I honestly don't know of many places I've stayed that were better than this. The entire apartment was extremely well appointed with beautiful furnishings. The apartment became more than just a place to sleep but was a welcome respite from the heat of the day. Its very centrally located just 5 minutes walk from the heart of the city. There was one night (sunday) that was a little noisy but compared to what it would be like in the middle of the city, this was a wonderful home base. Catania is a vivid and thriving city and this apartment puts you right on the edge of all of that action with more quiet neighborhoods to explore in the other direction. This is truly a slice of the real Catania but as comfortable and thoughtfully appointed as my own home.