Crociferi B&B — Hotel in Catania

We stayed a week there. The plane was late and we were supposed to arrive at the hotel before 9pm. We arrive at 1am next day and the owner was kind enough to wake up to open the door. That was a nice start, thanks a lot for that !||Via Cruciferi is probably one of Catania's oldest streets, dating back to the Roman Empire. Today it is pedestrian, so very quiet, yet in the city center. Via Etnea is a couple of minutes away, the duomo a few minutes more. Excellent place really.||The house... an old palazzo, to sure of the epoch. The bedroom ceiling is painted, just to make you happy when you wake up. Very large room, with a balcony, wardrobe, plenty of wall plugs to charge mobiles, computers etc. Even a large table in the center of the room for card players :-)||The breakfast, excellent, expresso, cappuccino... various kinds of cheese, bread, home made marmalade, hams, fresh orange juice,... that's just what we ate.||The lady knows her city and is willing to help. Which places are worth seeing, which guides to go to walk on the Etna (that was an experience), what are the good, real Sicilian restaurants around etc.||Excellent week, and this place was part of it. Thank...

This is one of the most amazing B&B's I have ever stayed at. The host, Terese, was incredibly helpful with restaurant recommendations and help with local attractions and travel advice during the rail strike. She is a fluent English speaker. She booked a taxi for me on arrival at Catania airport which was well worthwhile as the airport is a confusing mess. He was such a good and reliable driver that we used him throughout our stay. The rooms are immaculately clean and comfortable, with air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities and they are very quiet. The B&B is very secure with an outer locked gate to the courtyard with an entry phone, a locked outer door and an internal locked door. We did not find any problems having a separate bathroom as the door for it was right next to the door of our room. When we came back later during our stay in Sicily she kindly upgraded us to a better room for no charge! Breakfast was ten euros and was delicious, with a cappucino, yoghurt, juice, cold meats and cheese and delicious bread. City tax was two euros per person per night. When I had a problem plugging my shaver charger in, Terese kindly found me a...

My stay at Crociferi B&B was relaxing and enjoyable. I was looking for a B&B that was a manageable walk from the bus and train stations. An added bonus is the B&B is located in the Centro Storico, the historic center of Catania. There are many delightful cafes, restaurants and shops nearby. My room at Crociferi B&B was more like a suite with balconies overlooking the courtyard. It was spacious, pretty and comfortable. What I loved the most is that Teresa, the B&B host, made a big pot of tea for me every morning. It was the best way to start the day.|Two suggestions:|1. Google Maps walking directions from the bas and train stations take you to Via Penninello where you need to walk up a large number of steps to get to the higher elevation of Centro Storico. If you do not want to climb steps with luggage, walk over to Via Antonino di Sangiuliano. It is a vehicular road with sidewalks and it is more manageable.|2. There is a nice and clean lavenderia on Via Santa Maria della Lettera, only a 5 minute walk from the B&B. You do not need to add laundry soap. The machine...