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Hotel Centrale Europa

Sicily · Italy

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7.8/10Very good238 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition7.0/107.0
Location9.4/109.4
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities7.2/107.2
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About Hotel Centrale Europa

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

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A stay at Hotel Centrale Europa places you in the heart of Catania, steps from Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Catania Port and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Catania Beach. Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.

Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and limited parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 1:30 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 15

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number IT087015A1468L2RK9
  • Minimal age
    15
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 4 for adults and EUR 4 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 21 per vehicle (one-way)
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 7.0 per day
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Italian

Nearby attractions

Piazza del Duomo 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Elephants Palace 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Via Etnea 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Palace of the Seminary of the Clerics 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Amenano Fountain 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Fera 'o Luni Market 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Catania Fish Market 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Elephant Fountain 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Church of the Abbey of Sant'Agata 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Via Crociferi 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
San Giuliano Palace 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Piazza Universita 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Catania Cathedral 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Fish Market 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Villa Pacini 0.2 km / 0.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 17
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
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  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Meeting room
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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  • Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BEDROO.1B

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    ONE BED

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    Room code: ROO.1B

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  • SINGLE ECONOMYSINGLE • ECONOMYSGL.EY

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    SINGLE ECONOMY

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 37 m²DBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    37 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    1
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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    • Wi-fi

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 37 m²SGL.ST
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    37 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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    • Wi-fi

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    Room THREE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.3B

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Centrale Europa

7.8
Very good
238 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
7.0 /10
Location
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
7.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Christopher
Great Location and friendly staff.

View from balcony over sqyare was amazing.
Partner
2/10
Poor
03 Jul 2026
Kevin
Awful stay. Aircon leaks like a dripping tap if you have it on. We had to put the bin under it to catch the water that ran down the door frame. At night the temperature display is so bright it lights up the room, if you turn it off the room smells stale.
Pillows were like trying to sleep on a brick.
Only saw one member of staff, at the front desk, and they were very unapproachable and unfriendly
Nice location, central for everything but noisy late into the night with old windows/frames
Traditional style room with lots of dark wood furniture
Wouldn’t stay again, more like 2 star than 3 stars when compared to everything else we have stayed in across Italy & Sicily
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
Gill
Lovely sized room with an amazing view of the square. Excellent soundproofing, good facilities. Walking distance of the train station and great for transport links.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2026
santiago
Excelente ubicacion
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
25 Jun 2026
Lori
I’m not sure who left the positive reviews on this hotel, but I have a feeling it was probably the owners family, employees or friends. This place was a dump. I left after 2 out of the 4 nights that I reserved for.
First the positives. Then location was top notch. My balcony looked over the Duomo so I had views of all the action. The windows were double pained so with the use of my noise canceling earbuds, the noise didn’t bother me at all. The balcony was small but very enjoyable.
Now for the cons. This hotel looks like something a foreign journalist would stay in if they were visiting one of the world’s most dangerous countries. Our room looked like someone attempted to decorate it with a super limited budget. The walls were painted orange but had big black smear marks in several places. The bed was very flimsy and made creaking noises every time I moved. My pillow smelled awful. I looked in the pillowcase and saw that it had an old foam insert wrapped with some kind of batting. The blanket in the wardrobe was falling apart. The bathroom was sub par and smelled like sewage. The air conditioning in the room was old and not adjustable. The hallway was not air conditioned so it was uncomfortable trying to climb the stairs in the heat. The common toilet was grossly stained.
This hotel would be good for people who want a cheap price and doesn’t have to have comfort. But if you want a nice place to stay in Catania, this will not be the place for you.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2026
S
Fantastic location right by the Duomo and Elephant Square. Hotel itself is slightly faded splendour but clean and comfy and staff were helpful. Bit of a drag having no lift and a room on the 3rd floor but staff carried our bags up for us.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Larissa
Evening was great
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Dec 2025
Randy
Staff was courteous, room was adequate
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2025
Nicoletta
Great location, close to all the main attractions. I wish I could have stayed longer!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
James Dean
The staff was extremely helpful. Location is best in town.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
James
The gentleman who checked me in was fast and super friendly. The room is perfect, I'll be back.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Michael
This hotel met my needs exactly. I am a man traveling alone. I wanted to be near the center of town, the Piazza. I wanted a simple room that was clean and had a low price. The hotel was all of these. They did not have breakfast. The staff was helpful. My needs were limited, but this hotel turned out to be a perfect choice.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2025
John

Good stay!

