Casa Proserpina in Catania, Sicily

Casa Proserpina occupies the oldest apartment block in Catania, a historic building with high ceilings and long tall windows overlooking the sea. The property sits opposite Catania Centrale railway station and the bus station, with the Alibus stop for Fontanarossa Airport 100 meters away. Guests can walk to Catania Piazza Duomo in 14 minutes and reach Teatro Massimo Bellini in less than 1 km.

The guest house offers a shared kitchen with cooking facilities, a coffee machine, and a coffee house on site for takeaway beverages. Guests can use the games room with board games and puzzles, borrow books, or join walking tours, pub crawls, and cooking classes. Daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, and ironing service are provided, along with bicycle rental and car hire from the property.

Rooms include Double Rooms with Park View and a Two-Bedroom House, both with air conditioning, soundproofing, and balconies overlooking the street or fountain. Each room has a kitchenette or access to a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, and a work desk. The host delivers fresh croissants and pastries each morning, left at the door for breakfast.

Catania Cathedral is 1.1 km away, and the historic center with Sicilian squares and restaurants is a 10-15 minute walk from the building. The guest house provides airport pickup and drop-off by shuttle, plus free street parking available directly in the area. A public beach is reachable by car in 10 minutes, and a Lido with platforms over the sea and sunbeds is opposite the property.

Family rooms accommodate groups, and the property offers high chairs, board games, and a games room for children. Pet bowls are available for guests traveling with dogs, and the guest house allows pets on request. Designated smoking areas and a shared lounge with outdoor furniture provide space for family relaxation.

Location: Opposite Catania Centrale station & bus station

Amenities: Shared kitchen, games room, cooking classes, bicycle rental

Rooms: Historic high-ceiling rooms with park or fountain view

Service: Daily fresh croissants delivered to the door

Parking: Free on-street parking

Beach: Beachfront access & Lido opposite