Manganelli Palace Hotel

Set in a former palace, this polished hotel lies 5 minutes' walk from the both the Roman-era Amphitheatre of Catania and the 19th-century Teatro Massimo Bellini. It's a 15-minute walk from Stazione Catania Centrale. Classically furnished rooms, some with ceiling frescoes, offer cushioned headboards, minibars, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Most have balconies, while upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs...