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Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star B&B near Catania Beach

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Terrace/patio
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Interior detail

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Cristoforo Colombo 24, Catania, CT, 95121
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Fish Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Private Bathroom (External)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Attic)

Double Room (Attic)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Catania

City center stay.A stay at this Catania City Centre B&B places you steps from Catania Fish Market and within a 5-minute walk of Piazza del Duomo. Catania Port and Via Etnea are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catania Port - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Via Etnea - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 9 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 19 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barnaut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Antica Marina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A Putia dell'Ostello - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design

Family-friendly 3-star B&B near Catania Beach
Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. The family-friendly Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design also features express check-in, a front-desk safe, and a communal living room.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Catania bed & breakfast.

  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design offers 3 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. This Catania bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 14 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 3 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests will receive a WhatsApp message 24 hours prior to arrival with check-in instructions

Guests can arrange early or late check-in by contacting the property directly.

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 14 per day (200 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design to the airport?

Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design is 3.1 mi (7-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design?

As of May 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $86, 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.

Does Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design have an airport shuttle?

Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 25 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 1.7 mi (7-min drive) from Catania Beach and 1.7 mi (7-min drive) from Spiaggia della Plaia. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 3 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design have a pool?

Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design does not have a pool.

Does Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design to downtown Catania?

Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design is 0.1 mi away from Catania.

Bad - Bed & Breakfast and Design Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 207 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Concetta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and private bathroom were clean. The gentleman helped me carry my heavy luggage up the stairs. He also met me at check in which made it very easy (no one is there 24/7). I was there just one night, but it was close to the Duomo square and the pedestrian shopping district. Highly recommend for those not wanting a high end hotel, but still wanting 5 star service!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Madeleine

Travelled with group
There was no air conditioning in the common areas. Also, it would’ve been really appreciative if there was a little more communication about how things worked in the area and miscommunication on terminology when renting the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Perry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay and super close to fish markets
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Amenities
They were so good to send Jacopino for me at the airport for 25€ that was sooo well worth it. We found the place, I learned how to enter through 3 doors, then he dropped me t a nearby music festival and showed me how to get back. The place is clean, in an accessible area, my room was well appointed with AC and a hair dryer. Great choice if you don’t mind ducking your head in the attic room which was much larger than my $300 Rome room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Travelled with partner
We expent too much time looking for the place because the address is very confuse in google maps.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good

4/10 Poor

Naigwe

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

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

Great place

The room was big and nice and the location was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Do stay here!

The staff are very friendly and helpful; the location is perfectly central; the design aspects of the hotel are brilliantly individualistic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Patrick, Gatineau, Quebec

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B&B is well managed. Good price/quality ration.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Tansy

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

Funky b and b, friendly service

Really good sized room in a great part of Catania. Good air con (very much needed as it was 30 degrees at night). Only downside is that it's on 2nd floor with no lift - not usually a problem but big case, high heat is a bad combo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bozena

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

Great stay in Catania

Lovely place near bus station and old town. We had a large double room with a private outside bathroom. Very clean. Breakfast was available in a local cafe. Staff was helpful amd nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Lots of street noise, and also noise from the reception areas. Also Nowhere to hang clothes
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

peter

Close to fish market

Lots of stairs to climb and descend with heavy bags.not suitable for older people. But top position in city centre and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness

You ultimately get what you paid for

You get what you pay for. Good location, breakfast which is rather poor, served in a cafe in front if bb. Neighbourhood leaves much to be desired but very ose to centre. Wouldn't recommend to solo female travellers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly as described an excellent B&B right in the centre ot Cantania
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa, Bristol

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

Great Place/location to stay for a city break.

Stayed for 4 nights. Lovely room and great location just off main square. Enjoyed having breakfast (included) in café on Duma square. Room really nice and individual. Good value for price. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angella

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

Great location

Amazing place to stay. Owner very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good Location Near To Centre Of Town

The guest house was ok but not as funky as some of the pictures on their website show. We found the staff ok but not as friendly as other reviews implied. We had arranged a taxi from the airport via the guest house but it failed to show up, when we rang to ask where it was we were told that there was no driver available so had to get our own taxi - this was in fact the same price!. When arriving at guest house, manager apologised for lack of taxi and said it had been booked for the next day! Customer service in Catania certainly needs improvement, waiters, bar staff etc all seemed to be a bit nonchalant with their service and no one was very friendly apart from the one waitress in Cathedral Bar. Catania was ok but we wouldn't visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fall short of expectation for a 3 star B & B

Alessandro is helpful and responsive. Location is convenient. The design of the B&B is interesting. However, need to improve cleanliness of beddings, towels are too rough & old, bathroom seat have cracks and air conditioner has water drippings, etc. Not usual for breakfast not included at B&B... as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017