Title: Central house - elegant apartment in an ancient building in the historic center 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 # Central house - elegant apartment in an ancient building in the historic center Apartment in Riposto with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39997400/39997301/83357d7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39997400/39997301/cdf3aad9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39997400/39997301/w4531h3456x0y0-1d4a105f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39997400/39997301/05d1bc65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39997400/39997301/23086b6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Central house - elegant apartment in an ancient building in the historic center provides everything that you need. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this apartment. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4753 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Central house - elegant apartment in an ancient building in the historic center The Central House is located in the historic center of Riposto, a charming town on the sea between Catania and Taormina, at Via A. Gramsci n. 120 just in front of the St. Peter's Basilica, the town hall and the main square. The apartment, located in a historic building of the late eighteenth century, is in a strategic position in fact a few meters beyond the premises and restaurants located in the historic center of the city, you will find the fishmongers and shops where you can find gastronomic delicacies typical of our land; 300 meters away is the beach where you can swim in a sea always clear and clean, 200 meters from the house there is the historic "Circumetnea railway" that makes the tour of Etna and allows you to visit the villages at the foot of the Vulcano) also the area is well served to visit other major centers such as Fondachello (5minutes), Giardini Naxos (15minutes), Taormina (20 minutes), Acireale, Aci Trezza, Catania (20 minutes) etc. The apartment, elegantly furnished and with parquet floor, consists of two double bedrooms, one of which is large and bright, overlooking the historic center and the marina, with views of Mount Etna and another slightly smaller one; follows the fully equipped kitchen and a large bathroom. The house has recently been renovated and the furniture and kitchen are new (July 2018). The apartment is equipped with air conditioning and heating, wi fi, a TV per room, is very bright and being in the heart of the city is equipped with all services (banks, pharmacy, post office, delicatessens and pastry shops, supermarket, laundry dry, token, train station, car rentals, etc.). At guests' disposal, free of charge, there are also two bicycles. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming 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) - 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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 EUR 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 Vrbo Property ## 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%7C37.73157%2C15.20465&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pgU5dME8zNoJEQn1h8wbkKCt61c=) Riposto, Sicilia #### What's nearby - Porto dell' Etna - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Riposto Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Spiaggia di Fondachello - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Torre Archirafi Beach - 10 min drive - 1.2 miles - Taormina Cable Car - 24 min drive - 16.0 miles #### Getting around - Giarre-Riposto Station - 14 min walk - Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Birreria Riposto - ‬2 min walk - ‪Eightyone Ristopub - ‬17 min walk - ‪Bar Portorico - ‬9 min walk - ‪Time4sushi - ‬18 min walk - ‪Crescenzio-Pizzeria A Tavola - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Central house - elegant apartment in an ancient building in the historic center pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-out at Central house - elegant apartment in an ancient building in the historic center? > Checkout is at 1:00 PM. ### Where is Central house - elegant apartment in an ancient building in the historic center located? > Located in the heart of Riposto, this apartment building is steps away from Ionian Sea and Porto dell' Etna. Riposto Beach and Spiaggia di Fondachello are also within 1 mile (2 km). Giarre-Riposto Station is 14 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Central house - elegant apartment in an ancient building in the historic center Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesper C. 25 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Centralt och bra läge ! Vi trivdes mycket bra under en ledig vecka i februari. Centralt läge och nära till allt. Nyskördade citroner, clementiner och lokalt vin välkommnades vi med av värden. Rekomenderas varmt. ##### Jesper C. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc V. 6 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parfait pour visiter de catane à taormina Un accueil très chaleureux avec du vin et des pâtisseries locales. L'appartement est très bien situé dans Riposto. Le soir on peut se garer facilement dans la rue et même devant en cette période de fin juillet. Francesco est adorable, il nous à même fait une visite de la ville jusqu'à nous montrer la maison del padrino ! Je recommande ! ##### Marc V. 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