Overall good stay. Many steps. No lift. Front desk super nice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Loved it!

We loved our room. We loved everything! Grazie mille!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2025
Thomas
It’s a $1,000,000 view and location but a $50 room. Tiny and outdated.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
13 May 2025
Aurelia
Needs updated. Very bed bads. Small rooms.Great location!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2025
Andrei
Super
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2025
Pedro
The hotel is located at the center of major tourist attractions, restaurants and transportation. The furniture and fixtures are old but the hotel is very clean.
No elevator or food available at the hotel.
Great views from the room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2025
Carl
Great location
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Alejandro

Sicilian Trip

Our stay was ok, loved the ambience of the hotel and the proximity to the main plaza and Cathedral.
Partner
4/10
Poor
07 Oct 2024
Verified traveler

Disappointed and disgusted!!

The location was good, close to piazza del duomo the main square, and it was very
convenient if using public transportation.
This hotel is not a 3 star as stated on the
website site, it’s a 2 star. The breakfast was
at a bar close to the hotel. It was only a coffee and croissant and not a full breakfast as stated on your web site. There was no safe in the room and the web stated that there was a safe. The bathroom was disgusting, not very clean , dirty tiles, the
shower was just a corner with a small shower curtain, the water would overflow the rest of the bathroom. I very disappointed with this hotel , I would never here again.





Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2024
Francesco
Location was excellent.
Keep in mind there no elevator.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2024
Cheryl
It was a comfortable room with a great location.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2024
Tetyana
Very good location , safe and friendly staff !
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2024
Lenita

Great stay!

Amazing staff. Amazing location.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2023
Fred

Best location at budget prices

The hotel is at the best possible location, directly at the Duomo square. As a budget hotel, it meets the typical Italian standards, the room is dated but clean, the bathroom was updated and modern but the shower was very small. There is no elevator but that suits me fine since elevators in buildings like these tend to be clunky, so I avoid them in any case. Breakfast was a voucher to get a hot drink and pastry at the best cafe in the square, which is my favorite way of doing breakfast in Italy, so this worked out great.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2023
Sara
Great location with clean rooms and friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2023
Michele
Nice place to stay. Close to everything
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2023
Michele
Great location. Walkable to a lot of great places to see in Catania. Clean and safe.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2023
Victor
Great location to be in Catania right on the piazza. Great view from our balcony it faced the Cathedral and the Elephant fountain on the piazza. Anyone who travels would like this hotel. The staff was always friendly and helpful. Their English skills were not strong but I didn't find the use of English to be strong in Catania in general; you are in a foreign country people. I enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Oct 2022
Mirella

Hotel przy Piazza Duomo

Wybraliśmy ten hotel ze względu na jego doskonałą lokalizację, przy pięknym Piazza Duomo , w sercu miasta.
Lekkim rozczarowaniem był fakt, że dostaliśmy pokój na ostatnim piętrze ( bez windy ! ), bez balkoniku , zaledwie z niewielkim oknem wychodzącym na plac. Ale widok i tak nas zachwycał. Pokój był klimatyzowany, wyposażenie standardowe, łazience przydałoby się odświeżenie. Klucz dostaliśmy dopiero o 14, pomimo adnotacji o dostępności od 13:30. Niemiłe wrażenie sprawia brudna markiza przy głównym wejściu.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2022
Robert

Airport bus leaves a 3 minute walk from here.

