Il Principe Hotel

Findind the prperty and parking was not easy, excellent staff and good rooms once you arrive.

Experinecing Catania at night was worth the visit. And getting to the airport was easy.

we were disappointed with the booking/lack of booking of a taxi to take us to the airport at the end of an enjoyable short stay.

Cannot say enough good things about the property. Centrally located to many sightseeing points of interest and not far from the cruise ship terminal (although I wouldn’t walk pushing big suitcases because of the cobble stone streets and traffic). Staff is extremely helpful and courteous. There was no airport pick up, but taxis outside airport are a good option for about 37 Euros. My room was EXCELLENT! This is a very good place for any SOLO traveler.

Couldn't be better placed for exploring the city, surrounded by good, reasonably priced, friendly restaurants and takeaways. Very professional hotel staff - welcoming, helpful and polite. Good breakfast spread. Rooms have hairdryer, fridge, security box, and extras like shampoo, etc. Nice little bar, not particularly overpriced. Drinks served on rooftop in summer. The fish market (Pescheria) is off Cathedral square, and just beyond it there is a bus terminal (Borsellino). City AMT buses cost 1 Euro for 90 minutes travel (validate on entering first bus). Tickets available at every Tabacchi. No 524 to airport, No 534 north along the coast to Aci Castello, Acitrezza, plus many others all around town. Privately run buses such as Interbus can take you to neighbouring towns (e.g.Siracusa etc). These run from two parking areas, one directly in front of Stazione Centrale and another a bit further over to the left. Interbus ticket office on very far side of the square facing the station. Also worth taking the Circumetnea railway around Etna, departs from Catania Borgo (near the top of Via Etnea past the Bellini Garden). Lots of excursions available up and around Etna, and to other towns in the region, but they are quite pricey.(35-85 Euro) The hop on hop off tourist bus from Piazza del Duomo (5 Euro) gives you a overview of the city and a couple of Fun trains leave from the same spot (also 5 Euro). Above all Catania is a relaxed provincial city, bustling with life.

We come from airport very late but still easily found the way to the hotel. The staff is excellent, they help me arrange the day trip to Mount Etna when I requested in very last minute

Excellent hotel. Ideally located 1 minute walk from the main square. Difficult to reach in a hire car and overnight parking is 15 euros per day. Clean, good breakfast and helpful staff. A little noisy on a weekend evening with bars/restaurants close by. Would recommend it.

We travel quite a bit as a couple all over Europe and this hotel was really quite stunning in its location and proximity to so much culture. Its placed on the footsteps in the city center and there is a nice restaurant just outside and many others within a short walk. It really feels like you are in the thick of the city. Great in many ways.