One of our top picks in Catania.Offering an outdoor swimming pool and antique interiors, Villa del Bosco is 1.9 mi from Catania Cathedral. This 4-star hotel is an elegant 19th-century building that retains its original architecture and furniture. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and have period Sicilian furnishings. All air conditioned, rooms also feature free Wi-Fi, a mini-bar, and a TV. In the bathroom you will find a hairdryer. Breakfast is buffet style at Villa del Bosco and it served on the panoramic rooftop garden. Il Canile restaurant serves both Sicilian and international cuisine, specializing in fresh fish dishes and homemade cakes. The hotel's quiet location is ideal for escaping chaotic Catania. It has good bus links into the center and is easily reached from the A18 motorway and Catania's ring road. A free shuttle from/to central Catania is available on request. From June until September, a free shuttle and access to one of the best private beaches in town is available, where you will find a free parasol and deck chair.