Name: City-In Hostel B&B
Address: via Grimaldi, 2, Catania, Italy, Catania, Sicily, IT
Price range: $34–$54 per night
Rating: 6.73

What guests think

At City-In Hostel B&B, travellers highlight a very central, walkable location and useful communal spaces like a kitchen and courtyard, but feedback about cleanliness, room comfort, and house rules varies widely across stays.

Reviews are split on cleanliness: while several found spaces clean, multiple guests across different dates report bed bugs and dirty bathrooms. Rooms can be very small or attic-style with low ceilings, some lacking windows, and noise from corridors and the street disturbs light sleepers. Service is often friendly and helpful at reception, yet guests cite abrupt housekeeping, limited night staffing, and unexpected fees for late check-in, towels, or luggage storage. Overall, it suits budget travellers prioritising location over consistent comfort.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the communal kitchen, courtyard and social areas, though access can be restricted at certain hours. Several report parking is difficult or a listed paid option was unavailable.

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Lidija

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rent ja , personalen är ok , luftkonditioneringen är ok. Men att de låste trädgården kl 11 och det inte finns någonstans att ta en cigarett förutom på gatan , så man måste ta sig ut på gatan och stå utanför på gatan är väldigt dumt och det kan även vara farligt i vissa kvarter här i Catania.

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Gioia

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La location è davvero bella per non parlare della posizione strategica nel cuore pulsante della città! La camera che ho scelto si affaccia direttamente su una delle piazze più belle in cui è possibile ammirare lo storico e affascinante Castello Ursino di origine normanna. Il personale gentile e disponibile ma soprattutto cordiali e simpatici tutti! Ambiente pulito e ben curato! Soprattutto le aree comuni come la cucina il cortile dove potersi rilassare. Lo consiglio vivamente!

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Allen

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La location è davvero bella per non parlare della posizione strategica nel cuore pulsante della città! La camera che ho scelto si affaccia direttamente su una delle piazze più belle in cui è possibile ammirare lo storico e affascinante Castello Ursino di origine normanna. Il personale gentile e disponibile ma soprattutto cordiali e simpatici tutti! Ambiente pulito e ben curato! Soprattutto le aree comuni come la cucina il cortile dove potersi rilassare. Lo consiglio vivamente!

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Samuelo

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the artwork on the property, friendly staff checked me in and made me feel welcome in Catania right away, it was my first time visiting so they recommended me some good things to do such as visit mount Etna. I wouldn't mind staying here again, social area met some cool people from all around the world. All in all this was a positive experience (:

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Massimo

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Purtroppo adesso la zona è diventata area pedonale urbana e quindi nn è possibile parcheggiare nella strada adiacente e quindi occorre andare a cercarsi un parcheggio, che nel fine settimana, trattandosi di zona centrale, diventa un' impresa

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María Del Rosario

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El alojamiento era cómodo, estaba limpio y nos atendieron muy bien, pero en las características ponía que había opción de parking por 10€ más y que hablaban varios idiomas, entre ellos español, y no era verdad en ninguno de los dos casos. Habíamos elegido el alojamiento solo por eso y nos encontramos buscando un parking por Catania a las 22:00. La puerta del baño de nuestra habitación no cerraba.

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Sammy

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

this was a good stay for me the bed was cleaned which is most important thing for me, met some nice people people in the common area, kitchen is available for guests to cook & socialise. affordable! see you soon Catania

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VÉRONIQUE

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Le surplus a l arrivée non précisé dans l annonce,la porte de la cuisine devrait être laissée ouverte pour les départs matinaux avant 8h

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Jeanetta

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Well the good points first: I see they do make regular efforts to keep the place clean there are cool art installations on all the walls the location is very central The downsides: (buckle in) it’s extremely claustrophobic, it’s hard to even navigate between the bunks without sticking your knee in your neighbour’s face. I’m not all that big but I couldn’t sit in the bottom bunk without hitting my head, & there wasn’t space for everyone’s things to go. The kitchen/ small common room area hours are pretty limiting. And one whole day staff were overhauling the space, with stuff absolutely everywhere and were painting the chairs- so the space couldn’t be used even in opening hours to grab a quick bite. *Some of my food was stolen The street sounds of bars and traffic are SUPER loud at night WORST of all: One of the guests in our room had a medical emergency in the middle of the night while he was sleeping. Luckily others noticed and together managed to call an ambulance and get him medical attention….so it was very fortunate everyone collectively had the skills, maturity, and language abilities to deal with the situation. But what completely shocked me is that there is NO NIGHT TIME STAFF- (not even an on-call emergency phone number listed anywhere) to get ahold of any staff in an extreme situation like this!!!! (And I was looking everywhere). We just dealt with the situation ourselves and tried to go back to sleep after the paramedics left. Incredible lack of care.

