Claudia's place in Catania gets my highest rating and regards. Claudia was there to great us upon arrival and show us around her apartment. It is HUGE with more than enough room for the 6 of us to come together and to also have some private time. Wonderful outdoor balcony which I wish we could have used more (traveled in February). Safe area, building with a lift. Beds were Italian beds (a little firmer than American's are use to ;) but had lovely, clean linens. There are a few restaurants within meters of the apartment, a grocery store is a 2 minute walk (great selection/full service). The location cannot be beat! Exit the main door, make a right and walk straight into the center of it all the Cathedral district. It is about a 20 minute walk at my old lady pace with lots to do, see, eat, and drink at. We were specially there for the Festival of Saint Agatha and this apartment with it's generous 3 balconies provided an amazing views. Loved it!!