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Il Gattopardo House

3-star Baroque guest house near Via Etnea

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Front of property
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Lobby lounge
Standard Triple Room, City View
Staircase

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Via Etnea
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room Single Use, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Catania

Heart of Catania.Within a 10-minute walk of this Catania City Centre guesthouse, you'll find Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo. Villa Cerami and Roman Amphitheater are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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
  • Bellini Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Insigne Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪L’Antica Pizzeria De Michele Catania - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scardaci Ice Cafè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Locanda Cerami - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Vicolo Pizza & Vino - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Il Gattopardo House

3-star Baroque guest house near 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 guesthouse 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 safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Catania guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 mall

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 23 2026 to May 29 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the guesthouse will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each 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.
  • Onsite 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 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

How close is Il Gattopardo House to the airport?

Il Gattopardo House is 4.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Il Gattopardo House?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Il Gattopardo House on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $109, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Il Gattopardo House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Il Gattopardo House.

How close is Il Gattopardo House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.8 mi (13-min drive) from Catania Beach and 2.8 mi (13-min drive) from Spiaggia della Plaia. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Il Gattopardo House offer free breakfast?

Il Gattopardo House offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Il Gattopardo House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Il Gattopardo House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Il Gattopardo House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Il Gattopardo House have a pool?

Il Gattopardo House does not have a pool.

Does Il Gattopardo House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Il Gattopardo House to downtown Catania?

Il Gattopardo House is 0.3 mi away from Catania.

Il Gattopardo House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 488 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel manager, cozy rooms, delicious breakfast, central location, elevator for our luggage, and delicious breakfast in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean rooms, and good breakfast. Felt like staying in a palace. Shower is tight, and have stairs to navigate to the rooms. Location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin Sellar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff, room, and breakfast were all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good position in the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

FLOR DE LIS

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
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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
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8/10 Good

Sarah Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

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
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10/10 Excellent

Hania Barbara

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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
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10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is an old place with charming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and friendly folks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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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
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much. The staff was very friendly and the room was comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Peirson

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
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10/10 Excellent

Bo Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anyway staff are friendly and kind!! The location is also good! It's close to the centric part of the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's in the perfect part of town and super close to a lot of activities within walking distance. The rooms are beautiful and check in and out was easy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024