Marco Alessandro
Palazzo Bruca
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Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 201 -
Catania (CT)
- Area:
city center
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National identification codeCIN: IT087015C22B4AIANE
Regional identification codeCIR: 19087015C265322
Category
Apartment
Rooms
9
Breakfast
optional
Bathroom
Ensuite
Guests in this venue liked
- In the city center
- Charming property
- Shopping area
- Abundant breakfast
- The design of the property
- Spectacular view
- Cheap
- Near the airport
- Very new
Description
Palazzo Bruca occupies part of an elegant mid-18th-century residence once owned by the Princes of Scammacca di Bruca. Located in central Catania, it is just a short walk from Piazza del Duomo. The building’s historic atmosphere is reflected in its inner courtyard, where a late-Baroque fountain depicts Neptune.
The thoughtfully furnished rooms create a welcoming, homely setting for both business and leisure stays. Some also feature a hydromassage bath.
Reception is listed as open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check-in is available between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., and check-out is by 10 a.m. These times may change, so guests are asked to notify the property of their arrival at least three days in advance—particularly if they expect to arrive after 8 p.m. If staff are not present, instructions are provided for self check-in, and an emergency contact number is available overnight.
Private parking in the courtyard can be requested for an additional fee and is subject to availability. Airport transfers may also be arranged. Breakfast is not included, but the host can provide a voucher for a nearby café at extra cost. Please confirm the prices and terms for any additional services before your stay.
The thoughtfully furnished rooms create a welcoming, homely setting for both business and leisure stays. Some also feature a hydromassage bath.
Reception is listed as open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check-in is available between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., and check-out is by 10 a.m. These times may change, so guests are asked to notify the property of their arrival at least three days in advance—particularly if they expect to arrive after 8 p.m. If staff are not present, instructions are provided for self check-in, and an emergency contact number is available overnight.
Private parking in the courtyard can be requested for an additional fee and is subject to availability. Airport transfers may also be arranged. Breakfast is not included, but the host can provide a voucher for a nearby café at extra cost. Please confirm the prices and terms for any additional services before your stay.
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
TopBnB
Hey from Marco Alessandro
Member since March 2016 |
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Marco Alessandro and his team welcome guests at Palazzo Bruca. Please let them know your expected arrival time in advance so they can arrange your check-in and provide any instructions you may need, including when staff are not on site.
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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
Palazzo Bruca is located on Via Vittorio Emanuele II, opposite Piazza San Francesco d’Assisi and close to Piazza del Duomo. Its position in the historic centre makes it easy to explore the Roman Theatre, the Odeon and Ursino Castle on foot, while wandering through the city’s historic streets, squares and architecture.
If you’re arriving by car, contact the property to arrange parking access and get advice on the best route, as traffic restrictions and market activity may affect your journey. For travel from the train station or airport, check the latest public transport information. The property manager can also provide guidance on reaching the accommodation.
If you’re arriving by car, contact the property to arrange parking access and get advice on the best route, as traffic restrictions and market activity may affect your journey. For travel from the train station or airport, check the latest public transport information. The property manager can also provide guidance on reaching the accommodation.
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 9
/ 10
16 reviews
16 reviews
Property
Cleaning
Host
Location
Price/Quality
Breakfast
Reviews from other sites
Google
Very good 
8.6 (359 reviews)
TripAdvisor
Good 
8.4 (410 reviews)
What guests say
This charming property is set in a historic palazzo in the heart of Catania, close to the Duomo, shops and public transport. Guests praise the cleanliness, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff; breakfast is served in the room. Some rooms are small, and soundproofing could be better. Paid on-site parking is available, though it is worth checking the access arrangements in advance.
Based on guest reviews. AI-generated.
carmen und rupert
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 9 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 9
carmen und rupert rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 05/06/2026 to 05/10/2026
mark
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
Great location. Clean. Quiet considering the location. Close to the bus stop from the airport. I would definitely recommend.
stayed from 02/01/2026 to 02/05/2026
The answer from the host:
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and convenient location. Our team works together with great passion to provide high-quality service, so it is wonderful to know that our efforts made your visit a success. We would love to welcome you back in the future!
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and convenient location. Our team works together with great passion to provide high-quality service, so it is wonderful to know that our efforts made your visit a success. We would love to welcome you back in the future!
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.