This place is a haven of comfort in a busy city. Mirella and her husband work incredibly hard to make guests feel at home and to ensure that their experience of Catania is a positive one. The rooms are well-equipped and the beds are good. The decor everywhere is vibrant and unique in style, bringing a warmth to the whole environment. The outside space is beautifully done, with many plants and fruit trees. Breakfast is outstanding with an exceptional variety of choice and everything very tasty. A kettle and fridge in each room were much appreciated. The taxi service offered from the property is a real boon. The surroundings are definitely urban and it is a 20/25 minute walk into the city, but you can ask for a lift or catch a bus if you don’t fancy going on foot. We very highly recommend La Foresteria as a great place to stay.

La Foresteria offers a truly authentic Sicilian experience that surpasses mere accommodation. From the moment you step foot into this charming abode, you're greeted with warmth and hospitality. Cleanliness and tidiness are paramount here, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay. The hosts, Francesco and Mirela with their warmth ensure guests feel at home. Their personalized touch extends to the unique and delicious Sicilian breakfast served each morning, featuring an array of local specialties that vary daily. The enchanting garden adds to the allure of La Foresteria, providing a serene retreat where guests can unwind amidst the lush surroundings. Francesco and Mirela go above and beyond to enhance the guest experience, offering invaluable recommendations on exploring Catania and nearby attractions. Despite our departure being as late as nine in the evening, Francesco and Mirela graciously offered us the option to stay in our room until our departure without any additional charge. While the accommodation may be slightly removed from the city center(2km) Francesco's willingness to assist guests with transportation negates any inconvenience. Whether it's guiding guests to the best local markets or waiting at the bus stop to ensure a smooth return journey, their dedication knows no bounds. In summary, La Foresteria is more than just a place to stay; it's a sanctuary where guests are enveloped in Sicilian hospitality at its finest. Francesco and Mirela's genuine care and attention to detail elevate the experience to new heights, earning it a resounding recommendation of 10 out of 10.

It's so great to go on vacation and stay at one of the nicest B&B.. You feel right at your parents' place. Mirella and Francesco take care of you and consider every little detail. Breakfast is pretty colorful and very appetizing😋 They offer you great tips on places to visit so you can enjoy every moment of your stay until the last minute. The interior is gorgeous and designed with a lot of love. Definitely worth a return visit.❤️

Our stay in Catania had its bright spots. The place was notably clean, and the hosts, despite their limited English, put in effort to communicate through WhatsApp. The airport taxi driver, Maurizio, was a delightful and kind character who made our arrival enjoyable. Additionally, the breakfast served was a definite highlight. The property also boasted a beautiful garden that added a charming touch to our overall experience.

Unfortunately, there was no jacuzzi as anticipated, and the rooms proved to be more snug than they appeared in the pictures. Additionally, the location was a bit farther from the city center, requiring a willingness to walk if you wanted to explore the town.

Francesco and Mirella were the perfect hosts - nothing was too much trouble. They rustled up a delicious light supper on my first night, lent me a raincoat and offered to collect me because I hadn’t been well. Breakfast was excellent - a varied choice and delicious coffee. The room was comfortable and charmingly and quirkily decorated. In short, a wonderful stay.

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When you open a gate to accommodation, you are in another world. Beautiful small garden, everything clean and originally decorated. The room was clean with great terrace. Hosts were extremely nice and helpful. Very good breakfasts. We also ordered Sicilian dinner in the accommodation and it was great. Lot of various food and very, very tasty. It was perfect! Our hosts also helped us with transportation to to city center, bus station and airport. I can really recommend this accommodation!!! Thank you both :-)

This is a beautiful property with charming art deco interiors. I booked it for the lovely garden as shown in the pictures. The host, Mirella was superb. Our arrival was delayed due to closure of the airport, Mirella kept in communication during this time. We had to leave early to go to Mt Etna and Mirella packed us a lovely breakfast for us to takeaway. Thank you.

Catania airport was closed when we were due to arrive and we had to make alternative journey to Sicily. I had written to booking.com in advance to let them know that we won’t make the first night of the accommodation and had asked for a refund. I have had no response to date (very poor!!) and calling on the phone has been without success either. Considering that we managed to switch flights and car hire from Catania to Palermo, I feel let down by booking.com that you have not responded to my email.

The hosts took incredibly good care of us! They really went above and beyond and we’ll always remember our first days in Sicily because of it. Our room was great, very comfortable and the big terrace was a super bonus. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful and the garden courtyard that surrounded the entrance and dining areas we well cared for and a beautiful oasis to arrive to each night. We hope to return one day!

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It’s a beautiful garden in the center of a busy city. The host couple are lovely, helpful people. They drive you to the old town themselves. They arranged airport transportation for us, which was tricky because we had bicycles. They were most helpful. The room was nice.

It’s in a very remote part of the city so not a good fit for tourists who want to explore the historic old town.

Hidden gem in Catania. Beautiful garden, lovely room. Truly exceptional breakfast with many Sicilian treats. A warm welcome from our hosts Mariella and Francesco who had thought of every detail for our comfort and convenience. We had a very comfortable room with a large terrace and a well-appointed bathroom. We loved the colorful plants and fun decor. We took advantage of shuttle service from the railway station, from the B&B to the city Centre, and from the B&B to the airport which worked well.