Front of property
Check availability

Reviews of Picone Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
Picone Bed & Breakfast
Via Umberto 104, Catania, CT

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything
Response from michele on 23 Jan 2023
thank you I'm happythat your holiday was to your likingGreetings Michele

8/10 Good

Daniel, South Croydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks Michele for a comfortable and positive stay. The B&B is conveniently located in the city centre and within walking distance to the main area for bars, cafés, restaurants, shops and places of interest. My room was clean and spacious. Breakfast at the local café was adequate. Safe neighbourhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from MICHELE on 19 Sept 2022
very happy that your stay has been to your liking i'm waiting for you in the future

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t have asked for better!
Very nice BNB in the centre close to everything shops, bars and restaurants. For me and my girlfriend and son it was more than enough of a resting point in between our shopping and eating. Rooms where very clean had AC and the beds where more than comfy. If you looking for somewhere central to stay which is affordable, clean and peaceful this is definitely the place for you. Michele the host was also more than helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Michele on 8 Aug 2022
thank you for the nice words I look forward to seeing you in the future

8/10 Good

Adriana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and big and had everything we needed. So close to everything and the building itself is beautiful. Michele is super nice and friendly. The only thing is that is a bit noisy but apart from that we will come back next time we visit beautiful Catania x
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Michele on 17 Jun 2022
thanks for the nice words I wait for you Michele

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from michele on 6 Oct 2020
thank you for words very happy that your vacation was to your liking I wait for you in the future

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
my Catania 2nd Visit just as good as first
Picone b and b was very pleasant stay. The host Michele was friendly and his cleaner. Got bearings quickly about location which was superb fantastically close to daily market. Bellini park and Via Etnea down to elephant and all sites fishmarket bus station to dline play as. Old plumbing I got used to noises from bathroom but Catania is old so i understand. So altogether good b and b very convenient for Alibus park Bellini stop and all Catania sights. GREAT choice of breakfast in or ticket for cafe up street. Very happy to recommend and communication and help good with google translates help. Would recommend. Only down side was 2 channels on tele not necessary for holiday tho. Cleaned daily and fridge to keep items cold was good. Rate 4.6/5 and great for price :-)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from michele on 22 Mar 2019
Thank you for your nice words I still look forward to a big hug

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from michele on 22 May 2018
grazie

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quaint, generous intro to Sicily.....
This old but well kept property was like a much needed refuge after a very long travel day into a chaotic city we'd never traveled to. We rented a car at the airport and so arrived onto the hectic streets not really knowing what hit us. We passed the hotel a couple of times because was difficult to locate; we parked nearby and one of us had to find it on foot. I rang bell to large door with big sign and Michele was there to greet me. He jumped into the car with us and directed us to near by parking garage where we could leave the car. He spoke very little English and we spoke little Italian but we managed to communicate the necessities! He carried my bag all the way back to the hotel and showed us to our room. We had two balconies overlooking a bustling street. Room had everything we needed even if it was quite old. The bathroom here is Eco-friendly and so you have to put waste paper in bin NOT in the toilet. We've had to do that in other countries before so were used to it. Michele let us store our bags in his spare storage room the entire next day because we were hiking Mount Etna-he was SO very kind and really made our first experience in Sicily a great one.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from picone bb on 28 Oct 2017
thank you very nice

8/10 Good

Fodor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from picone bb on 19 Aug 2017
Thank you for your feedback

8/10 Good

Nick, Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good small b&b
Michel who runs the place very helpful and accommodating. Excellent location. Clean room. Breakfast a little limited but I don't think Sicilians eat large breakfasts. Also, throwing toilet paper in a basket and not down the toilet (see other reviews) a little strange but not uncommon in Sicily In general. I'd highly recommend Picone
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from michele on 8 Jul 2017
Thanks for your words we are happy that your stay has been positive I still look for you in Catania

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We went for a quick getaway. Room was clean and comfortable. Host was extremely nice and helpful. Would book again if we got the opportunity to revisit the area.
Response from picone bb on 16 Jun 2017
Thank you for your review! Trying to make our guests feel at home is our goal. Your words are a great prize for us. I'm still waiting for you in Catania!

