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URG - Luxury penthouse in Catania Unesco centre

URG - Luxury penthouse in Catania Unesco centre

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Dining
Private kitchen
Interior

Overview of URG - Luxury penthouse in Catania Unesco centre

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
catania, sicilia
  • Popular LocationUrsino Castle4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPiazza del Duomo5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCatania Cathedral8 min walk
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)10 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

URG - Luxury penthouse in Catania Unesco centre

Prestigious contemporary penthouse in the heart of the old city, and in front of the Ursino Castle, the emblematic monument of Catania built by Frederick II of Swabia and dating back to the 13th century.

The penthouse has been renovated by the owner - who is an architect by profession - in a contemporary style, with high attention to bringing light, to the choice of materials and the decorative details. A mix of modern and traditional style with the intention to preserve the history and give a new vibrancy and a modern hint. All furniture is made bespoke designed by the owner or designed by famous international designers.
Located on the second floor of a building dating back to 1900, this apartment consists of two levels. The first level is wrapped around the roof garden and overlooks the medieval castle. An open space with a large living area, a lounge with a sofa and armchairs, an entertainment system (projector + surround sound system) and a dining area for six people. At the same level, there is an open entrance area, with direct views to the terrace and the castle, a large kitchen and a amazingly decorated bathroom. The "garden" is equipped with a teak table and benches / chairs that provide the ideal setting for dinners and for relaxing moments while sipping a glass of wine or reading a book in the hammock.
At the second level, there is space for two double bedrooms (both with en-suite bathroom) , a studio room with a sofa bed, laundry, a corner with a dedicated desk and a roof terrace.

The penthouse is a concentrate of technology: fibre optic connections, electric skylight windows, high performant a/c and heating units controllable remotely, home theatre with surround system. The house is all insulated (walls and roof), has double glazing in all windows, and the EPC rate is A2.
Easy parking is available on the street for free. Please ask for more details.

We provide all the linen necessary for your stay (sheets and towels) sterilized and industrially washed. Cleaning of the premises is carried out using disinfectant products.

If you are interested in Sicilian gastronomy and want to live a "supper club" experience we can organize a dinner for you with special recipes from the Sicilian tradition and prepared at home. For more information contact us.

The building is restored, beautifully located and guarantees great tranquillity and privacy. The privileged position of the structure within the historic center of Catania, near the main attractions of the city, makes your stay comfortable, elegant, convenient; an ideal base from which to explore the south / eastern side of Sicily. Even without a car (the bus station is a 5 minute walk) you can visit Syracuse, Ragusa, Noto, Marzamemi, Vendicari nature reserve, Piazza Armerina, Pantalica, Taormina, Agrigento, Messina and Acireale and Palermo directly.

The apartment is within walking distance of almost all the main tourist attractions of Catania, including the Roman amphitheatre, the Achille baths, Roman thermal baths, the Benedictine monastery (the second largest in Europe at the time of construction ), Piazza Duomo (the main square) and the Cathedral; not to mention the famous fish market (La Pescheria, 3 minutes) and fresh food, Via Etnea, the Bellini Park, Via Crociferi (symbol of the baroque in the world), the Amenano river (which flows under the city and re-emerges in some points), the well of Gammazita (setting of ancient legends), Teatro Bellini (opera house with exceptional acoustics) and much more.

All the area offers a good selection of restaurants, bars, cocktail bars, wine bar and more.

A short ride on public transport (or by car) will take you in a few minutes to a sandy beach (south) or a rocky volcanic beach (north).
Etna can be reached in about 40 minutes by car or bus (departure from the central bus station).

The lease is provided under the Law 431/98.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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 cash
On-site 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

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Catania

This apartment is located in Catania City Centre, a neighbourhood in Catania. Ursino Castle and Via Etnea are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Travelling with kids? Consider Etnaland and Agricola Gambino. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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catania, sicilia

What's nearby

  • Ursino Castle - 4 min walk
  • Catania Fish Market - 5 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk
  • Via Etnea - 6 min walk
  • Catania Cathedral - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 13 min walk
  • Catania Acquicella Station - 17 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • BarnAut - 4 min walk
  • Giglio Rosso - 3 min walk
  • Il Borgo di Federico - 2 min walk
  • Ma SRL - 2 min walk
  • Bar Mazzini - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is URG - Luxury penthouse in Catania Unesco centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at URG - Luxury penthouse in Catania Unesco centre?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at URG - Luxury penthouse in Catania Unesco centre?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is URG - Luxury penthouse in Catania Unesco centre located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this family-friendly Catania apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Giovanni Verga's House Museum, Ursino Castle and Piazza del Duomo. Via Etnea and Catania Port are also within 10 minutes. Porto Station is 13 minutes by foot and Catania Acquicella Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Post covid
Absolutely fabulous apartment, clean, well equipped and fantastic location, would definitely recommend a stay here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Gavin S.

Stay away from it
The appartment is beautiful, big, modern and fully equipped. The terraces are the best part with amazing vistas over the Etna, perfect for evening dinner or sunbathing where nobody around can see you. But that is the only positive thing about the house. The owner, showed inmediately his reluctance to rent it out, and gave us a general feeling of mistrust. We were happy to abide with the rules that were set, and we used the house with all the respect we would use ours but that didn't stop him from keeping almost all our deposit claiming for damage that was not our fault. Floor tiles that were already broken when we arrived, garden chairs that broke as soon as we sat down (and we are pretty slim and fit people), pot plants magically broken that we never even touched... We reported some of the aforementioned problems as soon as we saw them barely two hours after we got in the house, to avoid future issues, but that didn't change anything, and the owner showed no shame on blaming us for them. On the other hand the house run out of gas on saturday morning, so we could not cook or have a hot shower till monday afternoon, something that still did not stop the owner from taking most of our deposit. In conclusion, it could have been perfect, but it wasn't, we felt lied to and we felt like horrible guests. Don't rent this house unless you are ready to part with your deposit to help the owner keep it as beautiful as it is.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Steffen K.

nice and stylish flat in Catania
The flat is located in a good area of Catania and very close to a lot of sightseeings. One highlight is the big roof terrace where you have a nice view to Castello Ursino. On a second roof terrace you can look at the activitys of the volcano Ätna. The flat has a modern architecture and a characteristic design. In the generous kitchen you will find everything and we felt quite comfortable in the flat. In total we can recommend everybody the nice and modern flat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Franz S.

Absolutely magificent!
We had a great stay. The appartment is perfectly located in the city center. The apartment itself is spacious, appealing furnished and very well equipped. The roof terrace with its view on the Castello Ursino as well as the other one with its view on the roofs of Catania and the Etna are great. In case you have a car, the parking situation is easy. The owner is of great help in any circumstances. It´s not just as presented in the listing desription, it´s even better.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elena I.

Great and elegant!
The apartment was great, very spacious, clean and elegant. With nice furniture from famous designers. The apartment has incredible view to Castello Ursino, and located a nearby of street market with a lot of fruits, vegetables and all typical sicilian products. Also nearby famous fish market, where we got fantastic fresh fish for a dinner last night. It is a great location for exploring city. I could walk within 5 minutes to Dom Square.I did day trips to Siracusa and Taormina from here. Massimiliano are super helpful and very nice, hi created also nice atmosphere in the house. I would definitely recommend this house to creative people or family. I hope to visit it again. Elena from Düsseldorf, Germany

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