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B&B Gisira

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Piazza del Duomo

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Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Hallway
Standard Quadruple Room | Extra beds
Exterior
Economy Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Gisira 29, Catania, CT, 95121
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Fish Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Quadruple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Catania

City center stay.At this Catania City Centre B&B, you'll be well placed to visit Catania Fish Market and Piazza del Duomo, both steps away. Piazza Mazzini and Fish Market are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catania Fish Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Elephant Fountain - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Via Etnea - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 11 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 19 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Canusciuti Sicilian Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barnaut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Antica Marina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A Putia dell'Ostello - ‬1 min walk

About this property

B&B Gisira

3-star B&B near Piazza del Duomo
As a guest of B&B Gisira, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee.

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

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
B&B Gisira offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Catania bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 3 for adults and EUR 3 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

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 3.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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 full breakfast: approximately EUR 3 for adults and EUR 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 12.50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. 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, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT087015C1CD2MCUJG

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.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

B&B Palazzo Zappalà
B&B Palazzo Zappalà Catania
Bed And Breakfast Palazzo Zappala Catania, Sicily
Palazzo Zappalà
Palazzo Zappalà Catania
B&B Sunflower Catania, Sicily
Sunflower Catania
B&B Sunflower
B&B Sunflower Catania
Sicily
B&b Gisira Catania
B&B Gisira Bed & breakfast
B&B Gisira Bed & breakfast Catania

Frequently asked questions

How close is B&B Gisira to the airport?

B&B Gisira is 3.1 mi (19-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at B&B Gisira?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at B&B Gisira on Jul 1, 2026 start from $82, including 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 B&B Gisira have an airport shuttle?

B&B Gisira offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 12.50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is B&B Gisira to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (13-min drive) from Catania Beach and 1.8 mi (13-min drive) from Spiaggia della Plaia. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does B&B Gisira offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at B&B Gisira, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 3 for adults and EUR 3 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at B&B Gisira?

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

What time is check-in at B&B Gisira?

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

Is there free parking at B&B Gisira?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does B&B Gisira have a pool?

B&B Gisira does not have a pool.

Does B&B Gisira have a spa?

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

How close is B&B Gisira to downtown Catania?

B&B Gisira is 0.1 mi away from Catania.

B&B Gisira Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 104 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice convenient place to stay. Close to the restaurants and the fish market.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Fantastic location. Clean simple accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great response from hosts. Clean. Neat and tidy. Simple. Very comfortable beds. Everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean property right in the Centre of Catania. There is a fantastic food and fish market practically on your doorstep. Loads of wonderful restaurants to walk to along with beautiful Baroque churches and architecture.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked our stay at B&B Gisira. Silvia was very helpful and kind. The room was very clean and practical. It is located in the very centre of Catania, and the perfect starting point to experience the city and go to Taormina, Siracusa and the Etna. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Self check-in was a great, had a lovely time. B&B's location is near a parking lot, fish market, restaurants and everything else. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Posizione strategica, ambiente nuovo e pulito. Padrona di casa gentile
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo. Situato in una posizione centrale e ottima per gli spostamenti.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Veramente nulla da dire.Posizione strategica,pulizia ineccepibile. Il b e b si trova nel cuore di Catania. Silvia è stata gentilissima per tutto! Consigliatissimo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dörte

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neben Zimmern zur Straße gibt es offensichtlich auch ein Zimmer zum Innenhof. Die Balkontür öffnet den Blick zur 5x5 Meter großen Lichtöffnung, die sich ca. 10 Meter über dem Balkon befindet. Untermalt wird dieser dunkle Eindruck mit einem laufenden Kühlkompressor und einer Waschmascine im Innenhof. Der Schlagzeuger / Musiker aus dem angrenzenden Nachbarhaus (am Kopfende unseres Betts) verstummte zum Glück vor 23 Uhr. Auf dem Toilettensitz konnten wir uns Setzen, wenn wir die Duschabtrennung beiseite geschoben haben. Leider war das Zimmer 10 Grad kalt, weil nicht vorgeheizt. Nachvollziehbar, weil auch die Klimaanlage nicht heizen wollte.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place

