In the vibrant heart of Catania, between baroque squares and the aroma of the local fish market, stands Asmundo di Gisira, a boutique hotel of charm housed in an elegant 18th-century palace. Here, hospitality blends seamlessly with art in a unique concept: each room is a site-specific artwork inspired by Sicilian myths and legends - from Proserpina to Saint Agatha, and Colapesce - brought to life by contemporary artists and designers. Asmund di Gisira is also a living Art Market: many of the artworks, furnishings, and design pieces adorning its spaces are available for purchase, allowing guests to take home an authentic piece of their experience. It's a way to continue living the magic of the hotel even after returning home, while supporting Sicilian art and creativity.

Every day at Asmundo di Gisira begins with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries, accompanied by a gourmet breakfast that celebrates the island's authentic flavours: freshly squeezed citrus juices, homemade cakes, locally sourced specialities, as well as organic and gluten-free options. 
The rooms and suites combine modern comforts - high-speed Wi-Fi, international TV channels, Ortigia courtesy line, air conditioning - with design elements inspired by Sicilian artistic tradition. Every detail is crafted to offer guests not just a stay, but a memory to take home. 
After a slow awakening, guests can relax in the art-filled lounge bar, head up to the panoramic terrace to admire the rooftops of Catania, or venture into the historic streets just steps from the hotel. 
Although there is no traditional restaurant, the hotel offers a private dining room on the second floor, richly decorated and featuring an open kitchen, perfect for exclusive brunches or intimate, tailor-made dinners. On the sunny panoramic terrace, guests can enjoy rustic Sicilian snacks - local cured meats and cheese - served on original cactus-shaped plates, perfectly matching the surrounding succulents and fragrant potted herbs. 
On the fourth floor, the Roof-Top Bar is the perfect place to watch the sunset over Mount Etna while sipping a blood-orange Negroni or a limoncello-based cocktail. Aperitifs and slow food bites are served every evening from 6:30 PM, surrounded by Sicilian-inspired artworks and skies painted in delicate shades of pink.


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