8/10 Good

Cristina & Luis, Argentina & Spain

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Excellent attention
Response from mchele on 4 Nov 2016
Thank you for having stayed at our hotel. Customer satisfaction is our priority. Your opinion is very important to us!

10/10 Excellent

Scott, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff and amazing location. Must eat at any of the restaurants in the side street a couple of blocks from the hotel. The rooms have great balcony views and a decor that feels authentic Silican!
I am happy that your holiday was nice thank you look even in Catania michele

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Michele on 30 May 2023
thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Heart-warming place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Michele on 5 Apr 2023
Thank you we are very happythat your stayin our structure it was to your likinggrazie siamo molto felici che il vostro soggiorno nella nostra struttura è stato di vostro gradimento

10/10 Excellent

CATERINA

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Michele on 14 Sept 2022
Grazie sono felice che il tuo soggiorno sia stato di tuo gradimento ciao Michele

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besitzer und Personal sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und das BB ist sehr zentral gelegen
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from michele on 17 Oct 2019
dank für deine netten worte Ich werde warten Zukunft

10/10 Excellent

L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Confortable et sympathique
Très bon accueil, chambre propre, confortable et bien équipée. Petit déjeuner = café-croissant dans un bar tout proche. Le B&B consiste en chambre dans l’appartement du propriétaire, qui est donc sur place. Situé dans un immeuble ancien qui a son charme et ses défauts (1er étage sans ascenseur). Il faut parquer dans la rue.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from michele on 21 Jun 2019
merci pour ta beauté paroles nous sommes très heureux que tes vacances c'était parfait nous vous attendons dans le futur

8/10 Good

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from michele on 2 Oct 2018
grazie siamo siamo che il vostro soggiorno è stato di vostro gradimento

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Michael une très grande gentill0
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from michele on 27 Jul 2018
merci pour les mots gentils je suis très heureux que vos vacances étaient à votre goût

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
strategico Picone
Bella esperienza quella di Catania e del b&b da Picone. Una volta sentito Michele, il titolare, per i primi accordi, tra cui parcheggio e suggerimenti utili, ci si è iniziati a sentire in vacanza, con quel sapore tra simpatia e gentilezza. Il b&b è in posizione strategica per poter comodamente visitare Catania a piedi, con interessanti attrattive anche a poca distanza, come i "giardini" Bellini, uno dei parchi della città, o il mercato di "fera o luni", con la sua infinità di gastronomie dell'isola. Qui la scelta è ampia, e di specialità culinarie tra locali, bar, chioschetti e caffetterie, non è difficile trovarne in zona. Ma Catania è anche il fascino della pietra lavica, scura e che dice tutto della sua vicinanza al vulcano, e la suggestione del susseguirsi di chiese, piazze e palazzi barocchi. Il tutto vicino ad un mare che sa di esserci, e a della gente, nella cui cultura è bello immergersi. A cominciare da via Umberto I, la via del b&b, a cominciare da Michele, con i suoi racconti e peculiarità. Consigliatissimo il bar Ficarra per ottime granite con e senza panna ma anche briosche e arancini. Tutto una delizia per il palato. E dopo neanche due giorni sembrava fossimo ormai di casa lì da chissà quanto tempo! Certamente torneremo e certamente ricontatteremo Michele per soggiornare da lui.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from michele on 3 Jun 2018
grazie Valentina le tue parole mi incoraggiano a continuare sono molto felice che la mia citta vi è piaciuta vi aspetto in futuro siete sempre i benvenuti

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from michele on 17 Apr 2018
grazie per l'apprezzamento della nostra struttura riguardo il parcheggio e aeroporto esulano da noi quindi siamo spiacenti cercherò di sensibilizzare le autorità comunque grazie

10/10 Excellent

Ayelen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El mejor B&B de Catania!!
Todo excelente!! Muy buena atención, cómodo, sobre una avenida principal, cerca del centro comercial de Catania, el dueño Miguel un capo!! El desayuno muy bueno!! 100% recomendable!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Response from picone bb on 11 Oct 2017
gracias por tus buenas palabras esto es lo que nos fortalece para mejorar los saludos de Michael

