I can’t say enough about Francesca’s place. It felt like coming home, if your home were a top floor apartment with insane city views, audible live performances in the theater next door (not at night, great sound isolation so the unit is quiet), lovely and we’ll stocked kitchen, 2 bathrooms, bedroom and separate dressing area, comfy cozy living room, and so much more. Best of all was the location—3-5 minute walk from all of the most wonderful sights of Catania and 13 min walk from the train station (be sure to visit Taurmina and Isola Bella!). Some important details: the unit was sparkling clean, the WiFi was very fast and consistent, easy communication with host for arrival and departure (they accommodated a very late checkout for us), the bed was very comfortable, excellent shower water pressure, well-stocked kitchen (glasses, silverware, cooking supplies including oil etc, water, coffee maker), third floor walk-up.
I look forward to my trip back to Sicily so that I may stay at Francesca’s again!