Casa VerbaVolant

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Casa VerbaVolant

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Historic Setting: Casa VerbaVolant in Siracusa offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features tiled and parquet floors, providing a charming atmosphere. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a lift. Each room includes a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a washing machine and dishwasher. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served in the room, offering Italian, vegetarian, and vegan options. Local specialities, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits are available. Prime Location: Located 66 km from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, the guest house is a short walk from Aretusa Beach and Syracuse Cathedral. Nearby attractions include Castello Maniace and the Archaeological Park of Neapolis. Boating is available in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Siracusa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

    • Breakfast info

    • Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gary
    Australia Australia
    “The hosts were amazing so helpful. There was also a laundry on site and you had to see breakfast to believe it. All locally sourced and soo much. It was delicious! The location was spot on, right in the centre of the old town. We were even...”
  • Veronica
    Australia Australia
    “Great location in the heart of Ortigia. The room is very spacious with modern facilities. The hosts are incredibly kind and thoughtful, and prepared a special breakfast for us each day we were there. Highly recommend.”
  • Marta
    Latvia Latvia
    “So rarely you come accross a property that exceeds all your expectations and deserves 10x10 stars. The hosts make you feel at home, it's so wonderful to see people doing what they love. Attention to house was great, every detail so well...”
  • Claudia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved the quirkiness of this b&b. Fausta and Elio are wonderful hosts and provide an excellent breakfast. The location is perfect, although it is very central it is also very quiet. Comfortable bed, lovely rooms and great value. I would...”
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    “Everything!! The location is perfect, our welcome by Fausta and Elio was warm and sincere. They have thought of every detail to make each guest comfortable. The passion they have for books and publishing is evident - the vintage typewriters and...”
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Casa VerbaVolant is a true hidden gem. Fausta and Elio have clearly worked so hard to make this a special place for guests. There are so many thoughtful touches from the daily curated breakfast spreads (all local produce) to the local sodas and...”
  • Jenny
    Australia Australia
    “We loved Casa VerbaVolant. The hosts Fausta and Elio gave us an amazing Sicilian experience with their beautiful breakfasts and character filled ‘book lovers’ themed rooms. They were exceptional hosts, welcoming and helpful and the accommodation...”
  • Peli
    Spain Spain
    “The hosts, wonderful location and beautiful accomodation.”
  • Mike
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Amazing breakfast, and great recommendations for places to eat and drink. Wonderful host and hostess, couldn't have been more helpful.”
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    “Casa VerbaVolant is very close to the Duomo yet very quiet inside. The breakfast of local specialities was exceptional, and the hosts were so helpful and really lovely. it was such a pleasure to stay there in great comfort in such interesting...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Casa VerbaVolant

Company review score: 9.9Based on 741 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Casa VerbaVolant is a recently opened structure; in a historic family mansion, in the heart of Ortigia. The project is closely linked to the activity of the publishing house, VerbaVolant edizioni, known for the unusual formats of its books and for the care in the choice of paper and illustrations. To welcome you, you will find the hosts Elio and Fausta, who will introduce you to their world and help you make your stay special by making you feel ... at Home!

Property information

Casa VerbaVolant is a somewhat special structure: it is born from the love of the owners, Elio and Fausta, for books, paper and typewriters. A perfect place for lovers of reading, writing but not only: a place cared for in every detail, where nothing is left to chance: from products at km 0 for breakfasts, to artisan soap to olive oil that you will find in the bathrooms, passing through our library. Guests also have access to the Continental Room, a space where workshops and literary events are organized and a small area dedicated to exhibitions. Casa VerbaVolant is the perfect place for unusual holidays! The three rooms, Hermes, Olivetti and Triumph are dedicated to as many typewriters and to the writers who used them: Douglas Adams, Italo Calvino and Ian Fleming. In each, of course, you will also find a working machine with which you can write a letter or, why not, your first novel! In the same building there are also 7 thematic apartments as well as the Remington suite and Royal, with a terrace overlooking Porto Grande and Piazza Duomo! Click on the offer link to filter the photos relating to the selected room.

Neighbourhood information

Casa VerbaVolant is located in an ancient building in the heart of the island of Ortigia, near Piazza del Duomo, opposite the baroque church of the Collegio. The island is one of the favorite destinations of travelers from all over the world. Visit the most famous places or explore the narrow streets of the historic center while admiring the most suggestive views. If you wish, you can also sunbathe or swim in the cool waters of the island. You will also find a wide selection of bars, restaurants, pizzerias and bistros. Ortigia can be reached by car but, on weekends and holidays, it is ZTL. So pay attention to the traffic lights at the entrance to the island. Mini buses, taxis and other means of transport can stop in Piazza Archimede, a few steps from Casa VerbaVolant. But Ortigia must be visited on foot, indulging in long and relaxing walks, through the narrow streets or near the sea, enjoying sunrises and sunsets and breathing in the scent of salt.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Casa VerbaVolant takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Casa VerbaVolant in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 19089017B400282, IT089017B49PYPGS57

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