Hotel Manganelli Palace, Catania

Accommodation in a restored Baroque palace

Hotel Manganelli Palace occupies the fourth floor of a restored noble residence originally built in 1720. Every spacious room is decorated with hand-painted frescoes on the ceilings and is fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Superior rooms offer more space and refined furnishings, while basic rooms provide a comfortable single-bed option for solo travelers.

Rooftop terrace with Mount Etna views

The hotel's rooftop terrace serves breakfast each morning with a direct view of Mount Etna and the surrounding city rooftops. Breakfast includes a daily continental buffet with local pastries, cheeses, and cakes prepared on site by staff member Stefania. Sun loungers and outdoor furniture on the terrace allow guests to relax after sightseeing.

Central location in Catania's historic center

The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Catania Cathedral and 400 metres from both the Massimo Bellini Theatre and the Roman Theatre. The building sits on a quiet square just off the main shopping streets, putting restaurants, bars, and grocery stores within a 10-minute walk. Nearby attractions also include Castello Ursino, reachable on foot in less than 15 minutes.

Guest services and transport options

A 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff can arrange trips to Mount Etna and around Sicily, as well as suggest local dining options. The hotel offers paid private parking inside the courtyard at €14 per day and has an electric vehicle charging station. Airport shuttle service (both pickup and drop-off) and car hire are available upon request.

Dining, bar, and meeting facilities

Guests can enjoy drinks at the on-site bar, which also serves snack bar options and wine or champagne. A coffee house on site provides additional beverage choices. The hotel has meeting and banquet facilities, plus a business-friendly 24-hour front desk with express check-in/check-out and luggage storage.

Highlights

History: Restored 1720 noble residence in Catania's old town

Rooms: Spacious rooms with hand-painted frescoed ceilings

Views: Rooftop terrace with Mount Etna panorama

Location: 3 min from Cathedral, 5 min from Bellini Theatre

Parking: Private courtyard parking with EV charging

Services: 24-hour concierge, airport shuttle, tour desk