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Just a 2-minute walk from Casa Museo di Giovanni Verga and 600 yards from Catania Cathedral, Il Leone Blu features accommodations in Catania, with a shared lounge. Housed in a building dating back to 1960, this bed and breakfast is a 11-minute walk from Catania Amphitheatre and 0.9 miles from Acquicella Train Station. The property is 1.6 miles from Lido Arcobaleno, and within 500 yards of the city center. The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a microwave, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a bidet. Free Wifi is available to all guests, while selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruit, and juice are served for the Italian breakfast. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Piazza del Duomo, Catania, Ursino Castle, and Roman Theatre of Catania. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 3.1 miles from Il Leone Blu.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Catania, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

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

Breakfast Info

Italian


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Audrey
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was great. Nice Local foods and excellent service. Our room was large, comfortable and very clean. Our room was serviced everyday, which you don't get anymore at chain hotels. If you are touring the area, Castle Ursino, the Fish Market,...
  • M
    Maureen
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful room, host secured a wonderful dinner reservation
  • Linda
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful large room with balconies - lovely bathroom and smaller room with desk

Managed by Manuela

Company review score: 9.6Based on 689 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, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

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

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 20 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.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 90 years old

Maestro Mastercard Visa CartaSi Cash is not accepted Il Leone Blu accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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 06:00:00.

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

License number: 19087015C102022

FAQs about Il Leone Blu

  • Il Leone Blu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours

  • The prices at Il Leone Blu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Il Leone Blu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Italian

  • Room options at Il Leone Blu include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Suite

  • Il Leone Blu is 1,300 feet from the center of Catania. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Il Leone Blu is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.