Catania - Etna, Italy Hotel Rooms at the Independent

Nice and comfortable place and right near Via Etna shopping. The bus 457 from the airport stops directly in front of your door and taxis collect right near by. Taxi to the airport early morning for 20 Euro. Walking disrance to train station, Piazza Duomo, Villa Bellini and abit further takes you to the beach. A walk to the beach will t ake you through working class neighborhoods for a great locals experience!

4 rooms to share 1 bathroom but we were the only guests so could use it all for us selves which was great. Host lady speaking English.

From the outside the hotel looked like a building from a ghost town however the story on the inside was really something else. I didn't see a single insect in my room or bathroom which for £20 is very surprising. Comfortable bed, clean towels, air con, TV, surprisingly fast wifi and great staff (who offer lifts to the airport for a cheap 20 euros). Would definitely come to this hotel again.

In the centre of Catania near to all .room clean . Wifi perfect in the room .was a good choice sure to return thank u

We've been very pleased with our stay in Blu e Il Castello. The personal attention given to us by the owner Andrea, was amazing and highly professional. Being his guests we felt special.

Our host was very welcoming and helpful. The room was exceptional. It is a very nice location far from the tourist crowds. It is preferable to have a car. Our only regret is not staying longer.

Our best B&B experience in Italy. The hosts were more than helpful in our travels. The establishment was clean and the breakfast was fit for nobility. A great experience. We will recommend it to all our friends going to Mt. Etna.

We had a wonderful time here. Francesca and her mother Rosa couldn't do enough for us, they were both exceptional. The food that Rosa prepared was typical Sicilian and was absolutely the best I've ever tasted. They were also helpful in planning days out and suggested local places to visit. The hotel is within site of Etna and was only 10 miles or so away, it was erupting and flowing lava when we were there. There are lots of ancient archaeological sites around the area to see. Sicilian drivers are maniacal suicide jockeys, they will overtake you no matter what speed you are doing so you need to give them a wide berth, say 4 miles or so. On the main roads and Autostrada's they don't seen to follow speed limits, it makes you wonder if they think the limit is a minimum speed rather than a maximum speed. The streets are very narrow in most places so you need to be careful id you drive or not as the case may be. The Sicilians don't seem to regard od safety very highly - cross the road at your own peril!