Il Leone Blu

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

9.9

About this property

Prime Location: Il Leone Blu in Catania offers a central location with key attractions nearby. Catania Piazza Duomo is a 4-minute walk, Ursino Castle just a few steps away, and the Roman Theater of Catania 3 minutes on foot. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, daily housekeeping, and full-day security. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy an Italian breakfast with juice, fresh pastries, and fruits each morning. The property also provides streaming services and a work desk for added comfort. Nearby Attractions: Other points of interest include Casa Museo di Giovanni Verga 656 feet away, Catania Amphitheater less than 0.6 mi, and Lido Arcobaleno 1.6 mi from the property. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 3.1 mi distant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the real heart of Catania, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Italian

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Varsha
United States United States
“The place itself is great- very spacious, clean, and modern! The host, Manuela, was also very welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. I'd definitely recommend this place to others.”
David
Canada Canada
“The place is beautiful and central to a lot of sites and restaurants. The host was super helpful and spent time explaining what’s around and where we should go to enjoy the most of Catania.”
Rapellini
Italy Italy
“Everything!!! Manuela the host is amazing. The apartment is super nice and well located”
Kelsey
United States United States
“Great location, friendly staff, small but good breakfast with cappuccino, comfortable beds. Our room had a gorgeous ceiling. Staff helped us navigate the city and gave good recommendations for food and drinks.”
Theresa
United States United States
“Everything! Very comfortable, friendly, good breakfast.”
Josephine
United States United States
“Breakfast was wonderful. The host was warm, friendly and extremely helpful.”
Jieun
Germany Germany
“The hotel room was beautiful, spacious, and very comfortable. The location is also great—close to the city center, and within walking distance of both the bus stop and the train station. Manuela is always kind and provides a lot of helpful...”
Gabrielle
United States United States
“The beds were comfortable. Hostess was great. We enjoyed the breakfast and the location. We had rooms 1,2,3. They are all quite spacious.”
Valentin-adrian
Romania Romania
“We had a wonderful stay! The room was absolutely excellent—very clean, comfortable, and beautifully arranged, making it easy to relax from the moment we arrived. Breakfast was a real highlight with plenty of delicious options to start the day...”
Susan
United States United States
“Manuela is the perfect hostess! She was so attentive and caring. Her recommendations for things to see and do were outstanding.”

Managed by Manuela

Company review score: 9.7Based on 485 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Welcome to the B&B Il Leone Blu. I hope your journey was peaceful and comfortable, and that you had no problems reaching our structure.It is important that you can now relax and start enjoying your holiday. We have prepared for you a list of information on the main sites of interest in the city, a rich gastronomic journey, and a list of live events and concerts available during the chosen dates, all of which will be provided during check-in, by Manuela , responsible and owner of the structure, which will be a point of reference for you during your stay. Please notify us of any inefficiencies within the first 24hrs. We also invite you to leave a comment on our guestbook that you will find in the common area Wishing you a pleasant stay at the B&B Il Leone Blu Catania Centro, I send you my best regards. The direction

Property info

Located in the noble floor of a beautiful historical building in the center of Catania, the B & B Il Leone Blue (The Blue Lion) is renowned for the architectural and artistic elegance of its rooms and the sophisticated simplicity of its decor, second flor no elevator. The B & B name is inspired by the lion depicted in the heraldic symbol of the noble family of Aragon of Sicily, the Acquaviva family. Our guests, in fact, can admired at the entrance of the house a vexillum, carved in high relief, in which you can clearly see the shape of a tower, a crown and a lion that stands for "valiant protector" of the family and that, in its original version, is just blue. Just five minutes’ walk from Piazza Duomo, the palace of the Clerics, the Cathedral of Sant'Agata, the baroque Via dei Crociferi, the Greek-Roman Theater, and many other beautiful sites of historical interest, the B & B The Blue Lions overlooks on one of the most important monuments of the City, the Ursino Castle.

Neighborhood info

The strategic position of the structure easily guarantees the achievement of the major points of historical and cultural interest of the city, the premises of the Catania "movida", the splendid beaches and the enchanting Mount Etna, as well as having connections from the main landing places, airport, port, station railway and highway distances that are just 10 minutes away.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Il Leone Blu

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Il Leone Blu takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib always available
€ 15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

A surcharge of EUR 10 per hour of delay, or part thereof, applies for late check-in after 20:00. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Il Leone Blu of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 19087015C102022, IT087015C1EJ9KJEHC

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