Hotel Trieste

Great hotel. Perfect location - walkable to everything. facilities were basic but clean and comfortable, air conditioning was excellent and it was a hot night for this time of year. Parking was secure so you didn’t have to worry about your vehicle on the street (gated parking lot). Biggest differentiator was the truly amazing hosts. Chiara and her husband were so welcoming and, in particular, so kind to our children. Amazing value for money, perfect for a shorter stay in Catania.

Marco and Chiara helped us out of a tight spot, calling and negotiating with taxis on our behalf after a very short-notice flight diversion. They couldn't have been more sympathetic or helpful. They restored us with coffee, and even checked up on us afterwards.

The place was not stylish but was clean, practical, and well-located, and owned by a husband and wife of the finest character. I arrived after an extremely stressful, long and tiring journey after a tour bus mixup resulted in me hiking over 10 miles in the sun with insufficient food and water. I was stressed out, emotional and exhausted. The owners were kind, compassionate, and reasuring, and sent me to freshen up, rehydrate, and get some rest. In the morning they helped me to reconnect with my daughter who had gotten stuck in the airport overnight and send us off to a local place for a delicious meal, some light sightseeing, and with instructions to have some relaxation and fun - with minimal exertion (no long hikes) for at least a day or so! The place lacked sophistication, but I wouldn't have stayed anywhere else. You can't put a price on kindness, caring, and true hospitality.

Owners were very friendly, gave us good advice on where to eat, where to tour, parking, etc. This is a very old building in downtown neighborhood, but rooms were modern and comfortable.