Catania has been a prize of many empires over the centuries, from Greeks to Romans to Arabs to Normans to Spaniards (to name a few). But its citizens have a more dangerous enemy right in their backyard—Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, which destroyed the city with earthquakes and lava flows in 1693. Look closely at the baroque buildings dating from after the eruption—you'll notice a creative use of lava.
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4.5 based on 721 reviews
OttoMood Ala Ovest Catania Centro is a bed and breakfast in a twentieth century historical palace in the center of Catania. It located in a wonderful position because is a few steps from Giardino Bellini, Via Etna and Viale XX Settembre, famous for its palaces Art Nouveau. The palace has been completely renovated, with the aim of preserve the original style of the building, with a touch of modernity that is typical of "OttoMood". Everything has been studied and planned to offer our guests maximum comfort and environmentally sustainable. In the palace there is a lift, and also stairs made in Carrara marble and in the inner side of the building, there is a covered outdoor terrace, a relaxing area equipped with sofa, tables and coffee machine. Although all the rooms are non-smoking, smokers can smoke in this area. Our B&B uses energy-saving lights, home automation, natural materials, and solar energy, reducing the impact of its activities on the environment.
The hotel is centrally located with rooms that are big, modern and clean. Breakfast was very good too, varied with sweet and savoury options. The owners are helpful in every way from the day I wanted to book till the end of our stay. We were a big group, thus it was not easy to accommodate all of us but they made sure our requests were honoured. Thanks ...we will be back!
4.5 based on 622 reviews
Etna Suite and a prestigious building of the last century in the heart of artistic and commercial Catania. It has 21 rooms of various types all elegantly furnished and equipped with all amenities. The property is easily accessible by public transport and has a private parking lot.
Highly recommend Etna suites for cleanliness, location and breakfast to die for in the heart of the city at Via Etnea but what makes Etna suites special are the staff who are so friendly and ready to help and assist you in every way!
5 based on 137 reviews
See why so many travelers make Etnea 454 Catania Luxury Rooms their bed and breakfast of choice when visiting Catania. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Via Etnea (0.6 mi) and Chiesa San Benedetto (0.7 mi), guests of Etnea 454 Catania Luxury Rooms can easily experience some of Catania's most well known attractions. Rooms at Etnea 454 Catania Luxury Rooms offer air conditioning, a minibar, and a refrigerator providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. A concierge and baggage storage are some of the conveniences offered at this bed and breakfast. Free breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Etnea 454 Catania Luxury Rooms, street parking is available. While in Catania be sure to experience local tapas favorites at Uzeta Bistro Siciliano. If you’re looking for something to do, Monastero dei Benedettini (0.8 mi) is a nice way to spend some time, and it is within walking distance of Etnea 454 Catania Luxury Rooms. At Etnea 454 Catania Luxury Rooms, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Catania.
· Everything was as one hopes: a quiet, comfortable, cool room (it was quite hot out), with excellent beds, really nice products (shampoo, shower gel, etc.), generous and delicious breakfast. But the best thing was Anderson, the warm and interesting man who is at the front desk and makes a good cappuccino too (he does breakfast). He couldn't have been more pleasant, and gave excellent suggestions about practical things (where to park the car) plus culinary things. We enjoyed his company a lot and were always glad to have followed his suggestions. Catania is an interesting and appealing place, and one of the things we liked about it was how much the people who lived there seemed to like it. Anderson was no exception.
5 based on 163 reviews
It is a non-formal, independent structure with a small number of art rooms to give the sense of belonging to the art of hosting and representing. An Art Market as Gallery and Living figurative exhibition. Created inside an 18th-century palace in the heart of Baroque Catania.
Literally the best hotel I have ever stayed at! We were here sadly only for 3 nights at the end of a 3 week trip but I would go back to Catania just to stay in this hotel again. Reception were the friendliest most helpful people we met on this trip. The location is fantastic. Near fish market, near the castle, near the good restaurants etc. The views from the roof top are great and we were able to see Mt Etna’s lava flow from the rooftop at night. Our room was amazing and it had its own terrace. It was huge and it was so nice to relax on the terrace and watch life happening down on the street. Breakfast was delicious. A bit big, but delicious. The star of this hotel (besides the staff, rooms, location etc) is the art. Don’t waste your time with museums and art galleries in the city. Just come here and see the stunning art collection. Again, I think this is the best hotel I have ever stayed at.
