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Palazzo Bruca
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Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 201 -
Catania (CT)
- Area:
city center
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National identification codeCIN: IT087015C27PJYW4LI
Regional identification codeCIR: 19087015C247573
Category
Apartment
Rooms
9
Breakfast
optional
Bathroom
Ensuite
Guests in this venue liked
- In the city center
- Shopping area
- Charming property
- Abundant breakfast
- The design of the property
- Cheap
- Near the airport
- Very new
- Spectacular view
Description
B&B Palazzo Bruca is an exclusive accommodation recreated inside a historic mid-eighteenth century noble palace located in the heart of the city, 150 m from Piazza del Duomo. The building, which belonged to the Scammacca princes of Bruca, contains within it a magnificent courtyard with a fountain in the center in late Baroque style depicting Neptune, now used as an internal car park at the request of our guests.
Located in one of the most prestigious noble palaces in Catania, B&B Palazzo Bruca offers its guests a rich variety of choice to meet the most diverse accommodation needs.
A warm welcome combined with a family environment make it the ideal accommodation for both business and pleasure stays.
The b&B has 7 rooms, some equipped with a hydromassage tub, each furnished with care and with a refined style while maintaining the historic nature of our home.
Services offered by our facility:
-The reception is open every day from 8am to 8pm. Check-In is free from 1pm to 8pm. Check-Out is by 10am. An emergency number will always be active during the night.
-Private parking available on request at a daily cost of €10. Service subject to availability.
-extra breakfast at the cafeteria at a cost of 5 euros per day / per person
-transfer service on request from/to the airport
-Late check in aftr 20 pm: If you want to arrive after 20 pm, please let us know as soon as possible. Reception hours may change daily, we kindly ask you to contact us 3 days in advance to let us know your expected arrival time. In case of absence of staff in the facility, we will provide you with the codes and instructions to be able to access the facility independently.
Any other extra payment (tourist tax, parking) will be made in cash at the reception upon check-out (by 10. 00) or left in the room.
Located in one of the most prestigious noble palaces in Catania, B&B Palazzo Bruca offers its guests a rich variety of choice to meet the most diverse accommodation needs.
A warm welcome combined with a family environment make it the ideal accommodation for both business and pleasure stays.
The b&B has 7 rooms, some equipped with a hydromassage tub, each furnished with care and with a refined style while maintaining the historic nature of our home.
Services offered by our facility:
-The reception is open every day from 8am to 8pm. Check-In is free from 1pm to 8pm. Check-Out is by 10am. An emergency number will always be active during the night.
-Private parking available on request at a daily cost of €10. Service subject to availability.
-extra breakfast at the cafeteria at a cost of 5 euros per day / per person
-transfer service on request from/to the airport
-Late check in aftr 20 pm: If you want to arrive after 20 pm, please let us know as soon as possible. Reception hours may change daily, we kindly ask you to contact us 3 days in advance to let us know your expected arrival time. In case of absence of staff in the facility, we will provide you with the codes and instructions to be able to access the facility independently.
Any other extra payment (tourist tax, parking) will be made in cash at the reception upon check-out (by 10. 00) or left in the room.
Rooms and Rates
To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.
Features
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):
8
- Air Conditioning
- Historic House
- Romantic Atmosphere
- Parking
- Garden
- TV
- Free Wifi
- Family
- Business
- Hair dryer
- Fine Design
- Heating
- Ideal for trekking
- Jacuzzi
*Declared by the Innkeeper
Various information
- Rooms with air conditioning
- Parking
- Internet access
- English speaker
- French speaker
- Spanish speaker
House features
- Historic house
- 19th century house
- Recently restored house
- Sharing areas available for guests
- Panoramic location
Air conditioning and heating systems of the house
- Certified systems
- Heating systems
- Air conditioning
Electric system
- Certified systems
- Emergency lights or fire exit directions
- Smoke and fire alarms
Services of the house
- Garden
- Garage / parking
Facilities and services
- Laundry
Location and surroundings
- City centre
- Panoramic view
- Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
- Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port
Number of rooms
- Total number of rooms: 8
- Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 8
Size of rooms
- Between 21 and 30 sqm
Bathroom facilities
- Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
- Hydromassage
- Hair dryer
- Monodose products
Room facilities
- Children bed
- TV
- Mirror or luggage case
- Fridge
- Internet connection or telephone
Furnishing
- Historic furniture
- Terrace / balcony
- Desk / table and chairs
- Sofa / armchairs
Cleaning services
- Daily
Services
- Guides / maps / books available
- Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests
- Shuttle service
Holiday themes - the place
- Arts town
Holiday themes - town size
- Small town - between 5000 and 25000 in.
