Francesco

Bianca B&B

TopBnB Very good 9.4 / 10

(38 reviews)

Piazza San Placido, 3 - Catania (CT) - Area: city center | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT087015C1HMX34ZHR

Regional identification codeCIR: 19087015C101038

Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
1

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

In the city center
Abundant breakfast
Charming property
Shopping area
Spectacular view
Near the airport
Near the station
Cheap
The design of the property

Description

The B&B Bianca is located in the historical center of Catania, very close to the charming square of the dome square.

The bedrooms, the sitting room, the corridors and the baths are wide, bright and furnished in a modern, essential and comfortable style.

we can also offer you accomodation in holiday houses (for 2 to 6 people) with complete kitchen furnished and equipped with every comfort.

SERVICES
All rooms are equipped with:
- ensuite bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Television /dvd
- Internet wireless.

Special offers for students, special prices if you be our guest for 1 week.

Rooms and Rates

Conditions for pets staying in this facility:

Pets of any size by prior agreement with the host

Dog sitter available

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Pets Allowed
Air Conditioning
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Heating

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Pets allowed
Rooms with air conditioning
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker
German 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
Room temperature controller

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions

Facilities and services

Laundry
Pets allowed

Location and surroundings

City centre
Panoramic view
Archeologic area / near monuments
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 3
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 3

Size of rooms

Between 21 and 30 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bath tub
Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Terrace / balcony
2 windows / panoramic view
Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Guestbook

Holiday themes - the place

Arts town

Holiday themes - town size

Metropolis - over 300.000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Metropolitan area
Historic centre
Shopping area
Near sports facilities
Gardens and landscapes
Seaside
Near ski facilities

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

We serve every morning fresh croissants, bread, fresh fruit, yogurt, cookies, biological jams and butter, also we prepare cappuccino, coffee, tea, chocolate with your choice.

On request we also serve an international breakfast with ham and cheeses.

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Conditions

Check-in from 12:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Check-out before 11:00 AM - If you're late you may be charged for an extra night

Area city center

Our bed and Breakfast is located in front of the beautiful dome square.

2 steps away from via etnea (commercial center of the town) and from the theatre.

We are 4 km away from airport.

Many autobus connect piazza san placido with all the interesting points of the city and around. Please contact us for informations.

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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In The Surroundings

Valle Palace (Contemporary Art Gallery) 99 m
Massimo Vincenzo Bellini Theatre 172 m
Terme Achilliane 183 m
Porta Uzeda 214 m
University of Catania 271 m
Port of Catania 360 m
Roman Theatre 527 m
Villa Cerami 579 m
Roman Odeon 595 m
Castle Ursino 605 m
Roman Amphitheatre 601 m
Roman Thermae della Rotonda 613 m
Benedictine Monastery 845 m
Villa Bellini 951 m
Catania Train Station 970 m

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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Very good

Overall Rating 9.4 / 10
38 reviews

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Very good

9.4 (95 reviews)

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9.6 (337 reviews)

What guests say

Traveler reviews emphasize the B&B Bianca’s excellent central location, making it easy to explore Catania on foot and access public transport, the airport, and the train station. Hosts Francesco and Maria Cristina are frequently praised for their warmth, helpfulness, and good advice about visiting the city and surroundings. Breakfast is a highlight, being plentiful, varied, and featuring local products. The historic building offers charm and is described as clean and comfortable, with some rooms boasting panoramic views. While a few guests note aspects of the old building’s character, this does not detract from a pleasant stay. Overall, B&B Bianca is recommended for those seeking an authentic, convenient, and friendly experience in Catania.

