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Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a bar, steps from Ursino Castle

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Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast in central Catania offers a comfortable retreat with amenities like dry cleaning and a welcoming bar. Guests enjoy local cuisine at breakfast, in-room WiFi, and a computer station for trip planning.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Castello Ursino, 38, Catania, CT, 95121

What's nearby

  • Ursino Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Via Etnea - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catania Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnaut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Canusciuti Sicilian Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PLANTE Lab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Mazzini - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪L' Antica Brace - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast near Catania Fish Market
Located close to Ursino Castle and Catania Cathedral, Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast provides a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Beach umbrellas, bicycle tour information, and coworking spaces
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like free WiFi and printers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, cribs/infant beds, and travel cribs
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

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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

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 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

Pets not 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

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

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 Bed & breakfast
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Frequently asked questions

Is Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Catania Fish Market and Ursino Castle. Via Etnea and Catania Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Porto Station is 13 minutes by foot and Catania Acquicella Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Abhijit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, lovely room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georges

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

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

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Vianey

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

Suzanne

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

8/10 Good

Lenka

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

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet rooms, clean and functional. Downside for me was that we did not get the suite we booked, but a cheaper room. That is not okay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Naomi

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

6/10 Okay

Leonid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Il Leone Blu. The location was excellent, the room was comfortable, and the service was warm and welcoming. A couple of small things could be improved: the shower cabin could be a bit bigger, and the breakfast could offer more variety. Overall, it was a very good experience and we would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Não se deixe influenciar pelo exterior do prédio antigo e entrada do estabelecimento que precisa de manutenção, os quartos e ambientes internos estão em ótimo estado e renovados. O staff muito atencioso, ajudou com reservas em restaurantes e agendamento do taxi para o retorno. O café da manhã muito completo e servido em uma sala charmosa. No geral recomendo muito para uma estadia breve por Catania.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

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

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very helpful in finding us parking and restaurant ideas.
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nette Unterkunft. Lage ist super. Kann ich gut weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessio

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich durfte eine Nacht vor dem Flug in Catania bleiben. Ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt und hätte gerne noch länger Catanias zentrum erforscht. Die Kommunikation war problemlos und sehr informativ. Ich hatte ein schönes Zimmer, nur leider eines mit einer normalen Decke und nicht der wunderschönen aus den Fotos. Trotzdem sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025