Hotel Rubensvs5 Balconi
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, 5 Balconi ranks slightly higher than Hotel Rubens. 5 Balconi is ranked #15 in Catania with endorsements from 2 publications like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Hotel Rubens
 Lonely Planet
Via Etnea 196, 95132 Catania, Sicily
From $34/night
- Free Internet
 - Family Friendly
 - Air Conditioning
 - Minibar
 - Breakfast buffet
 - Flatscreen TV
 
 "Seven comfortable, spacious rooms are kept in tip-top condition by the affable Signor Caviezel." 
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5 Balconi
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
Via Plebiscito 133, Catania, Sicily
From $47/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Dry Cleaning
 - Air Conditioning
 - Breakfast included
 
 "Stylish B&B run by a friendly young Italo-English couple in an old-fashioned, neighbourly quarter behind Castello Ursino." 
 "The warm and generous hospitality of British-Sicilian hosts Rob and Cristina more than compensates for the slightly out-of-centre location at this lovingly remodelled antique palazzo." Full review