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seilo

Francesco and Mariacristina are very hospitable, welcoming and helpful people. The breakfast is excellent and varies every day with typical products. Spacious rooms. Great location. I would return.

stayed from 10/11/2025 to 10/14/2025

sohier

Very nice place in the city center, yet quiet. Like everyone, I appreciated the breakfast and the willingness to accommodate my departure times.

stayed from 10/02/2025 to 10/04/2025

tiziana

The B&B Bianca is located in an exceptional position, right in the center and very close to the bus terminal. Francesco and Maria Cristina are fantastic, they made us feel at home. Every morning they pampered us with a wonderful breakfast rich in local products and provided us with excellent advice on Catania and its surroundings. We will definitely come back!

stayed from 07/30/2025 to 08/02/2025

pemika

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stayed from 07/15/2025 to 07/16/2025

nataliia

Charming hosts, with whom you will be the most beloved and desired guest! The hostess speaks German - for me, it was just luck, as it was difficult for me to communicate in other languages. The breakfast is beyond all praise - there will be so much food on your table that you will hardly be able to eat it all. But be prepared for the fact that the house is very old. Although the B&B hosts did everything possible for you to feel this less.

stayed from 06/19/2025 to 06/21/2025

richard

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stayed from 06/10/2025 to 06/11/2025

nausica

The property is located inside a historic house decorated with baroque bas-reliefs and just a few steps from the center, so the location is perfect for visiting the most significant points of Catania on foot. The room is comfortable, tastefully furnished, and spotlessly clean. The hosts Francesco and Maria Cristina are exquisite: kind, hospitable, and always available. They treated us with typical snacks from the region. We felt very well and if we were to return to Catania, we would definitely choose the B&B Bianca again.

stayed from 05/19/2025 to 05/23/2025

manola

Excellent.

stayed from 03/07/2025 to 03/09/2025

klaus

Very nice host couple with good tips. Room large and bright. The plaster is peeling from the ceiling. Hallway and access to the room very dark. Unusually varied breakfast for Italian standards. Very close to the center. Good place to discover Catania.

stayed from 02/18/2025 to 02/25/2025

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stayed from 10/21/2024 to 10/23/2024

anna maria

Very convenient place for everything. They organized the trip to Etna for us. Breakfast varied for all tastes. Clean environment. Well done.

stayed from 10/10/2024 to 10/14/2024

karen

We had a very comfortable 2 day stay in the cosy Bianca B&B. The location is very convenient, only a few blocks from the Duomo and walking distance to most things. Maria Christina and Francesco were delightful hosts. Good value for money.

stayed from 09/21/2024 to 09/23/2024

jana

Very welcoming property, great breakfast with local, traditional products, friendly owners, everything managed with care and love.

stayed from 07/16/2024 to 07/19/2024

eric

Thank you Francesco and Christina for this wonderful stay. All was ok, the historic room, the breakfast, your kindness also. We will recommend your place, near the center of Catania and the station too.

stayed from 06/02/2024 to 06/03/2024

frank

Very warm hosts, very nice accommodation, excellent breakfast. Thank you for the lovely time.

stayed from 10/29/2023 to 10/31/2023

serena

Maria Cristina and Francesco are very kind, welcoming, and always smiling. They gave us valuable suggestions to visit the city. The breakfast is always varied and excellent. Our room was cozy and very clean. The structure is located in the city center just a few steps from Piazza Duomo.

stayed from 10/15/2023 to 10/17/2023

anna

We stayed at the Bianca B&B at the end of September 2023. The location is excellent, convenient coming from the airport and not far from the train station, and above all a stone's throw from the historic center. The only downside is the traffic noise, which can be avoided by closing the windows and turning on the air conditioning. The room is beautiful and spacious. The managers are helpful and provide a lot of information. Great breakfast. Highly recommended.

stayed from 09/20/2023 to 09/23/2023

viviana

Great location. The structure is very beautiful, well-kept, clean, and above all the staff has a great attention to the customer and is particularly helpful. Experience to be repeated.

stayed from 08/10/2023 to 08/12/2023

sabrina

Francesco and Cristina are two nice young people who manage the property in a way that makes the guest feel at home! They are attentive, always available and very kind. The Bianca B&B is centrally located and well connected to transportation to visit the surroundings. On foot, you can easily reach the historical and artistic places of interest. Beautiful week spent in August. I will gladly return.

stayed from 08/03/2023 to 08/10/2023

egle

Very pleasant stay, large and extremely clean room, superb breakfast. Francesco and Maria Cristina are excellent hosts, very kind and helpful.