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Picone
Et palazzo fra ca år 1900 med højt til loftet, trafikstøj fra gaden i et genuint kvarter i Catania med en fantastisk, hjælpsom og på alle måder imødekommende vært. Picone kan varmt anbefales! Absolut et genvisit værd. Mille grazie Michèle fra Oluf & Edith Danimarca
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from picone bb on 21 Sept 2017
thanks for the wonderful words I still expect you will be a huge pleasure to have my guests still

6/10 Okay

Aldo

Posizione strategica
La posizione del B&B è davvero eccellente ed anche l'accoglienza è stata buona. Però il bagno in camera è piuttosto piccolo ed anche il servizio di colazione andrebbe migliorato. Nel complesso la struttura merita un giudizio positivo ma non ritengo eccellente.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from picone bb on 19 Aug 2017
comunque grazie ...

10/10 Excellent

Gislaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ótima opção de b&b em cataniaom
A Sicilia foi o destino final - maravilhoso - de uma viagem de quase 1 mês pela Itália. Catania é uma excelente cidade base que permite deslocamentos super fáceis para siracusa, ragusa, taormina, além de claro excursões para o etna. O Picone é um b&b localizado num prédio secular, quarto amplo, pé direito alto, numa localização excelente em pleno centro histórico. Para quem gosta de caminhar é possível fazer quase tudo a pé, e à noite tem uma rua próxima repleta de restaurantes e bares bem charmosos. O proprietário do b&b, Michele, se encarrega pessoalmente de recepcionar os hóspedes, além de ser uma pessoa extremamente afável e solícita, reservou para nós excursão para o etna, chamou o táxi na nossa saída para o aeroporto, nos deu várias dicas para aproveitarmos a cidade. Super recomendo esse b&b, excelente custo-benefício em uma excelente localização com ótimo atendimento.
Response from picone bb on 16 Jun 2017
Grazie per la vostra e recensione! Cercare di far sentire i nostri ospiti come a casa è il nostro obiettivo . Le vostre parole sono per noi un bellissimo premio. Vi aspetto ancora a Catania !

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Response from General Manager on 16 Oct 2016
grazie

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Antigua casa señorial con encanto.
Fue una estancia muy agradable. El dueño fue extraordinariamente simpático y con ganas de agradar. Esta situado en el centro de Catania pero muy tranquilo. En los alrededores existe de todo.
Response from General Manager on 9 Oct 2016
gracias por las palabras bonitas sobre nosotros que todavía esperan mis invitados michele

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel pulito ed economico
Consiglio a tutti questo B&B situato al centro di Catania, non solo, pulito e confortevole. Un caro saluto al proprietario che è stato disponibile e gentilissimo!
Response from General Manager on 25 Sept 2016
Per noi, é stato un piacere accoglierti nella nostra struttura, e speriamo di rivederti presto tra i nostri migliori ospiti. Un caloroso saluto

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
très bon séjour
Accueil très chaleureux. l'hôtel est bien situé la chambre est propre. le petit est simple avec un café et un croissant.
Response from picone bb on 21 Jun 2016
merci je l'espère vous serez encore ma les clients

8/10 Good

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from picone bb on 28 May 2016
grazie vi attendiamo per il prossimo soggiorno

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro, Milano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Soggiorno piacevolissimo
Ampiamente soddisfatto del mio soggiorno. Camere pulite e ampie. Location perfetta per girare Catania a piedi e gustarla a pieno. Accoglienza ottima del titolare della struttura, persona veramente squisita e ampiamente ospitale e disponibile.
Response from picone bb on 12 Mar 2016
siamo felici che il vostro soggiorno sia stato di vostro gradimento ci auguriamo di ospitarvi in futuro e stato un piacere ospitarvi nella nostra struttura saluti michele

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from picone bb on 12 Mar 2016
grazie dal picone bed breakfast

6/10 Okay

Philippe, France

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
sans commentaire
l'accueil a été correct par le propriétaire. le petit déjeuner, décevant.
Response from piconeb on 5 May 2019
Gentile Signore, Siamo felici che il suo soggiorno sia trascorso nel migliore dei modi e che abbiamo contribuito a rendere più piacevole