Hotels in Catania, Sicily

Jolly Hotel Bellini, Catania

This hotel in Sicily has a terrific location in Catania - Sicily's second city and located on the eastern coast of the island. Wedged between the looming bulk of Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, and the blue Ionian Sea, Catania is a fascinating city to visit at any time of year. The city's many baroque churches and imposing palazzi are all built from the ubiquitous grey volcanic stone, and there are plenty of attractive trattorias and lively bars in which to linger and soak up the wonderful Sicilian atmosphere. Part of the popular Jolly Hotels chain, Hotel Bellini lies just a short walk from the historic centre of Catania. The bustling Fera o luni and Apiscaria markets nearby offer visitors a rare insight into real Sicilian life, with its love of good food and fine living; locals can be seen bargaining with stallholders to get the very best deal on the finest local produce.

There are 130 rooms at the Hotel Bellini, all with elegant en-suite facilities plus satellite television, direct-dial telephone, internet connection point and a minibar. Cots are provided for families travelling with young children and all rooms are accessible either by lift or via ground-floor access. There is 24-hour service on reception at this Sicily hotel, and friendly, pleasant staff offer tourist information, advice and tips as well as a useful left-luggage and safety-deposit facility.

The hotel has a choice of two restaurants: The low-key La Matta - the perfect answer for the business guest who requires a pleasant lunch in comfortable, efficient surroundings, and the Gourmet, a more elegant affair with a wonderful a la carte menu of typical regional specialities, majoring on the wonderful seafood Catania is famous for. There is also a welcoming bar where guests can relax over a drink either before or after dinner. All major credit cards are welcome at this Catania hotel.

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Double room from €61

 

Score from 21 reviews: 7/10