Great location, good staff, nice balcony, a good 200 year old hotel
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2022
Sarah
Easy check-in, great location in Piazza Duomo, yummy restaurants nearby and attractions within a 20 min walk. My single room had toiletries, towels, breakfast included w/choice of regular or sicilian breakfast 7-10am, lobby always open and very nice desk clerk, guests allowed leaving passport (pick it up on way out), have to leave key in lobby when going out, pick it up on your way to your room (IMO a good safety practice). The public beach is a bit dangerous to get to by foot. Kinda chilly at night (February), maybe need an extra blanket. I recommend this hotel.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
28 Nov 2021
Winnie

Most awful place I ever stayed

I booked two rooms with balconies. The hotel gave our rooms to other people and shoveled us into 2 arctic rooms. No applology at all. The guy told us he could give us money back and asked us to leave. It is night time in Catenia, Sicily. There is no elevators. The guy did not allow my husband to park the car in front of the hotel so he could carry out luggage to 4th floor. The staff said that he would carry everything up. End up he only carried 2 suitcases. He forced me and my daughter each to carry one suitcase to 4rh floor. The room is terrible. Everything smell very bad,the mattresses, the chairs, the pillows, the beddings. The whole rooms smell like men's locker room. I have to use t-shirts to cover each pillow so we can sleep. After two nights, the t-shirts and our PJs all smell terrible.The bathroom is awful. Everything is loose and seems going to break in any second. The towels are just some very thin rags. The so called \"full breakfast\" is just one croissant and one coffee in a cafe across the square. Hotels.com rates it 3 star. All other web booking sites rate it only 2 stars. I feel it is much worse than motels in north America.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2021
Mario

Would stay there again.

It was very nice. Enjoyed it very much. Excellent location with wonderful view of Piazza Duomo.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2020
Evan
Location was great with a room overlooking the square.
Unfortunately at around 4am each morning, the city cleaner cleans the square with an leaf blower for around an hour!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jan 2020
Maureen

Perfect location

The location for this hotel couldn’t be better, it’s right on the Puazza Duomo.10 minutes walk from the ferry station and a good 15 to 20 minute walk to the train station. The fellow who checked me in at night the fellow on the desk in the morning were nice. The breakfast is a sweet bun and coffee at a lovely patisserie across the Piazza. Everything was great except the room. It’s really depressing. Dark peach sponge painted walls with glitter. Old furniture and linens and towels. It has a rooming house feel about it. Definitely needs updating!
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
The location was excellent, just a few steps from main attractions.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2019
Joan
The hotel is right in the middle of all the action. A must place to stay when in Catania
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
I received the same treatment as the reviewer below me. So there seems to be a trend in misrepresenting. The difference was i was so exhausted after 24 hours of travel that i would have been thankful for a jail cell. The room was big. I had some view of VE street. Ceilings were high. Wifi did stink. Tv and showers were mini sized. Staff was good. Location is great. In the number one piazza. The bus stop is close. From the airport you get off the first stop and walk towards old town or wait to last stop. You take last stop back to airport. Wish they gave me a view so i could have raised the score. Only problem is street noise and weird ac that sputters. That picture they show is the train tracks. It is where the last bus stop is. Could use a fridge and safe.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Location-right in the heart of activity. Helpful staff
Friends_and_family Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
The first of three rooms was horrible. The night clerk really didn’t speak English. He told me that the room included a balcony (and a city view) as per my reservation. His so-called balcony was a fire escape. It had no view. The WiFi didn’t work and the tv had a weak signal that kept dropping.
After I gave the hotel a bad online checkin review, the hotel responded by saying that the issue had been resolved, even before they talked to me. Later they moved me to a room that came closer to the advertised description. One on the third floor, no elevator.
The third room had no WiFi the first night, because the desk clerk gave me the wrong info. Poor bathroom. Poor tv reception. They made the bed every morning, but never changed the sheets.
The man that worked the front desk during the day spoke English and was very helpful.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2019
Verified traveler

Started bad, very bad, ended okay

The first night was horrible. The front desk night man didn’t speak English, and tried to tell me that my room was the one that I reserved having a balcony with a city view. His so-called balcony was a fire escape. See the photo. It had no view. The WiFi didn’t work and the tv had a weak signal that kept dropping. After giving a bad online checkin review, the hotel responded to the review by saying that the issue was resolved, before they even talked to me. Later they offered to change my room to one that came closer to the advertised description. One on the third floor, no elevator. The man that worked the front desk during the day spoke English and was very helpful. The others were useless. The hotel is very average but in a great location.
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2019
Gary
Enjoy our stay. Great location.





