Zeolites in pechmann condensation: Impact of the framework topology and type of acid sites

•Hierarchical MFI and MTW show higher conversions than their bulk counterparts.•Additional mesoporosity in *BEA does not enhance its performance significantly.•Conversions decrease in order: *BEA>MTW>MFI (independently on their form).•MFI is not suitable catalyst for Pechmann condensation due to diffusion limitation.•Catalytic performance of aluminosilicates and gallosilicates is nearly comparable.