Hotel Centrale Europa

Reception did not speak any form of English. We arrived by car, called ahead to get directions to the hotel parking lot (which we were informed they had) and they said something in Italien and hung up. They don’t have any parking spots. We slept directly on the springs in the madras, the floor was more comfortable. There was mould in the bathroom, the inventory was crappy and looked like it was about to fall apart. A bad hotel, way overpriced.

Great location to be in Catania right on the piazza. Great view from our balcony it faced the Cathedral and the Elephant fountain on the piazza. Anyone who travels would like this hotel. The staff was always friendly and helpful. Their English skills were not strong but I didn't find the use of English to be strong in Catania in general; you are in a foreign country people. I enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.

I received the same treatment as the reviewer below me. So there seems to be a trend in misrepresenting. The difference was i was so exhausted after 24 hours of travel that i would have been thankful for a jail cell. The room was big. I had some view of VE street. Ceilings were high. Wifi did stink. Tv and showers were mini sized. Staff was good. Location is great. In the number one piazza. The bus stop is close. From the airport you get off the first stop and walk towards old town or wait to last stop. You take last stop back to airport. Wish they gave me a view so i could have raised the score. Only problem is street noise and weird ac that sputters. That picture they show is the train tracks. It is where the last bus stop is. Could use a fridge and safe.