nearby Ideal parking garage for €20/night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, comfortable, and spacious, especially for the price, Carmello was a fantastic host, being welcoming and friendly and providing a good hearty breakfast and tips for the city. He doesn't speak much English, but I know enough Italian that we were able to communicate fine. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Carmelo was great, very helpful and waited for us after hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie

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

Fantastic host

Super b&b, it was nice and clean. The only minus was that he did not speak English? Only Sicilien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Papali exceeded our expectations. Our host Carmelo provided excellent and enthusiastic guidance to all that is Catania. A highlight of our stay included the ample morning breakfasts that featured typical regional pastries, both sweet and savoury. Our comfortable and quiet room proved a welcome and restful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chenyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was located in a busy area of the city. Finding parking was difficult unless you are willing to park about 10 minutes away. The hotel host was nice and provided us with early check-in. The room was large enough with a balcony overlooking the back street. Bathroom was decent. Breakfast was hearty. Tons of restaurants nearby, and within walking distance to the historical area. Airport bus stop was close by as well. A good stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pimsiri

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

Home feeling B&B, clean and walking to everything.

Very kind owner who made sure our stay to be the best. He made us cappuccino every morning with new baked croissant. The rooom had 1 big bed and two singles bed in, for our teenages, located in seperate rooms. They cleaned our room everyday but didnt change the towels. But I think if we asked abou it, they would have change it for us. The accommodation is located near to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

virginia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a b&b, no clear access to property, walk up 3-4 flights of stairs to business card over bell, waited 20 minutes in scary stairwell for host. Went to get something to eat and on return the first key is street entry, second key is apartment entry and the third key is the one that didn’t work for entry to the room. Waited 20 min
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Che dire..come andare in vacanza a casa di un amico...che sa darti consigli preziosi per dove andare e dove mangiare...e credetemi non è poca cosa....siamo stati d'incanto location meravigliosa in pieno centro...pulizia....eccellente....e cortesia familiare.....un accoglienza...che potremmo definire 'attenzionata'....lo consiglio spassionatamente per conoscere ed apprezzare Catania....Carmelo un padrone di casa senza rivali....e magari torneremo anche molto volentieri ..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lars

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

God beliggenhed, pænt istandsat, hjælpsom vært

Meget hjælpsom vært som hjalp os frem til parkering. Trafikken og parkering i Catania er meget dårlig. Det kan ikke anbefales at tage bil med ind i byen. Papali ligger godt og er pænt nyistandsat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, location parking and was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the property to the sites and restaurants. The bed was a little to hard for me and my husband though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romina

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

Assolutamente consigliato

Siamo appena rientrati dopo 6 giorni di permanenza in questa struttura. Posizione centrale a due passi dai giardini Bellini, dalla miglior pasticceria Savia proseguendo si arriva in piazza Duomo. Struttura nuova, pulita e colazione ottima grazie al titolare Carmelo che di adopera per soddisfare tutti i gusti. Si raggiunte dall’aeroporto con navetta Alibus che ferma di fronte all’entrata. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020