Friends
6/10
Pleasant
10 May 2019
Verified traveler
The staff on reception desk were helpful and polite, the location was ideal next to the Duomo and Via Etnea street, also a number of good restaurants below and within 200 yds.
Bedding clean

Probably needs to use newer bath mats and shower curtain and better quality towels, no safe in the room, 14in TV
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2019
Daniele
Excellent view of the piazza from this hotel. Picturesque, scenic and close to the life of the city. No elevators, which wasn't an issue for me but something to consider if you want to stay on the top floor.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2019
Karen

Convenient hotel in Catania

Very well located hotel right next to the main piazza. Probably not suitable if you have a car as there's not much street parking. Easy to get a bus from the airport and a short walk from the bus stop (Dusmet) to the hotel. The hotel does not have a lift so not good if you can't cope with stairs. Simone, the day time manager, was extremely charming and helpful and made our stay a memorable experience. We had dinner at the restaurant/wine bar next door on 3 nights (closed on Monday- our first night in Catania).
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2019
Gregory
Great location! Very helpful staff. We dropped of our bags in the lobby, and by the time we parked, the staff had moved the bags up to our room. About the parking, hotels.com says the property has parking--that is in accurate. Breakfast is not served on site but in a cafe around the corner.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Location is very ideal as it is directly in the main square
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
The best staff , fantastic location , super service !!!
We loved everything about our stay in Hotel Centrale Europa.
Thank you fo much !!💛💛💛
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2019
south
Nice views overlooking the Piazza Duomo. We've enjoyed mini-party with local wine and foods (bought at supermarket nereby) viewing the piazza from the room. The room is spacious and clean. The front staffs are very polite. Really nice hotel.
8/10
Excellent
31 Oct 2018
Dennis

Wonderful location helpful front desk

It faces the Cathederalle Santa Agatha. I was there on the St Agatha feast day WoW!
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2018
David
Great location
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
25 Sep 2018
Laurence

Perfect location but could do with an upgrade

This hotel is perfectly situated in the corner of the square by the Duomo and is a great area to stay in if you want to easily explore Catania’s old town, especially if you do not have a long time to spend there as we didn’t. The hotel is great value for this reason but is very basic and quite run down. What particularly annoyed us when trying to sleep seemed to be a drainage issue which meant our toilet made a very strange screaming-like noise. Also, I don’t think it’s too much to ask for more than one pillow each.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2018
Karen

Excellent location , safe and comfortable stsy

the best location! right in city center , easy to find , very good rate . nice , friendly staff . rooms are older style and must walk up stairs to the rooms . awesome view of the Duomo .
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2018
John
Lovely older hotel in part of a palazzo across the square from the Duomo. The view from our balcony overlooking the duomo was the best hotel room view I have every had. The room had older, wood furnishings that went with the palazzo and urban context. The toilet fixtures show their age but work fine. There are no elevators to serve the three floors. Lots of restaurants nearby, and the historical centre is all within walking distance. Taxi stand and buses right in the square. Continental breakfast at cafe next door.
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2018
Susan
Location was great unfortunately no parking in very loud when trying to sleep
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Sep 2017
Mr Paul W
It's in a good position if like me you can't walk very far. It doesn't have a lift either & the so called breakfast is a croissant & drink from a bar around the corner. It was a Euro 20 pre booked car ride from the Airport and a Euro 10 taxi fare to the Train station far a 3 hour trip to Palermo.
Also there is a weekend get together in the square till about 23.30 on Saturday& Sunday then trucks wake you at 05.30 every day. It's a cheap place to stay but go elsewhere if you need creative comforts.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2017
Scott

Excellent choice in Catania

Wonderful little hotel with good, friendly service in the best, historical part of town with lovely room and incredible views.
Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2017
Patricia M

