Truly an oasis in the middle of Catania. 10 minute walk to the town center, fish market etc.
The inside of the place is great. Enrico lives downstairs, is easily reachable and provided really good local tips.
The surrounding neighborhood is a bit sketchy. Catania city in general is a bit gritty and rough (and perhaps that’s the charm of it).
We felt safe knowing that Enrico was downstairs and there is an electronic gate and barbed wire on the boundary wall.