Very central, clean, comfortable, easy to find. Smooth check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute place and excellent location! At night, there are several good restaurants in Via Gisira. In the morning, there’s a charming fruit and vegetable market. The b&b is also an easy walk to most sights of interest in Catania. The place itself is simple, but clean and comfortable. Highly recommend. Oh, and if you’re driving, as in advance where to park. There’s an easy public parking place nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centralissimo e ben arredato. Personale gentile e pulizia eccezionale
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this propery was good however, in the morning i was given a voucher to claim a breakfast at a nearby cafe. Only i couldnt find it. So i didnt get any breakfast😒
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Questo B&B è stato recentemente ristrutturato, pertanto abbiamo trovato il locale che sapeva di nuovo. La stanza ben accessoriata, con infissi nuovi e doppi vetri che isolano perfettamente dal risveglio del mercato sottostante. Molto pulita, pulizia e cambio asciugamani giornaliero. La proprietaria molto gentile e disponibile. Lo consigliamo per qualità del locale e per l'ottima posizione, pieno centro zona pedonale. La colazione in luogo separato a 2 minuti di distanza in un locale simpatico e giovanile. Siamo stati molto bene lo consigliamo.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Veronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, very central location with immediate access to the market, cafes, bars and Piazza Duomo. Busy but very safe neighbourhood. Gina is a lovely host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Posizione comoda per visitare la città! Sig.ra Gina persona squisita!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we loved staying at Gina's B&B,it was so close to the main square of Catania and the bonus a fruit market outside the main door 6 days of the week,love it will certainly return
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice clean b & b

a bit hard to find. nice friendly staff. clean room and in the center of town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

B&B en Catania

Céntrico , limpio, cómodo y con una excelente anfitriona
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

saby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10 giorni meravigliosi a Catania

Appena arrivati al b&b la signora Gina ci ha accolti con cordialità e disponibilità facendoci sentire a casa . Il b&b è in pieno centro storico comodissimo per raggiungere tutti I luoghi di interesse. Fermata dell'autobus nelle vicinanze e ben collegata . La signora Gina è una meravigliosa padrona di casa , il suo b&b è accogliente e non manca nulla , abbondante colazione e pulizie giornaliere . Che dire grazie signora Gina , torneremo .
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr zentrales B&B

Die Vernieterin Gina ist sehr nett. Das Frühstück ist eher einfallslos ohne frische Produkte, deshalb ist dieses B&B eher für Kurztrips geeignet.
Verified

8/10 Good

JanYoga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't let external appearances but you off!

When the taxi dropped me at the hotel I was very unsure. It is close to the fish market, bus and train station, and peeling paint and grafitti adorn the narrow street walls. At ground level there is just a wooden door with a small B&B sign pinned to it, but once inside marble stairs rise to the main door. The receptionist speaks very little English, but is very friendly and helpful. She even lugged my suitcase up the remaining stairs. The breakfast room is really well kitted for a cold breakfast, including cereals, various breads, fruit, yogurt, teas and a coffee machine. The spacious bedroom was decorated in sunflower colours(!). Live music placed somewhere nearby until midnight, then the streets became peacefully quiet. I was awoken by noises and voices outside my window before dawn. When I eventually ventured through the curtains I was surprised to see a fruit market right along the street. It may have been listed in the B&B details, but I hadn't taken note. I don't know if it is on very day, but it's there on Friday. All in all, I had a very pleasant and insightful stay for my first experience of an Italian city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cédric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel accueillant proche de tout, très bon accueil

super emplacement super hôtel super voyage, je recommande cet emplacement proche de tout
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grazioso B&B

La signora Gina ospita con cortesia, discrezione ed efficienza in un B&B comodo, pulito, ben organizzato e gradevole nell'arredamento. Il B&B è centralissimo, nel bel mezzo del mercato di Catania, a due passi dalla piazza Duomo e di molte altre attrazioni culturali, vicino alla "piscaria" il mercato del pesce, zona piena di trattorie modeste ma con pesce freschissimo e ben cucinato in maniera semplice ma gustosissima. Ma proprio sotto le finestre del "sunflower" ci sono anche i banchi dei formaggi siciliani, una panetteria che sforna ogni giorno "pane cunzatu" e "schiacciata" buonissini e un banco che offre melanzane, peperoni e cipolle sfornate al primo mattino.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017