5 based on 83 reviews
Magione del Re is located in the historic centre of Catania, a few meters from the Duomo, in Via Etnea street, the heart of the city, and it is placed near the main historical and cultural points of interest. Magione del Re is absorbed in the cultural liveliness and nightly entertainment of the city, in addition it offers a relaxing stay in a strategic and peaceful location. The structure is situated in a historic building of the early ‘900. While the rooms were updated, a special attention was given to the preservation and recovery of both the stuccos’ celings and the tiles in Sicilian majolica floors, even if these lutters are still intatct. What is more, the name of each room is given to the stuccos of the ceilings.
Place very clean, nice and cosy.We loved the style and the original decorations inside the rooms ....nice to look at those while falling asleep! !Located right in the town centre makes it very easy to move around. Owners very kind, helpful and friendly. We did enjoyed our stay! Breakfast super!
4.5 based on 223 reviews
The Gattopardo House, situated in the historical centre of Catania, within a noble Palace of the 1800's has a view of the bustling Via Etnea. It is walking distance from all the main monuments of the city, shops and restaurants where one can taste the delicious typical Sicilian cuisine. The rooms are spacious and bright, some are furnished in a classical style and others are modern, all with balconies, air conditioning, television, safe, free wifi, wardrobe, desk, toiletries and hair dryer in the bathrooms. We offer both Standard and Superior accomodation. Some standard rooms are furnished in a modern style with an elegant touch and bright colours others in a classical style with original floor tiles and frescoed ceilings. These rooms have outside private bathrooms to be used exclusively by guests. Superior rooms, on the other hand, are furnished mainly in a classical style with ensuite and balcony overlooking Via Etnea. The Gattopardo House offers free wifi, has a lift, a kitchen and a dining room are available for guests. In the near vicinity there is a paying car park.
This is a lovely Hotel in a central location. A very big plus point for this hotel is that it does have a lift, a small lift, but I have stayed in old building like this and having a lift is a bonus. Another bonus was the FREE safe in the room, again I have stayed in similar hotels that charge for this. We booked a superior room to make sure we had an EnSite bathroom, the room was large (very large) with a nice balcony overlooking Via Etnea, despite this the room was very quiet at a nighttime even though the street remained very busy. No breakfast here, but a very nice cafe on the street next door and numerous other places for breakfast close by. Would I stay here again, defiantly but I would go for the Superior room again.
4.5 based on 312 reviews
Welcome to b&b Palazzo Bruca , the new beauty rising in the heart of Catania. Our Bed and breakfast is located inside an old building called "Palazzo Bruca", in Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 201, a few steps from Duomo square. Built in the eighteenth century and belonged to the family Scammacca of Bruca, it encloses a magnificent courtyard, with a neoclassical fountain depicting Neptune while a loggia supported by iconic columns give access to the interior space . The warming hospitality and family atmosphere make this the ideal b&b accommodation for business and leisure travellers. The staff will be happy to answer all your questions, helping you to book guided tours or they will suggest you the best tourist routes.While you are surrounded by a living example of history of art,you will taste the typical Sicilian cuisine, accompanied by famous wines around the world.Breakfast costs 3,50 per person/day. Private parking costs 10 euros per day/car
We stayed in on the the double bedrooms woth jacuzzi and loved it. The room is very clean and smells very nice. The tiles on the floor and the decorations are also of good taste. Great location and very nice staff. Stayed there for 4 nights and wished I stayed longer! However, not much info was given to find the place. We had a car and really struggled as the staff wasnt very helpfull on the phone, and with Catania traffic on top of everything: very stressfull. Parking was great though.
4.5 based on 794 reviews
In the city center of Catania, an elegant residence dating back to the early '900 wisely transformed into an elegant and charming B&B. This Bed and Breakfast retains the charm of Art Nouveau that lives through stucco and frescoes, expertly blended with contemporary furniture, all combined with warm colors and quality materials that will make you feel at home. In the centre of the residence and in front of every room, all with ensuite bathroom, a place of great relaxation is at your disposal: a Mediterranean garden where breakfast is served during the warm season or where you can have a break and use our free wi-fi. The B&B is 200mt away from the Borgo Metro and a few steps away from Cavour Square, crossroad of the Catanese autobus service. In a few minuts you can reach the Bothanical Garden, Villa Bellini (the city park), different restaurants, taverns and pizzerie. Via Etnea, Unesco heritage and shopping street, is attainable in 5 minuts.
It is a perfect place to stay in the centre of Catania. The hygiene is on a high level as well as the services and the breakfast. The owners are really perfect in everything they do. They assisted us in organising of some visits to the interesting places around.
