The place was bigger than it seemed, and Francisco was really great at getting back to me, my plans changed unexpectedly a couple of times and he was very understanding and accommodating. The surrounding area, just a block or two really, were maybe not the best in Catania, but I wouldn't say it's unsafe, it's a small city where things change from one block to another quickly. There was an immigrant shop downstairs with people hanging around, just a bit loud talking in the evening, but I am light sleeper. A great, clean place to stay overall.