What a great stay in this old and upgraded architectural gem of an apartment with an elevator! The place has views to the street and a balcony that overlooks the inner courtyard. It's quiet. Two very spacious, sunny bedrooms with small balconies. The beds are large and super comfortable. The kitchen is basic and functional as is the bathroom, plus a washing machine next to the bidet!
The location is very central, not inundated with tourists and it's easy to get to the Metro and buses. The apartment is just a few blocks from the commercial shopping district and the amazing fruit, vegetable, cheese, fish outdoor market. Not to be missed! Plenty of restaurants, cafes with outstanding espresso and granita, panificios, (bread shops), grocery stores (COOP) all within walking distance. The beautiful Bellini park is a few blocks away, don't miss a stroll through it, amazing trees, statues of famous men, and views of the city. There are 2 event stages inside the park, check them out for free concerts.
We stayed during a very hot July and the A/C worked consistently in the bedrooms and the living room.
The hosts are responsive, helpful, and if we had questions or needed anything they responded quickly. Highly recommend this AirBNB in Catania, it's special in so many ways.