Words fail to describe our delight regarding Palazzu Stidda. The flat itself was almost a boutique hotel, furnished with fin de siècle antiques and flea market finds. The building is intimate, yet of sympathetically pleasant and fading grandeur, well-placed to explore the city. Giovanni was a true gentleman and host, making us welcome, even helping us source opera tickets when the booking staff were a little dismissive with our rudimentary Italian. Overall, if you need a place to stay in Catania, this place should be highest on your list.