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Il Principe Hotel

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

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Balcony
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Il Principe Hotel sits in the heart of Catania City Centre, blending modern elegance with historic character. Travelers can enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop terrace, find quiet moments in the garden, or handle work matters in the business center.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Single Room, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Single Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Alessi 24, Catania, CT, 95124

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Via Etnea - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catania Fish Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catania Port - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrique Bistrot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Collegiata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buatta Cantina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mad in Italy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Doc – Duomo Of Catania - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Il Principe Hotel

Upscale hotel near Via Etnea
Located close to Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port, Il Principe Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Childcare services, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT087015A15M83WQ7L

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Is Il Principe Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Il Principe Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Il Principe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Il Principe Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Il Principe Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Il Principe Hotel located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this hotel is steps from Via Crociferi and Via Etnea. Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port are also within 10 minutes. Porto Station is 13 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 26 minutes.

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Il Principe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 835 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Sarah

Beautiful hotel and very helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent position, easy to find (sign posted), clean lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIELA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and walking distance to many restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Yumi

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many graffiti’s on surrounding buildings. Hotel shower was difficult to use. Picture is better than actual
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Central hote with helpful staff

A central hotel that with welcoming and helpful staff. Generous buffet breakfast was included in the room price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Excellent staff. Comfortable accomodations
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel in good location for bars, restaurants and shops. It was shall I say tired it could be so much more. There is a roof terrace that's not utilized which could be a great plus as the views are great but apart from a couple of loungers that's all. Had a problem with our shower which couldn't be fixed so we were offered another room but we declined as we were too busy to move all of our stuff but with a bit of Heath Robinson inspiration did a temporary fix ourselves. Breakfast was ok but then again could be better eggs tasted funny and the bacon was far too thin and crisp and no tomatoes which I found surprising in Sicily.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

kelly maree

Great location

Location was great, but room abit old and dated could do with an update. Staff friendly and attentive. Was good for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TANIA

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

Perfect location

The location of the hotel was perfect for the city centre. In the middle of everything. The staff were all so helpful. The rooms air conditioned , mini bar in room , very spacious rooms with balcony. Very clean and a beautiful old building. Breakfast and coffee was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHEOL KEUN

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dated and drab. Breakfast not great. Central location. Ok for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super noisy at night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Hotel was nice and location good - room fine as well but we all had issues with the rooms being very warm with spotty AC and the flattest, most uncomfortable pillows (no extras) known to man!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nivia

Liked: Amenities
Cannot say enough good things about the property. Centrally located to many sightseeing points of interest and not far from the cruise ship terminal (although I wouldn’t walk pushing big suitcases because of the cobble stone streets and traffic). Staff is extremely helpful and courteous. There was no airport pick up, but taxis outside airport are a good option for about 37 Euros. My room was EXCELLENT! This is a very good place for any SOLO traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi unreliable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

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

2/10 Terrible

Massimo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Una stanza polverosa, veramente molto sciatta, dove si sentiva l'odore della polvere appena entrata e della mancanza di ricambio dell'aria malgrado i soffitti fossero particolarmente alti. Veramente una sciatteria mai vista in vita mia, forse uno dei posti peggiori dove ho dormito, considerando anche il prezzo superiore ai 200 euro a notte Non tornerò mai più in questa struttura. Guardate la foto per vedere la polvere che c'era sul comodino.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Avi

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

6/10 Okay

Federico

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

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