Hotel Dekat Istana Budaya

"Very comfortable stay in a quiet area approximately 6 minutes walk to the Piazza del Duomo in the city centre. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The rooftop bar is delightful. Breakfast is fairly standard continental style. The Elite room is a touch of luxury and is worth the slightly higher price tag. I’d highly recommend a stay at this hotel in the heart of Catania."

"Room was very spacious and clean."

"The room was well situated in town and allowed us easy access to city center. Violeta reached out early and was easy to work with when coordinating arrival times. She explained everything about the property thoroughly and thoughtfully."

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"Rooms are very clean and well equipped! The historic details were lovely! Host was exceptionally helpful! He recommended a couple of delicious restaurants. These restaurants weren’t tourist trap. They were full of mostly people who speak Italian. That’s the kind of place I like to go when I’m traveling. I always keep my translator handy. Each restaurant did have one person who could speak fluent English. "

"We were warmly welcomed by Celso who did an amazing job everyday to make us feel right at home. We were provided with a beautiful suite that was clean and welcoming. The breakfast was just right with a good selection of goodies. The team provided gluten free options for my wife which was brilliant. The hot tub was the highlight and it was kept clean and maintained to a high standard. Celso and his team were incredible throughout our stay. We highly recommend staying at Bastio Private Suites. "

"The room was large and the bed was very comfortable and king sized. Lovely, large bathroom and nice towels. Breakfast was served in the room. The location is great and close to everything. Luca and his staff provided guests a wonderful stay!"

"Great small boutique property in the heart of the Catania central city area. Friendly staff and clean rooms."

"Everything was lovely although out late check in took a bit longer than expected, as we were all tired after a long flight "

"Bedroom was small but comfortable with lovely fresh bedding. I especially appreciated the pillows, the best I’ve had in any hotel. Bathroom lovely with good shower. Breakfast is very good with a variety of offerings which change on different days. The staff are all friendly and helpful. We asked for a kettle and an extra pillow, nothing was too much trouble. "

"Great location. Room and bathroom were large and clean. Bring your own toiletries - toothpaste, etc. This is more of a bed and breakfast. Andrea was very helpful and friendly. Please keep in mind that there is no lift, and accessing rooms requires taking 2 sets of stairs. Andrea was helpful with our luggage when we arrived, but he was not there when we departed so we had to take luggage down ourselves. Something to note if someone has back or knee pain or is not very fit. Parking is...

"What a delightful spot to spend my last night in Catania. The room was welcoming and cozy. Everything was within walking distance. I would recommend this charming spot to travelers looking for a slice of authentic Sicilian living."

"Very nice and clean room with a small kitchen and wonderful balcony with a view"

"Lovely guesthouse in the very centre of Catania, literally just a few steps away from via Etnea and many attractions. Check-in went smoothly even though we arrived late at night. The room was very spacious and so was the bathroom. Comfortable bed and some nice decor touches in the room. We’d love to stay again in the future and we recommend this property!"

"Owners were reasonably available for an establishment without a regular paid staff; communication easy and good. Shared bathroom was sparkling clean and usually/reasonably available for the 5 rooms using it. Delicious breakfast options available. Restaurants, convenience stores, and a vital gelato place were within a very short walk; prices very reasonable and service good. Key tourist sites were within a few minutes walk. The neighborhood is/was declining, is noisy and busy with local...

"An amazing stay in Catania. Hated to leave our beautiful rooftop apartment. Lots of stairs but totally worth it. Our hostess Teresa was wonderful, friendly and efficient. "

"This is a budget oriented hotel; somewhat stylish, clean but also very simple with few amenities. The rooms are named after operas from the namesake composer, hometown boy Vincenzo Bellini. The AC worked and at first you fear the hot water will run short but turn it up and the water will heat up. The street (the San Orsola) and the entry hall look shabby and battered but the hotel is ok. I don't know why it's described as a B & B, as the live-in manager does not provide breakfast. Good for...