Palazzo D'Arrigo Black Loft

The location of this charming studio is perfect, at the bottom of the old city, near Palazzo Buscari, whose ceiling is not to be missed. It is at a 10 mins walk from the bus stop from the airport at the exit of the Porto and 5 mins to the bus to the airport on Vittorio Emmanuel  or to the buses to the train station. We never took a bus while in Catania, we walked  everywhere. The apt is compact but cleverly designed and decorated in good taste. We felt immediately at home. It has no window but that did not bother us as we were out all day and only had breakfast there. The area is poor in commerce to buy food but there is a good pastry shop around the corner. The coffee machine was broken but there  is a small italian coffee maker.  We travel with a Melitta washable mesh  cone and are thus always OK. The apt is very quiet as it is located in an enclosed courtyard. The wifi is great, the bed very comfortable and the apt very clean. The kitchen well equipped for cooking.  We would rent again if  we return to Catania. Davide is an amiable host and responds quickly.

There is AC but as mentioned by many  others it does not reach the bedroom up on a mezzanine. It did not really bother us at the beginning of  October, but I can imagine that it must be hot in the summer.  The staircase to the mezzanine could be tricky if you are not mobile. I am 73 but agile and  had no problem.