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Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast

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

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Via Castello Ursino, 38, Catania, CT, 95121
  • Place, Catania Fish Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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).
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What's nearby

  • Ursino Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catania Fish Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Via Etnea - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catania Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 13 min walk
  • Catania Acquicella Station - 17 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnaut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PLANTE Lab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Canusciuti Sicilian Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A putia dell'Ostello - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Mazzini - ‬2 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. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast also features express check-in, express check-out, and a communal living room.

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
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • 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

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

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: 7:00 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
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 will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in information
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 9:30 AM please contact the property in advance 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.
  • 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, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • 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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per night (1640 ft away)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Housekeeping fee: EUR 8 per day
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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.

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.
  • 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).

National rating

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

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 mi (18-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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 1.6 mi (14-min drive) from Catania Beach and 1.6 mi (14-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 buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 for adults and EUR 8 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

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: 7:00 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.

Reviews

Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georges

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manuela was very welcoming and helpful. Beautiful renovated rooms in historical building.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem. The room was comfortable and easy to locate. Manuela, our host, was wonderful to communicate with and was very helpful! Breakfast was simple but welcome each morning. I appreciated the amenities in the common space. Close to all attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riverin,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manuela is really accommodating, available, and quick to respond to requests. The location is perfect; almost everything is within walking distance. We recommend the place😃
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Antonino

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

Clean comfortable and good location

Clean, comfortable and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO, IRMO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great value and convenient location. Manuela was very attentive and accommodating. The communication with the host was pleasant and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is lovely and the location can’t be beat for exploring Catania. It is just a few steps from Ursino castle and a couple of blocks from the amazing fish market. The room is spacious and beautiful. But what made it truly exceptional was the amazing care and hospitality of our host, Manuela. My daughter arrived before me and she looked out for her and really helped with check in and communication throughout. Highly highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was so friendly and gave us many recommendations on what to do for our stay in Catania. We arrived before check in and asked to store our luggage until check in. To our surprise she got the room ready and we were able to check in early. They had breakfast every morning and coffee and water available in the lobby 24/7 which was great. The rooms were spacious and airy and very clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlyn, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manuela is amazing! She made our staff incredibly comfortable, provided a lovely breakfast each morning, and answered any questions. She even gave us some guidance on things to see and do. I would absolutely stay at this charming B&B again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessio

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and fantastic host. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie, West Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once at the property, I could walk everywhere. I only needed taxis to/from the airport. great location! Staff was very friendly, they let me check in early. Breakfast was tasty and the place is quiet. Bathroom was nice. All in all, great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrett, NEW BRAUNFELS

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Catania. We had a very nice room with balconies overlooking the castle.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lenka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect accommodation, everything clean, fragrant and comfortable. The lady was very nice and helpful, she allowed us to stay earlier, which we very much appreciated with the children. During the day, you can make coffee or tea and have a small breakfast when you leave early. Amazing for us. thank you! Great restaurant st. Antonio nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proprietaria molto premurosa e simpatica: ci ha dato ottimi consigli sui locali in cui mangiare e sulle cose da fare in città, come la visita guidata al monastero dei Benedettini di San Nicolò, ora sede dell’Università di Catania. La struttura è pulita e arredata con gusto: ci siamo trovati molto bene.

10/10 Excellent

Elia, DUBLIN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a gem of a stay! Although it is a small and intimate space, our room was large and beautiful, with great attention to detail, and a family-style breakfast table. Manuela & Dario, and their on-site colleague, were an absolute delight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Allie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very accommodating, location was good lots of dining options close by and the room was beautiful and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

Historical stay in this beautiful B&B

An excellent B&B with amazing staff. Everything you need for a city break and a delicious breakfast. The rooms are beautifully decorated. Great area surrounded by great bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vianey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manuela provide the best service and attitude.she deserved 5starts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

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

Beautiful stay in Catania!

Il Leone Blue is an amazing place to stay for a visit in Catania. The rooms are really clean and newly renovated. AC works great (and in summer is a must!). Manuela has been nice and very communicative, she got us great indications where to have dinner and explore. Catania downtown is an amazing city, beautiful and lively. Of course you have to consider that you are in an historical downtown, walking distance from everything so the parking is always sketchy and the buildings have narrow stairs you have to use to got in and out but that is also part of the experience! Definitely recommend to spend time here at "Il Leone Blue"!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay here! Wonderful place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, with some great restaurants and bars close by. Manuela was very friendly and helpful, and the check in was straight forward. Room 4 however, is tiny, cramped, airless and gloomy. It had no space and a small window. Definitely not like the room photos which prompted us to book.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il Leone Blue is a beautiful, charming place, specious and very comfortable bed. We absolutely loved the decor, the stylish furniture, the art, the books on history of the place, even the appliances were very cool but the most amazing are tge ceilings. When you wake up and open your eyes, you truly feel like royalty, absolutely loved it!!! Also the place is located in a heart of Catania, we walked everywhere, lots of options for dining as well. The host, Manuela, is an excellent communicator, she even sent us a video how to open the door, which was very helpful, we were able to leave our luggage after check out and she even called us a taxi to take us to the airport. It was very good experience and I would highly recommend Il Leone Blue for a stay in Catania.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

will stay here when i come back

amazing hosts, great CLEAN place. pleasant rooms. cute bfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Il Leone Blu. The B&B is immaculate and the rooms are beautifully decorated. Manuela was extremely informative and helpful, and the lady that looked after the breakfast and the rooms was lovely. Would definitely stay there again if we went back to Catania.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024