Farmhouses and Bed and Breakfast in Italy

5 Balconi B&B

Cristina (Sicilian) & Rob (English) welcome you to the '5 Balconi B&B', a sunny palazzo built in the 1800's with lots of colour, character & charm. We are situated in the historic heart of Catania, in the oldest quarter of the famous fish market & right above the 13th century Ursino Castle & gardens of Piazza Federico di Svevia. Here you can wine & dine "al fresco" on delicious typical dishes at very reasonable prices, while soaking up the atmosphere of a real Sicilian quarter. We offer elegant & luxurious rooms (35-70 euros incl. breakfast):  singles,  doubles (1 with an extra single sofa-bed) & 1 twin. The twin & double w/extra bed also interconnect for a family up to 5 people. All have 5 metre high domed ceilings & chandeliers, very comfortable beds with mosquito nets, duvets in winter & balconies of iron & marble, which are bathed in the afternoon sun. NB: Air con/heating & TV are standard in all the rooms & there is also tea/coffee making facilities. A cooler, DVD & video player are also available for guests use. Our breakfasts are nutritious & delicious and made from only fresh local produce (organic when possible). We are only 10 minutes from the airport, a 15minute walk to a long, golden sandy beach & a convenient base for exploring the Eastern side of the island (Taormina, Etna, Siracusa, Pantalica, Caltagirone & Enna are all within a 45 minute drive).