Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Hotels
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Gruppo UNA
8.9 (2389 reviews)
Via Etnea 218 , Catania , it

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Clean and elegant rooms
Good breakfast variety
Cons:
Minor issues with room amenities
Some complaints about breakfast quality
Long wait times at restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
8.76
Most reviews mention the hotel is very clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.23
Consistently praised for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.27
Centrally located with excellent access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.72
Rooms are described as spacious and elegant, though some minor issues.
Amenities
8.75
General positive sentiments regarding amenities, although some limitations noted.
Value for Money
8.81
Good value considering the location and service quality.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Breakfast had mixed reviews, with some feeling it could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.13
Overall very positive experiences with a few minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 18:34

Property Description

Rooftop Terrace with Stunning Views
Enjoy a rooftop terrace with a bar and restaurant offering breathtaking views of Mount Etna.

Elegant and Modern Rooms
Experience modern rooms with neutral color schemes, elegant furniture, and amenities like a minibar, Wi-Fi, and a pillow menu.

Historical Charm and Wellness Facilities
Indulge in a historical building from the 1900s, featuring a Turkish bath, free gym, and convenient proximity to Catania Cathedral and the Opera House.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history, luxury, and convenience at Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze.

Important information:

When traveling with a pet, please note that an extra charge of EUR 25 per stay applies and includes final cleaning.

Guests can reach the hotel by car only from Piazza Stesicoro.

Breakfast is available for an extra charge from June 1 to August 31 when booking Superior or Deluxe rooms. Reservations are required.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 22 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 2389 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.76
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.81
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 9.13
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Francis • couple • ca
9
Vraiment agréable
Pros:

Excellent déjeuner
Emplacement parfait
Insonorisation de la chambre qui donne sur la rue devrait être améliorée car le samedi soir lors des soirées de fêtes des jeunes au bar situé en face c'est bruyant jusqu'à 03h00

Cons:

Le fait que ce n'est pas assez bien insonorisé

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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hajer • family_with_children • lu
9
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Mattis84 • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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richard • couple • gb
4
Pros:

After visit hotel contacted me to offer apologies for disappointing stay which suggests they are keen to offer a good experience

Cons:

Had to change the room at 2200 as it smelt of drains

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • extended_group • it
7
Pros:

Bella dalle stanze a tutto il posto

Cons:

Non ho nulla di negativo da dire

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • couple • de
3
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Blum • couple • ch
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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richard • family_with_children • au
8
comfortable and convenient
Pros:

good room, location, food, roof terrace

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
J
jena • couple • il
9
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Levent * • couple • tr
10
It was very nice. We liked it very much.
Pros:

The location of the hotel was very good. Breakfast and the breakfast personnel was very nice and kind. Room's location was not very well. It was towards an inner area where the fan of general conditioning system was very lousy and noisy. For this reason we could not open the window of our room.

Cons:

As I said, the windows of some of the rooms (like ours) could not be open due to the loud and noisy environment due to the fans of the common climatic system. This should be solved somehow.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Paola Alam • couple • cl
9
Pros:

Habitación comoda, de buen tamaño, desayuno variado. Si vas en auto el hotel se encarga por un extra.

Cons:

Nada

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
G
gil • extended_group • il
10
Pros:

מלון במקום מושלם במרכז העניינים, חניה מסודרת. חדרים גדולים מאוד מרווחים ונקיים

Cons:

היה מושלם

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Evgenia • extended_group • gr
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
A
Attilia • family_with_children • it
9
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Isi • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Posizione, camera, staff gentile, colazione suer

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Irina • couple • ru
10
super!
Pros:

The hotel’s location is absolutely perfect — right in the center of Catania, within walking distance of all the main sights. The staff was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and genuinely eager to help with everything. Everything else was excellent, and we had a great stay!

Cons / Suggestions for improvement:
The only suggestion is for the hotel to inform guests about the logistics in advance. The property is located in a pedestrian-only zone (ZTL). We weren’t warned about this beforehand, which created a bit of a challenge during check-in because we couldn't drive up to the entrance. I had to leave the car, walk to the hotel on foot, and find out how to get access. If the hotel sent out a quick arrival instruction prior to the trip, it would save guests a lot of time and hassle.

Cons:

What we especially loved:
The hospitality of the staff was truly outstanding. We had a very early departure, and they kindly arranged an early breakfast just for us, which we highly appreciated. And, of course, the location is unbeatable!

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Palma • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Posizione centralissima. Abbiamo preso l'auto solo per andare fuori Catania. Staff accogliente e disponibile
Ci hanno assistito in ogni momento,sempre sorridenti e cordiali. Colazione veramente speciale.

Cons:

Veramente ci è piaciuto tutto

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Lavinia • extended_group • it
9
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee