San Max Hotel

Hotels
8 (2801 reviews)
Via Etnea 329 , Catania , it

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Attentive staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Some breakfast items not replenished
Noise in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Rooms were generally clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.36
Responsive and attentive staff; overall pleasant experience.
Location
8.4
Excellent location; central and convenient for visiting the city.
Room Quality
7.85
Spacious rooms with comfortable beds and adequate amenities.
Amenities
7.88
Included various facility options; standard for hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.34
Good price-to-quality ratio considering location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.39
Breakfast quality varied; some items not restocked promptly.
Overall Experience
7.86
Overall satisfactory stay with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 18:52

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
San Max Hotel, housed in a 19th-century building on Via Etnea, offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort. The spacious rooms feature a light décor and contemporary furnishing, providing a cozy retreat for guests.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout the entire building and free wired internet in the rooms. The hotel also offers an internet point at the reception, allowing guests to conveniently check-in online and print boarding passes at no extra cost.

Relaxation and Recreation
In addition to the convenient amenities, guests can take advantage of private parking facilities and access to a paid swimming pool. Whether you're exploring the historic center of Catania or unwinding at the pool, San Max Hotel ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Book your stay at San Max Hotel now for a perfect blend of convenience and relaxation.

Important information:

At check-in, all guests must present a valid passport or identity card.

Please note guests aged 12 and younger are not allowed in the paid swimming pool.

A surcharge of EUR 30 applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please note that the pool is accessible by reservation only. The pool is open daily from June 16 to September 14, 2026.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Nov 25, 2025 until Mon, Jun 15, 2026
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Sep 15, 2026 until Tue, Jun 15, 2027

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

Property Policies

  • 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 20 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2801 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 8.36
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.88
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 7.39
Overall Experience: 7.86
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Boštjan • couple • si
9
Krajši dopust v Catanii
Pros:

Prijazno, odzivno in pozorno osebje hotela. Dobra lega hotela bluzu centra mesta, vse potrebno smo imeli v bližini.

Cons:

Vse je bilo v redu.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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vincenzo • solo_traveller • it
8
Nel complesso ci siamo trovati molto bene. Basta poco per migliorare i piccoli problemi
Pros:

La camera molto grande e la vicinanza al centro

Cons:

La mancanza del bidet e purtroppo il cattivo odore nella stanza

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Gerhard • solo_traveller • de
9
Innenstadtnah gelegen, toller sympathischer Service, wirklich sauber.
Pros:

Gute Lage unweit des Zentrums, dabei ruhige Zimmer raus zum Innenhof.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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FABIO • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Conoscevo la struttua e massima accoglienza e comodità

Cons:

Forse una colazione più ricca e internazionale

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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saul • couple • lt
10
Personalas labai stengesi, durys uzsirakino, lova, dusas ir wc buvo tai vertinu 10 balu.
Pros:

Kaina nedidele. Personalas draugiskas.

Cons:

Reiketu daug ka patvarkyti. Kur neprisiliesi vis kazkas nukrenta :) bet siaip kaip pernakvoti visai gerai.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Amicucci • couple • it
9
Ottima esperienza
Pros:

Personale gentilissimo e disponibile. Camere pulite e insonorizzate.
Ottima posizione nella via principale di Catania e ben servita dai mezzi.
È stato un soggiorno molto piacevole.Se dovessimo tornare a Catania, prenoteremo nuovamente in questo hotel.

Cons:

Ci siamo trovati bene per tutto il soggiorno.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • solo_traveller • at
8
Pros:

Sehr nettes Personal, und es gibt einen Trinkwasserspender, mit dem man sich jederzeit eine Flasche auffüllen kann.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Justyna • couple • pl
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cold room, stay in March. Disappointing breakfast, noisy at night. More of a hostel than a hotel in terms of standard.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
J
Juhász • couple • hu
6
Központi hely
Pros:

Nagyon jó helyen van, a park mellett, közel a központhoz.

Cons:

Drága a parkoló. A matrac ki volt feküdve.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Baiardo • couple • it
9
Ottimo
Pros:

Posizione in pieno centro, perfetta per visitare la città. In pratica al Parco Bellini.

Cons:

Varietà nella colazione

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Bence • couple • hu
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Kristína • couple • sk
7
Pros:

Poloha bola vinikajuca, bohate raňajky

Cons:

Bolo chladno na izbe, tepla voda začala tiecť az po asi 5 minutach, ako prikrývka len plachta a deka

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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fabio • couple • it
9
Lo consiglio vivamente
Pros:

Pulizia simpatia del personale e posizione

Cons:

La sala della colazione un po’ complicata da raggiungere

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
C
claudio • solo_traveller • it
10
Eccellente
Pros:

Proprietaria molto disponibile pet qualsiasi problematica, professionalità al top

Grazie di tutto

Cons:

Tutto ok

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
C
coccinella • couple • it
8
In generale ok!!!
Pros:

Nonostante sia un hotel datato, la camera era accogliente, pulita e funzionale, letto comodo!! La colazione nella norma, brioches molto buone!!!

Cons:

In bagno non ci sono i porta asciugamani, solo uno per l'asciugamano per la doccia e noi eravamo in 2!! Inesistenti i porta asciugamani per il viso e quello intimo!!! Dove si mettono? Potreste metterli serviranno sicuramente per chi arriverà dopo di noi!!!

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Gino • couple • it
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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claudio • extended_group • it
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • mt
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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angelico • couple • it
10
Personale accogliente e gentile.
Pros:

La colazione buona e soddisfacente.
La posizione della struttura ottimale al centro.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
M
Maud • couple • ch
8
Pros:

Bien situé, bon accueil, simple mais fonctionnel.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee