Comfortable and friendly hotel in great location in Catania walkable to most central attractions…read more Great front desk group that speaks English and always willing to help coordinate reservations. Rooms are modern, clean and well appointed. Slept comfortably with door open to cool Mediterranean breezes to courtyard. Parking is available on street in private gated parking lot one block away €10 per day. On street available, at own risk and is also paid, at about the same rate. Lots of good food, wine, bars, shopping, and anything else short walk. To the right of the front door does get sketchy one block away. Not scary, just not good area. Go the other way, to the left :)

I had stayed there for 3 nights. they shut off the ac the day before we left both times in the…read moremiddle of the night so I had to call the front desk to turn it on at 6 am cus it was hot and humid. our room the first night was fine the second stay was not so nice. The bartender Antiono was the best!!!!

Really interesting. Scary entrance but huge suite with 3 Juliet balconies. Very clean. Great…read moreneighborhood block in Palermo and very reasonably price. Clean, comfortable and convenient Only negative it's not a hotel so no staff if you need pillows tissue or help with AC. Breakfasts is voucher at corner pastry shop

Do not stay at this hotel!!! I would not recommend this place at all, unless you want strangers to…read moreunlawfully enter your room and go through your things. This hotel does not respect your privacy ! I had a 4 night stay with a travel group I was with. First night I asked for a DO NOT DISTURB sign I can place on my door. I told the front desk I did not want room service during my stay. When I returned to my room on the second day, someone had come into my room, moved everything around, and touched everything I had. I complained to the the front desk, that my do not disturb sign was on my door and someone came in anyway. This happened 2 out of the 3 nights I was there. When I complained to the manager and the front desk, they refused to take any responsibility. They treated me like I was a complete idiot, and didn't know how to put a do not disturb sign on a door. They had every excuse, like someone walked by my room and turned the notice around. They refused to take any responsibility or offer an apology. I told them I was going to write a yelp review, and they couldn't care less.

Hidden gem of a hotel. Rooms are big, breakfast on patio is beautiful and staff are very friendly…read more Many shops and restaurants are near by. We had a pleasant stay!

This place was really fantastic. My wife and I got stuck in Catania due to a Trenitalia strike…read more(warning! This happens frequently---be prepared!) The accommodated us at the last minute and even lowered the price on a 3-guest room because there were only two of us. Beyond that, they went out of their way to help us with questions about getting around town. Very friendly, English-proficient staff. The room was nice as well! Overall, a wonderful experience during a somewhat potentially stressful night. Thanks! Highly recommended!

We found this place on Expedia! What a fun hotel in the city center. Every room is different…read more Charming and nice. My room had Spider-Man outside and my friend's had a gigantic foot shaped lounge. Pro tip: bring a bottle of wine to the roof deck

We two were in a Standard room with double bed, room 404, for 2 nights. Location is convenient to…read moreairport shuttle bus, fish market, main shopping streets, and is about a 15 minute walk to bus / train stations. Friendly service from all staff. Very good value. In particular the included breakfast was excellent. There were tables inside and on a terrace. Extensive choice of foods and drinks at the buffet. Drip coffee available and coffee on order (eg espresso) offered also. Meats, eggs, fruits, cereals, milk (cow and soy), juices, yogurts, cheeses, breads, pastries... Our room faced a quiet inner courtyard. The ceiling was high with unique painting and other decor. Bathroom was new and clean. Internet (over Wi-Fi) worked very well. The hotel arranged us a car ride from the airport, and said we could pay by credit card. Car was there as scheduled, with a very competent tattooed female driver who got us to the hotel through a complex series of non-main roads with interesting local urban scenery. When we went to pay, the driver could not take credit card herself but had to go to the hotel front desk... we just paid cash to make it easy. TIP: if going to/from the bus or train station with luggage, there is a little-used bike trail along one street that is very easy for wheeled luggage -- unlike the dirty and "curby" parallel streets. When using Google Maps walking directions, it is the route that goes down Via Giovanni di Prima -- which by chance includes one block where the street has been named after Tony Curtis (Via Antonio de Curtis).

From the owner: Il Manganelli Palace è una piccola struttura ricettiva siciliana che mette al primo posto il…read moreproprio Ospite. In questo piccolo boutique hotel troverete il tipico calore siciliano all'interno di una dimora barocca del ottocento siciliano.

