Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Catania Fish Market

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Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Via Castello Ursino, 38, Catania, Catania, 95121
  • Popular LocationCatania Fish Market4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUrsino Castle4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCatania Cathedral7 min walk
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)11 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Triple Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Catania

Heart of Catania.A stay at this Catania City Centre B&B places you steps from Ursino Castle and within a 5-minute walk of Catania Fish Market. Via Etnea and Catania Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Catania Fish Market - 4 min walk
  • Ursino Castle - 4 min walk
  • Via Etnea - 6 min walk
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • Piazza Stesicoro - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 13 min walk
  • Catania Acquicella Station - 17 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • BarnAut - 3 min walk
  • Canusciuti Sicilian Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Giglio Rosso - 2 min walk
  • Il Borgo di Federico - 2 min walk
  • Ma SRL - 3 min walk

About this property

Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast

3-star B&B near Catania Fish Market
Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-in, and express check-out.

This 3-star Catania bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1960
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast offers 4 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available for a fee: EUR 4 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 29.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night
  • Towels fee: EUR 15 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 4 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 29.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast to the airport?

Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast is 3.4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast on Jun 6, 2024 start from $92.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast.

How close is Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 1.5 mi (8-min drive) from Catania Beach and 1.5 mi (8-min drive) from Spiaggia della Plaia. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 4 per person.

Is there a casino at Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast have a pool?

Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast does not have a pool.

Does Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast to downtown Catania?

Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast is 0.2 mi away from Catania.

Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 100 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Naomi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor service leads to disappointing stay
Disappointing in many respects. Check- in done by apps and phone- never met manager. Felt very impersonal. Breakfast was day before leftovers-poor selection, small amount and pastries stale. Website says airport shuttle costs€18 but hotel arranged taxi cost € 30 and my friend €40! Biggest issue was Hotels.com says pay at property but with no communication or forewarning, manager put hotel cost through on credit card used to reserve room. When I tried to have hotel charged to a different credit card, manager complained it would cost her and was too much trouble. Very poor service but room was large, clean and with windows shut, most of the noise from the bar below wasn’t heard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room! Great location, the block looks a little sketchy but it’s totally safe and really convenient to serious touristy areas. We didn’t get to have breakfast because of an early flight, but highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gailmarie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous rooms in older building. Spacious, well appointed, beds and bath very comfortable. Fabulous high painted and decorated ceilings. Good breakfast and helpful staff. The entry way is older and plain but delight ensues as soon as you open the door to the second floor. Very helpful getting a cab for early morning flight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hidden gem in Catania
We loved our very comfortable and clean accommodations. The painted ceiling and the three balconies added such charm. Room is spacious and the bedding very comfortable. The arrival from the street was a bit rough with some construction in the entry area and lots of stairs...first impression was a little rough, but once you get up the stairs you enter the most lovely common area and unit. Location was excellent...one of our best meal in Sicily was the meal right down the road at Ristorante da Antonio! Service was attentive and helpful with our arrival and departure information. Highly recommend!
view from one of the three balconies
lovely painted ceiling
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Disliked: Amenities
Decent property. No parking available unless you pay 20 euro a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful old buildings and amazing ceilings.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely amazing stay, Manuela could not have been more hospitable. The room is exceptionally clean and smelt of fresh linen, we had the option of Netflix on the TV and the communal breakfast and dining area was great. Wish I could give this place 10 stars
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful B&B. It is a great location with lots of restaurants and sights within walking distance. Manuel arranged our requested transfers. The only draw back is there is no elevator. There are stairs going up about four flights. Our driver carried our luggage up. It was a lovely place to stay! We would stay there again if we went back to Catania!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Book this place!
We had a wonderful stay in an amazing room. Book room number 1! Large and very nicely appointed with three Juliette balconies a sitting area and amazingly comfy bed. Breakfast was very good and the hotel is located within walking distance to all the historical sites and very good restaurants. (Photo is of the ceiling in our room)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Liza

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice room though pushy staff.
The owner/manager went above and beyond as I was delayed and arrived late. I thought breakfast finished at 8:30. A lady came in then and said no, breakfast 8:30. I stayed had a pice of toast and yogurt. The lady was in a tizzy kept saying out by 10:30… I understood that well. Kept saying si… Had wished to take a walk before leaving. She kept repeating must clean. I was all packed up … the repetition and angst became too much so I got my bags she took one brought it to street full of grazie with a push. My dog used to watch me closely eat so I was used to it…cappuccino was milk froth. grateful for beginning, though complicated… ending not so good… felt pushed out early. It was a clean quiet room… it was a travel adventure and my first night in Sicily.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022