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Casa Barbero Charme
Via Caronda 209, Catania, CT

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

josefina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is safe to stay. Antonio was very detached with all the information I need to know upon check in. Breakfast wasi great 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Antonio on 26 Apr 2024
Hello Josefina!Thanks so much!Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed 3 nights at the Casa Barbero. The hotel room was large and opens onto the courtyard where we had breakfast each day. It was also lovely to have the hosts little dog Lola around for breakfast each day too. Monica and Antonio sent us very clear instructions on how to enter the hotel (codes to doors) and where to find our room keys, and then we’re also there to greet us. Antonio was an exceptional host - he responded to a few questions we had on WhatsApp before and during our stay. We parked in the Green Parking for the first night, which cost €15, and then found a space on the road outside the hotel for the second 2 nights. Once directly outisde the hotel and once just after the train track, a couple of minutes walk up the road. The road felt very safe to park on. The hotel is about a 20/30 minute walk to the centre of Catania - we were pleased to be away from the busy streets. We would definitely stay here again and thanks to Monica and Antonio for the welcoming us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Antonio on 30 Oct 2023
Thanks a lot!!Monica, Antonio & Lola

10/10 Excellent

Asi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Casa Barbero Charme between October 18th and 22nd, 2023, and loved it. Interestingly, we arrived at Casa Barbero on October 17th as I thought I booked that night, just to find out that I didn't. There was no room available and Antonio, the owner, booked us a night in another B&B near Casa Barbero, which was very helpful. Antonio also booked an amazing Sunset trip to Etna Volcano for us, where we took gorgeous pictures. This trip is highly recommended for all Catania visitors. Overall our stay was great. We enjoyed the beautiful patio filled with lush plants and had lunches and dinners there. The breakfasts were served in the Baroque-styled dining room decorated with original art. Coffee, warm croissants, eggs, jams, fresh fruit and juices, among all other fixings. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a daily cleaning service. It was well-equipped with everything we needed; TV and airconditioner, as well as a kettle, cups, and a selection of teas and coffee. Casa Barbero is situated in a quiet area of town, with a 5-minute walk to The Botanical Garden and about a 15-20-minute walk to the main attractions at the Piazza Duomo and Dante. There was a supermarket within a short 1-2 minute walk. We kept our car in a parking called Ideal Park for $20 a night. It's a 10-minute walk from Casa Barbero. It was well worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Antonio on 23 Oct 2023
Hi Asi! For me it was really a pleasure to have you as our guests.Thanks a lot! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Krish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Antonio on 9 Oct 2023
Thanks!!Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem. Beautiful, traditional building with lots of lovely art, antiques and interior features in the dining area. A lovely breakfast, kind and friendly owners and a great base for exploring the city. The bedroom was well appointed and very comfortable. Good amenities and eating options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from antonio on 30 May 2023
Thanks a lot! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surrounding area is typical for Italy. Walking distance from Metro or Bus. Walking distance to main tourist areas. Did not have a car and used Metro. 2 euro / day. If you are familiar with B&B's you will find this one clean, current, charming and hospitable. Normally check-ins in Italy are late afternoon but this one provides free early check-in. Phone contact with Antonio will help when checking in early.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Antonio on 26 May 2023
Hi James!Thanks so much Antonio

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Antonio on 17 Apr 2023
Thank you Mark!Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Diyana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from antonio on 3 Apr 2023
Thanks so much Diyana!antonio

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antonio and his staff were welcoming, kind and very helpful. Antonio booked a shuttle for us last minute which was such a big help. The property is beautiful, very clean, beds are cozy and comfortable. So lovely to wake up and sit for breakfast with a cappuccino and fresh croissant. Location was perfect because we could easily walk but yet the property and area is very quiet. The property was artistic and representative of the beautiful Sicilian culture.
Response from Antonio on 6 Feb 2023
Hi Wendy!Thanks a lot Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff do the best to satifies their clients .The rooms are perfect , clean , spacious and quiet . I've enjoy a lot having breakfast in the patio . The host are amazing Helena and all
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Antonio on 12 Oct 2022
Thanks a lot ,for us Is a pleasure doing everything possibile to make you feel home!Helena and all of us

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Antonio on 12 Oct 2022
Hi Michelle,thanks a lot

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Antonio on 10 Dec 2019
Thanks! Antonio

8/10 Good

meejeon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Antonio on 10 Dec 2019
Thanks a lot! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Antonio on 2 Jun 2019
Ciao Linda! Thanks a lot!! Antonio

8/10 Good

Dom, Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with great outdoor area. 15-20 minute easy walk from the main Piazzas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Antonio on 25 Sept 2018
Thanks a lot! Barbero family

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice room for one night, but a bit musty
The owner gave me lots of information about the self check-in beforehand, so I knew exactly what to do and how to get in. Very easy and convenient. The room was nice, clean and spacious, although it was very humid and smelt a bit musty. I guess that is because the rooms face the courtyard and have no additional windows, just the door into the courtyard. There was a machine provided to improve the quality of the air. Breakfast was plenty. For one night it is certainly good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from antonio on 15 Oct 2018
Thanks! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful BnB experience.
An amazing experience. Antonio was in constant contact with us from the time of booking and could provide much information. There was a common area for making cafe Americano and using a microwave. Beautiful courtyard and dining area for breakfast (don't expect an American buffet, very continental).
Response from Antonio on 15 Oct 2018
Thanks! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

olof, mayne island bc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended place to stay
Very friendly and accommodating owners. Great place to stay close to everything and a very quiet and piecful setting in a bustling city.

