Roman Columns Hotels in Catania, Italy

I stayed for one night and Lorenza was super lovely very charming old style building in centre with market across the street and close to the duomo,room was tastefully decorated and comfy with great breakfast and good coffee

We stayed at the B&B Globetrotter during our weekend trip to Catania, Sicily. The B&B was located within walking distance from the bus and train station, and was close to all of the best restaurants, shopping, and sights that Catania has to offer. Sofia was incredibly sweet, helpful and so accommodating to make our visit perfect. The customer service at Globetrotter was above and beyond and I would recommend this B&B to anyone looking for an authentic stay while visiting Catania.

Very friendly family run hotel. It is not a fancy place, but it makes you feel at home with the friendliness of the people who run it. And besides it was spotless and very quiet. It is for people who have a normal approach to life, without a lot of fancy extras, but it made me feel at home and very safe too. Recommended.

The staff were very helpful with information about the area, where to eat, where to catch the bus for our next destination, where to get stamps etc.. Also, the owners offered to pick us up form the airport for 17 Eur. but, i chose to just take a cab so that I would not inconvenience them. The driver felt like taking us to the cleaners which was obvious to me as we passed the same bowling alley at least twice and the meter kept rising. We arrive at the B&B with a total fare of 47 Eur. The owner negotiated it down to 40 for us. Don't trust a Catania cab driver.

All pretty fine, and staff very nice. BUT - the "full breakfast" offered was a voucher for one croissant and one coffee at a nearby cafe. Also hot water rather cold first thing in the morning, unless you ditch all your environmental concerns and let the shower run for ten minutes

The room was quite pleasant, though we had a smaller room and bathroom (for 3). It was cheerful and basically comfortable, with enough storage space. It will be awesome when the construction to renew the historic building is finished; as it was, our window had scaffolding outside, completely blocking our view. I had an accident shortly before my arrival, and the 52 steps to the room was quite difficult. Also, our room needed several little repairs when we arrived; they were taken care of the next day. The host and housecleaning were pleasant and polite; Carmello was informative about Catania. Breakfast was very pleasant at a nearby cafe between two main piazzas, so it was a fun spot for people watching. The location can't be beat, and served us well for our nine day stay in Catania, which involved numerous side trips.

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.