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Relais Anfitheatro

Property class: 4

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Property entrance
Panoramic Suite
Family Suite | Living area
Staircase
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Alessandro Manzoni 18, Catania, CT, 95124
  • Place, Piazza Stesicoro
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Terrace

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Catania

Relais Anfitheatro places you steps from Roman Amphitheater and within a 10-minute stroll of Massimo Bellini Theater. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast (local cuisine) and a rooftop terrace. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Catania City Centre guest house include Elephant Fountain and Catania Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Piazza Stesicoro - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Roman Amphitheater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Massimo Bellini Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 15 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 16 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Insigne Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scardaci Ice Cafè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Locanda Cerami - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mad in Italy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L’Antica Pizzeria De Michele Catania - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Relais Anfitheatro

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a front desk safe are also featured at Relais Anfitheatro.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Catania guest house.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Relais Anfitheatro offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 10:30 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance 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
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby cafe, located 66 feet (20 meters) away.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 10:30 PM and 7:00 AM

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
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 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Relais Anfitheatro Guesthouse Catania
Relais Anfitheatro Guesthouse
Relais Anfitheatro Catania
Relais Anfitheatro Catania
Relais Anfitheatro Guesthouse
Relais Anfitheatro Guesthouse Catania

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Relais Anfitheatro?

Relais Anfitheatro offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Relais Anfitheatro?

The closest beach to Relais Anfitheatro is Catania Beach (4.4 km).

Is Relais Anfitheatro family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as baby baths and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Relais Anfitheatro is a hit with families.

Does Relais Anfitheatro serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is served daily between 7 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Relais Anfitheatro?

No, Relais Anfitheatro does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Relais Anfitheatro?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Relais Anfitheatro?

No, pets are not allowed.

Relais Anfitheatro Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Barrington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anna was incredible. She recommended excellent restaurants and tours. She booked our tours for us and arranged taxi service to the airport, as we don’t speak Italian. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This one one of the nicest properties we stayed at while in Sicily. Anna was so very accommodating I felt like we knew each other and were there for a friend visit. It was close to everything including Anfitheatro Romano. Thank you Anna
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s important to point out that this is not a hotel - but just as good, or better. The room was spacious. The location is convenient for getting around Catania - its 1 stop on the nearby metro train to the main station if you want to travel to places like Syracuse or Taormina etc. Anna was very helpful in arranging tours, taxis and providing dining information. But this brings me back to it is not a hotel - and you need to ensure you let Anna know when you expect to arrive - and if that changes, let her know, so that the arrival process is smooth. She was very responsive on WhatsApp when necessary.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anna was incredibly attentive to every detail, kind and generous with her time, and always available for help when I needed it. I would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vimalan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a double room - Anna, our host, was incredibly friendly and welcoming, being available even for our late check-in after our flight was significantly delayed. There was a nice selection of drinks and snacks in the communal area and in our room with a beautiful outdoor terrace for dining. Breakfast is provided at a local cafe for which you are given vouchers. The room is a nice size and the shower is clean with excellent water pressure. The location of this property is one of its strongest points, walking distance from lots of lovely restaurants and via Etnea.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a real gem and lived up to all the great reviews. Conveniently located, clean, quiet and plenty of space for two people. Large bathroom and private patio. The shared kitchen was great. Anna was extremely helpful with local sites to visit and restaurants. She got us a cab for a 4 am pick up - She was just great. We we definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The b&b was quite unique, being built above volcanic rock laid down centuries ago and sharing it with an ancient amphitheatre. Our suite was spacious, attractive had vistas featuring the rock and the amphitheatre. There is a room fridge, two wardrobes and two large screen TVs...OK if you speak italian. The shared kitchen area and patio were a bonus. Our host, Anna, was lovely, so helpful and interested in how our visit was progressing. A pleasant change from hotel staying.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING. surpassed our expectations. First impression from out side it is old like every thing surrounding it! Stepping inside tells different story: tastefully modern renovation, emasculated clean, it seems to be enclaved as part of Anfitheatro. Walking distant to dining, shopping and Dumo. the GEM at this place is Anna herself, attentive Hospitable and remarkable. Thanks for everything Anna.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anna at the Front desk was awesome! Very nice accommodations. Very new and updated! Quiet...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing as it was very clean, modern and close to all that Catania has to offer. Anna was a great host during our time. As a reminder this is a B&B so there is not staff on hand but Anna made herself available at any time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay here. The hotel was beautifully presented and how incredible to be built around an Amphitheater. The room was spaces, clean and bed was comfy to sleep in. Great location close to city centre so easy to get around without a car. The hotel mini bar and offerings were a great extra. As for Anna what can I say. Thank you so much for making us feel welcome, informative and always going the extra mile to make sure we were looked after and getting the most from our experience. Nothing was too much trouble and I can’t thank you enough. If you are looking for a place to stay I would highly recommended here. My only recommendation is to switch the lounge area and bedroom around as it would be a better use of the space and give extra privacy.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Da non perdere!

