Catania City Centre Travel Guide

Catania

Angera which includes a small town or village and a river or creek
Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
Cathedral Square featuring a fountain and heritage architecture
Roman Amphitheater featuring a ruin
Angera featuring heritage elements, landscape views and a coastal town

Popular places to visit

Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Piazza del Duomo

4.5/5(41 reviews)

Elegant fountains, a superb cathedral and fine shopping and dining make Catania’s main square a great place to spend some time.

Piazza del Duomo
Catania Cathedral showing religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral

Catania Cathedral

4.5/5(100 reviews)

You’ll see stunning artwork, Roman ruins and fine Baroque architecture when you visit the centerpiece of Catania’s main square.

Catania Cathedral
Catania Fish Market

Catania Fish Market

4/5(28 reviews)

During your visit to Catania, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Catania Fish Market. Discover the theatre scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Catania Fish Market
Bellini Gardens

Bellini Gardens

After visiting Bellini Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Bellini Gardens
Ursino Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture

Ursino Castle

4/5(33 reviews)

View an array of stunning religious artworks and a collection of rare historic books at this imposing medieval castle.

Ursino Castle
Massimo Bellini Theater

Massimo Bellini Theater

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Massimo Bellini Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Massimo Bellini Theater

Things to do

WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

฿752
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily

The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)

฿8,020
per adult
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)
Taormina and its surroundings

Taormina and Seaside

฿3,007
per adult
Taormina and Seaside
Catania: Taormina, Isola Bella, & Castelmola Full-Day Tour

From Catania: Taormina, Isola Bella, and Castelmola Day Trip

฿3,383
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Catania: Taormina, Isola Bella, and Castelmola Day Trip
Mt. Etna adventurous tour with a volcano guide

Mt. Etna adventurous tour with a volcano guide

฿2,631
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt. Etna adventurous tour with a volcano guide
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza

Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza

฿808
per adult
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
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Top hotels in Catania City Centre

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
The price is ฿8,098 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿8,098
฿9,096 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel and close to everything. Great rooftop bar. Staff and service were excellent."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Etna Suite

Etna Suite

Via Etnea, 290, Catania, CT
Stay at this ski guesthouse in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (781 reviews)
"We had to leave very early for the airport so missed out on breakfast and the airport shuttle😕"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

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Etna Suite
Hotel Etnea 316

Hotel Etnea 316

3 out of 5
Via ETNEA N. 316, Catania, CT
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free theme park shuttle. Popular attractions Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo ...
7.4/10 Good! (309 reviews)
"Older style but it works."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

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Hotel Etnea 316
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24, Catania, CT
The price is ฿5,092 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿5,092
฿5,790 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (809 reviews)
"Nice hotel with very friendly staff. Room was nice and comfy. great location and close to the center Breakfast was just okay, a bit of overcooked food. Definitely take the parking option they suggest you since there is no way you can find any parking around."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Il Principe Hotel
Romano House

Romano House

4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Di Prima, 20, Catania, CT
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (642 reviews)
"Staff is very helpful. Day staff had especially strong English skills, which came in handy for us!"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

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Romano House
Hotel Villa Romeo

Hotel Villa Romeo

3 out of 5
Via Platamone 8, Catania, CT
The price is ฿3,383 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,383
฿3,871 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (728 reviews)
"Location was very easy for transportation as it is minutes from bus and train stations. Quick bus ride from the airport as well. Hotel has a cute courtyard and terrace, as well as free breakfast. Francesco working at the front was great as well."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Hotel Villa Romeo
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Other neighbourhoods around Catania City Centre

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San Berillo

While visiting San Berillo, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Carlo Alberto and Palazzo Beneventano.

San Berillo
Catania Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, a statue or sculpture and religious elements

Civita

If you're spending some time in Civita, Palace of Culture and Palazzo Biscari are top sights worth seeing.

Civita
Ursino Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture

Old Town Catania

4/5(15 area reviews)

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.

Old Town Catania
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Borgo-Sanzio

4/5(12 area reviews)

You might enjoy the historical sites while in Borgo-Sanzio. Via Etnea is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Borgo Station or Giuffrida Station to see more of the city.

Borgo-Sanzio
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Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio

3.5/5(25 area reviews)

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.

Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio
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Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi. You might want to make time for a stop at PalaCatania or La Meridiana Sport.

Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi

Catania City Centre Travel Guide