Great location; within 10 minutes walking of almost any sight in Catania. The apartment sits one block off the main shopping thoroughfare of Via Etnae, so you can always find something to eat, drink, or do. The smaller alleys and streets around the apartment offer dozens of little shops and out-of-the-way restaurants, cafes, and pubs. The apartment itself is spacious. You won't have to worry about sleeping...the window shutters when closed can make it feel like the middle of the night even during the middle of the day! Nicola lives right upstairs and is very responsive and friendly. Catania itself at first appears a little gritty during the day but then comes alive at night. You'll be shocked at how affordable everything is compared to other parts of Italy. Wonderful experience.