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Benjamin

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I like everything! Location, kitchen is well stocked, love their colours and paintings throughout but especially in my room. Natalia is super helpful as are the rest of the staff. Often hard to find a place that doesn't reek of strong cleaning products. This place ticks all the boxes!

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: while many mention clean rooms and common areas, multiple reviews across different dates report bed bugs and occasionally dirty bathrooms or floors.

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Irina

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was wonderful, the staff was really helpful and friendly, the cleaning was perfect.

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Martin

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Last night when we checked in, I specifically asked the front desk staff if there were bed bugs, as I had seen many negative reviews mentioning them. The staff assured me that there was no need to worry, saying that it was a summer issue and that they had cleaned thoroughly, so there were no more bed bugs. To my surprise, that night I was bitten by bed bugs all over my body, causing severe itching that was unbearable and left me unable to sleep. It’s already October, and the fact that there are still bed bugs is simply unbelievable! Moreover, we didn’t have a blanket, only a very thin sheet, and it was unexpectedly cold at night. The next day, after we checked out, we wanted to use the restroom, but the cleaning staff was quite impatient. In conclusion, we will never come back to this place. In the future, we definitely won’t compromise on accommodations just to save money and end up in a hotel like this. (The front desk staff was polite, but the cleaning staff had just finished cleaning and, after learning that we had checked out, said we couldn’t use the restroom. We asked to use it, and she reluctantly agreed, showing impatience.) Additionally, we had to pay an extra €2.5 to store our luggage until 3 p.m., which is understandable, although most hotels offer this service for free.

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Heidi

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Det var et gammelt beskidt rum. Og der er så meget larm og støj at det var umuligt at sove om natten. Der var aktive væglus i vores seng, når vi rejste os fra den. Beliggenheden er rigtig god i forhold til centrum men det er ikke et sted vi kan anbefale.

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Hanae

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

BED BUG!!! Tiny room, literally attic.

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Alexander

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place has bed bugs do not come here

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mehdi

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Je me suis fait piquer par pleins de punaise de lits et dans ce hostel c’est un problème répétitif. Le responsable m’a proposé de revenir a mon lit infecté par des punaises et donc j’ai passé une nuit blanche dehors.

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Sophia Gracie

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, the place was spotless and in a good location The staff was really helpful :)

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Jirapol

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was bite from bed bags on my body too much. Very dirty included the service minded is poor. Especially, the older wife-house is rude.

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Farrukh

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean and peaceful place .such a kind staff

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Lærke

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I got bedbucks at this hostel - stay away everyone!!

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Rooms

Rooms are often small or attic-style with low, sloped ceilings; some lack windows. Noise from corridors and the street and uncomfortable mattresses are recurring complaints.

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Renato

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Camera su sottotetto, pulita e confortevole ma bassa, solo vicino alla porta si stava in piedi. Però struttura carina e pulita la consiglio.

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Giuseppe

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Camera minuscola, soffitto inclinato, bisogna pure fare attenzione a non sbattere la testa, non ci andrò mai più!

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ANTONIO

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La posizione comoda al centro e alla movida. La camerata andrebbe restaurata soffitti molto alti letti un po precari e datati e non riscaldata. Qualità in linea con il prezzo economico

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Maria

May 19, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Place is ok, stuff od cery nice! Matrace can kill you during one night. Its like you sleep in nest. Its impossible 😭 But the worst the loud. No privacy at all! Sounds like somebody peeing in your room at night. Sleeping and your hostel impossible to connect. Its 3 just for place near center and cleaning. Level of noise its -1

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Tiago

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quarto sem janela, com uma pequena claraboia no tecto. Algum cheiro a tabaco. Dificuldades em estacionar perto. Ruas estreitas. Localização central.

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Hanae

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

BED BUG!!! Tiny room, literally attic.

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Agata

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It is the worst hostel I’ve ever been to. Rooms don’t look like on photo from ad. My room was on first floor, totally disaster. I couldn’t stand straight because of the sloping ceiling, small and dirty. I could hear everything that was going on in the corridor and other rooms (even someone snoring). Bathroom shared, low standard and again not clean. Check in is only till midnight and because my flight was delayed I had to pay for a late check in 10€. The receptionist ask for pay, quickly showed me a room, and left. Didn’t even informed where bathroom was. After one night, or actually few hours I change hotel for Efesto B&B and I was glad I did it. If you’re planning to stay there ask for a room on ground floor, it might be better.