Holiday themes - area features
- Near monuments
- Arts or archeologic area
- Cultural events and arts exhibitions
- Wine and food attractions area
- Metropolitan area
- Historic centre
- Shopping area
Holiday themes - house features
- Historic house
- Fine design
- Family
- Business
- Romantic atmosphere
Breakfast
The continental breakfast comes with an extra charge of €5.00 per person, per night, and will be served directly in a café just a short walk from the B&B using a voucher.
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Response rate: High
Response time: within a day
Conditions
Check-in from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Area city center
By car
From the main highways, you need to take the porto-centro exit and you will reach a square called piazza Alcalà-Borsellino then turn on the left into Via Alcalà and soon on the right into via Cristoforo Colombo and then on the left again into via Plebiscito.
Go straight on via Plebiscito and turn on the right only when you get to the second traffic light, so as to take via Vittorio Emanuele. Our b&b is on the right side of the street, a few meters away from piazza San Francesco d’Assisi, a square with a big white church.
We suggest that you follow these street directions in order to avoid traffic limitations when the fish market is open
From the railway station
From the railway station you can take bus number 932 and get off in via Vittorio Emanuele near the square called piazza San Francesco d’Assisi, our b&b is a few steps away from that square, on the other side of the street.
You can take also bus number 439 and get off on Borsellino square, straight on Duomo square and take the street via vittorio emanuele II, 201. Here you will find our b&B
From the airport
From the airport you can take the shuttle bus called ALIBUS (there is every 20 minutes from 04. 45: 00 till 24: 00), which will reach the historical centre in about 15 minutes.
Get off at the bus stop called Archi and then walk to the Duomo square and take via Vittorio Emanuele. It is just a 10 minute walk as our b&b is 200 m away from the main square.
From the airport
From the airport you can take the shuttle bus called ALIBUS (there is every 20 minutes from 04. 45: 00 till 24: 00), which will reach the historical centre in about 15 minutes.
Get off at the bus stop called Archi and then walk to the Duomo square and take via Vittorio Emanuele. It is just a 10 minute walk as our b&b is 200 m away from the main square.
From the Port
Exit the port and turn left towards Via Cardinale Dusmet for about 300 meters, then turn right at the road and take Via Porticello, then turn left into Via Lazzaro.
Turn left and take Via Vittorio Emanuele II. The B & B wi
From the main highways, you need to take the porto-centro exit and you will reach a square called piazza Alcalà-Borsellino then turn on the left into Via Alcalà and soon on the right into via Cristoforo Colombo and then on the left again into via Plebiscito.
Go straight on via Plebiscito and turn on the right only when you get to the second traffic light, so as to take via Vittorio Emanuele. Our b&b is on the right side of the street, a few meters away from piazza San Francesco d’Assisi, a square with a big white church.
We suggest that you follow these street directions in order to avoid traffic limitations when the fish market is open
From the railway station
From the railway station you can take bus number 932 and get off in via Vittorio Emanuele near the square called piazza San Francesco d’Assisi, our b&b is a few steps away from that square, on the other side of the street.
You can take also bus number 439 and get off on Borsellino square, straight on Duomo square and take the street via vittorio emanuele II, 201. Here you will find our b&B
From the airport
From the airport you can take the shuttle bus called ALIBUS (there is every 20 minutes from 04. 45: 00 till 24: 00), which will reach the historical centre in about 15 minutes.
Get off at the bus stop called Archi and then walk to the Duomo square and take via Vittorio Emanuele. It is just a 10 minute walk as our b&b is 200 m away from the main square.
