i stayed in nicola's apartment in August, the apartment is very tidy, clean and full equiped, there is also air-condiction and that 's a great fortune, beacause catania is extremely hot in august . It's well located infact, it's 10 minute walk from city center, bus station and train station. the neighbourhood is not noisy and is safe. nicola is a perfect host, he is always available, he is ready to give you any kind of advice and information about where to eat,, what to visit, and if you have problem you can call him in any moment. so i definitively advice to stay in his apartment.