This apartment is even prettier than in the pictures - there's gorgeous design touches, it is stylish, comfortable and homely. Sadly we visited lovely Sicily during the time Italy announced a lock-down due to COVID-19. It was a very unexpected move by the government in Italy and the following few days proved extremely stressful for my partner and I as we tried to find our way back home amongst all the cancelled flights and panic.
During all of this, Yuri, our host, was just SO kind and helpful, staying in constant contact and offering advice on where to contact the consulate if we needed, and offering us more time to stay if we did get stuck. During a very challenging time for us, Yuri made us feel like we had someone on our side, even though we were in a foreign country. Our heartfelt thanks to Yuri - an extraordinary host and person. Thank you, absolutely deserving of 5 stars. We also felt safe and at home in this flat, which was really appreciated during uncertain times.
The flat is centrally located on the first floor of a building that's about five minutes' walk into the historical part of the city, and 15 to 20 minutes into the new part and to a Lidl for your groceries. Be mindful if you have difficulty with stairs, as there's a steep flight to the flat and also up to the mezzanine bedroom area. But, they're absolutely not a problem for most people including us and we have no hesitation in HIGHLY recommending this flat and host if you have the good fortune to visit Catania soon. We will definitely stay here when we return :)