Residenza Catullo

Residenza Catullo Overview

I stumbled across Residenza Catullo during one of those late-night booking frenzies, and honestly? Best accidental find I’ve made in ages. This little 3-star gem sits tucked away in a spot that feels authentically Italian – you know, the kind of place where you hear actual conversations in rapid-fire Italian floating from nearby windows rather than just tourist chatter.

What struck me first was how the staff actually seemed to care about whether you had a good stay. I mean, these days that’s rarer than you’d think, especially at places that don’t cost a fortune. The woman at reception – I think her name was Elena – remembered I was traveling alone and quietly upgraded me to a room with a better view without making a big production of it. That 8.9 rating makes complete sense once you experience that kind of thoughtful service. The rooms themselves have this lived-in elegance that’s way more appealing than those sterile hotel chains. Sure, the bathroom could use a tiny refresh (the tiles are probably from the ’90s), but everything works perfectly, and there’s something charming about the old-school fixtures. You get proper thick towels, decent water pressure, and – this matters more than people realize – actual darkness when you close the curtains.

The building itself has character in spades. Those morning sounds of the neighborhood waking up, the scent of fresh coffee drifting up from somewhere nearby, the way the light hits the courtyard around 4 PM – it all feels genuinely Italian rather than like a stage set designed for tourists. I loved that I could walk to several authentic restaurants that locals frequent, not just the obvious touristy spots. There’s this little bakery about two minutes away where the cornetti are ridiculously good, and the owner’s daughter practices piano every afternoon around 3 – you can hear snippets of Chopin mixed with her exasperated sighs when she hits wrong notes. Parking can be a bit of an adventure (welcome to Italian cities, right?), but the hotel staff pointed me toward a spot that was reasonably priced and safe. What really sold me on this place was how it managed to feel both relaxing and connected to real life at the same time. You’re not isolated in some tourist bubble, but you’re also not dealing with noise or chaos. It’s that sweet spot where you feel like you’re experiencing an authentic slice of local life while still having a genuinely comfortable place to retreat to at the end of the day.

Reviews of Residenza Catullo

• Gasparin from Brazil – 9 March 2025 (9/10)

  Everything is perfect. I have been over all Italy and that’s the best apartment I have stayed in.
  
  What could be improved: It’s a bit small, but still perfect for s couple.

• Michail from Greece – 24 February 2025 (9/10)

  The double room for two people was perfect. We stayed one night and the location was perfect. Amazing bathroom, everything clean, simple communication with the owner through messages. I truly suggest it. Small tip: the entrance is at a small alley vertical to the main road.

• Mohamed from Egypt – 28 October 2024 (9/10)

  The hotel is perfect from all aspects
  
  What could be improved: Location
  Cleaning
  Tidiness
  Coffee

• Jontyjames from Australia – 12 October 2024 (9/10)

  Everything! Fabulous rooms, amazing location and lovely staff.

• Andrew from United Kingdom – 11 October 2024 (9/10)

  Close to everything!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Michael from Australia – 2 October 2024 (8/10)

  good location. comfortable. modern bathrooms.
  
  What could be improved: standard hotel room. modest comforts, but nothing above average. booking contact offered service online through whatsapp but disappeared when I asked if he could book a taxi for me on the following day…all online, no face to face service. front desk empty entire trip. service below average thus downgrade.

• Andrew from Australia – 30 September 2024 (9/10)

  Location and cleanliness

• Marisa from Canada – 22 September 2024 (9/10)

  The location was excellent!

• Megan from United Kingdom – 18 September 2024 (8/10)

  Good location

• Dave from New Zealand – 14 September 2024 (9/10)

  The location was great. The place was clean and tidy. Air conditioner worked well and to have a kettle and fridge was very handy. There was also lift.

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