B&B Faro

Catania

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Artist couple Anna and Antonio own this urbane B&B, set in a vibrant quarter dotted with galleries and bohemian bars. Anna's custom-made furniture graces the rooms, which feature double-glazed windows and modern bathroom fixtures. The fabulous apartments offer the convenience of kitchenettes, while the plush communal lounge makes for a wonderful spot to linger. Self check-in and nearby parking (€6) are available.

There's even a studio downstairs at number 30 where visiting artists are invited to come and paint.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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    Teatro Greco

    26.39 MILES

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  • Teatro Massimo Bellini

    Teatro Massimo Bellini

    0.2 MILES

    Completed in 1890 and made for homegrown composer Vincenzo Bellini, Catania's opera house is suitably lavish, from the stucco-and-marble extravagance of…

  • La Pescheria

    La Pescheria

    0.31 MILES

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  • Monastero delle Benedettine

    Monastero delle Benedettine

    0.25 MILES

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  • Fontana dell'Elefante and Saint Agatha cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, Catania, Sicily, Italy

    Piazza del Duomo

    0.26 MILES

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    14.27 MILES

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  • Necropoli di Pantalica

    Necropoli di Pantalica

    25.33 MILES

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Nearby Catania attractions

1. Via Etnea

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It's not difficult to see how Catania's main shopping street got its name – on a clear day you can see Mt Etna rising majestically at the end of it. Via…

2. Anfiteatro Romano

0.13 MILES

The modest, neglected ruins of this Roman theatre, below street level in Piazza Stesicoro, are worth a quick look if you're passing by. Note that opening…

3. Palazzo Sangiuliano

0.18 MILES

Designed by the great baroque architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini, this elegant 18th-century palazzo flanks the eastern edge of Piazza dell'Università.

4. Palazzo dell'Università

0.19 MILES

Flanking the western edge of Piazza dell'Università, this handsome palazzo includes a courtyard designed by Giovanni Battista Vaccarini. The building…

5. Chiesa di San Giuliano

0.19 MILES

Attributed to Sicilian baroque maestro Vaccarini and built between 1739 and 1751, the Chiesa di San Giuliano features an elegant convex facade and, above…

6. Teatro Massimo Bellini

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Completed in 1890 and made for homegrown composer Vincenzo Bellini, Catania's opera house is suitably lavish, from the stucco-and-marble extravagance of…

7. Via Crociferi

0.21 MILES

A lovely, tranquil spot for a morning stroll, Via Crociferi is one of Catania's most attractive streets, famous for its exuberant baroque churches and…

8. Chiesa di Sant'Agata al Carcere

0.22 MILES

The young virgin Agata resisted the advances of the nefarious Quintian (AD 250) and was horribly mutilated (her breasts were hacked off and her body…