From the airport
From the airport you can take the shuttle bus called ALIBUS (there is every 20 minutes from 04. 45: 00 till 24: 00), which will reach the historical centre in about 15 minutes.
Get off at the bus stop called Archi and then walk to the Duomo square and take via Vittorio Emanuele. It is just a 10 minute walk as our b&b is 200 m away from the main square.
From the Port
Exit the port and turn left towards Via Cardinale Dusmet for about 300 meters, then turn right at the road and take Via Porticello, then turn left into Via Lazzaro.
Turn left and take Via Vittorio Emanuele II. The B & B wi
Airports
- Catania Airport - Fontanarossa 4 Km
- Comiso Airport 71 Km
Train Stations
Metro Stations
- Metro Stesicoro 545 m
*Distances As The Crow Flies
In The Surroundings
- Roman Theatre 164 m
- University of Catania 161 m
- Terme Achilliane 203 m
- Porta Uzeda 217 m
- Roman Odeon 231 m
- Roman Thermae della Rotonda 285 m
- Castle Ursino 363 m
- Villa Cerami 447 m
- Valle Palace (Contemporary Art Gallery) 467 m
- Massimo Vincenzo Bellini Theatre 485 m
- Benedictine Monastery 489 m
- Roman Amphitheatre 538 m
- Port of Catania 551 m
- Hospital Vittorio Emanuele 765 m
- Villa Bellini 911 m
*Distances As The Crow Flies
100% genuine reviews, written by real guests!
Very good
Overall Rating 8.8
/ 10
14 reviews
14 reviews
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Reviews from other sites
Google
Very good 
8.6 (331 reviews)
TripAdvisor
Very good 
8.6 (402 reviews)
What guests say
Reviews highlight the property’s excellent central location, making it ideal for exploring Catania and its major attractions on foot, as well as for shopping. Rooms are described as comfortable, clean, and often charming, with some featuring historical details or modern design. The staff is generally praised for friendliness and professionalism. Guests especially appreciate the breakfast (often served in-room), the availability of private parking (sometimes for a fee), and the peaceful atmosphere. Minor issues mentioned include limited soundproofing in some rooms and occasional parking misunderstandings. Overall, it offers a pleasant and practical stay in the heart of Catania.
Based on guest reviews. AI-generated.
philipp
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 8 |
Host: 8 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 7
philipp rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 10/07/2025 to 10/09/2025
The answer from the host:
thank you so much for your review sir , was a pleasure having you here as a guest, so glad you appreciated your stay here. we wish you the best
thank you so much for your review sir , was a pleasure having you here as a guest, so glad you appreciated your stay here. we wish you the best
chiara
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 9 |
Host: 9 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
Suite Mazzini was wonderful with a view of Piazza San Francesco.
stayed from 08/19/2025 to 08/21/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie per averci scelto . Ci auguriamo di rivedervi per i vostri futuri soggiorni a Catania
Grazie per averci scelto . Ci auguriamo di rivedervi per i vostri futuri soggiorni a Catania
hans-jürgen
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
The accommodation is located very centrally near the cathedral. The room was very quiet and very clean. The beds were comfortable. The staff was very accommodating. We could leave our luggage there on the day of departure and explore Catania without luggage. Highly recommended.
stayed from 03/27/2025 to 03/28/2025
jose
Property: 7 |
Cleaning: 8 |
Host: 8 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
The place is very well located, for some reason I did not get a room with a jacuzzi even though I did not complain when I verified that it was me who did not understand what was contracted. But I also contracted the parking service and then they did not give me the remote to open the door and yet when I checked out, the girl at the reception asked me for the remote as if it was customary to give it. That made me feel very limited since the door closes at eight. It's a pity because I couldn't go to dinner on a rainy day. Other than that, everything was fine, the mattress and pillow to my liking.
stayed from 02/08/2025 to 02/11/2025
samanta
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 9 |
Host: 8 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 8
Great location, very nice and welcoming room. The hot tub was excellent for giving us moments of relaxation. Great also the possibility to access the internal parking, although for a fee. The only downside is that the rooms are not soundproof, and the minibar was too noisy, we had to turn it off during the night.
