A finely renovated apartment in a 1900s building in the heart of historic Catania. The area is that of the Ursino castle, a medieval fortress built by Frederick II which faced the sea and protected the city from pirate raids.
Located on the first and only floor of the building, this apartment offers tranquillity, and independence, and maintains some traditional elements such as the decorated concrete floor in the living area. The interiors have been designed and built by the owner and give us a perfect mix of ancient and modern. The apartment can accommodate a total of three adults and one child. There is a double bedroom and a double sofa bed in the lounge-dining area, we also provide a camping cot for children up to two years of age if required. The apartment is completed with a kitchen, a bathroom, and two terraces that offer a unique experience.
The kitchen is full of accessories, pots, cutlery, plates and glasses, and all that is necessary for your stay. The following are supplied and included in the price: air conditioning and heating in all rooms, microwave, fridge with freezer, gas oven, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, dishwasher and washing machine, fiber optic internet connection (wifi). The fixtures were recently installed (Nov 2022) and are in aluminum with thermal break and have double glazing, with a good degree of acoustic insulation.
There are also: 32" LED TV, DVD player, Fire Stick for watching Netflix, Prime and much more. The terraces are both equipped with umbrellas / sails, tables with chairs, armchairs and outdoor carpets.
Our accommodations are cleaned by professional and qualified personnel, sheets and towels are included with cleaning and supply carried out by a professional laundry which guarantees sterilisation.
We rent in compliance with Law 431/98.
Apartment furnished in a modern style but respecting the original features of the early 20th century of the building. Equipped with many comforts and everything you need to spend a relaxing holiday.
Perfect for couples and small families, located in a very central area of the city that offers many attractions and opportunities. Restaurants in the area, free street parking. Fiber optic internet.
CIR: 19087015C213418
Castello Ursino is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and the beating heart of the Catania nights. An area that has been completely revalued in recent years, which has seen it transform from a popular neighborhood to a trendy area. In this area there are the main monuments that describe the complex history of Catania, restaurants with seafood specialties and more, bars and a place where the main musical events are organized. Furthermore, the extraordinary historic market, rich in colors, smells and flavors, is just a short walk from the apartment. Staying in this area means you don't need a car at all, because everything is very close and can be reached with a simple walk.
Despite this, the area remains quiet, just a few steps from the Duomo, with a bus station 5 minutes from where you can reach the beaches and all the main destinations to the south: Siracusa, Ragusa, Noto, Piazza armerina, Modica. The nearest metro stations are Stesicoro and Porto.
A peculiarity on this area: the castle, an ancient medieval manor, overlooked the southern side of the sea. It was a military outpost. In the fifteenth century it was surrounded by leaning houses, but some of them were demolished to clear the area and create a parade ground. The lava flow of 1669, which terribly damaged part of the city, covered the sea by advancing the coast.
The area of Castello Ursino has a large number of free and paid car parks. Those on payment can be recognized by the blue stripes on the road.
CIR: 19087015C213418
Outside area: Balcony; Terrace;
House information: Bathrooms: 1; Bedroom; Castle; Floor: 1; Historical building; Total number of floors in the building: 1; Year of construction: 1900; Year of renovation: 2016;
Living area: Cable-tv; Double sofa; DVD-Player; King-size bed; TV;
Bath/WC: Hairdryer; Shower; Sink;
Kitchen: Coffee machine; Dishwasher; Electric stove; Espresso machine; Freezer; Fridge; Gas stove; Microwave; Oven; Stove; Toaster; Water boiler;
Other: Air conditioning; Child/baby bed; Grilling not allowed; Heating; Island; Non-smoking object; Vacuum cleaner; Washing machine; Wifi;
Distances (linear, approx.): Distance to airport: 3,00 km; Distance to cable car: 30,00 km; Distance to railway station: 3,00 km; Distance to the sea: 1,00 km; Holiday park nearby: 1 m;
