NH Catania Centro

NH Catania Centro is a contemporary city hotel on Piazza Trento, a few minutes on foot from Via Etnea and the baroque heart of Catania. It has 120 rooms across nine floors in Standard, Superior, Junior Suite and Suite categories, with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a minibar in every room. The higher floors have city views, and the suites look toward Mount Etna. A panoramic rooftop terrace, a restaurant serving modern Mediterranean cuisine with Sicilian seafood and a free gym round out the facilities, making it a smooth, comfortable base for exploring eastern Sicily.

Location and getting around: the hotel is about a five-minute walk from Via Etnea and roughly ten minutes from Corso Italia, with the Duomo di Sant'Agata and the fish market a short stroll away through the old town. This puts Catania's street food, the Elephant Fountain and the evening passeggiata on your doorstep. The central station and the airport shuttle are within easy reach, and tours to Mount Etna, Syracuse and Taormina often pick up in the centre, which makes Catania a very convenient hub.

The rooms and facilities: rooms are modern and well-equipped, and the hotel serves a daily buffet breakfast with cold cuts, cheeses, fruit and pastries. The rooftop terrace is the highlight, giving a panoramic view over the city, and it is lovely at sunset with a drink. The gym is free for guests. Parking is off-site and charged, so ask about it when booking if you hire a car, and note that pets are accepted with a fee.

Who it suits and what to know: business travellers, couples and families who want modern comfort and a central location rather than boutique charm. It is a good choice before or after a Mount Etna day or a food tour of the old town. The city is lively and some streets can be noisy at night, so request a higher floor. Check-in is mid-afternoon and check-out around midday, with late check-out available on Sundays on request through certain booking routes.