On the balance of pros and cons I would definitely stay here again, just a short walk down Via Garibaldi to Duomo square and the central attractions. It is a proper little home with a lounge and a kitchen area on the ground floor, and a separate utility room with washing machine, deep ‘butler’ sink and a WC. The bedroom is upstairs on a mezzanine floor with ensuite WC and shower. The apartment was bigger than expected and had a good vibe. Like other reviewers I noticed street noise sometimes (but not overnight) and restricted natural light, although there are plenty switched lights inside. The ventilation system needs serviced and I have private messaged Riccardo about this.
We stayed for a week of self-catering and eating out. The kitchen has a hob and a proper oven, and there is plenty equipment for turning fresh ingredients from the market into great meals. For laundry we used the washing machine in the apartment and dried our clothes at the laundrette; a short walk down Garibaldi and left into Via Santa Maria della Lettera, 11.
Visit the open market for fish, meats, veg and cheeses. It is off from the right hand side of Garibaldi before the Duomo. We went there every morning (closed Sunday) for provisions. A small supermarket is on Garibaldi, up the hill away from Duomo,and is cheaper than the shops down the hill nearer the square. Etna is a great day out. Don’t take the late morning 35 euro tourist coach but go instead from the bus station at 8:15am for less than 7 euros. Get there in time to buy a ticket from the office as you cannot buy one on the bus. When you get to ‘base camp’ there is a cable car and then a four wheeler bus to the top through deep snow. Unforgettable.
Get all the detail you need about places to visit, how to arrange things, and impartial advice from the tourist information office which is on the road left of the cathedral.