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How to find us

From the Airport (Aeroporto):

From airport Take the 'Alibus' for €4, which runs from the Airport to the Central Station (the bus stop is to the right as you exit the terminal and tickets can be purchased from the driver). Get off just after you pass Piazza Borsellino and under the arches of the viaduct, near the entrance to the port. Cross the street and walk to the left down Via Dusmet, following the arches, until you reach the 'fish market' at the end, with 'Bar Etoile D'Or' on your right. Turn left under the arches, following the street Via Cristoforo Colombo and then take the 2nd street on the right, Via Plebiscito. Walk up the hill and our palazzo is at #133, on the left.
NB: From the bus stop it is a 10 minute walk

By Foot from 'Piazza Duomo' (the Cathedral):

From Piazza Duomo Walk through the big archway to the right of the Cathedral ('Il Duomo'), turn right into Via Dusmet and follow the viaduct until you reach the fish market at the end, passing 'Bar Etoile D'Or' on your right. Turn left under the arches, following the street 'Via Cristoforo Colombo' and then take the 2nd right into our street, Via Plebiscito. Walk up the hill and our palazzo is situated at #133, on the left. NB: From Piazza Duomo it is a 5 minute walk.

From 'Stazione Centrale' (Central Bus/Train Station):

From station Take the orange AMT bus #431N from the stop in front of the train station. Wait until you pass under the arches of the viaduct and turn right into Via Plebiscito (approx. 15 mins), then ring the bell to get out as you start to drive up the street. We are situated opposite the 2nd bus stop, so cross over the road and our palazzo is at #133.

NB: There a 2 routes, #431N ('nera'/black) and #431R ('rossa'/red). Both take Via Plebiscito but the black route is much quicker! (If you do take the red route, ask the driver for "Via Angelo Custode/Via Plebiscito 133, vicino il castello" and you will still find us easily.)

By Car (best route into the city from the Autostrada A18/A19, the Airport and Siracusa):

By car Leave the autostrada at the 'Porto/Aeroporto' exit and follow the main road that leads from the airport to the city centre ('Centro') and the port ('Porto') but do not enter the port ('Dogana'). Continue along the main road to the small roundabout by the McDonalds (with the viaduct in front of you) and turn left up 'Via Alcalà', passing Cafè Alcalà to your right. Turn right at the junction, into Via Cristoforo Colombo and then take the immediate left into our street, Via Plebiscito. Drive up the hill and our palazzo is at #133, on the left.You can park for free in front of the B&B and in the surrounding streets. NB: Approx. 10 min. drive.


Reference Map

Reference Map 600x600 pixels Click to open up a map of the centre of Catania, to print and bring around with you!

The bell/intercom is at the 1st door on your left as you enter through the big iron gates, named Nunziata/Morgans.

Car hire

If you wish to hire a car at the airport, it is convenient to do so at the car rental desks in front of the terminal.

'Hollywood Rent a Car' offer the best rates on car/scooter hire but only fully comprehensive insurance on car rental from 3 days or more www.hollywoodrentct.com
'Thrifty' (Italy by Car) www.italybycar.it
'Europcar' www.europcar.it also offer good rates and fully comprehensive insurance to cover you against any damages/theft.

Further info:

www.apt.catania.it
airport: www.aeroporto.catania.it
trains: www.trenitalia.com
buses: www.amt.ct.it
www.sacservice.it/index.php
www.europe-airports.com/italy/show-airport.php?code=CTA
www.saisautolinee.it
www.trenitalia.com
www.eoliebooking.com/navetta/indexeng
http://portocatania.it/traghetti-catania-malta
http://portocatania.it/navi-catania-napoli/