Il Leone Blu - Bed & Breakfast

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

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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

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Suite

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

Triple Room

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

Quadruple Room

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Catania Fish Market - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ursino Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Via Etnea - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catania Beach - 14 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lettera 82 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BarnAut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Canusciuti Sicilian Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Giglio Rosso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Borgo di Federico - ‬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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coworking spaces, and beach towels
  • Bicycle tour information, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
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

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

  • 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)
  • Highchair
  • 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
  • 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: 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 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
  • 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

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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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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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

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

Alessio

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

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

8/10 Good

Allie

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

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Khatchig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this B&B. So clean, accessible and in the center. Manuella is so kind and helpful. Rooms are nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

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

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

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manuela kept in touch to make sure our arrival and stay were easy. Clean and modern interior with comfortable beds. Also helped with dinner reservations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Sham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good accomadation. I lot of steps up to the room not great with a lot of luggage. But room was very good. Was a good location very. Close to the sites to see and places to eat near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

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

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

Gailmarie

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

8/10 Good

Miguel

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

Clean and confortable. Efficient staff

Good accomodation, clean and confortable. Isolation not the best and the environment doesn't invite for a walk during the night. I would repeat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful B&B. It is a great location with lots of restaurants and sights within walking distance. Manuel arranged our requested transfers. The only draw back is there is no elevator. There are stairs going up about four flights. Our driver carried our luggage up. It was a lovely place to stay! We would stay there again if we went back to Catania!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023