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Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Via Castello Ursino, 38, Catania, CT, 95121
  • Catania Fish Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Catania Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Catania Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • 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

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

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

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Triple Room

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

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

Quadruple Room

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

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About this property

Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast

3-star B&B in Catania City Centre
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, dry cleaning, and a computer station.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast features multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This business-friendly bed & breakfast also offers dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-in, and express check-out.

Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast is a smoke-free property.

Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1960
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 4 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: EUR 8 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 29.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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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Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 119 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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