Asmundo di Gisira

Top choice in Catania


Not many B&Bs welcome you with a 3m-high pink flamingo at reception, but then this is no ordinary slumber pad. Its six 'Art Rooms' are designed by renowned Italian and international artists, each inspired by local mythological figures. The remaining five rooms find their muse in the 18th-century's Grand Tour era. All are airy, with lofty ceilings, stylish bathrooms and excellent amenities.

Quality extends to the breakfast options, while the location is equally appealing, on the edge of Catania's colourful La Pescheria market and a short walk from Piazza del Duomo.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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1. Museo Emilio Greco

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The Museo Emilio Greco hosts a large collection of sketches by renowned Italian artist Emilio Greco (1913–1995), whose work is marked by a sensual, erotic…

2. La Pescheria

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Catania's raucous fish market, which takes over the streets behind Piazza del Duomo every workday morning, is pure street theatre. Tables groan under the…

3. Museo Belliniano

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One of Italy's great opera composers, Vincenzo Bellini was born in Catania in 1801. The house he grew up in has since been converted into this museum,…

4. Fontana dell'Amenano

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Separating Piazza del Duomo from rough-and-tumble food market La Pescheria is gushing Fontana dell'Amenano, a Carrara-marble fountain created by…

5. Parco Archeologico Greco Romano

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6. Fontana dell'Elefante

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7. Piazza del Duomo

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8. Museo Arte Contemporanea Sicilia

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Old and new conspire at MACS, a compact, contemporary-art museum inside an 18th-century abbey of the Monastery of St Benedict. Occupying two floors, the…