Ivana B&B

3.0 star property
Baroque bed & breakfast connected to the convention centre in Catania with a 24-hour front desk
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Exterior
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
TV, DVD player
Point of interest
City view from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Via M. Ventimiglia, 10, Catania, CT, 95100
  • Massimo Bellini Theater
    4 min walk
  • Catania Port
    5 min walk
  • Palazzo Biscari
    5 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    22 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 58 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Catania

Ivana B&B puts you in the heart of Catania, connected to the convention centre and within a 20-minute stroll of Massimo Bellini Theater and Piazza del Duomo. Highlights at this family-friendly B&B include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The diner, Ivana b&b, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Catania City Centre B&B include Fish Market and Piazza Stesicoro.

What's nearby

  • Massimo Bellini Theater - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza Stesicoro - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 4 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Macondo Wine And Book Cafè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Steak House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pellegrino - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sikulo Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Lupo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ivana B&B

Baroque bed & breakfast connected to the convention centre in Catania with a 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle within 1 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the family-friendly Ivana B&B.

This 3-star Catania bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1890
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ivana B&B offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated accommodation includes day beds and desks. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 kilometres
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ivana b&b

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1890
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 15 for check-in between 9:30 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 15 for check-in between 9:30 PM and midnight
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ivana B&B catania
Ivana B&B
Ivana catania
Sicily
Ivana B&b Catania
Ivana B&B Bed & breakfast
Ivana B&B Bed & breakfast Catania

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ivana B&B?

Ivana B&B offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Ivana B&B?

The closest beach to Ivana B&B is Catania Beach (4.2 km).

What makes Ivana B&B a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ivana B&B.

Is Ivana B&B family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ivana B&B is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ivana B&B?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ivana B&B?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ivana B&B?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ivana B&B?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Ivana B&B, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Ivana B&B Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location and Host
Ivana's B&B is in an excellent location. It is walking distance to the sites as well as great restaurants (and gelato!). Note that it is a B&B, but you are left to yourself once checked in. Ivana was great and helped me with free street parking, which can be a hassle if you're not local!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location, homey feel
The access into the courtyard is a little tricky. It has a facade wall that leads into a courtyard, and no one was picking up the call button for the B&B. I had to wait for someone to come through from another residential apartment and they let me in. Once in, I waited about 1/2 hour before a kind gentleman opened up the B&B and he even carried my suitcase up the 2 flights of stairs because the elevator wasn't working. (so nice!) Once inside it feels like a homey, kinda well lived-in apartment. It felt completely safe with other residents there as you have your own locked room and your own private bathroom. You have to access three different keys for entry each time, but it was easy once you got the hang of it. It was a little chilly while I was there, but the heater worked great. The room itself is rather spacious. Besides the bed, it has a desk, TV, wardrobe to hang clothes, 2 side end tables and a small area with double windows to look out over the street. They serve you breakfast each morning. The only recommendation I would give is they should update their bedding as it seemed too worn out, otherwise it was a great place to stay for the convenience of walkability of the city and the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At first when i booked the apartment i wasnt too sure because im used to hotels but i have to say i cant fault it. The owner ivana was very welcoming treating me not only as a guest but like a family member welcomed me to her home offered me a lovely room, showed me what to do in catania and also where to eat. Lovely big size room good air con and nice art work. Shower big enough too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly welcome. Useful information. Pleasant family atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay in a spacious room with friendly hosts. Easy walk to the historical centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to all the sights and restaurants. Excellent hosts, very nice place to stay. Airport bus stops very close to the B&B
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in central Catania
I stayed 4 days. Staying was amazing, super comfortable as location, close by short walk to all, very clean and quiet. Ivana's welcome was really warm. She is keen in giving tips and help if any question. She is very flexible in all the requests including check out. I definitely recommend this location for a good stay in central Catania. Thanks Ivana.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and convenient accommodation.
Behind unprepossing street facade,this provides very comfortable accommodation. Ivana is an excellent,caring and accommodating host. Accommodation is in an active family environment but there is excellent separation from the delightful family. Room is spacious with adjacent sitting room. Cleanliness is impeccable. Breakfast is typical Italian. Location is very good mid-way between the railway station and the centre (cathedral) of the city both less than 15 minutes easy walk away. There are plenty of eating possibilities very close by ranging from simple bites to trattoria to fine fish restaurant linked to the BnB. Payment is by cash only - no credit card facility. In all,a very happy place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very warm family home, a stone throw away from Teatro Bellini. Ivana with other guess, family, and friends makes you feel welcome and part of the family and Sicilian experience. Warm and sunny.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostess
The lady in charge was incredibly nice and helpful with great suggestions for sightseeing and food. She prepared a great breakfast including fruits, yogurts, nuts, cereals, eggs etc. She is very well traveled and i really enjoyed speaking with her. I met some nice people there at breakfast from italy and spain. The room was big and the common room was huge. Great location. Close to cathedrals and markets and bus and train station
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Biker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Place
Place a little hard to find due to the scaffolding. Was able to park the motorcycle when unpacking. Street parking was close by. Nice big room, and bathroom. Though shower curtain should be 360. There is a knack to opening the front door of the building ;) A bit of a walk to the main sights, with restaurants everywhere!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
My stay was good. The room was so comfortable and clean.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Pleasant Surprise
Ivana was the perfect host, very helpful with welcomed hospitality, breakfast was fully appointed, coffee ready on request :) The room was very spacious, clean and with a small terrace from which to the left could be seen the beautiful Teatro Massimo Bellini, location wise very close to the main walking streets and about a 10 minute walk from Catania Central Station. Extremely cost efficient for a large room w/ bathroom, Air conditioned w/t.v. and wifi... a pleasure all and all. Gracie tutti Ivana

