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Il Principe Hotel Catania

Via Alessi 24, Catania, 95124

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent location

  • Friendly staff

  • Good breakfast

At the hotel

Popular amenities

72 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Auditory guidance
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Business center
  • Car hire
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Pools & wellness

  • Sauna

Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Cashless payment available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key card access
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,469 reviews
6/ 10
La posizione in pieno centro
stefano · couple · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

8.0out of 10
1469 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent location
  • Friendly staff
  • Good breakfast

Worth knowing — Poor cleanliness · Room maintenance issues · Inconsistent amenities

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.9

    The location is consistently praised for being central and convenient.

  • Service9.9

    Friendly and helpful staff mentioned in several reviews.

  • Overall Experience8.9

    Several positive comments balanced by significant issues.

  • Amenities7.9

    Basic amenities mentioned, but issues like lack of cleanliness affect perception.

  • Food and Beverage7.4

    Breakfast quality varied, described as mediocre or poor.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

64% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

8.01469 reviews
  • Buona la posizione ma rivedibile la struttura

    6/10

    stefano · couple · 2026-10-17

    “La posizione in pieno centro”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Marisa · solo traveller · 2026-10-08

    “Great location. Staff were very helpful, friendly and patient considering all the requests for assistance when flights were cancelled due to Mt Etna eruption”

  • Ci siamo trovati benissimo, personale gentilissimo e camere davvero carine. Hotel super curato.

    10/10

    Arianna · couple · 2026-09-15

    “Tutto”

  • Unexpected stay due to flight cancellation. Staff were so helpful getting us last minute rooms.

    10/10

    Ellen · couple · 2026-09-14

    “My room had all the facilities I expected. Charmingly decorated in the Italian style. Breakfast was buffet style and had a wide selection.”

  • Fantastic location and a good hotel, overlook the small downsides and book it!!

    8/10

    Neil · extended group · 2026-09-13

    “Fantastic location, the staff on reception were brilliant, breakfast was a little disappointing but I'd still recommend the hotel.”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Maria Rosa · solo traveller · 2026-09-12

    “The staff was very friendly and the structure was charming and full of character. We were also pleasantly surprised to receive a suite upgrade, which was communicated to us as soon as we arrived.”

  • Die Lage des Hotels ist ausgezeichnet. Zimmer und Sauberkeit könnten besser sein.

    6/10

    Heinrich · couple · 2026-09-11

    “Weibliches Personal am Empfang war ausgezeichnet und hat einen sehr guten Service geleistet. Hat Ausflug und verschieden Restaurants empfohlen und zuverlässig reserviert.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Elizabeth · solo traveller · 2026-09-11

    “Great location, helpful reception staff. Average breakfast.”

  • Exelente.

    10/10

    Ezequiel · couple · 2026-09-03

    “Su confort.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    maria fabrizia · solo traveller · 2026-09-02

    “molto comodo, stanza pulita e ben arredata”

  • μετριο σε ολα

    5/10

    ACHILLEAS · extended group · 2026-08-22

    “Μετριο σε ολα”

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