Mario speaks good English, so communication was not a problem. He was very kind and helpful, even met us at the bus station and gave us a lift to the apartment. The apartment itself is character decorated, spacious, clean (although the shower cabin is a bit mouldy) and stocked with pretty much everything you’ll need for a short stay. It is rather noisy as the windows are paper thin, so you may need to pack some earplugs. It is on the third floor and there’s no lift, so maybe not suitable for everyone in this respect. The location is perfect for exploring Ortigia. It’s also close to the rail and bus station – about 10 minutes walking. We didn’t have a car, but I’d say parking may be a bit of a challenge. Internet connection was fine. All in all - not a bad choice for a budget stay.