Arianna is very friendly and helpful, and speaks good English. The bedroom is comfortable and a good size, air con works fine, though the location inside a mostly shady courtyard means it doesn't get too hot - and Catania IS hot! The room is not ensuite, but the bathroom is straight across the hall - you may have to share it with another guest though we had it to ourselves the whole time.

For breakfast you go a few yards down the street and round a corner to a cafe where you can trade in your voucher for a coffee and something to eat. Arianna took us there on the first day, but it's dead easy to find anyway. We found it rather pleasant to sit outside watching the world go by over our morning granite!

Arianna's house is just a few minutes walk from the main square with the cathedral, and you can go via the amazing fish market on a weekday morning.

A final note; Arianna's restaurant tips are to be trusted!