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Rubens

1.0 star property
Hotel near Piazza del Duomo, connected to a shopping center in Catania

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Double Room | Balcony
Reception
Triple Room | View from room
Terrace/patio
Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Via Etnea 196, Catania, CT, 95132
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Stesicoro
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room Single Use | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room Single Use

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, City View

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Catania

Catania City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Catania City Centre hotel, you'll find Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port. Via Etnea and Piazza Stesicoro are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Piazza Stesicoro - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bellini Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 16 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 17 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vermut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Etna Rosso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Città Vecchia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panda (판다) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pellegrino - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rubens

Hotel near Piazza del Duomo, connected to a shopping center in Catania
As a guest of Rubens, you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services and room service (during limited hours). WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.
  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1800
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
Rubens offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Catania hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: EUR 1.50 for adults and EUR 1.50 for children

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in after 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 1.50 for adults and EUR 1.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle
  • Late check-in fee for check-in after 8 PM
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Rubens Catania
Rubens Hotel Catania
Rubens B&B Catania
Rubens Hotel
Rubens Catania
Rubens Hotel Catania

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rubens to the airport?

Rubens is 4.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rubens have an airport shuttle?

Rubens offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 25 per vehicle.

How close is Rubens to the beach?

This hotel is 3.1 mi (22-min drive) from Catania Beach and 1.9 mi (12-min drive) from Spiaggia San Giovanni Licuti Rocce. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rubens offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rubens, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 1.50 for adults and EUR 1.50 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 1 PM.

Is there a casino at Rubens?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rubens?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Rubens?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Rubens have a pool?

Rubens does not have a pool.

Does Rubens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rubens to downtown Catania?

Rubens is 0.4 mi away from Catania.

Rubens Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 86 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the way MIRANDA treats you and she is always ready to help you at all costs.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Good value for money hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roberta, Annapolis, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful art work by host's mother decorates the walls. The host and staff were most kind and very solicitous of my needs. I was completely happy with my stay here. Next time I will stay longer. Catsnia is an amazing city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice flat

The location is fantastic with everything around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Alex, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Location

Our main host Teresa was lovely and welcoming even when we arrived outside of the usual checkin hours. Overall the hotel is good value for money. The breakfast is something to be desired but at the price point it is fair!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The wifi does not work and hasn't worked for some time despite what is claimed. The young man that works in the afternoons is a bit rude while Stella is a pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thrisianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

I would recommend this hotel. It is very central, found in Via Etnea which is the main street. It is close to all shops, restaurants and tourist attractions. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The rooms were comfortable and very clean. The only downside is that the internet (Wifi) did not work from one of the rooms. However, we would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay; location and hospitality

10/10 Excellent

Josette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Catania

Good location and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Marg, Perth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Room was great but not available the first night

The room was great but on arrival our room had been booked to other guests so we had to stay elsewhere which was an inconvenience and not as nice. The staff member who checked us in also tried to get extra cash off us in excess of the room rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Can't beat the price!

This hotel is located in a wonderful central location. It is clean, comfortable, and has a friendly staff. Wifi is reliable, lots of hot water, simple breakfast, and is everything you are looking for at this rate. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

holiday

ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel ever - REALLY

Very bad experience, probably the worst hotel I've been to. Here's why: - Really small bathrooms - Kitchen and cleaning room between rooms and start making noise from 6 am onwards - No amenities - Dirty - Moldy bread for breakfast (couldn't believe either...). Also starts at 8 and finishes 9:30 (not 7:30 to 10 as promoted) - Rude staff, no english The only good thing about it the location - very central.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unforgettable stay in Rubens for relaxing

Large room and nice staff; I had a wonderful time here! I enjoyed it very much! A like home feeling; Thanks for the beautiful memories
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Only problem faced was that the external door could not open and since the hotel has no front desk, we were left outside for over 45 minutes till another client opened the door. Unable to leave the hotel as we were worried that had to spent the night outside. On checking the next day with the reception was informed that the lock was not working properly but could not be replaced as the building is shared by different tenants.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Catania experience

Room was cozy and comfortable. The owners were very nice. The hotel is located in the main district so shopping and sight-seeing were all very convenient.

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Centralissimo, gestione gentilissima e molto pulita. Ci ritornerò sicuramente.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jaime ivan

Excelente .muy buen atencion y calidad de servicio . Buena ubicación Lo recomiendo!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Giampietro, Foligno (PG)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personale molto disponibile e grazioso. Ottima posizione al centro. Si sentono un po' troppo le molle del materasso. Buona la colazione.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Posizione ottima in centro pulizia ottima e personale molto gentile e disponibile
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jaime ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente! Mejor que un cinco estrellas .eficiente

Excelente!!! Mejor que un 5 estrellas. El dueño Sr. salvo y todo el,personal maravilloso. Muy buena atención. Buen desayuno
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Margherita, milano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

B&B in centro citta

Albergo in pieno centro città Mezzi di trasporto vicini
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pietro, Caserta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel situato nel centro di Catania, molto ben curato e pulito. Personale sempre disponibile e cordiale. Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018