Ivana B&B

3.0 star property
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Exterior
TV, DVD player
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
City view from property
Point of interest

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)
    16 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 58 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Catania

Ivana B&B is centrally located in Catania, a 4-minute walk from Massimo Bellini Theater and 7 minutes by foot from Piazza del Duomo. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Fish Market and 1 mi (1.6 km) from 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
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 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 with a 24-hour front desk connected to the convention center in Catania
Ivana B&B offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated accommodations include day beds and desks. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 1 kilometers.
Stop by Ivana b&b for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
Ivana b&b - This diner specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 kilometres
  • 24-hour return train station 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

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Ivana b&b

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instruments
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Feather duvet
  • Down duvet
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Turndown service

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (roundtrip, 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

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