stayed from 05/18/2023 to 05/22/2023

giuseppe

Comfortable, elegant, and satisfying stay overall. Furnishings, accessories, level of comfort, and varied, abundant, and complete breakfast... all offered by the friendly and helpful hosts (Francesco & Cristina).

stayed from 12/30/2022 to 01/04/2023

pierluigi

Very nice property, Francesco and Mariacristina were very friendly and welcoming. Francesco was particularly helpful. He served breakfast at a very early morning time, which was very prohibitive, since we had a flight at 06.55. I will definitely stay there again. Thank you very much to Francesco and Mariacristina.

stayed from 10/11/2022 to 10/12/2022

marianna

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stayed from 08/27/2021 to 08/29/2021

federica

I had a very pleasant weekend in this Bianca B&B, where the welcome from Cristina and Francesco was extraordinary. I felt at home. The breakfast with a view in front of the church of S. Placido is truly stunning.

stayed from 07/30/2021 to 08/01/2021

lisette

Location in the middle of the center, nice clean and spacious, comfortable, quiet rooms, great hosts. Perfect place to stay for a few days or more visiting Catania!

stayed from 10/08/2020 to 10/10/2020

maria

Excellent accommodation in the center of Catania. The manager, Francesco, is very kind and gave us excellent advice for a visit to the city and its wonders.

stayed from 09/09/2020 to 09/10/2020

igor

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stayed from 08/15/2020 to 08/16/2020

assunta

My rating is 10 because there is no higher rating. The room was perfect and spacious, the breakfast super magnificent, abundant and varied. The location is central for visiting the city but also for public transport and airport connections. The hosts are nice and welcoming and provided me with excellent advice for everything, the visits and the restaurants. Thank you guys and good luck with your work.

stayed from 11/14/2019 to 11/16/2019

attilio

Top accommodation with excellent hosts Francesco and MariaCristina in the center of Catania. Everything within walking distance. Cathedral, Via Etnea (shopping street) Via Bellini. Also the fish, vegetable and fruit market and much more. The apartment is very nicely furnished, great breakfast, nothing is missing. Again to mention the super friendliness and charm of MariaCristina and Francesco. Francesco. A lost earring from my wife was sent to us in Germany. Mille Grazie. Parking spaces nearby.

stayed from 09/25/2019 to 09/27/2019

werner

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stayed from 09/25/2019 to 09/26/2019

gilberto

Structure in the historic center to definitely recommend. Very kind managers, nearby parking, overall excellent services.

stayed from 09/09/2019 to 09/12/2019

alfonso

Perfect reception and a lot of cordiality, human warmth. Room with the atmosphere of a 'lived-in' home with notes of design mixed with classic furniture. Carefully prepared breakfast with an exciting view of the facade of a historic and important church in Catania. Exceptional location right in the center, steps away from the cathedral and the city's main attractions.

stayed from 08/26/2019 to 08/29/2019

filippo

Clean and tastefully furnished room, great breakfast, kind and helpful host, central location. I stayed for four days for work. I would definitely come back.

stayed from 09/16/2018 to 09/20/2018

rebecca

A great stay in a lovely room, with welcoming and helpful hosts. The breakfast was very nice.

stayed from 06/23/2018 to 06/24/2018

sandra

Property: 6 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 8 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8

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stayed from 03/18/2018 to 03/19/2018

roberta

Palace from the 17th century with a slightly bohemian style. Very kind and caring owner. All rooms with private bathroom and very comfortable. Strategic location in the historic center of Catania. Recommended.

stayed from 07/02/2016 to 07/03/2016

Good address in the city center, in a colorful and pleasant decor. All interesting points to visit easily accessible on foot. Beautiful view over the city roofs. The rooms at the back are quieter. Rich and excellent breakfast. Owners providing good advice.

stayed from 09/30/2014 to 10/01/2014

belen

We went with children and it turned out to be a perfect, beautiful place, with a wonderful treatment. We had a serious problem upon arrival in Sicily with the car rental (with Avis) and the owner of the B&B, Lea, went above and beyond for us and quickly found us a good solution when it seemed like our tour of the island was falling apart. She made a lot of calls until she found a solution. A thousand thanks Lea and Francesco from Spain!

stayed from 04/25/2013 to 04/26/2013

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