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B&b Scirocco d'Africa
A small bed and breakfast run by two hosts, Miriam and Cristina, about 500 meters from the Ognina seafront in Catania.
Hidden gemValue pick→Holding steadyRecent vs. all-time reviews
↻4% come backRepeat guests
$~$86 / nightRecent quoted price
Why people love it
- Miriam and Cristina. Guests describe being treated like family, with help on sights and restaurants. One says that every time they are in Catania, they stay with them.
- Breakfast. Guests describe fresh local pastries, jams, fruit, yogurt and savory options on request, served in a private room or on the terrace under a gazebo.
- Cleanliness. Guests mention daily cleaning and spotless rooms and bathrooms.
- Value. Several guests say the price is affordable for what they got.
Why they come back
"Every time we're in Catania and need accommodation, we go to them."
The worst thing guests say
In 30 reviews since 2022, the lowest is a 4-star review in 2019 that called the location not so good, and a 4-star in 2025. A 2024 guest said the street is busy, so check parking before you arrive.
Insider tips
- Check parking before you drive, since the street is busy.
- Ask for savory breakfast items if you prefer them.
- The seafront at Ognina is about 500 meters away.
Who it's for: couples who want a warm welcome and a home-style breakfast outside the busiest part of Catania.
Skip it if you want to be in the historic center.
How we rated this: Google rating 4.9 from 74 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (26 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Messina, 514, 95126 Catania CT.
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