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B&B Gisira

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

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Via Gisira 29, Catania, CT, 95121
  • Piazza del Duomo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Catania Fish Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Catania Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Quadruple Room

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Catania

City center stay.A stay at this Catania City Centre B&B places you steps from Piazza del Duomo and a 5-minute walk from Via Etnea. 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 Fish Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catania Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catania Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè del Duomo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lettera 82 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BarnAut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Canusciuti Sicilian Cafe - ‬2 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.

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Front of property

Etna Suite

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 713 reviews
$88 nightly
The price is $102
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Etna Suite

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

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 2.00 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 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
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. 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.

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.

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 99 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family and small children
Fantastic location. Clean simple accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business 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

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

8/10 Good

Veronique, London, UK

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

10/10 Excellent

susanne, north devon

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

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

8/10 Good

JanYoga, Shropshire

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Great find!

Lovely lady saw us in and helped us park in the craziness that is Catania! Room was simple but clean and large. In the vegetable section of the markets but still quiet and so clean after market finished. Great fish street food two mins away - Scirroco Fish Lab. Great location as two mins from Piazza del Duomo. Air conditioning was effective and breakfast was help yourself and filling. Would highly recommend for the price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kasia, England

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

Nice hotel within the center .

The hotel was nice,clean and the staff working there were very nice to us and very helpful it made the atmosphere felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

market day

We actually refused to stay in this place. Reasons 1 not clean. 2 the street is home to a fish market that opens at 6 am. so actual installation start earlier ....... I suppose that if one is not too keen on cleanliness & does not mind being awaken at 5 am the B&B is in the old center next to the interesting things to see in Catania, including the market which is something to see.

8/10 Good

Luis

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

6/10 Okay

Francine, Melbourne.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Hotel would have been better

Found it difficult to find. Also not very comfortable beds. However it was right in the town centre so that was really great.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ebru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great.

8/10 Good

Peter, Worthing

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

Cozy B&B in town.

Very central location, 100 metres from the main city piazza. Gina the landlady is friendly and helpful ensuring a generous continental breakfast is always available to enjoy.

8/10 Good

rachael, Barnsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

reasonable

Central location (but impossible to park, better to park up and walk in). Gina was friendly and the facilities were adequate

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fish Market

The B&B is located in the fish / product market in Catania. the place is fine for a couple of days if you want to be in that area. Cloes to the Duomo and some really good reatruants. It's OK, breakfast has a few items -- nothing special -- but you can use the refgi and store your own stuff. Wake up early as the merchants will be shouting out there whares. And, there is no one -- no one around at night -- be careful.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, London

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

100% Wonderful

I had such a wonderful stay at this lovely place :) I loved Catania! Gina the proprietor is a diamond! She met me for check in and was super friendly and polite. Answering all my questions and telling me about local sites and places of interest. Her recommendation for the amazing and famous Catanese "Pasticceria Savia"on Via Etnea was much appreciated (the food is amazing and I happily stuffed my face there). She then worried about my airport transfer giving me information about buses and taxis to the airport aswell as a map pointing out places to visit. Communication was great and she was more than approachable....I can't fault her! The room....extremely spacious and clean. I love the colour scheme of the place....warm orange and creamy yellows....very Sicilian, colours of the Sun. The bed was really comfy and the bathroom large. Cherry on the cake was the balcony over looking the famous street food market. That was really beautiful waking up and opening the balcony to witness all those gorgeous colours, sounds and smells of the market. The hotels location is super central....you walk 2 minutes and you are infront of the Catania Cathedral and main square with the elephant fountain. Also really handy for buses to the Catania airport which stop just round the corner. All in all I highly recommend Catania and staying here :).

10/10 Excellent

Amelia, Edinburgh

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

Wondeful, clean B&B

This B&B was wonderful. The host, Gina, stayed late to ensure I had access when I was due to arrive around 10pm from the aiport. The hotel was very clean and pleasantly decorated. The room I was given was very large with en-suite bathroom. The location is ideal for downtown Catania, a little noisy on weekend nights but not overly so. Breakfast facilities very fruit, crackers, buns, with choice of jams and nutella. The coffee machine was a real treat.

8/10 Good

Jianzhi, London

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

Nice place

It is a lovely B&B. The owner is very helpful and friendly. Very good location.

10/10 Excellent

Taylise, Brazil

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

Everything Amazing!

Absolutely loved our stay here. Very clean, quiet, well located and with an amazing breakfast.