Title: Riva House Catania 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 # Riva House Catania ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93670000/93665300/93665295/33c6d0a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93670000/93665300/93665295/ddedf538.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93670000/93665300/93665295/2ae1ef5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93670000/93665300/93665295/c99f7a57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93670000/93665300/93665295/a10fbe46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Via Etnea, Riva House Catania provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82045 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Riva House Catania Elegant and cozy apartment, a few steps from Corso Italia, in the heart of Catania. Riva House has recently been the subject of a deep and careful renovation that has managed to elegantly combine the history of the interior and furnishings to current needs. Located on the fourth floor of an elegant building of the '900, served by an elevator, the apartment is spread over a single level and is furnished with quality materials and elements, which give the environment a unique style.The entrance, through a hallway, opens onto the living area, an elegant and large space which comes with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, a piano and the dining room, communicating through an ancient portal, furnished with antiques, table and chairs. An additional room boasts the kitchen, complete with dining table, chairs, and a small living area with TV cabinet and equipped with the main amenities, including oven, refrigerator, induction hob, Nespresso coffee machine and kettle.The four bedrooms, equipped with balcony, are large and spacious, air-conditioned, furnished with queen-size bed, closets and antique furniture. Two bathrooms with shower and a toilet, all with bidet, washbasin, bathroom linen, hairdryer and electric fan heater, complete the layout.The external veranda houses the laundry, including a washing machine, washing machine and dryer.Wi-Fi, iron, ironing board, drying rack, extra pillows, free blankets and quilts available for guests.\*Upon arrival or a few days before arrival it may be required to pay a tourist tax, which varies according to local regulations. You will find your reservation details within the Guest Area of Wonderful Italy.Riva House is located in Via Pola, one of the most elegant areas of the city, in a strategic position, a few steps from Corso Italia, the city’s lounge, 10 min walk from Piazza Europa, a short distance from the sea (lava cliff) and the characteristic seaside village of San Giovanni li Cuti. A few steps away are also the bus and metro stops. The area is served by numerous bars, restaurants, pastry shops, supermarkets, shops and clothing stores.Catania can boast a beautiful historical center, listed among the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. Its architectural wonders, as well as the colorful street markets, the wild beauty of Mount Etna and the crystal-clear sea of the coasts will literally seduce you.Among the others, the Cathedral of Sant’Agata (the city’s patron saint), Bellini theater, the street markets, Via Etnea (Catania’s most important and scenographic street), the wonderful Monastery of the Benedictines (home to the faculty of Human Sciences) and the Etna are really worth a visit.And obviously, it is impossible not to mention Catania’s culinary tradition, with its typical arancini (fried rice balls), the iris (fried or baked stuffed bombs), Sant’Agata’s olivette (typical sweets made of almond paste and colored in green) and the famous brioches with granita.For horse meat lovers, Via del Plebiscito with its typical street embers is really not to be missed. You can already smell the delicious aroma even from a long way off!An unmissable stop-over just outside the city is the coast, and more specifically the beautiful Gulf of Acitrezza, where in 1881 Giovanni Verga set his best known novel, “I Malavoglia”.The central station is 1.7 km away, while the airport is 7.9 km away. Catania Cathedral is a 38-minute walk away. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### 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 ### 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: 2,045 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Late check-in fee: EUR 20 Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Gli arrivi fuori orario comportano un supplemento di 20 EUR o 40 EUR. Le suddette richieste sono soggette a conferma da parte della struttura. La struttura non è disponibile per feste di addio al nubilato/celibato o simili. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### Optional extras - Late check-in fee: EUR 20 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 Property Registration Number IT087015C21DJU2DEE If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as 420589 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.51714%2C15.10228&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=e8XOljRu8HxQpiwTK4fcC33vreo=) Catania #### What's nearby - Catania Port - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Lungomare di Ognina - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Via Etnea - 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 - 7 min walk - Catania Central Station - 18 min walk - Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - Caffè Europa - Caffè Epoca - ‪Tris Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪Al Solito Posto - ‬3 min walk - Amocu ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riva House Catania pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Riva House Catania? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Riva House Catania? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Riva House Catania located? > Located in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Spiaggia San Giovanni Licuti Rocce, Via Etnea and Catania Port. Tribunale di Catania and Port of San Giovanni are also within 15 minutes. Galatea Station is 7 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 7 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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