Wow. What more can we say. One of those luxurious "palacios" that you always wished you could live in, complete with heave oak doors, courtyard, stairways (and elevator) and balcony with views on the Duomo. A place in the middle of town next to the famous market, but also a bakery and general stores. What better way to enjoy Catania and surroundings. Italian city life at its best.
Of course it is also the perfect place to prepare for your ascent to Mt Etna. You can go by organised tour or just walk to the railway station and take public transport €6.60 to the "base village" and walk up. A nice day hike that will give you all the views of the organised tours and more.