B&B IL BASTIONE in Catania

On the first floor of an old building on a busy street, a bit difficult to find… the host let us check in early but he wasn’t in a very good mood. Took 10 minutes to show us how the keys worked… the one for the main entrance door was very difficult to manage, we met fellow travellers who also complained about it. We had the Moon room where the AC didn’t work very well, which was awful during a sweltering heat wave. Parking on the street was payable and depending on time of day, may be hard to find. Best is to download the EasyPark app. Breakfast was supposed to be from 7:30-10 am but no one was there at 7:30 so we had to eat at the café next door on the first morning. On the second morning i had to text the host at 8:30 to get breakfast and upon entering the “dining room” there was a strong smell of refuse because all the dirty dishes were left out. It wasn’t very appetizing but breakfast of coffee and toast and yogurt was acceptable.

Be forewarned that Catania is dirty, busy and strewn with garbage.

Had a super experience staying here. My husband & I typically stay in 4 or 5 star hotels but this was a nice change. Felt more amongst the local atmosphere. Only a 5 minute walk to the city experience. Francesco was a fabulous host. Highly recommend this experience. Enjoy

Friienly staff, close to downtown. Great atmosphere but the a/c / heating unit was unreliable. Shower pressure was not good. Loud street and noisy when other guests came through the entrance door. King sized bed advertised but Queen size in the room

The room was clean & comfortable. Location was convenient to sites. Restaurants just across the road.

Had a fantastic 4 night stay at this B&B! We had the desert room which was clean and very quiet. Rooms and bathroom were very modern. Safe neighborhood, we walked at night with no issues. Parking was on the street (free). Amenities include: mini bar fridge, hair blow drier, kettle, mugs and shampoo/soap. Francesco the host was very friendly, warm and accommodating! He purchased an iron for our room the same day that we requested one. Breakfast tickets provided per person per day which included a coffee and delicious pastry at an authentic Italian cafe down the street. Very walkable to the city center (5 min walk). The room was on the 1st floor (up about 3 short flights of stairs). Would recommend!

Had a fantastic 4 night stay at this B&B! We had the desert room which was clean and very quiet. Rooms and bathroom were very modern. Safe neighborhood, we walked at night with no issues. Parking was on the street (free). Amenities include: mini bar fridge, hair blow drier, kettle, mugs and shampoo/soap. Francesco the host was very friendly, warm and accommodating! He purchased an iron for our room the same day that we requested one. Breakfast tickets provided per person per day which included a coffee and delicious pastry at an authentic Italian cafe down the street. Very walkable to the city center (5 min walk). The room was on the 1st floor (up about 3 short flights of stairs). Would recommend!

The room was nice and spacious, and the hotel is located less than a 10 minute walk from Piazza Stesicoro, which is very convenient. The owner Francesco was very friendly and helpful, and was more than happy to provide recommendations for things to see and do during my stay in Catania. Overall I was very satisfied and would happily stay here again.

The room was nice and spacious, and the hotel is located less than a 10 minute walk from Piazza Stesicoro, which is very convenient. The owner Francesco was very friendly and helpful, and was more than happy to provide recommendations for things to see and do during my stay in Catania. Overall I was very satisfied and would happily stay here again.

Catania getaway
Francesco was a wonderful host and his property was conveniently located in walking distance of all the major sites in Catania.

Catania getaway
Francesco was a wonderful host and his property was conveniently located in walking distance of all the major sites in Catania.