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Come and visit us to enjoy a rare and unforgettable experience. Discover the wonders of Catania, where every alley or monument tells a different story of its past. Duomo Suite & SPA will fascinate you through a great attention to details and its charming rooms, which recall the atmosphere of Sicilian movies. In such an enchanting place, right in Catania's Centre, you will have the chance to enjoy the city's most important worth seeing sites and stay in the refined themed rooms of this exclusive hotel. Duomo Suite & SPA, the perfect break during your journey.
We stayed one night on the way back to the USA. Totally modern. Perfectly located by the markets, central plaza, lots of restaurants. Large rooms. Steep stairs. Pleasant service and nice roof terrace. Left too early for breakfast. Didn't try spa. Recommend.
5 based on 45 reviews
Soggiornare tra tutti i confort nel cuore di Catania Etnea Style Catania Luxury Rooms si trova nel centro storico della città, al secondo piano di un antico palazzo nobiliare dei primi anni dell’800 situato nella famosissima Via Etnea, proprio di fronte alla rinomata Villa Bellini ed al Palazzo delle Poste costruito in stile barocco. Proprio questa parte di Via Etnea ha meritato il soprannome di salotto di Catania, per i suoi stupendi palazzi, che si succedono in una festival di architetture barocche, perché attraversa luoghi e piazze che raccontano una storia antica, per i suoi eleganti negozi e i suoi tradizionali bar e ristoranti. Confort e servizi in tutte le camere: • wifi ultraveloce gratuito con ripetitore • set thè con bollitore • aria climatizzata • riscaldamento con termo-arredo • frigobar • TV LED 4K LG smart Web Tv • scrivania • cuscini e materassi Simmons con certificazioni antiallergiche • tende con tessuti antiallergici • bagno privato • asciugacapelli • set cortesia (ogni 2 giorni, pantofole a richiesta) • cambio biancheria da letto ogni tre giorni • cassetta di sicurezza per computer portatile • utilizzo della domotica • chiavi magnetiche programmate per il periodo di permanenza • infissi a isolamento termico e acustico • ascensore • sistema di videosorveglianza in zone comuni • luci automatizzare e luci notturne nelle zone comuni • ferro da stiro (su richiesta) Le nostre camere: Queen Executive Una camera ampia, lussuosa, luminosa e dotata di tutti i confort Progettata per assicurare il massimo confort in un ambiente di estrema eleganza. Alta più di quattro metri con volta in oro zecchino e stucchi. È ampia 40 mq ed ha due balconi affacciati su Via Etnea e con vista Etna. È dotata di due letti king size Simmons, macchina caffè Nespresso, due armadi con scrivania, tre porta-valigie, scrivania fagiolo dell’800, due poltrone, bagno con due lavandini. TV Led 4K LG 55’ smart web tv È possibile richiederla come doppia, tripla o quadrupla o anche con letti singoli. Queen Deluxe Una camera raffinata e completa per arredamento e per confort Alta più di quattro metri con volta in oro zecchino e stucchi, è ampia 30 mq ed ha un balcone su Via Etnea, dal quale si può ammirare la sequenza di palazzi nobiliari ed in lontananza l’Etna. È dotata di due letti king size Simmons, macchina caffè Nespresso, due armadi con scrivania, due porta-valigie. TV Led 4K LG 55’ smart web tv È possibile richiederla come doppia, tripla o quadrupla o anche con letti singoli. Tripla Luxury Una camera molto accogliente e ben arredata in ogni dettaglio Alta più di quattro metri con volta in oro zecchino e stucchi, è ampia 25 mq e ha finestre con affaccio sul cortile storico. È dotata di un letto king size Simmons ed un letto singolo king size due armadi con scrivania, due porta-valigie e zanzariera. TV Led 4K LG 55’ smart web tv È possibile richiederla anche come doppia o con letti singoli. Deluxe Matrimoniale o Doppia con Letti Singoli Una camera comoda, intima, arredata con gusto e grande cura Ha una finestra con affaccio sul cortile storico. È dotata di un letto king size Simmons, un armadio con scrivania, un porta-valigie e zanzariera. TV Led 4K LG 43’ smart web tv È possibile richiederla anche con letti singoli. Standard Matrimoniale o Doppia con Letti Singoli Una camera raccolta, essenziale, che dà confort in poco spazio Ha una finestra con affaccio sul cortile. È dotata di un letto king size Simmons, un armadio con piccola scrivania, un porta-valigie e zanzariera. TV Led 4K LG 43’ smart web tv È possibile richiederla anche con letti singoli.
Centrally located in the heart of Catania, the Alibus (Airport Shuttle) stops directly across the street from the hotel. Rooms very clean and well organised. Breakfast offered a good selection and even my wife's dietary intolerance was seen to. The staff was very cheerful and helpful.
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