This is really a beautiful apartment - perhaps even nicer than the photos suggest, so staying here while visiting Catania is a great experience, and adds to the pleasure of visiting the beautiful city centre. The apartment building is very close to the centro storico, and so you can walk in in about 10 minutes. This area of town does look a little grubby and run down, in contrast to the city centre, but it certainly felt safe and there are some nice and good value shops and restaurants near by. Florica was very helpful and clear, and explained everything well. Over all, would definitely recommend this place to anyone staying in Catania!