I very much enjoyed my stay at the hostel. It's on the second floor of an old palazzo and the large rooms (10-11 to a room in the large dorm rooms) have painted ceilings. The roof terrace is spectacular. The people who worked there were courteous and efficient and the place was kept quite clean. Very good value. The escalator doesn't work, it seems, so be prepared to carry your luggage up the stairs. The location is as central as you can get in Catania, which means some street noise. Earplugs recommended. There's a kitchen for clients' use, showers, and sufficient restrooms. There's also a very large common room for sitting and writing or meeting with your fellow travelers. Close to transportation and the city's main sites such as the cathedral, the ancient Roman theater, Odeon, and cathedral, as well as the Castello Ursino (I suggest the Cafe Federico II where you can sip cappuccino and look at this impressive 12th century castle). All are merely 5 minutes or less from the hostel.