For the money this is a great place. The rooms are a good size. The bathrooms were very clean. The staff, although not the best English speakers, were very courteous and helpful. Breakfast was great with fresh pastries, fresh strawberries, hot coffee, and assorted Continental breakfast items. From the airport we took the city bus to main train station because we needed to buy train tickets but we could have gotten off before the train station and walked a few blocks to this hotel. There are several buses that run in on the street in front. It can be noisy since it is a high traffic area - not a fault of the hotel's - bring ear plugs. The front rooms have a balcony with an excellent view of Mt Etna. We took a guided tour and were picked up in front of the hotel. If you enjoy walking most of the tourist things can be reached on foot from here.
