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Hotel Romano House

Via Giovanni Di Prima 20
Rated 8.3 in 1588 reviews

Hotel Romano House is a stylish accommodation option situated in the heart of Catania, Italy. Housed in a beautifully restored 18th-century building, this hotel seamlessly blends historical charm with contemporary amenities, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking both comfort and an authentic local experience.

Guests at Hotel Romano House can expect thoughtfully designed interiors, featuring a mix of modern furnishings and traditional Sicilian elements. Each room is equipped with essential amenities, ensuring a pleasant stay for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel ambiance is welcoming, with attentive staff dedicated to providing quality service.

The property also boasts various communal spaces, including a lounge area and a terrace that invites guests to unwind while enjoying views of the vibrant city. Additionally, Hotel Romano House is conveniently located within walking distance of Catania's main attractions, such as Piazza del Duomo and the bustling fish market, allowing easy exploration of the city's rich cultural heritage.

For those interested in dining, the hotel offers a bar and breakfast options, providing a taste of local flavors to start the day. Whether you are visiting for a romantic getaway or a business trip, Hotel Romano House serves as a comfortable and appealing base for discovering the charm of Catania.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
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 19
Rain free days
March
 20°
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 15°
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 23
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April
 22°
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 23
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May
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 26
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June
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July
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August
 33°
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Catania and near Hotel Romano House

Castello Ursino
Castello Ursino
Thirteenth century castle built on the will of King Federico II, Catania, Italy
0.9km / 0.55mi
Catania Cathedral
Catania Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Catania, Sicily, Italy
400m / 430yd
Roman Amphitheater
Roman Amphitheater
Roman amphitheatre in Catania, Sicily, Italy
340m / 370yd
Diocesan museum (Catania)
Diocesan museum (Catania)
Museum in Italy
0.5km / 0.32mi
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania, Sicily
0.9km / 0.54mi
Palazzo Biscari
Palazzo Biscari
Palace in Catania, Italy
440m / 480yd
Terme dell'Indirizzo
Terme dell'Indirizzo
0.7km / 0.41mi
Odeon of Catania
Odeon of Catania
Ancient Greek odeon in Catania, Italy
0.7km / 0.42mi
Terme della Rotonda
Terme della Rotonda
Roman public baths in Catania, Sicily
0.6km / 0.39mi
Orto Botanico di Catania
Orto Botanico di Catania
Botanical garden in Italy
1km / 0.65mi
Città della Scienza
Città della Scienza
Museum in Italy
0.9km / 0.54mi
Civic Museum of Catania
Civic Museum of Catania
Museum in Catania, Italy
0.9km / 0.56mi
Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania
Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania
Botanical garden in Italy
1km / 0.65mi
Basilica della Collegiata
Basilica della Collegiata
Minor basilica
330m / 360yd
Emilio Greco Museum
Emilio Greco Museum
Museum in Catania, Italy
0.6km / 0.37mi
Zoological Museum, Catania
Italian museum
1km / 0.63mi
Casa Museo Giovanni Verga
Casa Museo Giovanni Verga
Museum in Italy
0.7km / 0.44mi
Antiquarium regionale al Teatro Romano
Antiquarium regionale al Teatro Romano
Museum in Italy
0.7km / 0.41mi
Palazzo degli Elefanti
Palazzo degli Elefanti
Building in Catania, Italy
390m / 430yd
Liotru
Liotru
Symbolic monument of the city of Catania
480m / 0.3mi
Porta Giuseppe Garibaldi
Porta Giuseppe Garibaldi
Triumphal arch in Sicily, Italy
1.6km / 0.96mi
Porta Uzeda
Porta Uzeda
Building in Catania, Italy
0.5km / 0.33mi
Foro romano di Catania
Foro romano di Catania
Archaeological site in Italy
0.9km / 0.53mi
Church of San Gaetano alle Grotte
Church of San Gaetano alle Grotte
Church building in Catania, Italy
270m / 300yd
Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
Church in Catania, Italy
360m / 390yd
Elephant Fountain
Elephant Fountain
Symbolic monument of the city of Catania
470m / 0.29mi
Museo arte contemporanea Sicilia
Museo arte contemporanea Sicilia
Contemporary art museum in Catania
0.5km / 0.32mi
Chiesa di San Giuliano
Chiesa di San Giuliano
Church building in Catania, Italy
420m / 460yd
San Benedetto, Catania
San Benedetto, Catania
Church building in Catania, Italy
0.5km / 0.31mi
San Nicolò l'Arena
San Nicolò l'Arena
Church building in Catania, Italy
0.8km / 0.5mi
Roman Theatre of Catania
Roman Theatre of Catania
Ancient theater in Catania
0.6km / 0.38mi
Giardino Bellini
Giardino Bellini
Urban park of Catania
0.6km / 0.36mi
Catania Borgo railway station
Catania Borgo railway station
Railway station in Italy
1.7km / 1.1mi
San Francesco Borgia (Catania)
San Francesco Borgia (Catania)
Church building in Catania, Italy
490m / 0.3mi
Chiesa di Sant'Agata la Vetere
Chiesa di Sant'Agata la Vetere
Church building in Catania, Italy
480m / 0.3mi
Collegio dei gesuiti
Collegio dei gesuiti
Building in Catania, Italy
470m / 0.29mi
Palazzo San Giuliano, Catania
Palazzo San Giuliano, Catania
Building in Catania, Italy
290m / 310yd
Palazzo dell'Università
Palazzo dell'Università
Building in Catania, Italy
370m / 400yd
San Placido
San Placido
Church building in Catania, Italy
380m / 410yd
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Church building in Catania, Italy
400m / 440yd
Chiesa dei Minoriti (Catania)
Chiesa dei Minoriti (Catania)
Church building in Catania, Italy
260m / 290yd
San Francesco all'Immacolata
San Francesco all'Immacolata
Church building in Catania, Italy
0.5km / 0.32mi
Church of San Biagio
Church of San Biagio
Church building in Catania, Italy
420m / 460yd
Sant'Agata al Carcere
Sant'Agata al Carcere
Church building in Catania, Italy
450m / 0.28mi
Monument to Vincenzo Bellini
Monument to Vincenzo Bellini
280m / 300yd

