PositionIn the heart of the historic center, the B&B Palazzo bruca is one of the most sought after solutions for sleeping in Sicily. The b & b is located in an ancient historic residence of the end of 700 in the heart of the catanese center in a street that is today UNESCO heritage for its baroque architecture and the succession of churches, monuments, frescoes and decorations. Thanks to its strategic location, the b & b nestled in the heart of the Sicilian city and its nightlife a few steps from the cathedral of S. Agata and the fish market“ In piscaria”, quick access to the main services of the city, the private parking and the proximity to offices and companies is the ideal destination for those who often visit Catania and province for work or for fun. Easily accessible from the airport in 15 minutes and just 5 minutes by car from the central station, port and bus, the bed and breakfast, finely furnished rooms with private bathroom and/ or outside and numerous independent holiday homes.
RoomsOur three-star hotel offers rooms with views of the courtyard or city view with balcony, air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi and minibar.
The Mazzini Room is a family quadruple room consisting of two double rooms both with private entrance. The rooms each have a private bathroom with shower and bidet: one inside and one outside for exclusive use. It is a room suitable to accommodate families or groups of friends up to a maximum of 4 people. The rooms have the following facilities: flat screen TV, air conditioning, free wifi, minibar (extra charge), desk and large balcony with city view.
The rooms communicate through a large balcony from which you can admire Piazza Mazzini, Piazza S. Francesco d'Assisi with the magnificent church of the same name on which stands the monument of Cardinal Dusmet and it is also possible to admire the dome of the majestic Collegiate church dating back to the second half of the 19th century.
RestaurantPalazzo Bruca ensures guests including food and wine experiences of the typical cuisine of Catania at discounted rates by partnering with some of the best restaurants in the historic center.
Typical Sicilian breakfast.
Breakfast will be served at the café just a few steps from the reception with a personalized voucher.
More InformationCheck-in from 1pm until 8pm. Check-out at 10am. Please note that the reception is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm.
You must contact the property immediately after booking to confirm your check-in time.
If you want to arrive after 8 pm we ask you to let us know as soon as possible.
Some of the staff will come to welcome you. We also ask you to call us at least 15 minutes before arrival.
Please note that there is an additional charge for check-in from 8 pm to 10 pm the additional cost is 10€. From 10 pm to midnight 20€.
After midnight the reception will be closed.
Additional charges will be applied to each room and will be paid in cash only
Any other extra payment (tourist tax, parking) will be paid in cash.
*Transfer service* We can arrange the shuttle service from/to the airport. The airport is connected to the city centre by the shuttle bus *ALIBUS*. The nearest stop to our B&B is *ARCHI* and is just after the Archi della Marina.
*Etna Tour* Booking of various tours on the highest volcano in Europe, led by expert guides, lasting half a day or full day, starting at €45 p/p.
*Private parking* Private parking available on request at the daily cost of €10 (equivalent to the daily rate when parking on the street).
The parking is accessible from 8 until 20, guests who wish to move their vehicle after the closing time will be provided with remote control on deposit of €20 which will be returned at check out. The deposit will be retained in case of loss or non-return of the same. Service subject to availability on arrival.
*Minibar* The minibar is supplied full on the day of arrival (10 bottles of water of 0.50 cl each and 5 soft drinks). In case of a deficiency please inform us. The cost of the drinks is € 0.50 for the water and € 1.00 for the other drinks and will be charged to the final bill of the room. Payment for the minibar will only be in cash.
City tax 2 euro per person per night excluding children up to 16 years. Remarks: You must contact the property immediately after booking to confirm your check-in time. Check-in from 1pm until 8pm. Check-out at 10am. Please note that the reception is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm. If you want to arrive after 8 pm we ask you to let us know as soon as possible. Some of the staff will come to welcome you. We also ask you to call us at least 15 minutes before arrival. Please note that there is an additional charge for check-in from 8 pm to 10 pm the additional cost is 10€, from 10 pm to midnight the additional cost is 20€. Late check-in rates in low season (from 1/11 until 31/03), from 8 pm to 10 pm the additional cost is 5€ from 10 pm to midnight the additional cost is 10€. After midnight the reception will be closed. Additional charges will be applied to each room and will be paid in cash only Any other extra payment (tourist tax, parking) will be paid in cash. *Transfer service* We can arrange the shuttle service from/to the airport. The airport is connected to the city centre by the shuttle bus *ALIBUS*. The nearest stop to our B&B is *ARCHI* and is just after the Archi della Marina. *Etna Tour* Booking of various tours on the highest volcano in Europe, led by expert guides, lasting half a day or full day, starting at €45 p/p. *Private parking* Private parking available on request at the daily cost of €10 (equivalent to the daily rate when parking on the street). The parking is accessible from 8 until 20, guests who wish to move their vehicle after the closing time will be provided with remote control on deposit of €20 which will be returned at check out. The deposit will be retained in case of loss or non-return of the same. Service subject to availability on arrival. *Minibar* The minibar is supplied full on the day of arrival (10 bottles of water of 0.50 cl each and 5 soft drinks). In case of a deficiency please inform us. The cost of the drinks is € 0.50 for the water and € 1.00 for the other drinks and will be charged to the final bill of the room. Payment for the minibar will only be in cash. City tax 2 euro per person per night excluding children up to 16 years.