Asmundo di Gisira is one of the best small hotels in Catania, and certainly one of the city’s most memorable and one-of-a-kind. Everywhere you look in the boutique hotel, set in a 17th-century palazzo, you’ll find a delightful mix of antique style and contemporary art, much of custom-made for the hotel and representing symbols of Catania and Sicily. Each of the six Art rooms is totally unique, from the Uzeta Junior Suite, with two private balconies and a giant foot sculpture in the center, to the petite Eliodoro (also with a private balcony) and its wall of custom tiles from Caltagirone, Sicily’s ceramic capital. Distinct as they may be, all rooms have upscale and modern amenities, such as minibars, coffee/tea, Smart TVs, app-controlled lighting, and free Wi-Fi. As a small boutique hotel in the heart of Catania, there is little room for common areas, though both the rooftop terrace and the breakfast room (where the excellent free breakfast and nightcap items are served) with outdoor space are both lovely. For a Catania hotel with more features, like a fitness center and a bar, try Hotel Romano House.
Asmundo di Gisira is one of the best small hotels in Catania, and certainly one of the city’s most memorable and one-of-a-kind. Everywhere you look in the boutique hotel, set in a 17th-century palazzo, you’ll find a delightful mix of antique style and contemporary art, much of custom-made for the hotel and representing symbols of Catania and Sicily. Each of the six Art rooms is totally unique, from the Uzeta Junior Suite, with two private balconies and a giant foot sculpture in the center, to the petite Eliodoro (also with a private balcony) and its wall of custom tiles from Caltagirone, Sicily’s ceramic capital. Distinct as they may be, all rooms have upscale and modern amenities, such as minibars, coffee/tea, Smart TVs, app-controlled lighting, and free Wi-Fi. As a small boutique hotel in the heart of Catania, there is little room for common areas, though both the rooftop terrace and the breakfast room (where the excellent free breakfast and nightcap items are served) with outdoor space are both lovely. For a Catania hotel with more features, like a fitness center and a bar, try Hotel Romano House.
The upscale Liberty Hotel is a small, sophisticated Art Nouveau property with traditional decor. It's located in a residential area that's a bit off the beaten path but still within walking distance of restaurants and most major sights. It features a sophisticated reading room and a terrace covered in a canopy of ivy. Its 18 rooms include suites with refined, mosaic-tiled bathrooms. A free continental breakfast is served in a breakfast room with archways and chandeliers. While there's no on-site restaurant, the hotel has a 24-hour lobby bar and a 24-hour pizza delivery via room service. Be aware that there are no fitness or business facilities. Travelers might want to also consider the UNA Hotel Palace -- its decor is more modern, but it has a Turkish bath, and a terrace and roof garden with bar and restaurant service.
The upscale Liberty Hotel is a small, sophisticated Art Nouveau property with traditional decor. It's located in a residential area that's a bit off the beaten path but still within walking distance of restaurants and most major sights. It features a sophisticated reading room and a terrace covered in a canopy of ivy. Its 18 rooms include suites with refined, mosaic-tiled bathrooms. A free continental breakfast is served in a breakfast room with archways and chandeliers. While there's no on-site restaurant, the hotel has a 24-hour lobby bar and a 24-hour pizza delivery via room service. Be aware that there are no fitness or business facilities. Travelers might want to also consider the UNA Hotel Palace -- its decor is more modern, but it has a Turkish bath, and a terrace and roof garden with bar and restaurant service.