8/10 Good

David, Cheltenham

Liked: Room comfort
Very Helpful Owners
Catania is a place I would fly to but we certainly wouldn't stay in the city again. The city is very busy and you take your life in your hands when you try to cross the main roads. The owners Monica and Antonio are very helpful and made our stay a pleasant experience. They recommended us to go on a trip to Etna with a local firm which was very enjoyable. What we found most annoying was the taxi rides. We took 6 taxi journeys and only one used the meter and the others charged us what they think they can get away with claiming the meter doesn't work!

8/10 Good

Bill & Sandi, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Antonio was very helpful, spoke good English, made telephone calls for us, and gave good directions to the sights in Catania. The inner courtyard was a delightful place to relax and to enjoy breakfast. Only a 10 minute walk to Piazza Duomo and the heart of the historic district, yet it was on a relatively quiet street.

10/10 Excellent

Tim, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended.
Casa Barbero is a very tastefully decorated and comfortable B&B in the heart of Catania. An excellent breakfast is served in the delightful courtyard garden and Antonio is able to give you advice on how to get around and which restaurants and bars he recommends. Antonio also offers a shuttle service to and from the airport at a rate that is cheaper than the taxi. Most places of interest in Catania are within walking distance. There is a metro station just up the road from which you can take the short journey to the Central station in order to catch buses or trains to see other parts of the island. I took the express bus service to Taormina for a day trip (about I hour each way) and another trip to the small coastal town of Acitrezza (about 30 minutes) for a long lunch overlooking the sea.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B& B
2 night stay - All was excellent Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Woodie, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Could not find any faults with this charming friendly bed and breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Haven in Catania
We really enjoyed having this quiet, cool haven in a busy city. Our room was very comfortable and beautifully decorated. Breakfast simple and lovely and our host charming. We found a book in the dining room on a surrealist painter from Catania and spent our day in pursuit of his work- it was so beautiful. As a result we also found two other artists studios and a wonderful exhibition at the Museum of Fashion in Via Museo Biscari. A wonderful and unexpected surprise in such a Baroque city.

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Santa Cruz, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charme is aptly named
From the exterior and the surrounding neighborhood, you don't know quite what to expect. But any apprehensions quickly dissipate when you enter the main gate into a welcoming courtyard area furnished with tables and plenty of greenery. The best feature is the breakfast room which is loaded with character and historical charm. Every detail has been thought through from the beautiful canister of nuts to each piece of art on the walls. Our room was also beautifully appointed, clean, and comfortable. Antonio was an excellent host who seems intent on making sure that his guests had a memorable stay. This hotel would definitely go into my top 10 for ambiance and uniqueness. It reflects the incredible ambiance of Catania 100%!

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The subway is closed to the rooms, but no bus
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Antonio on 31 Jan 2024
Hello Brigitte!Thanks a lot!!Antoniops bus Piazza Cavour ;-)

10/10 Excellent

Cinzia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
paradiesische Insel im Herzen von Catania
familiäres kleines B&B mit hervorragendem Service. Der Gastgeber Antonio hat uns bei allen Fragen geholfen und unsere Wünsche vollumfänglich umgesetzt; sei dies Bezüglich Abholung am Flughafen, privaten Touren oder Gruppentouren oder Informationen zum öffentlichen Verkehr. Wir haben uns gleich wie "zu Hause" gefühlt. Wir werden jederzeit wieder in der Casa Barbero buchen. Nur nicht unbedingt das Zimmer an der "Strasse". Die Zimmer zum Innenhof sind zu bevorzugen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Antonio on 31 Jan 2024
Thanks a lot!!Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Torsten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Kontakt war freundlich zeitnah und vollkommen unkompliziert. Der Checkin einfach. Das Bed and Breakfast hatte einen besonderen Charme. Die Einrichtung stilvoll. Der Innenhof sehr ruhig. Die Lage nah am Zentrum und in der Nähe gab es Restaurants, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und bewachte Parkplätze.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Antonio on 11 Dec 2023
Thanks a lot! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

emec

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Antonio on 18 Nov 2023
Thanks a lot! Antonio