Charming hotel in heart of old Catania

The location is fantastic, next to the Duoma square, surrounded by good restaurants and cafes. The hotel is charming, our room was huge. It was very clean a good bathroom plenty of closet space and A/C.. The managers weer excellent-friendly and very helpful. Breakfast is includes, served at a wonderful cafe a few steps around the corner. Only drawback was the stairs.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Feb 2017
sandra

Great location; no common space despite its 3 ***

This hotel is right smack in the center of Catania with spectacular views from the balcony of the piazza of the cathedral. This historic building has no elevator, so you need to walk up from one to three flights of steep steps to get to your room. There is no real common space to speak of except a couch in the small reception lobby on the ground floor. It was a quiet stay with regards to traffic since this area is primarily a pedestrian zone. The noise came from the interior of the room since the overhead heating fan made a lot of raquet. They have seen their days and should be upgraded. Breakfast was offered in a bar around the corner.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2016
Jeff

Helpful staff

Breakfast was sad - just coffee and a roll. <which they had English speaking news channels like CNN or BBC
6/10
Pleasant
16 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Perfectly located opposite the duomo

Having read the previous reviews we were expecting the noise but not the taxi drivers who talked, or was it shouted all night under our window. DO NOT BOOK ROOM 4. Maybe room 7 or 8, take earplugs and maybe some sleeping tablets! The beds are like concrete, but that's not unusual for the Italian hotels we have encountered so far. Simone was very helpful and spoke good English. Breakfast, usual sweet pastry, cold coffee, disinterested staff, but hey who cares you're in Italy, great location for the small part of catania that you might want to walk around. Try the traditional fish in a cone, around the back of the fountain....
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2015
Dave

Great location, hotel has character

This hotel is right in the centre of Catania and provides everything you need. Some money needs to be spent on repairs and there is no lift, but overall very good. A voucher is provided for a coffee and croissant breakfast on the piazza next to the hotel.
4/10
Poor
23 Sep 2014
Verified traveler

Very unpleasant

I had a very unpleasant stay at this hotel. The room was dingy, dirty, and dark with stains on the walls and mould in the bathroom as well as a strong smell of stale smoke despite being advertised as a non-smoking room. Many of the amenities advertised were not provided, including wifi and in-room safe. The room also overlooked an inside courtyard/back alley and there were strange knocking noises coming from this courtyard all night, making it very hard to sleep.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Sep 2014
Kevin

Great service but ants in the rooms

Great service, great location, a toilet with seat but ants in the rooms.
6/10
Pleasant
27 Aug 2014
KC

Ok

Not bad value for short stay location in Catania. Rooms are large but in need of a makeover. The area though is top notch right on the main Piazza of the city. If you need anything though you have to drag the info out of the staff, not really a 3 star more of a 2. No self serve laundries in Catania so make sure you do it beforehand.
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2014
Paul

Decent hotel close to main square

All pretty fine, and staff very nice. BUT - the \"full breakfast\" offered was a voucher for one croissant and one coffee at a nearby cafe. Also hot water rather cold first thing in the morning, unless you ditch all your environmental concerns and let the shower run for ten minutes
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2012
mitch

dont expect more than a great location

The location of this hotel could not be more convenient. It is right next to the main square.you can walk to all the sights, bus station, and restaurants. My room on the second floor was not terribly clean and the bed was a worn mattress on springs. The wifi does not work anywhere but the lobby.manager skeaks minimal English but had good information about public buses to MT.Etna and tried his best. It is also easy to grab a taxi as there is a taxi stand right in front. If you book through hotels.com be insistant on the included breakfast. They tried to tell me it wasn't included and I had a bit of an argument. You only get a coupon for a croissant and coffee around the corner but it is included.
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2011
Verified traveler

very close to shopping areas

This is very close to shopping areas
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2026
Aksel Johan
Har ikke heis, dermed mange trapper med bagasje
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2026
Valéria
Quarto grande localizado bem na piazza Duomo, de onde se pode caminhar para todos os pontos de interesse.
Obviamente o prédio é bem antigo porque fica no centro histórico. Tem bastante barulho da rua, especialmente pela manhã quando os funcionários da limpeza urbana começam a trabalhar. Eu passei três noites e não tenho reclamações, só o fato de ter cortina de plástico no box.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Roland
Bra läge på Piazza Duomo för att utforska staden
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Chiaki
古い建物ですが、清潔でヨーロッパらしい趣のあるお部屋です。
とにかく1番の中心である像の噴水広場の角にあり、とても便利な場所です。
建物には階段しかないので、大きなスーツケースは自力で持って上がらなければなりません。
Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2026
Georgia
The staff was very friendly even helped me out with my luggage since it was quite heavy.

