Casa Barbero Charme B&B

We had an amazing stay at Casa Barbero! We booked 5 bedrooms as there was 7 of us and the rooms were all impecable and spacious. It is situated in a perfect location very close to the centre. Breakfast out in the courtyard was great and the hosts were wonderful! Thank you for the lovely stay! 100% recommend!

My wife and I stayed at Casa Barbero for nights. Our room was very spacious and comfortable and completely quiet at night. There was no street noise at all. The courtyard area where you can have breakfast on nice days is beautiful and quiet with many potted plants. Antonio, the innkeeper, was very helpful with recommendations for what to do in Catania, where to eat, booking cabs, etc. The inn is located a block away from a food stored. It is an easy walk (15-20 minutes) on a well-lit street (Etnea) to the pedestrian area of town where there are lots of nice restaurants as well as historical structures dating back 2,000 years. I strongly recommend this B&B.

We spent a wonderful time in Casa Barbero. We felt like in a small Palazzo. The rooms are unique and very clean. We started the days in a small garden with a delicious breakfast and small talk with Antonio. He assisted us with everything and had answers to all of our questions. It was like staying at a friends house. We can only recommend this house, the host, the staff... simply wonderful. If possible I would ask for a different room than the one towards the street. But beside that, the most perfect place to stay in Catania.

We stayed at the Casa Barbero Charme between October 18th and 22nd, 2023, and loved it. Interestingly, we arrived at Casa Barbero on October 17th as I thought I booked that night, just to find out that I didn't. There was no room available and Antonio, the owner, booked us a night in another B&B near Casa Barbero, which was very helpful. Antonio also booked an amazing Sunset trip to Etna Volcano for us, where we took gorgeous pictures. This trip is highly recommended for all Catania visitors. Overall our stay was great. We enjoyed the beautiful patio filled with lush plants and had lunches and dinners there. The breakfasts were served in the Baroque-styled dining room decorated with original art. Coffee, warm croissants, eggs, jams, fresh fruit and juices, among all other fixings. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a daily cleaning service. It was well-equipped with everything we needed; TV and airconditioner, as well as a kettle, cups, and a selection of teas and coffee. Casa Barbero is situated in a quiet area of town, with a 5-minute walk to The Botanical Garden and about a 15-20-minute walk to the main attractions at the Piazza Duomo and Dante. There was a supermarket within a short 1-2 minute walk. We kept our car in a parking called Ideal Park for $20 a night. It's a 10-minute walk from Casa Barbero. It was well worth it.

A hidden gem. Beautiful, traditional building with lots of lovely art, antiques and interior features in the dining area. A lovely breakfast, kind and friendly owners and a great base for exploring the city. The bedroom was well appointed and very comfortable. Good amenities and eating options nearby.

Surrounding area is typical for Italy. Walking distance from Metro or Bus. Walking distance to main tourist areas. Did not have a car and used Metro. 2 euro / day. If you are familiar with B&B's you will find this one clean, current, charming and hospitable. Normally check-ins in Italy are late afternoon but this one provides free early check-in. Phone contact with Antonio will help when checking in early.

We had a lovely stay at Casa Barbero. My room (Bianca) had a spacious sleeping/sitting area with a large balcony overlooking the Mediterranean garden where we ate delicious cornetti and drank coffee and juice each morning (yogurts and cereals also were available.) Down the private hall of my suite was a beautiful, huge bathroom with separate areas for the shower, the commode and the large countertop & sink. Plenty of outlets (although some of them apparently didn't work) and a small refrigerator in the room for beverages and food purchased around the corner at the very convenient supermercato. The owner, Antonio, his son, and the housekeeper (who checked us in and showed us the ropes) were all friendly and very helpful. We could walk a lot of places and where it was too far, the metro was close by (and Antonio made arrangements for us for an early a.m. pickup to make an 8 a.m. flight) . I highly recommend Casa Barbero for anyone staying in Catania.

Antonio and his staff were welcoming, kind and very helpful. Antonio booked a shuttle for us last minute which was such a big help. The property is beautiful, very clean, beds are cozy and comfortable. So lovely to wake up and sit for breakfast with a cappuccino and fresh croissant. Location was perfect because we could easily walk but yet the property and area is very quiet. The property was artistic and representative of the beautiful Sicilian culture.

We stayed here for 3 nights in early December and we were not disappointed. It was a last minute booking for us as our holiday courier let us down so we didn’t have much time to research, but it was fab. We’re used to staying in hotels so not our norm, so was a bit scary. But Antonio arranged a courier for us from the airport (25 euro) which we were glad of not knowing the area. He also sent us links for a local restaurant as we were getting in late and didn’t know the area (which was great and had a lovely meal). The next morning we were greeted by the wonderful Matteo (and Lola). Hot croissants, amazing coffee and fresh juice. Perfect. Good location - supermarket about 4 minutes walk away. And an easy 15/20 min walk down to the main square. Would definitely stay here again.