Riccardo is the friendliest and most helpful host I’ve met. He picked me up from the airport, offered me a lot of great recommendations and introduced me to the Sicilian culture and some traditional dishes. His apartment is tidy, my room was very spacious and had a balcony with a nice view over the city. The flat is big enough for every guest to have their privacy but I also enjoyed sharing a meal with the other guests and/or Riccardo in the kitchen.
The location is optimal: a major bus station (Piazza Borsellino), the main square (Piazza del Duomo), a daily market (Pescheria di Catania) and many restaurants are all less than a 20 min walk away. A 30 mins walk will get you to the Catania sand beach.
I wholeheartedly recommend staying at Riccardo’s.