This apartment is a complete gem. I have to start with the roof terrace because it is just awesome. A large, private rooftop space with panoramic views over the picturesque Piazza Duomo (Catania's most beautiful and historic square) . We spent our evenings sipping wine and eating pizza watching the sun go down with the beautiful city-scape below us and Mount Etna smoking away to the left. It's a view that is literally priceless.
The apartment itself is just lovely. Spotlessly clean and furnished to a very high spec. It's equipped with everything you could ever need, including fantastic aircon (necessary for those hot city nights), fast wifi, hot and powerful shower, comfortable bed and a small but impressive kitchen which they've somehow managed to squeeze every mod-con into! Oh and I loved the stylish walk in wardrobe!
The apartment has a superb central position. Situated minutes away from the authentic fish market and directly above a wonderful restaurant called DOC which serves the BEST pasta and wine in the city.
Our host Giovanni was super friendly, attentive and always reachable on the phone. He gave us lots of tips and a quick fire tour of our surroundings and even kindly facilitated our last minute late check out needs for a very small and reasonable fee.
I should point out that the stairs up to this lovely apartment are steep and not for the faint-herted. But if you can manage them the outcome is well worth your while!