After much indecision on my part and many emails in my bad Italian, we agreed on an arrival time, and Margherita was there to welcome me. She made me feel very welcome throughout the visit, including buying me a typical Sicilian canoli. The place is indeed cheap and central, a few minutes' walk from the railway station and therefore close to major tourist attractions, museums, restaurants, etc. My single room (not the one in the photo) had a fairly comfortable bed with an uncomfortable pillow. The downside of being central is street noise, even on the fourth floor, from about 6am to early the next morning. Some Sicilians drive around at night with music systems of unbelievable power, making noise that penetrates the shutters, windows, and drapes. Breakfast was meagre, a packaged sweet roll and some packaged biscuits, plus capsule coffee and juice. The shared toilet was not an issue, since the other occupant stayed out until 2am and I awoke at 6am, however I am certain that we were aware of each other's movements due to the layout of the unit -- so light sleepers beware. At the end of the day Margherita herself makes the difference with her hospitality and personality.