What to do in Catania and near Hotel Romano House

Castello Ursino
Castello Ursino
Thirteenth century castle built on the will of King Federico II, Catania, Italy
0.9km / 0.55mi
Catania Cathedral
Catania Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Catania, Sicily, Italy
400m / 430yd
Roman Amphitheater
Roman Amphitheater
Roman amphitheatre in Catania, Sicily, Italy
340m / 370yd
Diocesan museum (Catania)
Diocesan museum (Catania)
Museum in Italy
0.5km / 0.32mi
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania, Sicily
0.9km / 0.54mi
Palazzo Biscari
Palazzo Biscari
Palace in Catania, Italy
440m / 480yd
Terme dell'Indirizzo
Terme dell'Indirizzo
0.7km / 0.41mi
Odeon of Catania
Odeon of Catania
Ancient Greek odeon in Catania, Italy
0.7km / 0.42mi
Terme della Rotonda
Terme della Rotonda
Roman public baths in Catania, Sicily
0.6km / 0.39mi
Orto Botanico di Catania
Orto Botanico di Catania
Botanical garden in Italy
1km / 0.65mi
Città della Scienza
Città della Scienza
Museum in Italy
0.9km / 0.54mi
Civic Museum of Catania
Civic Museum of Catania
Museum in Catania, Italy
0.9km / 0.56mi
Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania
Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania
Botanical garden in Italy
1km / 0.65mi
Basilica della Collegiata
Basilica della Collegiata
Minor basilica
330m / 360yd
Emilio Greco Museum
Emilio Greco Museum
Museum in Catania, Italy
0.6km / 0.37mi
Zoological Museum, Catania
Italian museum
1km / 0.63mi
Casa Museo Giovanni Verga
Casa Museo Giovanni Verga
Museum in Italy
0.7km / 0.44mi
Antiquarium regionale al Teatro Romano
Antiquarium regionale al Teatro Romano
Museum in Italy
0.7km / 0.41mi
Palazzo degli Elefanti
Palazzo degli Elefanti
Building in Catania, Italy
390m / 430yd
Liotru
Liotru
Symbolic monument of the city of Catania
480m / 0.3mi
Porta Giuseppe Garibaldi
Porta Giuseppe Garibaldi
Triumphal arch in Sicily, Italy
1.6km / 0.96mi
Porta Uzeda
Porta Uzeda
Building in Catania, Italy
0.5km / 0.33mi
Foro romano di Catania
Foro romano di Catania
Archaeological site in Italy
0.9km / 0.53mi
Church of San Gaetano alle Grotte
Church of San Gaetano alle Grotte
Church building in Catania, Italy
270m / 300yd
Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
Church in Catania, Italy
360m / 390yd
Elephant Fountain
Elephant Fountain
Symbolic monument of the city of Catania
470m / 0.29mi
Museo arte contemporanea Sicilia
Museo arte contemporanea Sicilia
Contemporary art museum in Catania
0.5km / 0.32mi
Chiesa di San Giuliano
Chiesa di San Giuliano
Church building in Catania, Italy
420m / 460yd
San Benedetto, Catania
San Benedetto, Catania
Church building in Catania, Italy
0.5km / 0.31mi
San Nicolò l'Arena
San Nicolò l'Arena
Church building in Catania, Italy
0.8km / 0.5mi

About Catania

Catania, a city located on the eastern coast of Sicily, offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. A visit to Piazza del Duomo is essential, as it hosts the stunning Catania Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Agatha, the city's patron saint. The square is also home to the Elephant Fountain, a symbol of Catania, which is a great spot for photographs.

Exploring the Castello Ursino provides insight into the medieval history of the city. This castle, which dates back to the 13th century, has been beautifully preserved and now houses a museum that showcases art and artifacts from different periods of Catania's history.

For those interested in local markets, the Pescheria is a lively fish market worth visiting. This vibrant area is filled with vendors selling fresh seafood, and it offers a glimpse into the daily life of Catanian locals. Nearby, you can also find many cafes and restaurants that serve traditional Sicilian dishes.

Taking a stroll along Via Etnea, the main street in Catania, allows visitors to experience the city's atmosphere. Lined with shops, cafes, and historic buildings, it leads towards the foot of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano. Exploring the surrounding area, visitors can find numerous vineyards and hiking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the region.

Art enthusiasts may appreciate the Teatro Massimo Bellini, an opera house renowned for its architecture and acoustics. Attending a performance or simply taking a guided tour can be a rewarding experience.

Additionally, the Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena, one of the largest Benedictine monasteries in Europe, offers fascinating insights into monastic life and Sicilian Baroque architecture.

Finally, a visit to Catania would not be complete without sampling its culinary delights. The local cuisine, rich in flavors, features dishes like pasta alla Norma and arancini. Exploring these culinary traditions can enhance your understanding of Sicilian culture.

Catania presents a mix of historical, cultural, and natural attractions that reflect its unique identity and heritage.




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