Welcome to Tambasìa
Tambasìa is a gentle imperative, a direct invitation in the second person, telling you to “slow down, enjoy the moment, switch off. ” The name is inspired by the Sicilian verb “tambasiàre, ” used by the master Andrea Camilleri in his literary masterpieces to evoke the art of wandering aimlessly, relaxing, and pleasantly lazing about.
Location and places of interest
The Tambasìa guesthouse is located in the heart of the historic city center: Via Etnea, the shopping and walking street, animated by cafes, Baroque palaces, and views of Mount Etna. Via Etnea is one of the main arteries for the celebrations in honor of Saint Agatha, the patron saint of the city.
Guests staying at Tambasìa can walk to the must-see destinations to discover the authentic soul of Catania. To name just a few:
Villa Bellini: the most famous garden in Catania, an oasis of peace among tree-lined avenues, flower beds, and panoramic views of Mount Etna.
Piazza Stesicoro: the beating heart of the city, with the remains of the Roman amphitheater.
Piazza Università: elegant and bright, surrounded by historic university buildings.
Piazza Duomo: symbol of Catania, with the Cathedral of Sant'Agata (a spectacular example of Baroque art) and the famous Elephant Fountain (“Liotru”).
Piazza Teatro Massimo: home to the magnificent theater dedicated to the famous Catania musician Vincenzo Bellini.
Santa Filomena district: a lively area that promotes the culture and culinary arts of the city of Catania.
Botanical Garden: a historic 16, 000 m² garden, rich in rare and exotic plants.
Via Plebiscito: the kingdom of Catania street food, ideal for informal lunches and dinners.
Our philosophy of hospitality
At Tambasìa, we believe that hospitality means offering spacious, well-kept rooms. We invite our guests to slow down, breathe at a more human pace, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Ours is authentic hospitality, based on simplicity and attention to detail.
We offer spacious, well-kept, and bright rooms equipped with every comfort to make your stay unforgettable and stress-free.
The building that houses Tambasia is historic, and we have respected its soul, as you will notice when you enter the rooms with their large windows and imposing ceilings. At the same time, we wanted to give it a contemporary feel, for those who cannot do without a comfortable experience in keeping with the present. At Tambasìa, what matters is your experience of relaxation!
Our rooms
All our rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, smart TV, air conditioning, private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, mini-fridge, and coffee machine. The bed linen and towels meet high quality standards.
Breakfast
Tambasìa does not offer breakfast service. However, the property is located a few minutes' walk from several bars offering a wide variety of sweet and savoury delicacies typical of Sicilian cuisine. For a typical Sicilian breakfast, we suggest a nice espresso accompanied by the indispensable iris or a cannolo in winter, and the classic granita with brioche in summer.