Catania City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Catania City Centre
Stay near popular Catania City Centre attractions
Things to do

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

From Catania: Guided Tour of Taormina and Castelmola

Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4x4

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Full-Day Etna and Taormina Combination Tour
Top hotels in Catania City Centre

Etna Suite
"Beautiful hotel in the very heart of the city. We were able to walk to restaurants, ancient ruins, shopping and other area attractions. Great location. The hotel I think used to be a very glamorous home, lots of marble and great architectural features. The staff was absolutely incredible and the ..."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"The staff members at the front desk were very helpful and kind. They made certain that our request for a room in a quiet location was honored, and answered all of our questions regarding local sites using a map that we were able to take with us when sightseeing. We enjoyed delicious cocktails in ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hotel Etnea 316

Palazzo Sangiorgio

Il Principe Hotel
"A warm welcome from the amazingly helpful Roberta. Upgraded to a suite - v comfortable, excellent bed, and once I turned off the intrusive a/c a good night's sleep. Great breakfast, excellent coffee. A wonderful location too -- right where you want to be, and excellenr, affordable restos nearby. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

B&B Hotel Catania City Center
"Our stay was in a central part of the city, easy to get around. I wish we had stayed longer, the city had very good vibes"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Catania City Centre
- Old Town Catania
- Contrada Pantano d'Arci
- Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio
- Civita
- San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata

Old Town Catania
Historical sites and theatres are highlights of Old Town Catania. Make a stop by Ursino Castle or Catania Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porto Station to get around town.

Contrada Pantano d'Arci
If you're spending some time in Contrada Pantano d'Arci, Catania Beach and Spiaggia della Plaia are top sights worth seeing.

Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio
Discover Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, memorable for its seaside views. Popular attractions in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio include Lungomare di Ognina and Ionian Sea, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Galatea Station.

Civita
If you're spending some time in Civita, Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater are top sights worth seeing.

San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata
San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Catania Beach or Vaccarizzo Beach.