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Antonio on 23 Oct 2023
Thank, Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Madelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vackert, tryggt och lugn pärla!
Har bara positivt att säga om min vistelse! Antonio kommunicerade och fanns tillgänglig före incheckning med information för att enkelt hitta till Casa Barbero så väl som vid behov under vistelsen. Boendet är som en liten egen värld innanför ytterdörren med innergård och ett lugn som inte är lätt att finna någon annanstans. Som ensamresenär skulle jag inte kunna hitta ett ställe som kändes mer tryggt. Rummet har allt man behöver, är vackert med högt i tak, genuin dörr och stuckatur i taket. Välstädat o prydligt! Att äta frukost på innergården var en del av resan jag verkligen uppskattade, med lugn musik i bakgrunden. Hoppas verkligen att jag har chans att bo här igen någon gång i framtiden!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Antonio on 28 Aug 2023
Tack 1000!! Din kommentar är en spegel av vad jag vill att mina gäster ska hitta! vi ses snart, Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggelig atmosfære i Barberos charms and rooms
Hyggelig B&B med hjælpsom personale. Vi ankom sent, men fik dagen før en mail med fin beskrivelse til check in. Fra værelserne var der adgang til hyggelig gårdhave. Desværre var temperaturen for høj til at vi havde lyst til at opholde os der. God morgen mad i hyggelig stue. Eneste udfordring var parkering, men vi fandt en offentlig plads (1€/timen)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Antonio on 26 Jul 2023
Thanks a lot!! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Mads Lausen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Antonio on 11 Mar 2023
Thanks a lot! Antonio

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grande chambre confortable et salle de bain rénovée. Personnel attentif et serviable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Antonio on 12 Oct 2022
Mercy! Antonio

8/10 Good

Emanuele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ordinato e pulito
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Antonio on 21 Aug 2022
Grazie Emanuele! Alla prossima Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Véronique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charmant
Très belle établissement,chambre moderne dans un cadre ancien,avec un mignon petit jardin intérieur.nous dévions partir tôt on nous a tout de même servi un petit déjeuner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Antonio on 31 Jul 2022
Thanks a lot Veronique! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location Di charme. Proprietario disponibile e accogliente. A 5 min da via Etnea. Non ci sono le prese accanto ai comodini. Non c’è un dolce fatto in casa a colazione. Nulla Che non si possa correggere. Ma ci ritornerei molto volentieri.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Antonio on 9 Jun 2022
Grazie Valeria! è stato un piacere 😉 Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Maryame

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Antonio on 17 Sept 2021
Mercy Maryame 😃 Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Antonio on 17 Sept 2021
Thanks a lot 😃 Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Anna Møller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Antonio on 30 Jul 2021
Thanks a lot! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Antonio on 15 Sept 2020
Grazie 1.000!!! A presto, Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Antonio on 4 Feb 2020
Thanks a lot! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bellissimo palazzo d epoca Posizione centralissima Tutti confort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Antonio on 14 Feb 2019
Grazie 1.000!! A presto, Antonio

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In zona centrale ma tranquilla di Catania, personale molto gentile, colazione ottima. Camera spaziosa e perfettamente pulita, forse un po poco luminosa. Consigliato.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Antonio on 13 Jan 2019
Grazie, Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Antonio on 3 Sept 2018
Thanks a lot! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly an helpful staff, good breakfast, nice rooms ...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from antonio on 28 Aug 2017
Thanks a lot!! Monica & Antonio

8/10 Good

Jean-Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel agréable et bien placé
Hôtel réservé pour un court séjour à Catane. Chambres spacieuses organisées autour d'un patio agréable. Calme, à l'exception du côté de la rue qui est très passante. Le personnel est très à l'écoute des remarques. J'ai pu ainsi obtenir de changer de chambre étant dérangé par le bruit des voitures la première nuit. L'hôtel est dans un quartier où on peut se garer gratuitement et facilement dans la rue. Le quartier est assez quelconque mais il est suffisamment proche du centre pour s'y rendre à pied (15 minutes env).
Response from Antonio on 15 Oct 2018
Mercì! Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Bellomo, palermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La soluzione è stata perfetta! posizione strategica vicina all'autostrada pur essendo in piena città. L'ospitalità e la location del B&B assolutamente perfetta!!
Response from General Manager on 2 Sept 2016
Grazieee! antonio

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Lauda

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Great!!!!
Very nice B & B in a quiet part of Catania, but not far away from the City Center. The owner Antonio gave us very detailed instructions how to get into the building and were to find the key for our room. The entrance for the rooms is from the inner courtyard which is also a lovely place to have breakfast or relax. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was served by Matteo. He was very friendly and he took care that everything was alright for us. If we came back to Catania, we would definitely book Casa Barbero again.
Response from Matteo on 25 Aug 2016
Thanks a lot !!! Matteo

8/10 Good

DENIS, Chambery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Catania
La cours intérieur est très agréable très joliment agrémentée avec beaucoup de plantes par contre la rue attenante est bruyante, dommage. Les chambres sont bien décorées, par contre il faut veiller à bien fermer sa porte pour s'isoler du bruit de la rue: on a changé de chambre la seconde nuit et là c'était parfait. Merci à Antonio.
Response from General Manager on 2 Sept 2016
Mercyyy!!! antonio