Il Leone Blu
38 Via Castello Ursino, 95121 Catania, Italy – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 507 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
This is a role model for perfect hospitality. The room and and the common areas are perfectly designed and equipped with love and a lot of thought. Very clean, beautiful breakfast with many choices and fresh patisserie to die for. Phantastic location 1 min from the Castello, 5 min to the fish market and the duomo. Manuela is the perfect host, always caring and giving advise and Rosanna is taking care of breakfast and the rooms. I will be back. Mille Grazie for 3 unforgettable days … 😊
CanadaGreat location!! I live Italian coffee so this made me happy. Nice breakfast and relaxing accommodations. Very clean.
United States of AmericaIt is beautifully decorated , very clean and in a very accessible location. Took some great walks . Manuela was sweet, responsive and did all she could to make our stay enjoyable, including making dinner and taxi reservations.
United States of AmericaLeone Blu was created by renovating an ancient palace. The ceilings still show the wonderful original stuccos. Manuela is a great host, kind, helpful, knowledgeable and very passionate about her job and her land. Highly recommended!
United States of AmericaHidden gem in a historical building. Very nice, great staff. The owner and her coworkers are very professional, helpful and welcoming!
United States of AmericaBeautiful, well kept property with large rooms! The staff were very accommodating, and the place o very clean and smells so fresh.
CanadaThe room was cosy and bigger than other location. The ceiling was a masterpiece artwork, so beautiful. It made my day! the breakfast was superb, we ate the best pastries!
RomaniaIt was really nice, but we have some issues with the internet. it did not work in our room. Breakfast was lovely but we miss some "salty" alternative like same cheese or wonderful sicilian cold cuts but to be fair, we did not ask, we took what was offer. Location was perfect and parking was not a problem. The room was spacious, clean and confortable, the mattress need change, for us was a little too soft.
Trinidad and TobagoLess than 24 hours and Manuela was wonderful!!!! A plus!!!
United States of AmericaManuela is an amazing host and wonderful person! She provided excellent recommendations for sight-seeing and restaurants within walking distance. She has excellent communication skills and was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The room seemed to be recently renovated and was in excellent condition. It was also very clean. Although small, it was adequate for us and very comfortable. We were offered a large, gorgeous suite at a very modest increase in the nightly rate but we did not need it for our short stay. The Italian breakfast included an abundance of great coffee, fruit, cereal, pastries, juices and yogurt.
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Stay in the heart of Catania – Excellent location – show map
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Located 1.6 miles from Lido Arcobaleno, Il Leone Blu provides accommodations with a bar, a shared lounge and room service for your convenience. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
Every unit features a private bathroom and bidet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a microwave. A fridge is also featured, as well as an electric tea pot and a coffee machine.
The bed and breakfast offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
A car rental service is available at Il Leone Blu.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Piazza del Duomo, Catania, Ursino Castle and Roman Theatre of Catania. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, 2.5 miles from Il Leone Blu, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
This is our guests' favorite part of Catania, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Stefan
Canada“This is a role model for perfect hospitality. The room and and the common areas are perfectly designed and equipped with love and a lot of thought. Very clean, beautiful breakfast with many choices and fresh patisserie to die for. Phantastic...”
Tunisia
United States of America“Great location!! I live Italian coffee so this made me happy. Nice breakfast and relaxing accommodations. Very clean.”- LoisUnited States of America“It is beautifully decorated , very clean and in a very accessible location. Took some great walks . Manuela was sweet, responsive and did all she could to make our stay enjoyable, including making dinner and taxi reservations.”
MartaUnited States of America“Leone Blu was created by renovating an ancient palace. The ceilings still show the wonderful original stuccos. Manuela is a great host, kind, helpful, knowledgeable and very passionate about her job and her land. Highly recommended!”- MartaUnited States of America“Hidden gem in a historical building. Very nice, great staff. The owner and her coworkers are very professional, helpful and welcoming!”
- HallieCanada“Beautiful, well kept property with large rooms! The staff were very accommodating, and the place o very clean and smells so fresh.”
- Fotea
Romania“The room was cosy and bigger than other location. The ceiling was a masterpiece artwork, so beautiful. It made my day! the breakfast was superb, we ate the best pastries!” 
Ana
Trinidad and Tobago“It was really nice, but we have some issues with the internet. it did not work in our room. Breakfast was lovely but we miss some "salty" alternative like same cheese or wonderful sicilian cold cuts but to be fair, we did not ask, we took what...”
DawnUnited States of America“Less than 24 hours and Manuela was wonderful!!!! A plus!!!”- DavidUnited States of America“Manuela is an amazing host and wonderful person! She provided excellent recommendations for sight-seeing and restaurants within walking distance. She has excellent communication skills and was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The...”
- Hi, are there vegan options included in the breakfast ?hi Yes is possible best regarde ManuelaAnswered on May 18, 2022
- Hello, are you able to hold our bags until the evening when we check out?hello yes you can leave your suitcases at the b & B until the evening in the area indicated by us. See you soon regardes ManuelaAnswered on January 31, 2022
- Hello, is it possible to check out at 20:00?hello check out is by 10.30, but you can leave your luggage until 8 pm. While for the check in it is possible to do it in the morning or after the che..Answered on May 16, 2022
- Hi , is there available parking near your property also is it near the beach ? Thank you Kind regards Susanna.hello the parking is free in the street or in the square of the ursino castle, or there is one for a fee about 450 meters from the B & B. best regardes ManuelaAnswered on April 26, 2022
- late check inyes is possibleAnswered on August 19, 2022
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Languages Spoken
English,Spanish,Italian
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 are considered 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
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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this 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.
License number: 19087015C102022
FAQs about Il Leone Blu
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Il Leone Blu by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 15min
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Check-in at Il Leone Blu is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Il Leone Blu is 1,300 feet from the center of Catania.
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Guests staying at Il Leone Blu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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Il Leone Blu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
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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.
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Room options at Il Leone Blu include:
- Double
- Triple
- Quad
- Suite
