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Il Gattopardo House

Baroque guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Via Etnea

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Front of property
Staircase
Senior Suite, City View
Standard Triple Room, City View
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Via Minoriti 10, Catania, CT, 95124
  • Place, Piazza Stesicoro
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Single Room, City View (external private bathroom)

Economy Single Room, City View (external private bathroom)

Economy Single Room, City View (external private bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, City View (external bathroom)

Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Economy Double Room, City View (external bathroom)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Senior Suite, City View

Senior Suite, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room Single Use, Courtyard Area | View from room

Standard Double Room Single Use, Courtyard Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room, City View

Standard Triple Room, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Catania

Il Gattopardo House puts you in the heart of Catania, steps from Via Etnea and within a 10-minute stroll of Piazza del Duomo. Highlights at this Baroque guest house include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LED TVs. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Catania City Centre guest house, attractions include Catania Cathedral and Catania Port.
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What's nearby

  • Piazza Stesicoro - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Via Etnea - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 14 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 16 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scardaci Ice Cafè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Locanda Cerami - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Insigne Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L’Antica Pizzeria De Michele Catania - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Il Gattopardo House

Baroque guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Via Etnea
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Il Gattopardo House also features tour/ticket assistance and express check-out.

This Baroque Catania guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1780
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Il Gattopardo House offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Catania guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1780
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 3.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit 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.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Il Gattopardo Catania
Il Gattopardo House
Il Gattopardo House Catania
Il Gattopardo House Guesthouse Catania
Il Gattopardo House Guesthouse
Il Gattopardo House Catania
Il Gattopardo House Guesthouse
Il Gattopardo House Guesthouse Catania

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Il Gattopardo House?

Il Gattopardo House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Il Gattopardo House?

The closest beach to Il Gattopardo House is Catania Beach (4.4 km).

Does Il Gattopardo House serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Il Gattopardo House?

No, Il Gattopardo House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Il Gattopardo House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Il Gattopardo House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Il Gattopardo House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 472 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room, great location in Catania. Not fancy, but comfortable and has what you need
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and welcoming and simple guest house. The rooms are traditional Italian style, this is no monochrome Hilton, and we were lucky enough to have a room overlooking the main street. Everything you need, good location, and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big room with decent lighting. The breakfast was excellent with a lot of choices.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Firstly, the staff was excellent and the building beautiful. We did not have breakfast but could see what was pre prepped for the next day and the owner even allowed us to get coffee and a yogurt in the AM but we did not. We did get a water for the road. We had an early flight out the next morning, so we could not experience breakfast but I am sure it would have been quite a spread. Room was clean but warm so we opened our balcony window for the breeze but because of a festival going on, it was quite noisy at midnight. Parking was atrocious. The street it is on was lined with tents (closed vendors) where google maps wanted to take us. A local on the street did not let us squeeze down this street and because so many streets were one way or blocked created quite an issue to get there. At one point, the Nissan crossover could not fit around the corner of a street and we had to go up on a curb to turn the corner. This is not the fault of the owner. But simply if we would have know about closed streets, we would have not booked there. We did park on the street which since we were leaving the hotel at 6 AM, the owner said we should be fine. It appears that we were. Elevator was broken so we had to go up three flights of stairs with our luggage. Thank you to the owner for trying to make the accommodation the best he could in the given circumstance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

FLOR DE LIS, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent, close to main attractions and lots of shops nearby! Breakfast is good in a really beautiful dining room. Staff (Cayetano) was extremely kind and helpful. I would not hesitate to book again if I go back to Catania in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary, Summerfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was impeccable. Gorgeous ! Beautiful decorations , spacious and within walking distance to Catania center.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hania Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in an ideal location with great transport links. I cannot fault the rooms or amenities, every need is catered for. Beds and pillows very comfy and a good breakfast selection in the beautiful dining room. The lovely owner greets you in the morning and is very helpful. If you prefer a traditional, historical and genuine Italian feel, then this is the accommodation for you.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel exactly in the town centre. Kind and gentle staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this property. Location was perfect. The rooms and service were excellent. I would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jordi, Naples

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was awakened at 7 am by noise of people installing floors right next door to my room. It is not a hotel, just a whole bunch of rooms in one of the floors of a building. The description was misleading, stating that there was parking. I was not able to find parking within 500 meters of the room and ended up parking in the street risking a ticket or getting towed. Driving to the house was not safe with people in two different traffic lights wanting to to clean the car for money and getting upset when told not to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property! Full of old world charm, location was amazing, however we had to find a 24 hour car park and this was Pretty Simple with google maps which was only a 6 minute walk to park our car staff were so super friendly and lovely and so was brekki
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Hidden Gem.

This place is a lovely authentic gem. Beds where very comfortable, room was very clean, and the bathroom was recently furbished. The building does not have your typical hotel frontage with fancy foyer as you enter. But dont let that put you off. The reception is on the second floor of this 200 year old building. So if you like charming old building with new upgrades, this place is worth a stay. Bonus points for being centrally located in the heart of Catania and the staff are absolutely lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin Sellar, Melbourne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were very nice. Helped get a taxi to the airport. Breakfast was included and it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an old castle, it has passages and rooms between bedrooms. Rooms are large; bathrooms have steps into them. Light fixtures are older, and lighting is somewhat limited in the rooms. The hotel concierge is very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and comfortable. The hotel is very convenient to many historical sites, shopping, restaurants, piazza, parks. It was a lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff, room, and breakfast were all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth Lee

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
More of a moderate-priced rooming house style than a hotel. The entrance is very dark, so are the hallways inside. Clean room, but worn. The shower backed up & water came out on the floor. Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very helpful and the room was clean and convenient to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa, carlsbad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Would not recommend this hotel. I arrived with the taxi service provided by the hotel ( paid extra) and when I arrived I was not called to check in. Manager stated they had no water. Why did he not tell me this prior to after check in time. I was left with finding a last minute hotel at 6pm. Manager did offer another hotel but was not the same ratings as this one . Bad communication as I should of been told of this prior to arrival
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peirson

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a short walk to the main square. Mini-train tourist tram starts nearby and is well worth the 5 Euros fee. Area is very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Service, very Professional as well as Friendly. It was a Pleasure
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A 20 room hotel on 2 floors with an elevator located in a palazzo owned by the Curia Family( owner is a Baron). Beautiful breakfast room painted with 100 year old murals in the Baroqe style. A wonderful breakfast buffet with pastries, cakes, fruit, cheeses, cured meats, juices , hard cooked eggs, yogurt, selection of coffees and teas and marinated vegetables and cold cereals. Excellent location in Center city. Manager is very helpful and friendly. My room was beautiful with a small balcony. Very clean. I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value central Catania stay

Friendly helpful proprietor. Large clean room, well insulated from noise, comfy bed. Amazingly decorated breakfast room , with a good choice of continental breakfasts. Only downside was no plug in the sink or bidet. Bring a universal plug with you if required!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025