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Il Principe Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Via Etnea

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

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Via Alessi 24, Catania, CT, 95124
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Fish Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Comfort Single Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

About the area

Catania

Il Principe Hotel places you in the centre of Catania, steps from Via Etnea and within a short 5-minute stroll of Piazza del Duomo. Highlights at this hotel include a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Catania City Centre hotel include Catania Cathedral and Catania Port.

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elephant Fountain - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Via Etnea - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 13 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 19 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prestipino Cafè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Collegiata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Canusciuti Sicilian Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barrique Bistrot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Da Mario - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Il Principe Hotel

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Via Etnea
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Il Principe Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Catania hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Il Principe Hotel offers 80 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Catania hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 12.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT087015A15M83WQ7L

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Il Principe Catania
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Il Principe Hotel Catania, Sicily
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Il Principe Hotel?

Il Principe Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Il Principe Hotel?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Il Principe Hotel on 2 Mar 2026 start from NZ$214.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Il Principe Hotel?

Yep, Il Principe Hotel has an uncovered self car park for EUR 15 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Il Principe Hotel?

The closest beach to Il Principe Hotel is Catania Beach (4.1 km).

Is Il Principe Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Il Principe Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Il Principe Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Il Principe Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Il Principe Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Il Principe Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Il Principe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 846 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ana-Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Acceptable hotel if you are looking for a reasonably priced place to sleep in the city center. Almost all Catania attractions are within walking distance and the hotel building is beautiful and in relatively good condition. That being said, breakfast was very limited especially if you wanted something savory (just 2 types of ham and 1 type of cheese, the same every day - otherwise they had 4 or 5 different types of croissant...). The worst part was the level of cleanliness though - the shower cabin had a significant amount of mold, and during our 6 night stay they never changed our bedsheets (which were stained to begin with) or vacuumed - actually they most likely didn't vacuum between guests either because there were a ton of dust bunnies on the floor and our socks would get full of dust after a walk from the bed to the bathroom. It's really a shame because this place could be so much nicer with a little more effort, but the current conditions really don't justify it being 4 stars.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, outstanding breakfast (including wide gluten-free selection) very central location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean although small. The staff were very courteous and helpful. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind and professional staff. Wanted a different room and they moved me to another room carrying all my stuff. Excellent breakfast and superb espresso coffee like it has to be in Sicily. Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emilie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pro: - They have extra large rooms and bathrooms - the AC works well - extremely well located Cons: - barely any street parking and if you do find it you have to battle with the machines and pray they take a credit card and you understand the instructions in Italian - the shower was small but the shower entrance was miniscule.. im fat and could barely get in. It hurt me. - there are three steps to go up and another three to go down to the very old , tiny elevator but then there are 25 marble stairs to move your suitcases to the rooms and its painful - old and outdated bed covers/sheets and bad springy mattress - there is no one at the check in so to access the courtyard you need to correspond via WhatsApp with management and pray they answer your message. After 8pm they are not available . - there is a parking they work with which is NOT next door and its $15 but needs to be reserved in advance however they might forget and tell you there is no space when in fact you reserved it before
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely stunning location! It was an easy walk to the cable car and a great way to see Isola Bella. There were a few random hairs on the bed when we checked in but it was otherwise spotless. The breakfast was excellent and the rooftop pool was gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Avi, Mountain View

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with very friendly staff. Room was nice and comfy. great location and close to the center Breakfast was just okay, a bit of overcooked food. Definitely take the parking option they suggest you since there is no way you can find any parking around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located hotel. Staff were welcoming and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Staff & service

Can't fault the location

the hotel has good potential. Unfortunately is not keep it up as it should. Great location and fantastic facilities around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Federico

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice but misleading on the website It said parking available when there was no parking they said that they only have 4 parking spaces and you need to reserve it But the days that I was there there were empty parking spots hmmmmmm Catania is very very dirty especially around the market !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful day, highly recommend it, this in the centre of town, easy the highlights of the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the hotel were amazing. Walking distance to the doumo square and near by a lot of restaurants. You can drop off your car at the front and they will park it for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Could not ask for a better location than this hotel. It is central and walking distance to a lot of tourist attractions. The staff speak English very well which is helpful. They even coordinated transportation to the airport for us. One con is that they didn't have a washcloth in the shower or hair conditioner, but for one night it wasn't a big deal. Unfortunately, we were on the 4th floor and didn't have any windows, just skylights and one didn't open. Out of the 3 rooms we had, only 1 had an amazing view of the city. Depending how long you're staying, I'd recommend asking for a room with a view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and safe. Great staff. Very professional and fast. Rooms are nice. Beautiful architecture and decor. A very good place to stay in the middle of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yisel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tarynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at the hotel was super friendly and helpful. The area was really nice and quiet. The room was more outdated than we expected but it did the job and the hotel itself was nice. The area around it though was all graffiti and not what we expected. It’s a shame really.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vicky

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location. A bit difficult to park if you have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jerzy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely ideal position for all the city centre historical and religious sights, easy walking distance to Borsalino bus station for airport bus, or buses to Etna region. Suffers a little from scruffiness of the city in general. Deluxe room was spacious and comfortable with good wifi, and even BBC News on tv ch 411. Bathroom a little dated, but perfectly adequate. Breakfast pretty good, though no Parma ham, olives or Ricotta/Mozzarella. Cakes and pastries fresh, with coffee available from bar if you didn't want it from a machine. All in all a perfectly satisfactory stay for a couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025