In the heart of Catania City Centre, San Placido Inn offers a warm welcome with full breakfast and rooftop terrace. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, work at coworking spaces or enjoy outdoor furniture on site while taking advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance.
Located in Catania City Centre, a neighborhood in Catania, San Placido Inn is near the airport and near a metro station. Shoppers can check out Via Etnea, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania. Take time off to check out the winery tours and health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like ecotours and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Catania travel guide
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About this property
San Placido Inn
Luxury bed & breakfast near Catania Cathedral
Close to Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port, San Placido Inn provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An electric car charging station, an elevator, and luggage storage
Coworking spaces, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance
Outdoor furniture and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
Highchairs, children's books, and art supplies
Select Comfort beds and down comforters
Rainfall showers, bidets, and hair dryers
37-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
Mini fridges, toasters, and cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free beach shuttle
Onsite parking available only on request
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Art supplies
Children's books
Children's games
High chair
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
Mini-fridge
Soundproofed rooms
Travel crib
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Coworking space
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
More
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Entertainment
37-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Mini-fridge
Paper towels
Restaurant dining guides
Toaster
More
Air conditioning
Computer monitor
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Printer
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 24.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: EUR 80.00 per stay
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 24.0 per day
Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number IT087015C1LLHIHGWT
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 information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
San Placido Inn Catania
San Placido Inn Bed & breakfast
San Placido Inn Bed & breakfast Catania
Frequently asked questions
Is San Placido Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at San Placido Inn?
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM–
midnight for a fee of EUR 10.
What time is check-out at San Placido Inn?
Check-out is at 9:00 AM.
Where is San Placido Inn located?
Located in Catania City Centre, this luxury bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Catania Cathedral, Via Etnea, and Catania Port. Massimo Bellini Theater and Palace of Culture are just steps away. Porto Station is 7 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 24 minutes.
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Reviews
San Placido Inn Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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San Placido Inn is a very private, small, and gozy place, on the top-floor of a city house. The location is perfect for a tourist. Breakfast on the balcony is unique and tasty.
The place was a great location for sightseeing and a charming spot. We really enjoyed the balcony and view. the room was comfortable with all the amenities. The breakfast was good. The only annoying fact was the toilette which often didn't flush. But I would still recommend this hotel
the location of the B&B was perfect for visiting different places. The rooms were clean, and Pepa's customer service was great. She gave good advice on where to go and what to do. We recommend this place to stay when visiting Catania.
Great B&B above the rooftops of Catania. Very nice and extremely clean room with roof terrace and very good bed. Our host Pepa is very lovely, friendly and the soul of the B&B
Our rooms were just as pictured online. Everything was spotlessly clean, the breakfast area and terrace were delightful, with a clear view of nearby landmarks, including cathedral dome, and a straight-on view of Mt. Etna.
Breakfast was more than expected, with egg, toast, local meats & cheese, yogurt, and warm, flaky chocolate croissants. Wi-fi connection was clear and consistent.
Best of all was our friendly and helpful hostess, Pepa. She offered great suggestions for dining, shopping, and touring. She also arranged for a private driver and our ride back to the airport.
We highly recommend the San Placido Inn!
We wanted to stay in the centre of Catania to see the city.
The San Placido Inn was on the top floor of an old villa with a lift. The rooms were large spacious and airconditioned. Breakfast was very nice but best of all was the location. The terrace looked out on the Teatro Massimo opera house roof, Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata and the roof of the Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata and best of all a magnificent view of Mt Etna. We were definitely in the center of Catania, a short walk to the Piazza del Duomo and the hop on hop off bus starting point was just around the corner. Our host was wonderful and our stay was even better than we could have hoped for.
Location is close to the main square. Good breakfast and air-conditioned. A little road noise but the central location means you can’t avoid this. The property is on the top floor and our room had good outside space. Breakfast is outside with view of Etna. I would definitely stay again.
This is a completely beautiful B&B hotel. Th room was gorgeous - clean and spacious. Very nice breakfast. Pepe was super in providing lovely cappuccinos and making me welcome. The most wonderful thing about this hotel is the amazing roof terrace with spectacular views... a lovely place to spend the evening watching the sunset with a glass of Etna wine with Etna gently smouldering (whilst I was there) in the distance. Fabulous place.
