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Hotel Biscari Catania

1.0 star property
Baroque hotel with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Double Room with External Private Bathroom | Garden view
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 5 per person)
Reception
36-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, books
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Hotel Biscari Catania, in Catania City Centre, offers a quiet escape from urban energy. Enjoy rooftop terrace views or peaceful garden moments. The hotel provides cycling options and nearby bike rentals. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected while exploring.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Quintuple Rooma | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Quintuple Rooma

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Giovanni Anzalone 7, angolo Via Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, CT, 95131

What's nearby

  • Catania Port - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Via Etnea - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catania Fish Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 5 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Enoteca Civita - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mezzaparola - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plaza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Corte Dei Biscari - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Incognita - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Biscari Catania

Hotel near Via Etnea
Close to Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port, Hotel Biscari Catania provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and beach towels
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's books, and art supplies
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 36-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and LED light bulbs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 m
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (EUR 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, covered extended parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 2 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1800
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per day

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.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 2 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per stay

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, sofa beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
Property Registration Number IT087015A13NJ23GH6

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
A car is 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

Hotel Biscari Catania Hotel
Biscari Catania
Hotel Biscari
Hotel Biscari Catania
Hotel Biscari Catania, Sicily
Hotel Biscari Catania Catania
Hotel Biscari Catania Hotel Catania

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Biscari Catania pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Biscari Catania?

Valet parking is available for EUR 10 per night. Extended parking is available for EUR 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Biscari Catania?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Biscari Catania?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Biscari Catania provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Biscari Catania located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Palace of Culture and Via Etnea. Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port are also within 10 minutes. Porto Station is 5 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 23 minutes.

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Hotel Biscari Catania Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 226 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was really good. Hotel was really helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initially locating the entrance to the hotel was confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Louise

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

What a wonderful place!

From we arrived to we left, we experienced nothing but smiles and helpfulness. Yes, you need to walk up a few flight of stairs, but after all the pasta we have been eating, that is no problem. From the beautifully decorated big room to the wonderful rooftop terrasse where we ate our breakfast, the Biscary hotel was an amazing experience - also located right in the middle of Catania just a few steps away from incredible restaurants. Highly recommended for a more laid back and personal Italien living experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, huge cavernous rooms and the breakfast communal area on the rooftop is divine.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a bar across the street which was open till 2:00 am if you don’t mind the noise
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is excellent. Great staff! We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good location

Room was clean great AC. Front desk guy Oscar was awesome very helpful. Good location a short walk to attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zsuzsanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The beds were really old, like you laid in a hole. The warm water came after at least 5 minutes in the shower. The breakfast was really nice and the service during check-in was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice management, very helpful with any requests. About a 25 minute walk from train station. Great breakfast included. Stairs only three flights, no big whoop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very large, with high ceilings which made the space lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel stay

Checked in to hotel which was kinda hard to find, since its entrance was down a side street. Have to find the hotels name on the buzz in and the let you through the big wooden doors. Nice inside the courtyard you have to follow the signs to get to the front desk up three flights of stair. (No lift available) checking in was easy and the room was very nice with really cool architecture on the ceiling! Breakfast was great and free so that was a plus. Bad part no late check out past 11am. So up and out. Overall it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

marian

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

68 steps

very friendly and helpful staff. Big room. Uncomfortable bed. Fairly easy to find. 10 minute walk from the station.Airport bus picks up across the road. Close to shops, eateries and attractions. 68 stairs from the street to reception and no lifts. Entrance is behind a locked (after hours) external street door and we never found out how to enter the hotel out of hours, we simply didnt go out at night. Staff had limited English
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old but clean and very convenient to all the central areas of interest. The staff was great especially Angela! She was the most helpful and friendly person I met this vacation. Always a smile and volunteered to carry our luggage (in fact insisted) up the 70 steps to the room. She helped park our rental car in the courtyard and answered all our questions. I can not remember meeting a hotel staff member this friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good and served up on a rooftop terrace. The room was simple ( we did only book a basic room) but the shower stall was very small. You could not bend over to pick something up! They had daily cleaning and 24 hour reception which was nice. This place is not for someone who doesn’t like going up and down steps as there are a lot. The tv had mainly shopping network stations and nothing in English and I was not able to hook up my Roku that I brought from home. If it wasn’t for Angela I would rate it much lower.

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are warm and friendly. Easily walkable to major sights. Breakfast was fresh and the service was excellent. Arranged a shuttle service for us to the airport at a reasonable charge. Our room was very large for the three of us with vaulted ceilings. A/c worked very well and shower was adequate Only issue was street noise late at night from bars nearby. Would return and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

helga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sehr zentral gelegen, Parkplätze etwas herausfordernd, Frühstück luxuriös und auf der Dachterrasse! Unglaublich charmante Unterkunft, die allerdings einige Stiegen beinhaltet. Lage ideal, um Catania fussläufig zu erkunden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Oscar and staff welcoming and helpful. Love Catania.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottimo Hotel a pochi passi dal centro di Catania, stanze comode e ampie. Personale eccezionale, disponibilità top
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Réjean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel centrally located. Some stairs to climb but really nice and comfterable hotel. Friendky staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel en goed bereikbaar met ov.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel idéalement placé pour visiter Catane Chambres spacieuses Parfait
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kjell-Åke

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

Trevligt hotell.

Jätte trevligt bra bemötande. Rena rum . Helt suverän personal. Jätte fin uteplats på taket.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Adventurous hotel but it was fine.

Very basic high ceiling huge room with three beds and the bathroom was largest well. Close to a lot of restaurants and bars. Front desk clerk was very helpful impact our bags and new about the area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Unn Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hyggelig hotell, med fantastisk takterrasse. Topp service. Fin beliggenhet med gåavstand til buss, togstasjon og sentrum.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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