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Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

4.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with a restaurant connected to a rail/subway station in Catania

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Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze offers a sophisticated stay near the Massimo Bellini Theater. Guests love the Etnea Roof Bar Restaurant's cuisine and city views. The property features an on-site gym, shopping options, and a bar for relaxing after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Double Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room (Prestige) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Double Room (Prestige)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT, 95131

What's nearby

  • Massimo Bellini Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Elephant Fountain - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ursino Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 17 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 18 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vermut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pellegrino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪FUD - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Etna Rosso - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Europeo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Upscale hotel near Massimo Bellini Theater
Located close to Greek-Roman Theatre and Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena, Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze provides a terrace, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Etnea Roof Bar Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free premises, a water dispenser, and a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the bar, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 94 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (EUR 25 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 22 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Etnea Roof Bar Restaurant
  • Una Ristorante & Caffè

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1900
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 20 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 50 (roundtrip), (from 5 to 18 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 22 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT087015A1YTK3HEIZ

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Una Palace
Una Hotel Palace
Una Hotel Palace Catania
Una Palace
Una Palace Catania
Una Palace Hotel
Una Hotel Catania
UNA Hotel Palace Catania, Sicily
UNA Hotel Palace Catania Sicily
Palace Catania UNA Esperienze Hotel
Palace UNA Esperienze Hotel
Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
Palace UNA Esperienze

Frequently asked questions

Is Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze?

Self parking is available for EUR 25 per day. Valet parking is available for EUR 22 per day.

What time is check-in at Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per person applies.

Where is Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Massimo Bellini Theater and Elephant Fountain. Catania Cathedral and Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena are also within 15 minutes. Porto Station is 17 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 19 minutes.

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Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice hotel and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele Mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful first class property and centrally Located.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, delicious buffet breakfast. Staff were very helpful and the room was nice!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot central and fantastic staff 5 stars❤️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this hotel. The desk set us up with a driver Francesco, who was amazing!!! The room was spacious, very clean and the staff was friendly. The roof top restaurant was a big plus
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive and helpful. Rooftop was beautiful. A very nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the city center. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Room was spacious and nice. Breakfast was great! Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great option for a mid range hotel conveniently located for touring in Rome. Al the amenities were wonderful as was the staff. It is near the subway and in a quiet neighborhood it has an excellent breakfast and a full dinning room. I will recommend to all my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great mount Etna view. Clean and spacious rooms. Restaurant was excellent! Food was amazing! Walkable distance to about anything. Definitely would recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for city center options!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Would stay there again!

Great service, very clean & comfortable, and a great location. We were a group of seven friends traveling together and we all enjoyed our stay. We also enjoyed the rooftop drinks and the view! Great spot to use as a base for exploring Catania. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in an excellent location, but price could be more affordable for the quality
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dragan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent down-town location. A spacious lobby, very nice roof-top with a direct view of Etna. A nice older building, the Catania style. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Helpful staff, conveniently and centrally located
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Definitely not a 5 star property - I had higher expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great place to stay

Great hotel in middle of Catania great restaurant and bar on the roof
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Beautiful Hotel with an excellent location

Beautiful Hotel and excellent location, great rooftop restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Amenities
Outstanding property, staff, breakfast and location. You can’t do better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb. Wonderful staff. Great rooms. Roof top bar and terrace excellent. Exceptional food and service. Thank you, Glenn

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. The suite bathroom and some public areas need an update.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mitt i stan, superbra
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really liked this property. Very convenient to shopping (higher end and tourist items) and the historical sites. excellent restaurants at different price points also. The bed seemed firm initially, but my back and hip discomfort went away after the first night! Makes me rethink my sleep options back home! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with excellent hospitality by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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