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Symposium

Travelers can start their day with a delicious breakfast buffet before exploring nearby Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port - perfect fuel for adventures

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Symposium, in Catania City Centre, offers a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning. This smoke-free property provides WiFi throughout, and staff offer helpful tour assistance. Previous visitors consistently praise their experiences here.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Classic Double Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Triple Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds

Comfort Double Room, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds

Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Catania City Centre, a neighbourhood in Catania, Symposium is near a metro station and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Via Etnea, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania. Visit our Catania travel guide
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Corso Martiri della Libertà 188, Catania, CT, 95131

What's nearby

  • Vista dal molo
    Catania Port
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catania Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture
    Catania Cathedral
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cathedral Square showing religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Piazza del Duomo
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Catania Fish Market
    Catania Fish Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Via Etnea
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Catania Central Station
    2 min walk
  • Porto Station
    11 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pellegrino
    7 min walk
  • Zō Centro Culture Contemporanee
    7 min walk
  • Caffè Costa
    6 min walk
  • I Tre Moschettieri
    2 min walk
  • L’oste pazzo
    7 min walk

About this property

Symposium

Affittacamere near Catania Port
Close to Catania Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo, Symposium provides amenities such as a free breakfast buffet. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Tour/ticket information, a lift and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Symposium have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive key retrieval information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per night

Payment types at the property

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 3.50 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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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 the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Symposium Catania
Symposium Catania
Symposium Affittacamere
Symposium Affittacamere Catania

Frequently asked questions

Is Symposium pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Symposium?

Symposium doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Symposium?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Symposium?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Symposium located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this affittacamere is within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Catania Port. Catania Cathedral and Via Etnea are also within 1 mile (2 km). Catania Central Station is only a 2-minute walk and Porto Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Symposium Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rene

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

Convenient and Comfortable

Wonderful breakfast and friendly host. Comfortable bed and adequate heating. Very close to bus and train stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself and the staff were lovely. Great communication. It is a very convenient spot right near bus terminals and train station but not a very clean area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was close to the local bus station train station and main Terminal for buses to other cities. The Lido is close by too. Room we had was at the front, enjoyed seeing the sea and watching the hustle and bustle of the city. Lovely modern room with great touches. Would have liked a kettle, as we were there for a week. Pillows are poor and need to be changed for better quality ones. Nice free buffet continental breakfast.Didnt like the hand written note telling us all off for eating in our rooms!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

We chose this b&B because it was close to the main train ad bus station in Catania. Despite checking on Google Earth, the entrance was rather hard to find. As entry required two lock boxes, the information could helpfully have been supplied in advance. The room was OK, bathroom fine, and the bed was comfortable. Understandably, the surrounding area was a bit noisy, so I'd recommend earplugs. A little more care and attention to the rooms would be useful: towels were a little grey and there was only one bottle of water supplied. Gabrielle, who oversaw the breakfast, was lovely: all smiles and very helpful: thank you!! Overall, the B&B fitted our purpose and was good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy self checking , very secure building ,located across Catania centrale train station ; it has 4 self contained rooms(shower,toilet etc) ,comfortable bed ,spotless room and bathroom ,adequate breakfast included ; well priced ; highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Elan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very close to train and bus station.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean room and good shower
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place I loved. Would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was way comfortable. Perfect wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEONARDO

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

Great stay

What such a nice stay!! Great place, very clean and Gabriela was very friendly. We enjoyed the view from our balcony. I will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desislava

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

A short trip

Nice place, good service, a bit noisy as it is around the station, but overall I recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

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

Great location, very walkable and close to train.

The room was great. Check in and check out were complicated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Yong

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room is not clean, specially in bath room. Towel is dirty and ware out. The bathroom Towel NEED to be CHANGED. Unacceptable towel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

RENEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Train station hotel works

For a hotel next to the train station, Symposium definitely serves its purpose. Clean, modern room, great bed, and easy access with WhatsApp instructions. The inside condition is nicer than the outside. Kind attendant in the breakfast room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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

Clean and comfortable

Lovely apartment. Very comfortable bed. Spotlessly clean. Great bathroom. Decent breakfast. Friendly staff. Great location directly opposite train station. Would have appreciated self check in instructions (lock box) earlier. Only received 2 hours before check in and had to turn on my roaming data to receive instructions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The description says parking is included. The was no parking, our car got broken into. We wasted 5 hours between the police and getting a new car. If the property is not as listed, I want my money back, plus money to replace what was stolen!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dounia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le sejour s'est bien passée. Chambre parfaite. Localisation parfaite proche de la gare et à 15 min à pied du centre historique. Par contre faite attention il n'y a pas de reception . Pour rentrer il faut un code qui donne accés à une clé. Je n'avais pas lu l'indication et le premier jour nous avons du trouver un autre hotel. On est arrivé à 19h personne ne repondait au telephone et par message, on a eu une reponse à 21h40. Ce qui est en soi rapide, mais au vu de l'heure on ne pouvait pas attendre et on a joué la securité. Donc vraiment super logement, juste j'ai mal lu l'accueil sur expedia pensant que c'etait un hotel et donc une reception. Mais il est bien inscrit de les contacter 24h avant. J'aurai préféré qu'il nous contacte la veille pour nous donné les infos comme pour les airbnb.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir konnten nicht mal dort übernachten da keiner vor Ort war. Wir haben sehr oft das Hotel telefonisch kontaktiert jedoch ist keiner ans Telefon gehangen. Eine bodenlose Frechheit und ich erwarte eine Erstattung. Sowas ist uns ja noch nie passiert. Keine Ahnung ob es abzocke ist aber das geht überhaupt nicht.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

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

Hôtel pratique et propre

Nous sommes restés 4 nuits. l'hôtel est propre, chambres spacieuses, bonne literie. Le petit déjeuner très bon. Petit buffet. Il n'y a pas de réception, nous voyions la responsable tous les matins. Très gentille, serviable L'hôtel est super bien placé. Gare, bus et pas loin de toutes les visites. Nous avons tout visiter à pied avec un enfant de 10. Nous avons adorer Catane
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fina rum, trevlig personal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie

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

Tres bon rapport qualité prix

Hôte très gentille et à l'écoute.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

antonello

Struttura posizionata in modo strategico ma sfortunatamente era alla stazione centrale! Pessima zona. Per quanto riguarda la struttura nulla da dire ma ritengo il rapporto qualità/prezzo non adeguato.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bathroom smells terrible like there is a sewage problem,and the water smells bad too
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandrine

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

Escale Près de la gare centrale

Chambre très bien. Spacieuse. Double vitrage tres bien a cause du bruit de la rue. Climatisation très silencieuse. Seul problème. 2 boites a clés pour lesquelles nous avions aucune instruction. La proprio a repondu dés mon appel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stanza veramente bella, pulita e ben curata!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024