Jhonny’s place was just as charming as the photos indicate. Yes, you have to drag suitcases up 4 flights of stairs, but this minor inconvenience adds to the traditional historic appeal and disappears the moment you pull back the curtains and step onto the iron balcony. The location is ideal, easy to find once you understand where it is in relation to the main sites downtown. I took a taxi from the airport rather than trying to figure out the bus when I was jet lagged; it cost about 28 euros.
The space was clean and the bed was comfortable. Jhonny was easy to reach, responsive and accommodating, particularly around my special request for a late check-out. I would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone who wants to experience Catania downtown.