Asmundo di Gisira
40 Via Gisira
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Why people book this hotel
“Armando and team provided excellent service, thank you”
“Friendly staff, excellent and large room, quirky decor, generous breakfast, grea…”
“The staff helped with what to do, where to go, best places to eat, booking tax…”
“Superb location and beautiful hotel”
“Room was spacious and excellent quality”
“Beatiful building and decoration of the rooms and hotel”
“Breakfast delicious”
“Breakfast Common areas”
“The room was clean, facilities great and the staff very helpful”
Overview
Boasting a shared terrace, bar and free WiFi throughout, Asmundo di Gisira is in the old town of Catania, 350 metres from Catania Cathedral and a 2-minute walk from Casa di Verga. This property features design rooms with artworks and air conditioning. All rooms at the guest house come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms at Asmundo di Gisira also have a balcony. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet-style continental breakfast. The property is 230 metres from Catania's Roman Amphitheatre and around a 4-minute walk from Ursino Castle. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is a 10-minute drive away.
Traveller reviews
Spiro
couple
April 28, 2026
“My favorite hotel. Strongly recommend!”
My favorite hotel. Strongly recommend!
Steven
couple
April 22, 2026
“An excellent stay, with amazingly accommodating staff, no request was too much for them.”
The hotel was very unique set in an old family home, dramatically high ceilings, marble staircases, a lovely rooftop seating area. The WhatsApp messaging is excellent for overcoming any language barriers, obviously they spoke English and Sicilian. The staff helped with what to do, where to go, best places to eat, booking taxis, best beaches. They got in special food for me as i have coeliac disease. One of the best hotels we have stopped in.
Henda
couple
February 17, 2026
“Unique, special, good memory”
Unique experience
michelle
couple
January 27, 2026
“Fabulous hotel with super helpful staff, will return”
Superb location and beautiful hotel
david
couple
January 11, 2026
“Perfect thank you”
Armando and team provided excellent service, thank you. Room was spacious and excellent quality. Breakfast delicious. Amazing art on display. Location perfect. Well recommended. The restaurant ya suggested were excellent as was the day trip booked at reception. Thank you!
Ben
couple
November 27, 2025
“Lovely stay in a beautiful and characterful palazzo”
Loved this place. Friendly staff, excellent and large room, quirky decor, generous breakfast, great location.
Tatyana
extended_group
November 27, 2025
An inspiring environment and very hospitable team. Great view from the terrace. Delightful interior design and huge spaces with high ceilings. A great combination of baroque charm and contemporary art.
Edward
solo_traveller
November 11, 2025
Breakfast Common areas
Doron
extended_group
November 8, 2025
Great staff, great location, good breakfast. Beatiful building and decoration of the rooms and hotel. The room was large. Highly recommended.
Tony
couple
November 7, 2025
“Great experience and lovely city”
Location, beautiful property, great breakfast, lovely staff
Anne
couple
November 1, 2025
This is an exceptional place to stay. It is brilliantly located near the fish market and central to old Catania. It is an incredibly beautiful hotel and abundant with wonderful modern art. The room was clean, facilities great and the staff very helpful.
Jennifer
extended_group
October 25, 2025
“Fabulous care and attention from staff but if you are sensitive to noise avoid the weekend”
Absolutely fabulous care and attention from staff. The art was wonderful and some eccentric. Loved it!
Andrew
couple
October 18, 2025
“A visit with style!”
Very creative environment! Spacious Rooms with inspired decorating.
Astrid Loken
family_with_children
October 16, 2025
“Hotel with perfect location and a real soul”
Asmundo remains my favourite hotel in Catania.
Claire
couple
October 14, 2025
Very nice hotel to stay in Catania, centrally located, very well equipped and decorated. The hotel staff is very nice. We had a very nice stay in Catania and I would recommend this place!
Andrew
couple
October 9, 2025
“Wonderful atmosphere and staff!”
We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay!
Tiffany
couple
October 6, 2025
“Unforgettable.”
Absolutely stunning. Great service. Amazing decor.
Anna
couple
October 4, 2025
From the moment we arrived at Asmundo di Gisira, I felt I had walked into something quite special. This boutique hotel isn’t just a place to sleep - it’s an artistic journey through Sicilian myth, history, and design. Location: This is one of Asmundo’s strongest points. Nestled in old Catania, it’s just a short walk to Piazza del Duomo, the fish market, Castello Ursino, and many other charming landmarks. Communication and arrival from the property was excellent. Staff very receptive and able to provide information on some great local restaurants. The rooftop bar was beautiful with lovely views over Catania. Breakfast was also very generous!
Paul
couple
October 4, 2025
Amazing set up. Our room was great, the layout of the hotel and all the rooms with there furnishings and artworks made it feel special. Staff were really great, kind and helpful, sorting out any queries we had and making great recommendations. Roof top bar was also a winner, creating an oasis above the hustle and bustle down on the street. Bed was amazingly comfortable with great linen !
Andrew
couple
September 30, 2025
“Perfect!”
Restored high ceilinged palazzo full of modern art. We had a full sized Batman outside our room! Super friendly and helpful staff.
Facilities
Activities
Skiing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Solarium, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Adult only, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Concierge service, Luggage storage, Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Tour desk
Ski
Ski school
Deluxe Double Room
Air-conditioned room with a balcony, a chromotherapy lighting system and free WiFi. Also has a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
Deluxe Room
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Room
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room with Balcony
Air-conditioned room with a balcony, a chromotherapy lighting system, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Also has a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
King Room with Balcony
Larger air-conditioned room with a balcony, a chromotherapy lighting system, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Also has a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
Junior Suite
Air-conditioned junior suite with a balcony, a chromotherapy lighting system, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Also has a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
Junior Suite
This spacious room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. It offers free WiFi and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Junior Suite
Very spacious, air-conditioned room with a balcony, a chromotherapy lighting system and free WiFi. Also has a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
King Suite with Balcony
This extra spacious suite has a balcony, dining area and free WiFi.
King Suite with Terrace
Air-conditioned room with a bath, a terrace, a chromotherapy lighting system, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Also has a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
Superior King Suite
This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
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