My time at the Salvo's place was awesome. He and his wife were super friendly and made sure we were comfortable. They showed us everything we needed to know to stay at the apartment and provided guides for touring the local areas.

Contrary to previous reviews, my family and I did not find the apartment dark. It was well lit and the air conditioning was amazing! It actually caused the apartment to get colder than we intended, which is a blessing when it's 90 degrees outside. The apartment was exactly what we expected when we imagined a traditional Italian abode, and actually exceeded our expectations. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was clean. It was physically compact but felt spacious and we had more beds than we needed for 4 of us. The bathroom was also clean and everything worked well.

With regards to the location, it was on a side street so there was not much noise at all and we loved having a balcony to sit on in the evening. It was far enough away from the Via Etnea that we didn't have to deal with the business of the area, but close enough where we could easily walk. We also rented a small car - Audi A1, and we were able to park on the sidewalk across from the apartment easily, and did not receive a ticket.

Overall, if you're looking for a place to stay in Catania, I would absolutley suggest you stay here. The hosts are very friendly and available when you have questions, and the apartment is more than enough for a stay in Sicily.

A++++