They didn’t speak English but it’s alright I used google translate so all was shorted out. My only issue is that it was advertised that my room would have a Duomo view and it didn’t which was a very unpleasant experience as I booked the place only because of that reason.


Overall no issue!
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2025
Fabian
This is a 3-star hotel, and it matches that classification. The location is truly excellent – it couldn’t be better. If your room faces the piazza, it can be quite noisy until around 4 AM, but once the windows are properly closed, you can sleep peacefully.
The hotel is very clean, including the bathrooms, which are well maintained and have a spacious, comfortable shower.
The building is historical, which probably explains the lack of an elevator – something that is definitely noticeable if you have heavy luggage or mobility issues.
Breakfast is not served inside the hotel, but at a nearby partner café. It’s very basic: just a coffee and a croissant, nothing more.
Overall, a decent experience. I’m giving it 4 stars.
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Hotel classificato come 3 stelle, e lo rispecchia.
La posizione è davvero perfetta, impossibile chiedere di meglio. Se la camera è con vista sulla piazza, può essere piuttosto rumorosa fino alle 4 del mattino, ma chiudendo bene le finestre si riesce a dormire tranquillamente.
L’hotel è molto pulito, anche i bagni sono ben curati, con una doccia ampia e comoda.
L’edificio è storico, e questo spiega probabilmente l’assenza dell’ascensore – una mancanza che si sente, soprattutto con bagagli o per chi ha difficoltà motorie.
La colazione non viene servita in hotel, ma in un bar convenzionato nelle vicinanze. È molto semplice: solo un caffè e un cornetto, niente di più.
Nel complesso, esperienza ok, darò 4 stelle.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2025
Jochen
Too loud
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jan 2025
Giovanni
Hotel in posizione centrale. Utile ristrutturazione delle stanze.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
02 Dec 2024
Martin
Es gab kein Aufzug, 65 Stufen in den dritten Stock mit Koffern. Es gab keine Parkplätze obwohl diese beworben wurden. Es gab keinen Frühstücksraum obwohl dieser beworben wurde. Das Frühstück gab es in einer Kaffeebar auf dem Platz. Ein Getränk und ein Kaffeestück waren das erweiterte regionale Frühstück. Der Föhn im Zimmer war defekt; die Dusche war nur für schlanke Menschen begehbar die einen BMI von unter 25 haben. Die Zudecken waren teilweise mit Flecken, zerrissen und sehr alt. Positiv waren die Lage, die Freundlichkeit des Personals und die funktionierende Klimaanlage.
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2024
Andreas
Very very good location at the main square. Easy to find, friendly staff. I really like this place. Youre close to everything. AC and bathroom ok. The bed wasnt the best. No elevator and narrow satirs. Small breakfast included.
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2024
ITSUKO
便利な所で移動するのに良かったです。受付のおじさんは感じが良かったです。
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
Mats
Centralt läge, nära till allt mycket folkliv. Trevligt standard hotell med hjälpsam personal. Många trevliga restauranger, affärer och bara nära.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Oct 2024
Verified traveler

Sentralt. Nostalgisk. Rimelig. Praktisk.

Åpnet for om lag 160 år siden, og har nok derfor hatt sin storhetstid for en god stund siden, men det er svært sentralt beliggende og det er hyggelig service. Lite varmtvann i dusjen. Litt harde senger. Men et svært hyggelig opphold sett i forhold til prisen.
Partner
2/10
Poor
05 Sep 2024
Simon

I’d rather sleep in the car.