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Jeanetta

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Well the good points first: I see they do make regular efforts to keep the place clean there are cool art installations on all the walls the location is very central The downsides: (buckle in) it’s extremely claustrophobic, it’s hard to even navigate between the bunks without sticking your knee in your neighbour’s face. I’m not all that big but I couldn’t sit in the bottom bunk without hitting my head, & there wasn’t space for everyone’s things to go. The kitchen/ small common room area hours are pretty limiting. And one whole day staff were overhauling the space, with stuff absolutely everywhere and were painting the chairs- so the space couldn’t be used even in opening hours to grab a quick bite. *Some of my food was stolen The street sounds of bars and traffic are SUPER loud at night WORST of all: One of the guests in our room had a medical emergency in the middle of the night while he was sleeping. Luckily others noticed and together managed to call an ambulance and get him medical attention….so it was very fortunate everyone collectively had the skills, maturity, and language abilities to deal with the situation. But what completely shocked me is that there is NO NIGHT TIME STAFF- (not even an on-call emergency phone number listed anywhere) to get ahold of any staff in an extreme situation like this!!!! (And I was looking everywhere). We just dealt with the situation ourselves and tried to go back to sleep after the paramedics left. Incredible lack of care.

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Laura

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this private room for one night as was cheaper to stay closer to the airport, than to use an airport shuttle service from our original location. We weren’t expecting much due to the cheap nature of the space, but basic and clean accommodation should be minimum. The bed itself was extremely uncomfortable, we could not use the thick pillows. There was grime all over the floor, we actually wore shoes inside after I noticed my white socks becoming discoloured wearing inside. The window was broken and could not be closed properly so all the noise from outside at night came into our room. There were people slamming doors and talking for hours at night outside our window/in the hostel. The hostel is located in a dodgy looking area. Would be suitable for very young travellers who are not intending to sleep much…

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Joanna

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First of all, the number to the property that is given in the app doesn’t work. The after we came to the hostel we were told that despite the fact that they accepted our reservation and on Expedia wrote that the room is suitable for 4 people, they don’t have place for us. They send us to the other hostel, which was far away from city center, the room had such a low ceiling that we all had to walk around it bending down.

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Service

Reception is frequently friendly and helpful, but guests report abrupt housekeeping, poor phone responsiveness, no night staff, and unexpected fees such as late check-in, towels, or luggage storage.

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Alex

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at City-In Hostel was very welcoming and the overall atmosphere was nice. It's just a 2 minutes walk to Piazza Duomo. I would recommend a stay here!

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Irina

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was wonderful, the staff was really helpful and friendly, the cleaning was perfect.

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Samuelo

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the artwork on the property, friendly staff checked me in and made me feel welcome in Catania right away, it was my first time visiting so they recommended me some good things to do such as visit mount Etna. I wouldn't mind staying here again, social area met some cool people from all around the world. All in all this was a positive experience (:

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Sophia Gracie

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, the place was spotless and in a good location The staff was really helpful :)

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Chaima

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nous avons passé une nuit horrible. La chambre était au Rez de chaussé autant vous dire que l’on aurait dormi dehors cela aurait été la même chose tellement le bruit était présent. Il n y a aucun double vitrage. Nous avons vu un cafard dans la salle de bain. Le lit supplémentaire n’avait pas de matelas mais un simple sur matelas. De plus on nous a facturé 10€ de plus car soit disant nous sommes arrives tard (22h30).

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Jeanetta

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Well the good points first: I see they do make regular efforts to keep the place clean there are cool art installations on all the walls the location is very central The downsides: (buckle in) it’s extremely claustrophobic, it’s hard to even navigate between the bunks without sticking your knee in your neighbour’s face. I’m not all that big but I couldn’t sit in the bottom bunk without hitting my head, & there wasn’t space for everyone’s things to go. The kitchen/ small common room area hours are pretty limiting. And one whole day staff were overhauling the space, with stuff absolutely everywhere and were painting the chairs- so the space couldn’t be used even in opening hours to grab a quick bite. *Some of my food was stolen The street sounds of bars and traffic are SUPER loud at night WORST of all: One of the guests in our room had a medical emergency in the middle of the night while he was sleeping. Luckily others noticed and together managed to call an ambulance and get him medical attention….so it was very fortunate everyone collectively had the skills, maturity, and language abilities to deal with the situation. But what completely shocked me is that there is NO NIGHT TIME STAFF- (not even an on-call emergency phone number listed anywhere) to get ahold of any staff in an extreme situation like this!!!! (And I was looking everywhere). We just dealt with the situation ourselves and tried to go back to sleep after the paramedics left. Incredible lack of care.

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Antonia

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They didn't answer to me at phone at 9 p.m! It was impossible for me to get there even though I had paid before. I had to find an another accomodation for the night.

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vicente

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were rude, room is too crowded, bed too low even for a 5’5” person like me. Cleaners barged in to the room without knocking.

