Catania Bed and Breakfast

From the outside it looks shabby, it is old, but when you reach the second floor and you enter into the Bed and Breakfast you forget everything and you see a whole new scenario, it is newly refurbished, the rooms are spotless, staff are extremely welcoming and friendly, breakfast was very fresh and good.. very worth the price we paid...

As a B & B I would really recommend it and it is in a. Good location in riposto

We had contemplated not staying in Catania, but we are so glad we did, largely because of how much we enjoyed this little B & B. It was superbly located beside the Main Street of old town Catania, it was spotlessly clean, nicely decorated, and run by very friendly and welcoming hosts. The breakfast was also delicious....lovely fresh pastries, various spreads, juices. After 2 weeks in Sicily, I would recommend this B & B as one of the best.

If I had to summarise my experience in one word - Absolutely flawless. Yes, I know, those are two words but one word would not have done the hotel justice. The location was amazing. Excellent restaurants nearby with some very good tourist locations (eg. The Duomo and fish market being 5 mins walk from the hotel). Previous reviews complaining about scaffolding - well, I mean, scaffolding is there for improvement reasons. That's like complaining about a hotel that is constantly trying to improve.Furthermore, reading from previous reviews about the beds; we had zero issues about the standard of our beds or the quality of our sleep. The staff were very friendly and fantastic. They were very accommodating to our needs. I would like to highly recommend the tour offered by one of the hotel staff. It is about the same price as most other tours in Catania. However having the opportunity to be given a tour by someone so passionate in the subject is priceless. Marco was an absolute joy to go on tour with and I learnt more during the tour with him than on any other tour I have been. If you want to learn about history, I highly suggest a tour with Marco. All in all, fantastic hotel with great location. Air conditioning was working brilliantly. If you need a tour, take the opportunity to go with someone who is actually passionate about the subject. It was a pleasure, Hotel Etnea.

Bianca B&B (Catania): Two night stay during early December 2014. Outstanding, exemplary live-on-site operators, who made a spectacular first impression by saving us from a night in the train station after we missed the check-in time by seven hours. The taxi driver knew the location, three minutes from the train station and ferry port. Promptly met downstairs by smiling and helpful Francisco, who gave efficient instructions and a small city map and later secured us a 25% discount on a big taxi fare. Crisp and clean third-floor restoration in a 150-year-old building in a port-side neighborhood near the old city center. Fast and efficient lift. Big bedroom and tile bathroom, fashionably decorated, with herringbone wood floors throughout. Lots of hot water and towels. TV and A/C. Very serviceable wifi. Bed low and a bit firm, but useful. Some traffic sounds with open doors, but very quiet at night. Three keys for security. Marvelous breakfast around a set table, with red orange juice, ham, cheese, brioche, yogurt, pastries, fruits, cappuccino, tea, three jams with breakfast rolls, olive bread, pizza strips, nuts, cherry tomatoes, olives, and even anise cookies. Lovely high and airy view over Catania rooftops and an old church across tiny Piazza san Placido (pronounced “PLAH-she-doe”). Safe, brightly-lit nearby streets. Musical bells from nearby cathedral. Four units? Accepted cash payment only, but an ATM is ten steps from the front door. Sufficient English.

Confort. Gently place. Good neighborhood. Good restaurant. A lot of transit. Walk many places and museos

After staying at Mister Etna one full week in September, we (my wife and I) strongly recommend this place. It is 20 minute from down town Canatania, avoiding its craziness, in a very quite are. The owners, Filippo and Daniela, provide a fantastic customer service (at this time we miss the famous "etna cappuccino" prepared by Filippo).

We arrived later in the day and our host was very accommodating. She had sent me an email but I don't use it when on holiday, but she was fine about it. Suggestions about where to eat and visit were useful especially as the accommodation is central to Catania. I would suggest a taxi to the Doralice if you are arriving by train especially if you have luggage. There are a few steps up to the accommodation which is on the top floor of a beautiful villa 18th century type building/palace. The double door, double glazing in our room was really effective, not that there is much noise anyway.

We spent 3 nights there. Staff is very friendly and helpful, breakfast is very nice and the room was spacious and clean. The B&B is well located but not noisy. The only thing was the wifi which wasn't great and TV didn't work well but it was a good excuse to disconnect anyway. Would highly recommend the place!