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5 Balconi

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Piazza del Duomo

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Exterior
Interior
Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Living room
Interior

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug

Explore the area

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VIA PLEBISCITO N. 133, Catania, CT, 95121
  • Catania Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Piazza del Duomo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Catania Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Catania

At 5 Balconi you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea. Highlights at this B&B include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Free local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Catania B&B include Catania Port and within 30 minutes you'll find Catania Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Catania Port - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catania Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 13 min walk
  • Catania Acquicella Station - 17 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BarnAut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Borgo di Federico - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria Gelateria Amara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ma SRL - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Mazzini - ‬5 min walk

About this property

5 Balconi

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Piazza del Duomo
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. 5 Balconi also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

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

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
5 Balconi offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 2.00 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.

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property Registration Number IT087015C1XEHJWCSO

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays 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

5 balconi B&B Catania
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 5 Balconi?

5 Balconi offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 Balconi?

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 Balconi on 8 Aug 2025 start from AU$115.24, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to 5 Balconi?

The closest beach to 5 Balconi is Catania Beach (3.5 km).

Does 5 Balconi serve breakfast?

You bet, free local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 5 Balconi?

No, 5 Balconi does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 5 Balconi?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

5 Balconi Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rob was a fantastic host, great communication before arrival, friendly, greeted with cafe latte, gave map of area and recs for places to visit nearby, accommodates for gf dietary needs and early breakfast before departure, arranged for airport car service, area is gritty but safe and a few mins walk from bus and to central sites. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cristina as a host is amazing, friendly, helpful and fun. She made my time feel very personal.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location excellent hospitality the hosts Cristina&Rob are very nice and helpful to everyone, they served generous and delicious breakfast in the morning. The location is easy walking distance to the historical site nice restaurants are about 5 minutes walks, highly recommended, George & Norma
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hamid

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

Stay at 5 Balconi in Catania

Our stay at 6 Balconi was great. Both Rob and Cristina were great hosts. Very helpful and caring 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rob and Christina are brilliant. Rob is a great chap. Affable, considered and considering with a generous heart and stupendous taste in music. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the good, the bad and the rip off in the vicinity; straying from his wisdom is inadvisable. He and Christina have anecdotes aplenty, and Christina in full flow is a sight to behold - a sister cat - her eyes glow. We had an extended stay, so, we had a good look at Rob and Christina's operation and found fault difficult to locate. Everything was cool (It is hot in Catania), clean and up to spec. The rooms are well decorated and appointed with curious photographs of bygone Sicilian times. The eponymous balconies afford a view to the bustling street of car horns, gesticulating arms and convenience store blues. You can sit on the balcony and watch a version of reality unfold and be perfectly content it authentic. The place has a beguiling antiquity, its peeling facades sun brushed in decaying charm, marbled palaces inside, though litter on the streets is problematic and needs addressing. Five Balconi is well located, a short walk from a castle and a fistful of Trattoria. Listen to Rob/Christina, we ventured beyond their advice once and came a cropper. Just think Rob/Christina know best and your holiday will be much improved. I dropped Rob's name at 'Da Antonio' and miraculously got a table without a reservation. We loved Catania and we loved our stay at 5 Balconi with Rob and Christina.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

OUTSTANDING!

This was one of my best stays I have ever had. She bent over backwards to ensure everything was stress free. Couldn’t recommend this place more!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic reception from the hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rob was such a great host. He really cares for his guests. With such knowledge and information about the area. He helped us locate some really great places to go see and to go for food and drinks. It was nice sharing the place with Rob as well as the other guests where we were able share with each other over a beautiful and tasty spread at breakfast. If we ever return to Catania, 5 Balconi will be our first choice. The rooms are beautiful and the common room is dressed with style. Such a warm and welcoming place to stay. Highly recommended. Thanks Rob!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Christina and her partner went out of their way to ensure my stay was first rate in every way. And the accommodation is both charming and spotlessly clean. If in Catania again I won’t hesitate to stay with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The entrance to the property is pretty off putting. Having 4 keys to get from the gate to my room a bit intimidating. No lights in the stairwell that I could find. But the host, a British expat, was helpful and delightful as was the quirky and fun interior of his apartment. He arranged for a car to the airport for a predawn pickup. I spent very little time there but it was convenient to the airport,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a delightful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy Lie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Incredible place

Only good things to say about Cristina and Rob and their wonderful, welcoming B&B in Catania. Lovely people, right in the heart of town, and so helpful. Very cute accommodation and lovely breakfast - I'd never tried pistachio croissants and the ones Cristina buys were a dream!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, VALENCIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cristina and Rob are very personable and ready with reccomendations for eating, sight seeing and Catanian lore. The elevator is a plus up 3 floors.. The room and bed were very comfortable and the breakfast much like home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cristina is a warm, welcoming host who is enthusiastic about Sicily and has lots of useful advice and recommendations about where to eat and what to see and do. The B&B is cheerful and colourful, with quirky features and unique decor. Some of the areas do need a bit of attention(broken lights, flaking paintwork in bathroom and dust in table lamps) Although it's a convenient location, the street noise is constant, so sleep is difficult. However, perhaps this is out of the owner's control and the price you pay for being so close to Catania centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully welcoming hosts. Frequently went the extra mile to make the stay as good as possible. Brilliant location . Authentic Italian experience . Well priced . Would certainly recommend .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Meena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you love eclectic interiors, lovely old buildings and places with a distinct personality (and I do) 5 Balconi is for you. Fantastic and friendly hosting with lots of top tips for local places, restaurants and bars to visit as well as help in booking tours. If I ever visit Catania again, I'd definitely stay here again too!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in 5 Balconi for one night and wish we could have stayed longer. The location was perfect, right near the city center and several restaurants. Rob and Christina were incredibly kind and welcoming, and offered many recommendations for activities and trattorias. Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Salem, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff friendliness, attention to your needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Therese

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

Cozy and welcoming

Great stay! The owner was very helpful with recommendations for both sightseeing and food, thank you! 🌸
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

LEE

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

기회가 된다면 다시 머물 숙소

Rob이 정말 친절합니다. 주변 관광 명소와 맛집 그리고 차 렌트하는데도 렌트카 회사 직원분과 직접 통화하며 딜 해 주셨습니다. 이른 아침 시간에 공항 출발을 해야한다고 하니 미리 조식까지 식탁에 셋팅해 주시고 메시지까지 남겨 주셨습니다.이 숙소 강추합니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025