Silvana is a wonderful hostess!! She was so kind and helpful, meeting us at the apartment and showing us everything. The apartment is in a nice quiet area and the beds are fantastic!! We slept the best at Silvana's of any of our accommodations in Italy! The laundry facilities were a great plus (after nearly 2 weeks abroad we were grateful to be able to do laundry). The espresso maker is super quick and convenient too! We absolutely LOVED the rooftop terrace and went up there every morning. Silvana and her apartment made our stay in Ortigia for my friend's wedding absolutely lovely.