Hotel Manganelli Palace

Hotels
8.4 (2127 reviews)
Via Recalcaccia 2 , Catania , it

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Some room wear

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Some reviews indicate that the rooms show a relative degree of wear and some issues with the shower.
Service
9.08
The staff is described as friendly and professional, particularly mentioning the kindness of specific staff members.
Location
9.12
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent central location of the hotel.
Room Quality
7.57
There were mentions of rooms being comfortable, but some noted deteriorating conditions.
Amenities
7.6
There were requests for more utilities and facilities in the room.
Value for Money
8.56
Overall perceived value remains good, considering location and breakfast quality.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Several reviews praised the breakfast, describing it as good quality and fresh.
Overall Experience
8.58
The reviews overall suggest a pleasant experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 18:57

Property Description

Historic Baroque-style Accommodation
Experience the charm of Catania's old town at Manganelli Palace, housed in a historic building. Admire the elegant Baroque-style decor and hand-painted frescoes in our spacious rooms, each equipped with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.

Exceptional Service and Local Expertise
Our 24-hour staff is dedicated to making your stay unforgettable. Let us arrange exciting trips to Mount Etna and other Sicilian gems, while our local recommendations ensure you savor the best of Catania's culinary scene.

Prime Location for Cultural Exploration
Immerse yourself in Catania's rich heritage with the Cathedral, Massimo Bellini Theatre, and Roman Theatre just a stone's throw away. Discover the city's history right at your doorstep at Manganelli Palace.

Book now for a memorable stay at Manganelli Palace and indulge in luxury amidst Catania's historic splendor.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CTA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 14 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for € 5 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2127 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 7.57
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 8.58
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maurizio couple it
9
Soggiorno in tranquillità
Pros:

Ottima permanenza
Menzione particolare per Stefania responsabile del servizio di ristorazione

Cons:

Tutto ok

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Simona couple it
8
Pros:

In questo hotel abbiamo trovato un personale estremamente gentile e cortese, una struttura molto bella e curata, con camere e bagni eleganti e perfetti. Ottima la colazione, così come il servizio, sempre attento e professionale. Grazie di tutto e… se ci sarà occasione, arrivederci!

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple pl
6
Premium suite is amazing but standard rooms - it’s a Russian roulette…
Pros:

Great location and wide choice at the breakfast buffet. Amazing and competent staff, which handled difficult situation very well. The premium suite is amazing with beautiful frescoes on the ceiling. The windows do face the main street so it can be a bit loud though.

Cons:

We booked a standard room, which supposed to have frescoes on the ceiling. What we got was a damp room, with small window, that didn’t look like the room on the pictures shown on Booking. What’s worse - the bathroom was hideous, with fungi under shower. There was no hot water at night (we arrived very late and needed to take a shower after flight). Due to the fact that we arrived at 3 a.m., we filed a complaint in the morning. Thankfully the staff at the reception was amazing, they offered us an upgrade and apologised. We were happy the way the staff reacted, but truth be told - the first room we got shouldn’t even be offered to any guests whatsoever (for this price!). And sadly the other night we spent at the suite (which was amazing) can’t make up for that. I feel like the owner/ manager of the hotel just out of the greed to book as many rooms as possible offers accommodation which is way below any standard acceptable in a 3* hotel in Europe. We’ve seen other “standard room” in this hotel and it was nicely renovated, with clean bathroom - no problem. That is way, if you plan to stay at this hotel I feel like booking a premium suite would be much safer. Unless the hotel management decides to change its policy and stops offering old, unrenovated rooms as a “standard”.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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STEPHANIE couple fr
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
10
Very enjoyable stay and interesting place to see.
Pros:

Room was at the back of the hotel overlooking the garden area, large room, plenty of space and clean.
Nice roof top sitting area, good sun trap for breakfast or afternoon relaxation just of the restaurant where breakfast is served. Important, this hotel does have a lift as reception is on the 4th floor. All the Staff very helpful and friendly, would definitely go back.
Location of hotel sign posted from main railway/bus stations, about a 20 min walk.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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LAURA couple it
10
Pros:

