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Romano House

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to Via Etnea

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Breakfast buffet
Romano House, in Catania City Centre, offers a breakfast buffet and coffee from the on-site cafe. Unwind on the rooftop terrace after exploring. Free in-room WiFi helps plan adventures, and bike rentals and tour assistance make visiting nearby Piazza del Duomo easy.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Suite, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Giovanni Di Prima, 20, Catania, CT, 95100

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catania Fish Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catania Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Catania Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Porto Station - 12 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪First - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Kennedy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cortile Siciliano Catania - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Via Coppola - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Puccini - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Romano House

Upscale hotel near Via Etnea
Close to Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port, Romano House provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and bidets
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT087015A1LRXG68E8

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Romano House
Romano House Catania
Romano House Hotel
Romano House Hotel Catania
Hotel Romano House Catania, Sicily
Hotel Romano House Catania
Romano House Hotel
Romano House Catania
Romano House Hotel Catania

Frequently asked questions

Is Romano House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romano House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Romano House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Romano House located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Manganelli Palace and Via Etnea. Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port are also within 10 minutes. Porto Station is 12 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Romano House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 658 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 658 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 658 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 658 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 658 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok for what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel and great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Great convenient location to train or shopping area, staff and service very helpful. Need to be vigilant though if you turn right. Breakfast service was particularly good. The bathrooms and other amenities are dated or need some maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and hotel bar (excellent service by bartender Antonio).

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great property to stay. It was very close to major streets for shopping, and also great restaurants. The staff was great, very friendly and extremely helpful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well appointed property, the staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The room was clean and tidy and breakfast in the morning was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

lydia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Concierge not helpful at all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great hotel and wonderful staff

Wonderfully helpful staff in an ideal location a 15 minute walk away from the main areas of Catania. Wonderful city and lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

doug

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pictures of the property are not reality
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eytan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest staff ever
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PIOTR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Good breakfast. Near to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean, new Milford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great modern hotel with gorgeous antique accents. Close to the center of Catania - walking distance to everything. Super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Giacomo at front desk makes the stay

Giacomo at the front desk was absolutely amazingly helpful, friendly, and made the stay a much better experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pompa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply fantastic. We had a suite and it was majestic. The decor was so unique, it’s worth a mention. The breakfast was great. Their happy hour is an experience that should not be missed. We were warned about the neighborhood, so we were cautious. But again, there were so many options nearby. Absolutely fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

s r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is within easy walking distance of the airport bus stop if you haven’t much baggage. It’s very close to the metro station which is one stop from the train station. This was very convenient for me since I used Catania as a base to explore Taormina and Siracusa. It is around 15 minutes walk from the duomo and main tourist sites. The restaurant behind the hotel had live music outdoors but it was quiet by 11 pm. The breakfast buffet was very good with a fine array of choices. Management was very prompt in replying to queries on WhatsApp. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

yongwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is located in the center of the old town mins from the main shopping street and attractions. The hotel is very modern and the room is small but it was very clean and comfortable. It is on a quiet street with lots restaurants nearby. The breakfast was good and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

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

Nice hotel with amazing location and front desk st

Really nice hotel. Pros: Great location, good breakfast,super friendly front desk staff, Cons: Room need little upgrades, sofa and ottoman were dirty, bathroom floors could be cleaner, very unfriendly bartender/breakfast help guy name Marco.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANNIE

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

Perfect

Top top top
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

The bedt

Ultra modern. Very nice great front desk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice but the surrounding area was just dirty, run down and it didn’t help that the red light district was a few meters down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel in a renovated mansion. Beautiful clean rooms. Great breakfast with local pastries, friendly and helpful staff. What else can I wear? A traveler desire. I would stay here again without reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great Hotel. Good place for walking and catching a bus or train to visit out side Catania. The staff are excellent and very help full. The Hotel is 20 mins away from the Airport and the staff can arrange a taxi for 30Euros. So many local place to eat. I have said there 4 time now and will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I stayed 5 nights and the staff were the best, very attentive and always courteous. However, the bathroom needed work - the toilet seat was loose and kept moving side-to-side and the shower water has accumulated a cruddy mold-like growth along the walls at the baseboard on the bathroom floor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed at Romano House on two occasions recently while coming/going to Sicily through Catania. Roberta checked us in both times. She was extremely gracious and helpful. She greatly simplified our travels by suggesting use of the Metro, which stops only a block away, to get to bus and train stations. The breakfast was very good. Although not located in our favorite part of the city, Romano House proved to be an excellent stay on both visits, and we would certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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