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay in Catania
Good price, big room with washer, nice breakfast, and friendly owner.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The right price.
The stay was a quick two nights on route to Syracuse. The lady was balancing running a B&B with child care commitments. All aspects were as the price reflected, basic including breakfast.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
B&B at a good location for reasonable price”
Ivana is a really nice lady. She was flexible with arrival times and can arrange pickup from the airport. She even helped us with our lost luggage. The room was very spacious and clean. The B&B is close to the city centre, surrounded by restaurants and fast food places. We can highly recommend the pannini place just on the other side of the street. The breakfast is minimal and not really organised, more or less self serviced. PS: There is a friendly cat living in the B&B. :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, good price.
The place is well located very close to the city centre and to the main train/bus station so it's easy to visit other towns outside Catania. The staff was really nice and polite. Always a smile and good service. Highly recommended.

4/10 Poor

Brenda, toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
great location but loud
The location is great and the host is very kind. She was double booked and we only stayed 1 night and we're moved to anouther B and B. I only rated this slightly lower than I normally would because of the noise. The rooms over look a beautiful square that the Opera house is located at. Very scenic during the day but at night the bars drag there tables and chairs into the square and the party starts until about 4:00 am. Either ear plugs should be worn or get up and join the festivities.

8/10 Good

P B, Stockport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value B&B in a perfect location
Ivana's B&B is a great little place in a traditional block of flats. Nothing to special from the outside, but lovely inside. Rooms are very large, clean and have all the key facilities. Included is en-suite, aircon, wifi, tv and breakfast. It's in the perfect location a short walk to main sites, bars and restaurants. The airport bus and bus/train stations are close. Ivana is a great host who will do her best to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. As B&b's go this has everything you need and is good value for money. There is no sign for the Bnb so look for no 10 opposite a pedestrian area and a big gate. Ivana has a buzzer and will come let you in.

10/10 Excellent

Branko, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would go back again!
Ivana was great... friendly and enthusiastic. Plenty of food on the table for breakfast. The street was a little noisy, but it is, after all, in the center.

6/10 Okay

MAURO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comoda posizione
Posizione centrale comoda, in bagno si trova solo . . . un lavandino.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideale ligging in het drukke stadscentrum
Ideaal gelegen in het centrum vrijwel alles op loopafstand. De beheerder biedt ook een transfer naar de luchthaven. Omdat het in het centrum ligt is het wel enigszins lawaaierig. Uitzicht vanuit de kamer op de beroemde opera van Bellini
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

SEUNGMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B
It is family B&B, and Ivana's family was really nice and adorable!! I felt really comfortable here... The room was big and clean, and everything that I needed was provided. The heater was also powerful, so I could stay warm in my room..I enjoyed my staying here! Location was nice, too. Duomo and Bellini theater are near this B&B. Also, the train station and bus terminal are not far from here. I hope to stay here again if I go to Catania again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020