Upon arrival Manlio showed us everything around the flat which was cosy and fine. Sometimes it is a little loud and on the ground level though and therefore lacks in privacy in the evening hours.

The apartment is very close to the city centre. However it is a little far off from the train station and bus terminals. The bus-line to get to the flat is an experience in itself :D
Catania itself is nice when visited at the right time (in the evening there is so much life on the streets). Excursions to the Mt. Etna, Taormina and Siracusa are possible by bus (~1 to 2 hour trips each).

Check-in and check-out was no problem at all. Manlio even made our spontaneous early morning departure possible (we had to get an early bus).