Reception did not speak any form of English. We arrived by car, called ahead to get directions to the hotel parking lot (which we were informed they had) and they said something in Italien and hung up. They don’t have any parking spots.
We slept directly on the springs in the madras, the floor was more comfortable.
There was mould in the bathroom, the inventory was crappy and looked like it was about to fall apart. A bad hotel, way overpriced.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Aug 2024
Verified traveler
Hotellet va gammalt men höll ändå en bra standard. Man fick en fjärrkontroll till air-con för rummet, vilket känns lite gammaldags... men över lag va rummet rymligt och ok säng. Badrummet va lite trångt dock, men överkomligt. Frukosten fick man en kupong för att gå till ett café vid närliggande torg. Där fick man välja en vara på tallriken och en dryck, alltså ingen frukostbuffé. Hotellet ligger perfekt geografiskt eftersom det ligger nära alla sevärdheter och enkelt att ta sig till stranden från närliggande bussterminal. Enda nackdelen är att det ligger en nattklubb intill hotellet som spelar dunka-dunka musik till småtimmarna. Jag har inte svårt att sova när jag är trött så störs inte så mkt av ljud. Men ha dessa parametrar i åtanke när du bokar hotellet. På det stora hela är jag nöjd med vistelsen och läget. Men frukosten är som sagt lite snål och det är inte så ljudisolerat på hotellet. Men vill man bo centralt till ett bra pris så är det helt ok.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Aug 2024
Steven
Es gibt keinen Aufzug im Hotel !!

Das Personal war leider nicht sehr freundlich. Wir hatten das Gefühl eine Belastung für sie zu seien und nicht erwünschte Gäste.
Das Hotel liegt Zentral und ist gut mit Öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln zu erreichen.
Das Frühstück ist nicht im Hotel, sondern in einem Lokal gegenüber.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2024
jean-luc

Au plus pres de tout

Un acceuil adorable,a l'eccoute ,une chambbre tres calme . L'hotel est parfaitement situè pour visiter la ville .rien a redire .
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2024
sergio
,
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2024
Anna
Fantastisk receptionist! Jättetrevlig.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2024
MARIANO
buona
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2024
ADRIANA

Localização incrível

Localização incrível
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2024
Antonio
The hotel is placed very close to Via Etnea: it is, therefore, easy to reach it. The breakfast is not served in the hotel, but you have a ticket for a very close pastry which is very well sorted of sweets and others.
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2023
giovanni
La posizione ed il personale sono top. Consigliato
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2023
yoko
夜遅くのチェックインでしたが、気持ちよく迎えていただきました。
スーツケースも日本でいう3階まで上げてくれました。
朝食は広場にあるバールでチケットを見せてパンとコーヒーを
頂くようになっています。観光には最高のロケーションですが、
駅までが歩きで17分ほど。バスターミナルまでは3-4分ですがバスを探すのが大変だと思います。タクシーはホテルが呼んでくれます。


Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2023
Luca
L'hotel è un pò vecchio, ma le condizioni delle camere e dei servizi sono accettabili e proporzionate al prezzo. La posizione centrale è eccezionale.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2023
Andy
Die Lage ist unschlagbar direkt im Herzen der Stadt. Die Zimmer bieten einen tollen Ausblick auf den Dom. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Zimmer wirken etwas altmodisch sind aber sauber und praktisch.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
27 Nov 2022
claudia
Scappate!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 Oct 2022
Pramode
Rom var ok, men det var bare en kaffe og croissant til frokost.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2022
pierre
Gentillesse du personnel d'accueil, chambre avec charme rétro et vue sur piazza del Duomo, restaurant au pied de l’hôtel excellent pour la nourriture & l'accueil. Petit déjeuner au bar d'en face classique (1 boisson chaude 1 pâtisserie), bar typique.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2022
Tiziana
La cortesia e la disponibilita' del Sig.Sergio mal si abbinano ad una struttura che e' ,a dir poco ,fatiscente per nostra fortuna mai viste sino ad ora. Unico aspetto positivo va considerata la posizione centralissima . Grazie ancora al Sig. Sergio !
Partner

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