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heirlooms and finds from local antiques markets. Perfect for families, apartments 2 and 3
each come with a washing machine, kitchen, high chair and stroller. The smaller apart-
ment 1 costs less. French and English spoken.
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B&B Faro
( 349 457 88 56;
www.bebfaro.it
;
Via San Michele 26; s/d/tr €50/80/100; )
A stylish B&B with five
upstairs rooms incorporating polished wood floors, double-glazed windows, modern bath-
room fixtures, antique tiles and bold colours. The two suites are especially nice, and dur-
ing slower periods can be booked for the price of a double. Additional perks include free
cable internet and bikes for guests' use. Visiting artists are invited to paint in the studio
downstairs.
BAD
( 095 34 69 03;
www.badcatania.com
; Via Colombo 24; s €40-55, d €60-80, apt €70-120; )
An uninhib-
itedly colourful, modern sense of style prevails at this trendy B&B. All rooms feature loc-
al artwork and TVs with DVD players. The two-level upstairs apartment with full kitchen
and private terrace is a fab option for self-caterers, especially since the fish and vegetable
markets are right around the corner. Staff are happy to suggest cultural goings-on about
town.
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5 Balconi B&B
( 095 723 45 34;
www.5balconi.it
; Via Plebiscito 133; s/d €35/50, with air-con €45/60; )
You won't find
a nicer low-end option than this lovingly remodelled antique
palazzo
in a workaday neigh-
bourhood near Castello Ursino. The friendly owners offer three high-ceilinged rooms with
a pair of shared bathrooms, plus a breakfast featuring local organic bread and fresh fruit
(delivered to your room upon request). Be advised that the street out front gets lots of
traffic.
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Il Principe
( 095 250 03 45;
www.ilprincipehotel.com
; Via Alessi 24; d €109-189, ste €129-209; )
This newly
expanded boutique-style hotel in an 18th-century building features luxurious rooms and
two-level suites on one of Catania's busiest nightlife streets (thank goodness for double
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