Don't know why this apartment is called The Ugly View as it actually has a very good view (weather permitting) of Mount Etna from the balcony. Situated on the top floor (reached via a lift) of a six-storey non-descript but reasonably well maintained apartment block only a 10 min walk from the Duomo, this apartment has a spacious hallway, two good-sized double bedrooms with comfortable king-size beds with ample hanging and drawer space, a bathroom with a shower and a dining/kitchen room. It would comfortably accommodate four people. It has central heating throughout (welcome in February) and air-conditioning units in the three main rooms.
Unfortunately, the hot water supply is meagre, and will supply no more than two quick showers in succession, following which there is a 30 min wait for more hot water.
There is a small supermarket just round the corner in Corso Sicilia and a good selection of bars and restaurants in the immediate area.The Stesicoro Metro station (and airport shuttle bus stop) is a 2 min walk. Car parking in the area, either on street or in small car parks, is quite easy to find and relatively cheap. Catania has a very attractive city centre and is a good base for exploring southern and eastern Sicily. We spent four nights here and reckoned it very good value.