Relais Anfitheatro is a fantastic place to stay. All the modern comforts in a huge room, built right into the ancient Roman amphitheater. The decor is classy, tasteful, and modern. We also loved meeting Anna, our lovely host, who was kind and full of suggestions for things to do and places to eat. Grazie mille!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Warrington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Relais Anfitheatro was just excellent. It’s in a great location, on a parallel street to the Main Street in Catania (via Etna). So it’s in easy walking distance to shops and the main squares. Although the street view exterior of Relais Anfitheatro might not look glamorous, once you get inside the property you will not be disappointed. It is very nicely decorated in a contemporary style. With high quality fixtures and decoration. The bathroom was modern and clean. And the room was cleaned everyday. I also found the bed extremely comfortable and had a better nights sleep that what I do at home! There is also a coffee machine in the room which was great. Along with a kettle and a selection of teas. A mini fridge and a selection of biscuits and small cakes are provided complementary each day. There is also a communal area, also with coffee and tea facilities, cakes, biscuits etc. Again, this is was all nicely decorated in a modern style. Breakfast is provided by vouchers to be used at a nearby cafe. The cafe is literally just round the corner, and have a selection of continental/Italian cakes/snacks. The cafe was ok, but it does get busy. No review of Relais Anfitheatro can be complete without mentioning Anna. The level of service and hospitality Anna gave us was just wonderful. Anna was so warm and welcoming to us. With great communication and helpfulness. If I were ever to visit Catania again, I would stay here again without hesitation.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Amazing location and Best Host

Anna was wonderful! Very welcoming and ready to help with anything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Fabulous stay in a central location

fabulous stay here!! Anna could not have been more helpful - she gave me details of the parking app to use in the locality and even went out of her way to find a garage that was open on a Sunday when we had a problem with out hire car. The property is very centrally located but extremely quiet so had a really good sleep. The room was good size with a lovely private terrace. Bathroom was fully equipped and shower was great. Parking was limited but still managed to find space quite easily and really cheap with the parking app Will definatley return
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Relais was in a very accessible part of Catania. We had a lovely room with a great terrace and very modern bathroom. Anna met us on arrival and was exceptionally helpful during our stay. We would not hesitate to recommend this hotel
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply amazing. Both a true hotel and a private space. And the history within the building is spellbinding. Everything you can wish for as a place to stay in Sicily. Treat yourself. Stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

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

Perfection in Catania ❤️

The location is amazing and the rooms/hotel are gorgeous. I’d recommend anyone to stay here without any hesitation. It’s the perfect place in Catania.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

nice place for stay

I would highly recommend it. it's very comfortable, new and in the middle of town. Anna was very welcoming and helpful. Thank you Anna!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

One night in Catania.

Very cool. Beautiful room built into the Colosseum. Clean and quiet. Perfect. Great breakfast down the street. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was great,and it was very clean , odd set up though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019