We spend almost a week in this cozy authentic Italian home and it was amazing!
Our host provided us with advice and detailed maps for what is interesting and useful both in Catania center and close to it.
Most of Catania sightseeing is in a walk distance, as also a food store and the Fish market (just a name, there are local produce and fresh fruits). If you got a car (you would prefer the smaller model for this narrow Catania streets) you could find a free parking spot nearby.
We would like to come back to this place again!
About most exciting place around Catania - volcano Etna.
If you have a car you can make less expensive trip to Etna, the cable station (Rifugio Sapienza) is just 25-30 km away, and a cable car tickets are just 30 Euro while local shops offer guided tours for about 65. It is cold there (5-8C in May) so get warm clothes and strong shoes. The best time for the trip is early in the morning, as later clouds could spoil the trip.