Hotel Etnea 316

What really stands out about our stay at Etnea is the staff. Paola was very helpful to message with over WhatsApp, and it was truly a pleasure to meet Marco. He was kind, thoughtful, energetic, passionate, friendly, and just a fantastic host. For instance, we got there late in the evening and, correctly guessing we were hungry, he immediately upon check-in offered to take us in his car to a restaurant nearby that he recommended: Trattoria Da Peppino. The restaurant was very good and very reasonably priced considering the quality of the food, ambiance and service. Otherwise, the room was nice, it was clean, the beds were comfortable, breakfast was perfectly serviceable... It was a great stay overall.

I have two very minor complaints. The first is that there was no way to acquire bottled water late at night (drinking from the tap is discouraged in Sicily), so perhaps think of buying a bottle during the day/evening. The second is that there were no paper maps at the front desk. We were told this is to save on paper, which I guess is fair enough, but it's really valuable to be able to talk about the touristic locations and activities with a paper map on hand. Google Maps is great, but paper is easier to take notes on and to show other people than a smartphone. Thankfully, Municipio di Catania has some free paper maps of the city with the major landmarks listed.

Beautiful rooms, nice location and very friendly and helpful staff.

Location was perfect, breakfast was very nice and the host was an absolute pleasure!

The gentleman at reception was of the utmost kindness, very kind and helpful. Thank you

Memorable experience. The host upgraded a huge room for us, we felt like royals :D Nice location, next to Villa Bellini park and Etnea street.

Not on ground floor. Carrying luggage up a flight 1-1/2 of stairs , loose tiles. Had to argue to get air conditioner in room. All lights are turned off daily. You had to manually turn on hallway lights at the hotel(not room). No staff available after 9:30. Rooms we clean and tidy.

The size of the room

Nothing

located in the old town in the pedestrian area easily reachable by public transportations very friendly staff

cash payment only breakfast is good but does not meet the Sicilian standards

Location is fantastic. Large room with window onto street. Staff were very friendly. Shower has hot water.

For the price, I can't fault it at all.

Amazing property , over 200 year old with character , in the center of the city, nicely managed by Marco and Domenico . I wish I could stay longer but I now know where to stay next time I am in Catania , or Sicily for that matter.

It’s not so much a dislike, as I just love the character of this awesome accommodation, but I’d probably improve the shower to be more modern.