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. (Featured in Conde Nast 'Traveller' magazine June 2007).

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 (from 35-70 euros per room) to accomodate singles, doubles/twin & triples. 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 & free Wi-Fi are standard in all the rooms. Tea/coffee making facilities, a cooler, iron/board, 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 15 minute 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).