Il Principe Hotel Catania

Hotels
8 (1430 reviews)
Via Alessi 24 , Catania , it

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
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:
Poor cleanliness
Room maintenance issues
Inconsistent amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.39
Multiple reviews mention poor cleanliness, including dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
9.86
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned in several reviews.
Location
9.9
The location is consistently praised for being central and convenient.
Room Quality
6.85
Several mentions of shabby and poorly maintained rooms.
Amenities
7.88
Basic amenities mentioned, but issues like lack of cleanliness affect perception.
Value for Money
6.84
Guests report feeling that the quality does not meet the price.
Food and Beverage
7.39
Breakfast quality varied, described as mediocre or poor.
Overall Experience
8.86
Several positive comments balanced by significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:51

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Experience the charm of Catania's historic center at Principe Hotel. Admire the baroque architecture surrounding the hotel, offering an elegant backdrop to your stay. The rooms feature parquet floors and stylish furnishings, ensuring a comfortable and luxurious experience. Enjoy modern amenities like satellite TV and free Wi-Fi, making your stay even more convenient.

Gastronomic Delights

Indulge in a delicious continental buffet breakfast served daily in the hotel's dining room. Start your day with a variety of options to suit your taste. Unwind in the American piano bar, where you can enjoy a relaxing drink in a sophisticated setting.

Convenient Location

Located between Via Etnea and Via Crociferi, Principe Hotel is just a short distance from Catania Centrale Train Station and a quick 12-minute drive from the airport. Explore the city with ease from this centrally located hotel.

Book now to elevate your stay at Principe Hotel and immerse yourself in luxury and convenience.

Important information:

CIR: 19087015A200819Please 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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 15 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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1430 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 7.88
Value for Money: 6.84
Food and Beverage: 7.39
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Vedia couple tr
5
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Chen solo_traveller sg
5
uncomfortable
Pros:

Location is excellent nearby the attractive area and Catania University. Breakfast is typical italian.

Cons:

It is so difficult to connect to internet through WiFi. I couldn't work using WiFi and even sent message from handphone. The temperature (the room is at 4th floor) is high so that I couldn't sleep well. I complained for several times, nobody solved the problem.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Davide extended_group it
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Nina Francesca extended_group it
8
Pros:

Posizione eccellente, stanza molto grande e confortevole e assolutamente pulita. Personale molto cortese e disponibile, ci ha fornito un'ottima assistenza per tutte le nostre richieste.

Cons:

Le stanze sono decisamente troppo buie e le luci non funzionavano tutte, il che rende tutto ancora più scuro. La qualità del cibo della colazione era molto buona, ma devo fare un appunto importante sulle bevande. Il cappuccino con il latte a lunga conservazione non è possibile che sia proposto in un hotel italiano di questo livello. Per me questo pregiudica molto il giudizio sulla colazione purtroppo

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Stefano couple it
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Andrea extended_group gb
5
Four-Star Location, Two-Star Experience
Pros:

The location was amazing and the staff really professional.

Cons:

I booked a three‑bedroom, and the single bed was a sofa bed that was very uncomfortable. The mattress was nearly nonexistent and I could feel the springs against my back, so I couldn’t sleep properly. In addition, the bed sheet was not clean and the toilet brush was dirty.
Breakfast was disappointing: there was very little choice and the quality was poor. It would have been better to go to a local bar, which would probably be cheaper and much higher quality. Overall the rooms need maintenance, especially the bathroom area where the bath was heavily scratched and the ceiling vent was barely attached. Considering this is a four‑star hotel, I found the experience very disappointing. The staff were very professional and polite, and they acknowledged my complaints.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Tiziana solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Ruido en la primera planta

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
V
Virginia couple es
9
Pros:

Ubicación perfecta y atención del personal

Cons:

El baño necesita una reforma, pero aún así volvería

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Lovely, traditional hotel in a central position, and friendly, helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Hemant_Ggn Couples Gurugram (Gurgaon), Gurgaon District, Haryana
2
Totally avoidable
Pros:

DO NOT BOOK.

1 star for the reasonable location.

Rest all is totally avoidable.

Dirty bathrooms, poor maintenance, dirty floors & carpets.

Looks like it survives only on tour groups which are there just for 1 night.

2026-05-31 via Tripadvisor
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seyedmohammadhossein solo_traveller it
6
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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margaretdG2150FP Couples
2
Do not stay here!
Pros:

Do not stay here!! The lobby looks ok but the rooms are nasty. The shower door literally fell on top of me during my shower, the bathroom is dirty- and I mean dirty- smells like old urine. The beds are hard as rocks. The whole place needs a makeover. 4 stars is a joke!

2026-05-29 via Tripadvisor
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jorge solo_traveller co
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Leonardo solo_traveller it
7
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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DaveT288 Friends getaway Alpharetta, Georgia
6
Disappointing - NOT a boutique hotel
Pros:

I stayed here 4 nights with an OAT small group tour. They claim to be a 4 star hotel. I would give them 3 stars at best. Dated rooms, mold on the bathtub caulking, thin/non-existent pillows. They claimed to have a rooftop terrace, but the door to the terrace was locked and even the door handle was missing. WiFi was unusable in my room and even the reception. If you need reliable internet access don’t stay here. The hotel has many rooms with one small elevator. We had 5 people in the elevator and the door opened between floors. Frightening. If guests are going to multiple floors once someone presses a floor number it goes there first. If someone ahead of you hits the 3rd floor and you are on the 2nd you’re stuck going up to 3rd before the elevator even allows you to press 2. The only redeeming factors were an excellent location and good breakfast.

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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Nicola solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Posizione centrale

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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HAKVERDIOGLU couple tr
5
Pros:

konum güzel, kahvaltı güzel

Cons:

oda küçük ve çok eski. banyo kötü. odalarda su yok.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Michele couple it
8
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Roger solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location and staff excellent

Cons:

Bed a little small

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Arif extended_group de
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee