Catania is a gritty, dirty town. If you want charm then head to Taormina. If you want a lively town with authentic experiences then Catania is for you. The apartment is big! Lots of comfortable space with two balconies. The negative is no screens on the windows. We left the window's open a couple of times since we prefer a breeze over AC and I was eaten alive by insects. We stayed a week, and it was to much time for us since you have to take the bus hours to get out of town, which I highly recommend you do. However the apartment is well appointed and spacious. Enjoy.