This apartment is just about perfect, in terms of location, size, comfort, and style. It’s on a quiet but central street, truly within walking distance of most anywhere you will want to go in Catania. The kitchen is small but not tiny (there is room for a couch, and the balcony makes it seem more open), conveniently laid out, and equipped with everything you need (unless you plan on baking your own bread, as there is no oven). The upstairs (bedroom/living room, study/office area, and bathroom) was larger than we expected. All of the furnishings and decorative items are of the highest quality and taste, including the kitchen and bathroom. There is a heavenly shower, a much appreciated washing machine, and a ceiling fan in the kitchen the exact same color as the tiles. You could spend hours looking around the place, discovering fun surprises in every nook, like the bar hidden away under the stairs.

Giulio’s communication was great both before and during our stay. The tour he and his father gave us of the Teatro Bellini was a real treat, and his tips on concerts to attend made our time in Catania that much more enjoyable.

This was easily the nicest place we stayed in our three weeks in Sicily, indeed one of the nicest places we have stayed anywhere in the world. It was hard to leave, and we regret having booked only four nights.