I really wanted to like this hotel. The location is fantastic bring right on Via Etnea. You are…read moresurrounded by shops and cafes and a great number of tourist sights are within a short walking distance. The road the hotel is on is designated as a pedestrian zone so your taxi may not go all the way to the hotel entrance. Once entering the place, it is bright and airy with a dash of modern architecture. However, it kind of goes downhill from there...the reception staff are indifferent and most do not understand basic English. For example, I requested additional bath towels and got a robe. When trying to rectify the mistake, they offered me another robe. As for the room, it was beautiful and the ac worked great! However, the beds were twins you push together and the amount of times myself or husband fell into the crack was numerous to say the least...also, the shower/bath can be a safety hazard for anyone with mobility issues since to enter the shower you have to jump over about a foot of ceramic to enter. The risk of falling is high since the hand rails are not very close. The included breakfast is fine but nothing to cry home about. The eggs are soupy, the fruit stays the same with melon, the pastries are just okay. When booking a taxi for a morning flight, tell them way in advance and confirm, confirm, confirm! The taxi I got was incredibly confused and took 10 minutes for him to determine how many passengers he had (just the two of us). Three stars because location and ac is something that simply can't be beat!

By far my favorite hotel that we stayed at while in Sicilia. It's smack dab in the heart of city…read morecenter Catania and felt completely safe at all hours walking around. Staff here is abosolutely amazing....friendly, hospitable and professional....Alessandra was especially wonderful with offering suggestions and helping us out arranging transfers, places to go, etc. Breakfast was probably one of my faves that we had....they had it all, fresh squeezed juices, Italiano and American offerings along with one of the best croissants I've had in my life (if you haven't tried one with pistachio filling, it is a must). Room was spacious for two people and had a nice shower area. The AC is strong within the unit so if that's your thing you will be happy here. Their rooftop bar was the first and last place we had drinks at in Sicilia and offers panoramic views of the city including the Duomo and Mt Etna. We had dinner there one night and the seabass was delicious. All in all, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I would come back if I was ever in Catania again or in another city where this hotel brand represented!

I stayed 1 night to see Mount Etna. The staff are really nice and very helpful…read more BREAKFAST It was better than other hostels by just a little bit. They offer a variety of fruits (peach, apple, etc) and small yogurt. That's all I ate. They have cereal, bread, milk, and other things. SHARED BATHROOM - The female bathroom down the hall looks a little worn down and could use some renovation. It also lacks ventilation. - After one showers, there is no where fast way for the hot air to pass through other than opening the entry door. - The curtains were cheap and do not provide full coverage. - There wasn't side chairs or enough wall hooks to put away your items. ROOM - I stayed in the 8-bed female dorm. Quite Spacious. - I like that each bunk bed comes with a 2-port USB outlet and curtain. - The beds are covered with a black plastic film. I was lucky enough to have an unoccupied single bed in the room, so I slept on that, instead of the bunk bed. (I think I was less restless than any other hostel bed I slept on within Italy) - This room has 2 balconies so you will hear noise from the busy square. - The lockers come with a keyed lock. And there are 2 shelves. - It was difficult to find a wall outlet. Not sure how many there are in the room. The roof terrace offers good views. There is a bar there. You can see part of Mount Etna. It's the highlight of the hostel. I wasn't sure if there is an elevator but you have to walk 2 or 3 levels of stairs. It's a 15-minute walk from the Catania Centrale Train station. There is a kitchen with a fridge, so I'm sure you can cook.

You have to know the environment you're about to enter when you stay at a hostel. I think I just…read moreforgot. It had been over five years since my last stay in one, so this was a bit of a shock. I don't think I really have the right personality for sleeping with strangers. I had some random girl above me in a bunk-bed format (she seemed nice, but it was still too weird for me!), and there's no privacy aside from a curtain that you can put up around your bed. Unless, of course, you book a private room....which I should have done! Shared bathrooms are down the hall. For a hostel, they're quite clean and tidy. They even stock hair dryers! Many of the budget properties we stayed in this month did NOT have such lush accommodations. A light breakfast is included in the rate, but you do need to pay 2 euro to rent a towel. You'll get a locker for your belongings. Staff here was very friendly. One of the current staffers is even from Philly! Keep in mind that this hostel is situated right on the main square in Catania. You'll have beautiful views from their rooftop terrace, but you'll also deal with a crapton of noise in the middle of the night. Bring earplugs. I'd always prefer a hotel to a hostel, but if you're trying to keep to a budget, this property is a good option in Catania.

Great hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Parking cost extra, but provided a very safe and…read moresecure location with a guaranteed spot, and easy access to come and go whenever needed. Right across the street from the beach, with an amazing outdoor restaurant and a very nice pool. Room was clean and met my expectations, with great wifi and a very nice patio area off the bedroom. Would recommend to any of my friends - looking forward to coming back in a few weeks!

What an amazing choice this was! Balcony view from the room, ocean view was beautiful, pool view…read morewas tempting and went for a swim. Then a drink pool side only to realize I can walk directly underneath walkway from pool to tanning lounge chairs, also the best lounge chairs and go for an ocean swim!

So I stayed here because this is where my command Christmas party was being held. I wanted to drink…read moreand be safe so i got a from. The hotel is very nice, has ample parking and a great bar. The room was spacious and had a patio area that led out to a lawn area. My main issue was the plumbing. The sink and tub would not drain making them pretty much unusable. Might be a one off but it ruined it for me.