stayed from 01/24/2025 to 01/25/2025
cristian
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 8 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 9
We stayed at B&B Palazzo Bruca. The location of the property is excellent for visiting the city center. In 2 minutes you can reach the Cathedral. The rooms are cozy and the staff is very helpful for any request. Recommended.
stayed from 12/10/2024 to 12/13/2024
marco
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 8 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 8
Great structure, too bad we only stayed one night. Perfect location, just a stone's throw from the square with the little elephant and therefore right in the center.
stayed from 08/09/2021 to 08/10/2021
andrea
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 8 |
Host: 8 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 8
andrea rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 08/18/2019 to 08/19/2019
javier
Property: 7 |
Cleaning: 6 |
Host: 8 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 6
| Breakfast: 4
javier rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 06/05/2019 to 06/09/2019
fernando
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 9 |
Host: 9 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 8
| Breakfast: 9
The perfect accommodation to spend a few days in Catania, well located and with good service, the room was comfortable and equipped with a beautifully painted ceiling as well as a complete and adequate bathroom, a very generous breakfast served in the room, although I would have personally liked it in the dining room, which seems not to be available.
stayed from 10/18/2018 to 10/20/2018
The answer from the host:
Hola, muchas graçias. Edoardo.
Hola, muchas graçias. Edoardo.
aurore
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 9 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 8
| Breakfast: 9
Very comfortable, warm welcome and perfect location.
stayed from 06/16/2017 to 06/18/2017
The answer from the host:
Merci beaucoup, c'est très gentil de votre part. Cordiales salutations. Edoardo.
Merci beaucoup, c'est très gentil de votre part. Cordiales salutations. Edoardo.
marco
Property: 7 |
Cleaning: 8 |
Host: 9 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 8
The location is strategic, close to Piazza Duomo. The girls who manage the structure are friendly and kind. Breakfast is served in the room. The room was very small but corresponded to what we had booked. The B&B Palazzo Bruca is located in a historic building with a beautiful internal courtyard and with the presence of an eighteenth-century fountain!
stayed from 03/09/2017 to 03/12/2017
The answer from the host:
Buonasera, grazie per la sua cortese e veritiera recensione. Speriamo di poterla riaccoglierla presto nella nostra struttura. Cordiali saluti, Edoardo e colleghe.
Buonasera, grazie per la sua cortese e veritiera recensione. Speriamo di poterla riaccoglierla presto nella nostra struttura. Cordiali saluti, Edoardo e colleghe.
antonino
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 9 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
Truly a magical place full of charm located in the heart of beautiful Catania. Situated in an eighteenth-century noble palace. Beautiful blend of ancient and modern. Exquisite staff for friendliness and professionalism.
stayed from 08/31/2016 to 09/01/2016
The answer from the host:
Buonasera, grazie per avere occupato il suo tempo a scrivere la sua gentile recensione. Al piacere di rivederla. Cordiali saluti Edoardo e colleghe.
Buonasera, grazie per avere occupato il suo tempo a scrivere la sua gentile recensione. Al piacere di rivederla. Cordiali saluti Edoardo e colleghe.
sebastiano
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
We were pampered in one of the most beautiful B&B structures in the heart of Catania. The recently renovated rooms, all with private bathrooms, have an authentic and original design. The professionalism of the staff, cleanliness, location, and private internal parking make this structure a little gem in the heart of Catania, just 2 steps from Piazza Duomo. Highly recommended.
stayed from 06/22/2016 to 06/29/2016
The answer from the host:
Egregio sig. Zappalà, la sua cortese positiva recensione è il giusto premio per i nostri sforzi al fine di rendere il soggiorno dei nostri ospiti più confortevole e gradevole possibile. La proprietà e lo staff al completo ringraziano calorosamente. Cordiali saluti Edoardo e colleghe.
Egregio sig. Zappalà, la sua cortese positiva recensione è il giusto premio per i nostri sforzi al fine di rendere il soggiorno dei nostri ospiti più confortevole e gradevole possibile. La proprietà e lo staff al completo ringraziano calorosamente. Cordiali saluti Edoardo e colleghe.