Francesca is an amazing host and I can not recommend this place enough.
Don’t be fooled when you first arrive and see what appears to be a tired city.
Catania has a lot to offer and Francesca’s place is right in the heart of it, almost a stones throw away from the AliBus stop (Civita) and near most of the key tourist sites.
Francesca provided a number of great food recommendations and we ventured out even further to seek some other online suggestions.
Nothing disappointed.
The house is clean, the views from the balcony are spectacular.
Even though we visited in January, the weather was a comfortable 16 degrees, which meant we could sit outside and enjoy a coffee or glass of wine.
Access to the “fish markets” allowed us to wander out, buy some local produce and try it in the comfort of the house.
Check-in and check-out was very smooth and I felt that if we had any issues (we had none) that we could contact her anytime.
Come visit Catania and most certainly stay here.
You will get great value for money.