I can honestly say that this apartment was the perfect choice for my stay in Catania along with my brother and his gf. It is one level up and very secure. It was 37 degrees in the middle of summer so the air conditioned bedrooms were welcomed with open arms. The apartment is a great size and allows you a bit of privacy as both bedrooms have equiped ensuites with good size showers. The place has very recently been refurbished so everything is shiny and new. The beds also seemed to be new and surprisingly comfortable. There is a fully equipped kitchen which is great for those quiet nights in and the place is walking distance to many historic sites, shops and restaurants...plus the bus and train stations which was extremely useful. Now enough about how awesome the place was, the host was very accommodating during our stay. Darios wife Giovanna greeted us along with her brother Roberto and they mapped out all the things we wanted to see, what buses to catch and when and much more. They spoke English very well and made our stay easy and enjoyable. Catania is a great hub to see many Sicilian attractions along the East Coast. Taormina and Mt.Etna are both musts and easily accessible via bus. There's also a great little shop just downstairs where you can get a giant canoli for 1 euro - bargain! I would stay here again should the opportunity arise. Thanks for your hospitality. Emma.