This is an excellent small b&b, comfortable and welcoming. The hospitality of the owners cannot be faulted, friendly and helpful with excellent English. The breakfast is good and plentiful. Free wi-fi and easy parking. This was a wonderful introduction to Sicily more

Nicolosi is an excellent place if you want to explore Etna and surroundings, the town itself is not of great interest. But La Giara is a gem in Nicolosi, run by Patrizia a great host: with good tips on meals (restaurant: 7+, this is the name of the place), excursions, etc. The rooms are large and comfortable, although we had... more

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La Giara is a perfect B&B and ticks all the right boxes. The rooms are beautiful and cosy. Francesco and Patrizia own and run the B&B, they are such lovely people, very hospitable, attentive and knowledgeable. Nicolosi is the ideal village to stay in if you want to visit Mount Etna as it's a short bus ride away, beware though... more

What a lovely place! Great decor & clean, comfortable accommodations. Patrizia was friendly and conversant; she provided us with helpful recommendations about touring Mt. Etna, as well as an amazing restaurant for dinner (Osteria Garibaldi). We were also given a discount voucher for our Etna visit. We appreciated the generous use of their computer, and Patrizia spent a notable amount... more

My brother and I spent 3 weeks in Italy and Sicily this summer. We stayed ar La Giara while we were touring the Mt. Etna area. We arrived late and had to phone Patriza for directions. She was very helpful and waited up for us to come in...Thank you Patrizia! The place is nicely locatred and very, very comfortable. The... more

La Giara is a wonderful freestanding B&B located in the town of Nicolosi in the Mt. Etna park area. Patrizia, the hostess, speaks English perfectly and was wonderfully attentive and thoughtful. We were able to extend our two night reservation to three, and when Patrizia needed to be away one day, she made sure we had what we needed before... more

After staying in Catania for a few days, we looked for a town closer to mt Etna. We found La Giara on the internet, reviewed as one of the best B&B in all of Sicily. We arrived without reservation, but from the first night we felt right at home and we understood where La Giara gets its reputation. Patricia, our... more

That's the best B&B I have ever stayed at. The house itself is in a quiet residential area but not far from the town center (walking distance - about 5-8 min). Rooms are very spacious, clean and cozy, make you feel at home. Breakfast is also very good. Free internet. Patricia is a very hospitable and friendly person. She will... more