Solsicily

Liked: The location

Disliked: A bit hot

Liked: The place served its purpose well. We needed an affordable place to stay at overnight that is close to the center, beaches and airport. This met all of those requirements. The facilities and accomodation overall were good, basic necessities and appliances were provided. Cristian was also a really nice and welcoming/helpful host, looking out for us during our stay.

Disliked: This was mentioned in other reviews but the streets indeed had some strange faces here and there but they’re all minding their own business and keeping to themselves, not trying to bother others, especially not tourists. Their situations are rather sad instead of scary.

Liked: The place has a nice spacious kitchen and it is very inviting to entertain yourself with you travel mates or other guests in the common area. The place overall feels like someone's house and it is very cozy. The host is very welcoming providing you recommendations about the area and helping out with whatever logistics. He helped me to carry downstairs my heavy luggage (the place is on the 3rd floor w/o elevators). The place is in the middle of an area of the city that has lots of murals and small alleys with cute bars and restaurants, it can also feel sketchy but if you keep yourself aware of your surroundings you will be fine.

Disliked: Nothing

Liked: Cute apartment in a central location, close to the bus and train stops for exploring neighboring towns. Christian was very nice and helpful.

Liked: well located, close to the supermarket, the train and bus station. Christian’s recommendations were helpful and he is a nice and kind person. also the home was clean and comfortable, thanks for everything!!

Disliked: nothing

Liked: Cool place with a lot of character. The neighborhood looks a bit rough, but it felt perfectly safe and it's a short walk to the city center as well as the train station. It was very quiet, clean and well maintained, the wifi was fast and reliable and there's a shared kitchen. Good place to stay if you're on a budget.

Disliked: The shower was really small. It would be helpful if a soap dish was installed on the wall inside the shower to put the soap on.

Liked: We really liked the room — it was clean, and having our own private bathroom was a big plus. The shower was a bit too small, to be honest, but everything else was perfectly fine. The owner was super helpful and kind, always ready to assist with anything we needed. I would definitely go again without a doubt! 😊 The location was also great — just about a 7-minute walk to the center, which was perfect for shopping and exploring. Traveling around Catania was really easy too, especially since Uber wasn’t very expensive. Overall, a very convenient and pleasant stay!

Disliked: The street we were staying on felt a bit crowded at first, with a visible presence of immigrants and some street workers. However, they never bothered us at all — everyone kept to themselves, and we didn’t feel unsafe. By the second day, we realized the area is actually quite safe, but it's just something to be aware of when you arrive.

Liked: Location was great!