Title: Galatea, downtown with sea view Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Galatea, downtown with sea view ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633100/32633008/2ba1a82c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633100/32633008/9ae1ab33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633100/32633008/c341470c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633100/32633008/5cfe8ec0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633100/32633008/abb7864d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the city center, this apartment is just a short walk from the beach and shopping area. With modern comforts like WiFi, microwave, and washing machine in its bright kitchen and spacious rooms with new furnishings on the fourth floor of an elevator-equipped building. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61184 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Sea view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Galatea, downtown with sea view In the city center, 8 minutes walk from the beach and the bathing establishments. In an elegant shopping area. Few step away from the historical center, at 15 minutes walking distance. In front of the subway and very close to the bus and train stations. It is possible to find car parking around the building, but there is also a private parking attached to the building and the price is 10 euro per day (50 per week) Apartment has been renovated in 2016, spacious and bright. In an area of the city center where traffic is not so heavy. All furnitures are new and rooms are big. Equipped with all the comforts, internet wifi, modern kitchen, microwave, washing machine. It is at forth floor in a building with elevator. Please note that the second bathroom was originally a laundry room, so it is accessible from a bedroom balcony. Additional Services (not included in the price): Transfer to and from the airport. Guided tours: Etna, Syracuse, Noto, Taormina, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, sea tour by boat tour at attractive prices. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site (surcharge) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,184 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32660000/32654200/32654185/5d266dfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment on the sea great bay view Aci Trezza - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=32654185&PinnedHotelID=32654185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91900000/91896800/91896785/16842aeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PENTHOUSE ON CATANIA HARBOR AND VOLCANO VIEW A FEW STEPS FROM CATHEDRAL Old Town Catania - Sea view - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=91896785&PinnedHotelID=91896785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26660000/26650600/26650510/7c4236f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable apartment in the center of Catania, near the sea Borgo-Sanzio - Sea view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 75 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=26650510&PinnedHotelID=26650510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87570000/87564600/87564558/f63f1042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Little House of Ognina Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=87564558&PinnedHotelID=87564558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107720000/107712100/107712027/6f1bea0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy apartment in the historic center of Catania. 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Exceeding will cost 0,35 euro/kWh. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Galatea Downtown sea View Catania Galatea Downtown sea View Apartment Apartment Galatea, Downtown With sea View Catania Apartment Galatea, Downtown With sea View Galatea Downtown sea View Apartment Catania Galatea Downtown sea View Catania Galatea Downtown sea View Catania Galatea, Downtown With sea View Apartment Galatea, Downtown With sea View Catania Galatea Downtown With sea View Galatea Downtown Sea View Galatea, With Sea View Catania Galatea, Downtown With sea View Catania Galatea, Downtown With sea View Apartment Galatea, Downtown With sea View Apartment Catania ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.514843,15.106205&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7B%7E%7EcFwle%7BA%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%3FQBS%40S%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSBQBSDQBQDSDQDQDQDQFQDQFQDOFQFOHQFOFOHQFOHMFOHOHOJMHOHMHMJMHMJMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLKJILKLIJILILILILGLILGLGLGNGLGLELENENELELENCNELCNCNCNALCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHLHJJLHJJJJLJJJJJJLJJHLJLJLHLJLHLHNHLHNHNHNFLHPFNHNFNFPFNFPDNFPFPDPFPDPDPBRDPDPBPDRBPBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARAPARCRARAPCRCRCPCRCPERCPEPERCPEPEPGPEPGPGPENGPGNGPGNINGPINGNILININILINILKLILKLKLILKJKLKJKJMJKJKJMHKJMHMHMHKHMHMHMFMFOFMFMFMFODMDMFODMBODOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEMCOEOGMEMEMGOGMGMGMGMGMIMIMIMIKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMKMIMKMIMIMIOKMIOIOGMIOGOIQGOGOIQGOGQEOGQEQGQEQEQEQEQESCQEQCSCQCSCQCSCSCQASASASCQ%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nmB3tbvkahu34uOCBaNEAjD7wyM=) Catania, Sicilia #### What's nearby - Catania Port - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Via Etnea - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Lungomare di Ognina - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Catania Cathedral - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Piazza del Duomo - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles #### Getting around - Galatea Station - 2 min walk - Catania Central Station - 12 min walk - Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Zō Centro Culture Contemporanee - ‬6 min walk - ‪Chiosco Viale Africa - ‬6 min walk - ‪Caffè Europa - ‬6 min walk - ‪Thai Princess - ‬4 min walk - ‪Al Solito Posto - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Galatea, downtown with sea view pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Galatea, downtown with sea view? > Self-parking is available for a fee. ### What time is check-in at Galatea, downtown with sea view? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Galatea, downtown with sea view? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Galatea, downtown with sea view located? > Located in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Historical Museum of the Landing in Sicily 1943, Catania Port and Via Etnea. Spiaggia San Giovanni Licuti Rocce and Ionian Sea are also within 15 minutes. Galatea Station is only a 2-minute walk and Italia Station is 8 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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