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Suying

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist ladies are very, very nice, but I only gave 3 stars in the staff category because this hostel has the worst cleaning person I have ever met out of over 100 hostels I have stayed in. One time she yelled and screamed at me, I would not feel bad if she just peacefully talked to me. Another time, while another lady guest and I were having breakfast in the kitchen, this cleaning lady complained: the stove needs to be cleaned, the toastor needs to be cleaned, then she repeated the same words while looking at the other lady guest, and then she repeated again while looking at me. Actually we didn't cook, we just warmed up some leftover food, the stove and toaster were in the same condition as when checked in (not very clean), the cleaning staff should have cleaned them, but she asked us to clean up. Before I met this cleaning lady, I told the receptionist lady that I would come back in 8 days before I fly away from Catania. Since I don't want to see this cleaning lady again, I didn't go back to this hostel. She really should learn some hospitality from the receptionist ladies.

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Benjamin

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I like everything! Location, kitchen is well stocked, love their colours and paintings throughout but especially in my room. Natalia is super helpful as are the rest of the staff. Often hard to find a place that doesn't reek of strong cleaning products. This place ticks all the boxes!

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Location

Consistently praised for being in the historic center near Piazza Duomo and Castello Ursino with shops, bars, and transport close by. Street noise is common and recent pedestrianization and scarce spaces make parking challenging.

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Steve

Nov 20, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Petit hôtel bien positionné à deux pas du centre historique. Chambre petite sans chichi. Bon séjour dans l’ensemble après si vous êtes sensible au bruit je ne recommande pas, les murs, les portes et les fenêtres laissent passer tous les bruits, au point d’avoir l’impression que même une fois fermés, vous êtes en présence de tout le monde dans l’établissement. Niveau hygiène c’est très moyen dans la salle de bain, il ne faut vraiment pas être regardant. Au vu de l’emplacement de l’hôtel et des petits prix (comparativement aux autres hôtels dans le coin), si vous ne cherchez qu’un lieu pour dormir cela vous suffira amplement et vous aurez un peu plus d’argent pour d’autres activités sur place. Si vous recherchez un standing plus élevé, passez votre chemin.

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Gioia

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La location è davvero bella per non parlare della posizione strategica nel cuore pulsante della città! La camera che ho scelto si affaccia direttamente su una delle piazze più belle in cui è possibile ammirare lo storico e affascinante Castello Ursino di origine normanna. Il personale gentile e disponibile ma soprattutto cordiali e simpatici tutti! Ambiente pulito e ben curato! Soprattutto le aree comuni come la cucina il cortile dove potersi rilassare. Lo consiglio vivamente!

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Alex

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at City-In Hostel was very welcoming and the overall atmosphere was nice. It's just a 2 minutes walk to Piazza Duomo. I would recommend a stay here!

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Alexander

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It is a nice spot, especially traveling alone. Very inexpensive dormitory accommodations. Staff and guests were friendly and relaxed, and common areas are pleasant. The area around is excellent, near a cooperative bookstore and wine bar and the excellent museum at Castillo Ursino. Very congenial—not much privacy and no frills lodgings, but a good experience.

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Massimo

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Purtroppo adesso la zona è diventata area pedonale urbana e quindi nn è possibile parcheggiare nella strada adiacente e quindi occorre andare a cercarsi un parcheggio, che nel fine settimana, trattandosi di zona centrale, diventa un' impresa

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steeve

Nov 21, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Tutto bene, check-in facile, posizione ottima, struttura ben tenuta

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Nicolas

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hostel tres bien situé. Bon rapport qualité /prix

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Gaetano

May 2, 2023

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Ottima posizione nel centro di catania Lo consiglio!

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Matt

Aug 21, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nightmare hotel! No working ac at all just blows got air in the room around. I spent the night sleeping in the small shower so I could turn on child water every 15min. Extremely noisy street like a cars engine is revving inches from your ear. Late check in and manager leaves at night. After he left so many people came in to the room next to mine. Loud in the common area followed by crying babies all night long. Not one ounce of rest here.

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Davide

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comoda, in centro

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Month	Average price
January	$34
February	$34
March	$36
April	$37
May	$38
June	$40
July	$38
August	$43
September	$44
October	$41
November	$34
December	$39

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				1 $34	2 $34	3 $34
4 $34	5 $34	6 $34	7 $34	8 $34	9 $34	10 $34
11 $34	12 $34	13 $34	14 $34	15 $34	16 $34	17 $34
18 $34	19 $34	20 $34	21 $34	22 $34	23 $34	24 $34
25 $34	26 $34	27 $34	28 $34	29 $47	30	31

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Private Dorm Mansard)

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

One Bed in Shared Mixed Ten Bedded Dormitory Shared Bathroom

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