Reviews of Hotel Gresi 3 stars
Via Pacini 28, 95100 Catania, Italy
#51 of 68 hotels in Catania
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 390 hotel reviews
7.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.0
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
7.5
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
6.5
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Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Michael
United States15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“I recommend staying here if you want to be close to the action, but be able to sleep at night.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Seems to be a mix up on the tourist tax Bookings receipt showed it in the rate I paid but hotel said it was not paid. I think we ended up paying an extra 8 euro because of language barriers
Location Breakfast was fantastic Cappuccino was great It was only a few minute walk to the Domo and tons of restaurants all around the outside The staff was great too Love the warm croissant
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Daniele
United Kingdom36 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice hotel with great location for visiting Catania. Old structure with stunning paintings quite adequately refurbished
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Mushegh
Armenia15 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Nice!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Really poor Wi-Fi connection — almost none. A limited variety of food served at breakfast.
Great location, clean room. Nice and friendly staff/owners, really helpful and responsive. Thank you!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Gemma
Italy13 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The pillows were not the best quality I've ever slept on.
The air conditioner was new, the room was clean and it was super central and close to great bars and restaurants.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Robinsmith
United Kingdom98 reviews6 helpful votes7.0“Fine for a short break”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Breakfast was only adequate. Flimsy plastic glasses for juice and plastic covering the tablecloths! The staff were not effusive and spoke no English which was surprising as we made an effort with our smattering of Italian.
A classic old hotel in an excellent and interesting location. Clean and spacious room with good wifi. Good value for a short break.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Martín
Uruguay18 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Peaceful easy stay for a short solo stay in Catania”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It wasn’t super clean. I really didn’t care about it. Wifi wasn’t good, maybe that’s the worst of the hotel.
It was a very simple and quiet hotel in a good location, close to the main points but not too close, which is great. Staff was super friendly, breakfast was ok. Don’t expect a buffet, but it does cover for a great start of the day. It was a perfect peaceful two days stay; used the place just to get some rest.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Rosa
Malta7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location is superb if you are on holiday and want to enjoy night life, but in the morning there is some noise coming from the main road.
Lovely retro style. It is an old and restored private house, so it has lot of charm, as the city centre all.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Lorna
Ireland14 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great location. Clean and family run.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No ice and that's not really a complaint!
Great location. Comfortable beds and clean. Airconditioned. Good size room. Basic breakfast but adequate and coffee served. Family run and 24 hour reception. Part of a building but with small lift and key code door. Alcohol available but you couldn't really call it a bar e.g. no ice. Would absolutely recommend it for a visit to Catania.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Stephen
Canada14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Well run hotel in a charming neighborhood.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The wifi was not good at all. Spotty and weak
Really good location. Exciting neighborhood; spacious rooms; quiet; great a/c. Old world charm with high ceilings and antique elevator.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 4 July 2025
I-am-g
Malta30 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Shopping trip”- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
If you want a simple hotel right in the middle of the centre this is the place to stay. The staff are all very polite and kind. Alla prossima hotel Gresi.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Karelys
United Kingdom8 reviews7.0“Great location and clean rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The female receptionist is not very friendly.
Location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Niels
Denmark42 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No parking possible anywhere close to the hotel
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Raul
Spain31 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Wifi not stable. Could be better.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Abigail
Malta6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location is super
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Michael
Australia13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Little gem”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good location friendly helpful staff nice location. Good shower. hot water and lots of water pressure in the shower. Lift
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Fiona
United Kingdom8 reviews7.0“Great location, clean and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Mantas
Lithuania4 reviews8.0“Great value for money, I have received more than expected”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It wasn't very easy to enter the building and find reception etc. The staff speaks very poor english or do not speak it at all, what was authentic and fun but really not convenient when needed to explain something. Also breakfast could be better and offer something more to eat
Perfect location and very impressive historic building with amazing ceilings, I've felt more like in a museum than hotel. In real life everything looks way better than in pictures.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Kovačević
Croatia19 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Entrance in hotel is weird, breakfast should be better, they use plastic plates.Needs renovation. It was loud, noise from hallway
Location is great, in city centre, walk distance from all sites, small family hotel, big rooms
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Beatrice
Italy4 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bell'albergo, situato in pieno centro a Catania
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Mariana
Romania1 review8.0“I liked that the personnel was attentive in general, and in particular at breakfast.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room's furniture is a little old and unappealing. The pillow was old, bumpy, and uncomfortable. There was not enough light in the room. New paint might help to give the room a more pleasant atmosphere.
The personnel was attentive and helpful. The breakfast was unexpectedly diverse and plenty. You could eat as much as wanted. The towels were replaced daily, and the room was also cleaned daily. The location is excellent and safe. The hotel is a good choice for the price. Wifi was also good.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Florin
Romania88 reviews15 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms are a bit old and need revarnished.
Good location in the centre of Catania. Very nice personnel.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Zappara
Malta3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I have been there bebore, the lication and above all else the cleanliness.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 9 April 2025
Adrian
United Kingdom37 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Characterful family run hotel in the centre of Catania”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Hotel could do with freshing up - re painting including the entrance Shower tray needs bleaching? shower head decaying PLASTIC PLATES AND CUPS at breakfast please add some Sicilian character! Plastic covering on tables
Lovely big bedroom and bathroom - hot water in the shower Location was superb for touring Hotel with character and charm Pleasant and helpful male staff Family run hotel Safe hotel to be in as uses a door buzzer system
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Miroslav
Bulgaria8 reviews9.0“It was great!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Blankets
There was a balcony to observe the Etana eruption.
Stayed in April 2025
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