Riccardo is a kind, friendly host who is there whenever you need him. I was flying to Sicily for the first time from the United States and booked his room for a long stay (~1 month.) Not only did Riccardo pick me up from the airport, he frequently offered to cook me meals and assist in any way he could. For the price of his rooms, his place is certainly worth the stay. His apartment is large and close to the Piazza Duomo. There is a very large kitchen with a gas stove available for you to use. (*Heads up though: the apartment has no air conditioning. There are balconies for breeze and stand-alone fans, but that is all, so take this into consideration in the summer.) That aside, my room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. Riccardo is very knowledgeable about Catania and is able to give valuable recommendations/historical lessons about his city. He is also very well-versed in astrology and read my astrology chart for me, which was fun! I highly recommend staying at Riccardo's place if you'd like to save money, use of a large apartment space and have a local's help during your trip.