An amazing room with a big nice terrace with a beautiful view.
We had booked 3 nights but the first night we were taken to a flat in a poor standard with no discount to the price.
Beside that everything worked fine and a super service.
The hotel is ideally located to go to the most interesting places in Catania, within walking distance. Restaurants, shops and squares. Behind the duomo. The room was spacious, comfortable, with beautiful and elegant decoration, with a terrace, which has a beautiful view. Delicious and abundant breakfast. The most important thing, the kindness of Pepa, always attentive to the guests, seeking to make them very comfortable. The host, a very kind person too. I recommend the hotel and hope to return. Thank you for hosting me very well.
Angela
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Oswaldo
17 November 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for this B&B
Our first concern,: there is no street sign to identify this business.
Lucky the cleaning lady came to let is in. Give us the keys of the room, Pepa was very helpful in providing information for what to explore around.
The breakfast was very good.
This establishment is well dated, I believe there never had a deep cleaning.
Pictures of the bedroom was true, however the advertisement does not show pictures of the bathrooms, there is a good reason, shower stall is no more than 5 SQ feet, I did found difficulty in go in and out.
The location was very central and easy access to downtown.
It's a lovely hotel on the top floor of an old palazzo with roof terraces right next to three important churches in old town Catania, the Duomo the Badia of S. Agata, and S.Placido. My room was spacious with ample storage capacity and a nice terrace overloking the harbor area. The bathroom was fine, including the very Italian necessity of a bidet. The shower stall was quite compact and I had to squeeze tough to get through the corner opening. Breakfasts were great, right to my liking, and were served on another roof terrace by Pepe, the manageresse, who was very helpful during my weeklong stay.
The only negative item I can list is that the toilet flushing mechanism has little water pressure and requires patience!
Wonderful central location and great terrace with beautiful view over Etna and the sea. Very friendly service and good recommendations for activities, day trips, places to eat. Thank you for the relaxing time and cozy atmosphere!
Could not of asked for a better host and felt extremely well looked after for the duration of my stay. Hotel was a little difficult to find as only indication of location was a small sign with a bell next to the large wooden doors in the square. Use the lift and not the stairs unless you’re feeling very athletic. Hire car drivers please be aware of the numerous ZTL zones in the centre of Catania and speed cameras in the east of Sicily.
It has taken me some time to get to this review, but I owe my amazing time in Sicily to my amazing host, Peppa! She was hospitable, accommodated me with a great room when mine was not ready yet, suggested local spots, and tried her best to speak English with me. The location is central and easy to navigate to from the Airport-Bus system. The main city train station is not far either and it was so easy to catch to visit more northern and southern parts of Sicily. Again, thank you Peppa and this amazing location! I will definitely come back, God willing!
I had a wonderful 3 night stay. My room was big and comfortable, with a Patio overlooking a square and the sea but the best of the whole stay was Peppa. She made me feel very welcome and taken care of despite being really busy. She gave me tips and recommendations of where to eat and which beach to go and just extremely helpful and kind.
The B&B is really well situated. It was wonderful to be able to have breakfast on the terrace overlooking the top of St Agatha church and mount Etna. An absolutely wonderful view! I felt very lucky to have found this place and i have recommended it to friends and family already and when i go back to Catania that's where i'll stay again.
Thank you Peppa and all for a wonderful stay.
Die Dusche war das einzige Manko, da der Einstieg sehr end war.
Ansonsten kann ich nur gutes sagen. Die zimmer hatten eine gute Größe, waren sehr sauberund schön hell.
Ich hatte eine geniale Terrasse mit blick auf den Hafen.
Die Lage war perfekt für Ausflüge, da die busverbindunen in alle Richtung in 5 min. erreichbar waren.
Das centrum war auch in 3 mon. erreichbar einfach perfekt.
Besonders hervorheben möchtevich die gute Seele des Hauses, und zwar Beppa!!!
Sie kümmert sic kümmert sich beim Frühstück um dein wohl und versucht dir jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen, wenn sie kann!
Sie ist unbezahlbar und hat immer einen guten Tipp und ein offenes Ohr wenn du was brauchst.
Ich hoffe,ihr Chef weiß was er an ihr hat!!!!
Ganz liebe Grüße von Jola
Jolanthe
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elin Stenmo
29 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, great terrasse, close to everything in city centre.