De Curtis Palace

This hotel was recently totally renovated top to bottom and is extremely nice, everyone was cordial and could not do enough to support. However the neighborhood is not so good. If we were going to do this trip again and stay on the eastern portion of Sicily we'd stay in Taormina. The good thing about Catania is you can travel north or south in about an hour either way but there were really only a couple of things to see. I'd really love to say Catania is a can't miss just because of the hotel but I can't. I don't want to give the impression that the hotel was grand it wasn't, it was clean and hospitable.

Couldn´t believe how beautiful and spaceous our room was! Two floors, beautiful staircase, lovely old tiled floor, good size double bed. We were very happy about everything in the hotel. The hotel might not suit people with walking disabilities, because the breakfast room is on the top floor and there´s no lift. Location of the hotel was great, near the city centre, the harbour and the bus/train station.

I found the staff at the hotel extrememly friendly and willing to help. The rooms were large and looked newly refurbished with modern shower and plasma tv. The only issue with this hotel is the location. It is in a bit of an unsavoury area, but if you are spending most of your time in the central part of Catania or going for a Mt Etna visit it isn't a problem.

Although not a true hotel, more a very good B & B, the De Curtis met our needs as a base for the time in Catania. It was reasonably priced & located, mid way between the railway station and the centre of Catania. The staff were helpful and we found all we needed with their help. The pick up/drop off offered was hit and miss though and not to be relied on.

Not much on the outside of this B&B located 5 min from Catania's train station but once inside, nice decor and comfortable rooms. Stayed in family room which was nice size for 4. Friendly staff and simple but filling breakfast of cappuccino and toast/croissant everyday. Always greeted with friendly hello. Great bargain for family of 4 staying at this small B&B. Not in center of town but easy 10 min walk away. Surrounding neighborhood is somewhat gritty but excellent for its proximity to public transportation.