Sciara Biscari B&B

The b&b rooms are all large and feature nice bathrooms and some with an outlook to the beautiful pool setting. Toto and Lisa are great hosts. The breakfasts are as good as you will get anywhere, you are simply spoiled for choice. It is close to tff beach but about 1.5kms from Catania central. You can walk down the dedicated cycle path but bus stops are very close and only cost 1.4 euros each way. Get off and catch the bus at the bus center near McDonald's in Centro. If you are catching the bus into Centro, don't start walking along the red path first, you need to cross the road before you get to that otherwise you can't get across the barriers.

The location is actually pretty good. Nice swimming pool area. There's city life all around the place. It has a bit of a "slums" vibe, but I guess that's everywhere in the south ;) The B&B itself is close to the airport, close to the beach, and close to the bus stop to get downtown.

Absolutely wonderful stay. Toto and Lisa are wonderful hosts and we had a really great time. The rooms are clean and quiet and it is really close to both the airport and the beach. They were very helpful and always quick to respond if we had a question or concern.

Simply amazing, our Sicilian oasis outside Catania (lots of buses to take you to the city centre in under 10').
What makes Sciara Biscari B&B stand out is the hospitality: everyone is lovely, they love what they're doing and they really care about this place. Everything was spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. I wish I could stay longer!
Having a swimming pool was also ideal, especially during a heatwave. We really enjoyed everything :)

A great location to start or finish your trip to Sicily, just five minutes from Catania Airport. The B&B has been previously been described as an “oasis” in this busy area on the outskirts of the city & I would wholeheartedly agree!

Sciara Biscari is a well-appointed, modern, purpose-built bed and breakfast. It has an outdoor pool, with lots of seating in sun and shade, to enjoy in summer. We didn't test them out ourselves (sadly) because we went in March. The room was a good size with an excellent shower, shampoo and body wash provided, and mini USB charging points which are a great facility. Breakfast was extensive and varied, and often included homemade mini cannoli. There are many extra touches such as the little biscuits available in the hall area, and use of a microwave. Teas of all sorts and coffee are available in this area too.
Secure off-street parking was a big plus for us and I doubt you can get this anywhere else in Sicily. The B&B is close to the airport if you have an early start, but there is no noise from aircraft. Toto the host gave us service above and beyond what regular B&B owners might do, including for example providing vouchers for a free snack meal which you can cash in if you use the cable car at Mount Etna.
As to the location, the B&B is on the outskirts of the centre, an easy 15 to 20 minute walk from the historic area of Catania, and about 10 minutes from the beach, albeit across a number of roads where you have to contend with the Italian traffic! The walk back from town at night would be more difficult as the direct route through a suburb would be unpleasant and in fact Toto himself recommended we should not do it as it could be slightly dangerous.

Just had a few amazing days at this place. It's like a paradisical oasis in Catania. We were spoiled for choice: we could stay in and enjoy the beatiful garden and pool; take a short walk to the nice nearby beach with cheap sun lounges and a very nice bar; or take a walk to the city center and indulge in the amazing spots to visit and eat that the B&B host kindly recommended to us.
We're definitely returning. I already miss the amazing breakfast food and their nice cannolis.
The room was huge and comfortable. I felt like taking the bed with me, if I could.
Amazing place!

Impressive modern boutique B&B in unlikely surroundings. In an unlovely post-industrial no man's land between Catania's airport and city centre, you can somehow find this perfect place to stay. The outside looks ugly (except for the dramatic, historic working lighthouse right next door), but it's beautiful on the inside. The rooms are clean and elegant, the breakfasts include a fine selection of fresh fruits and delicious home-made baked goods, there is an idyllic private garden with a gem of a 15 meter swimming pool for guest use, and the hosts are endlessly helpful and informative.
The location can certainly look offputting on Street View, but it's actually not so bad. There's access to a very fine beach 10 minutes walk away, there is an easy and frequent bus service into Catania (you could even walk there in less than 30 minutes), there's a pretty good restaurant just around the corner, and there's even a Lidl. I wish I lived in a neighborhood as bad as this one.
You could stay here or in some stuffy, cramped hotel in the downtown area for the same cost. I know which I'd prefer.

We truly loved our time at this BnB and also exploring Catania. The home is a peaceful oasis and we truly felt welcomed into the home — we were not just another customer. Catania is a city of immense history and authenticity and we loved it. The BnB is immaculately clean and perfectly positioned to access the beach areas and also the historical centre. The pool area is a great spot to cool off in the afternoon. Thank you so much Toto for a wonderful stay. I will miss the fresh home made cannoli’s (and also Mimi and Coco)!

What an excellent B&B. We had a lovely time here. We were picked up by car by the lovely Lisa. The bedrooms and bathrooms are superb. Modern and spotless. Beautiful pool and sun beds. Toto, the owner, gave us lots of information of the area. There is a bus stop to take you straight into Catania City. Very handy for the airport and a short walk to the beach. We had a lovely day at one of the Lidos. A lovely ending to our holiday in a Sicily.