Il Leone Blu

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.5

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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 lies 400 metres away, and the Roman Theatre of Catania is just 3 minutes on foot. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 5 km from the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, balcony with mountain views, and soundproofing. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy an Italian breakfast with juice, fresh pastries, and fruits each morning. The property provides express check-in and check-out services, private check-in and check-out, and full-day security. Nearby Attractions: Nearby attractions include Casa Museo di Giovanni Verga (200 metres), Catania Cathedral (6-minute walk), and Lido Arcobaleno (3 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated 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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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location - once we had found a parking spot on the very busy street we walked everywhere. Room clean and comfortable and good breakfast. Very friendly staff. Our room had an amazing ceiling.”
Stephanie
Australia Australia
“The location was great away from the noisy centre but close enough to walk in a few minutes.”
Sue
Australia Australia
“Excellent location, clean and comfortable rooms. Spacious friendly and very helpful”
Bharti
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptional service from staff who went out of their way to accommodate us. Friendly and helpful.”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This B&b surpassed our expectations. It is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Lots of little touches to make it homely Ie, help yourself to tea/coffee whenever. Very clean and towels changed frequently. The host was very welcoming and...”
Ng
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Very helpful , provided a lot of information for tourist. Anything you asked, quick response. The apartment clean and tidy.”
Luca
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“The owner took care of me since registratiuon till leaving the premises. Such a charning lady! With plenty of tips and advices.”
Bibil
United States United States
“Located right by the historical center. The host is so caring, she takes the time to sit with you and help you map out your stay, makes suggestions on where to eat and go. Very good communication, and clean!”
Michele
Malta Malta
“Excellent location in the centre. Wonderful hostess who was very, very helpful and a fountain of useful information. Amazing room which was huge and beautifully furnished, with a balcony and had a lovely decorated ceiling. Comfortable big double...”
Marie
Australia Australia
“Roseanne was worth her weight in gold, brilliant breakfast, plus made the best cappuccino. Great location to the old town and attractions.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Manuela

Company review score: 9.4Based on 559 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Il Leone Blu

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • 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 15:30 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

License number: 19087015C102022, IT087015C1EJ9KJEHC