Colazione Top. Posizione strategica. Staffa super gentile

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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ANNA couple pl
10
Pros:

Przemiła obsluga

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Ekaterina solo_traveller ru
9
Pros:

Добротный отель, расположенный в старинном палаццо. Вместо номера мне досталась целая квартира на двух уровнях, для меня одной было слишком много. В номере было много ступенек, главное, ночью было не оступиться.
Хорошие завтраки, очень внимательная и уважительная девушка ими заведует!
Дайте ей премию!

Cons:

Много ступенек в номере.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Reinhard Bolliger couple ch
10
Pros:

Sehr nette Begrüßung, gute Tipps für Sightseeing/Restaurants (Manuela), reichhaltiges Frühstück mit mega Betreuung (Estefania) und freundliches Personal am Empfang (u.a. Massimo). Sehr zentrale Lage mitten in der Altstadt. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Erin solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Beautiful accommodation in center of Catania near many restaurants, shops, and points of interest.
The room was very specious and beautifully furnished, the breakfast was delicious , and the staff were extremely pleasant and accommodating.

Cons:

The bathroom was not well ventilated and smells very musty. The directions to parking location were also not very clear.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Krzysztof extended_group pl
7
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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STEFANO couple it
10
Ho intenzione di ritornare
Pros:

La posizione nel centro storico di Catania è ottimale e consente di visitare la città comodamente ed a i principali monumenti.
L' hotel offre una colazione abbondante e varia ed è offerta da personale gentilissimo ed attento alle necessità dell' ospite. Il personale della reception vi potrà consigliare degli ottimi ristoranti siciliani ed altre preziose informazioni.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple us
9
Nice room in a convenient location.
Pros:

The location was great and the room was nice. The bathroom was large with plenty of counter space.

Cons:

The hall carpet and awning out front could be replaced.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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paolo couple it
9
Ottima posizione. Buon rapporto qualità prezzo.
Pros:

Ottima posizione, buon rapporto qualità prezzo, buona colazione, stanza pulita e spaziosa. Il personale è straordinariamente cordiale, gentile, educato, davvero tanto.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Santini couple ca
9
A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE .
Pros:

This is a surprising good discovery .We came with our car and found the place thanks to GPS .The location is perfect to visit the city and also to drive in and out . The car parking is safe ans easy to access from your room ,which is rare in center of old cities . There is a wonderful patio on the top of the building where you have a sensational view and can relax .the rooms are charming , large and well equiped . The shower is well built and you don t inondate the place when you use it The price is reasonable . The staff is very friendly and helpful .We reserved for one night and finally stayed 4 nites . Its a different experience . Breakfast is included and there is plenty , a large choice .Its like having your own home in the city .We love this place . A place where we would come back .

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Agnieszka family_with_children pl
9
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Paolo solo_traveller it
8
2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Georges solo_traveller fr
10
2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Seheno couple fr
7
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller au
6
A nice looking room.
Pros:

The hotel is located in an area just off the main streets of the historical centre, which makes it easy to get around. The room looked great and was very spacious and had plenty of storage space. There was lots of choice for breakfast, water infused with lemon or cucumber. You did have to nominate a time for breakfast as the breakfast room is quite small and doesn't cater for a lot of people at one time. In a season other than winter this wouldn't be a problem as there is a rooftop terrace set up for breakfast and other times throughout the day.

Cons:

There was a damp feeling about the room and the bathroom showed the effects of this with mould all around the bath and I didn't feel comfortable using the bath because of this reason. I tried the ac but it didn't seem to put out any heat. I stayed initial for 2 nights and was away for 1 before returning for one more night and was hoping to be in a different room to see if it was just that room, but I was placed in the same room. This was a standard room, so I'm not sure if other rooms would be better.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee