Catania City Centre Travel Guide

Catania

A castle on a cliff overlooking a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and residential buildings.
A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.
A historic fountain with statues, surrounded by a stone building with ornate details and flags.
An ancient amphitheater surrounded by modern buildings.
A coastal town with red-roofed buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a view of the sea.

Stay near popular Catania City Centre attractions

A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.

Piazza del Duomo

9.2/10 (1,188 reviews)
Elegant fountains, a superb cathedral and fine shopping and dining make Catania’s main square a great place to spend some time.
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Things to do

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

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

฿822
per adult
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Liquor tasting on Etna

Liquor tasting on Etna

฿956
per adult
Liquor tasting on Etna
Picture 1 for Activity Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

฿2,294
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

฿765
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

฿2,111
per adult
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Nicolosi: Mount Etna with Cable Car, 4x4, and Trek Excursion

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

฿2,103
per adult
Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4x4
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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 ฿6,447 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿6,447
฿7,396 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location! Amazing rooftop with the view of Etna! Friendly staff!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Etna Suite

Etna Suite

Via Etnea, 290 Catania CT
The price is ฿2,683 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,683
฿3,219 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Etna Suite
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24 Catania CT
The price is ฿4,482 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,482
฿5,236 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Il Principe Hotel
Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio

5 out of 5
Via Cardinale Pappalardo, 1 Catania CT
The price is ฿11,343 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿11,343
฿12,858 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port are located ...
Palazzo Sangiorgio
Hotel Etnea 316

Hotel Etnea 316

3 out of 5
Via ETNEA N. 316 Catania CT
The price is ฿3,179 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,179
฿3,764 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free theme park shuttle. Popular attractions Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo are ...
Hotel Etnea 316
Duomo Suites & Spa

Duomo Suites & Spa

4 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 23 Catania CT
The price is ฿6,106 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿6,106
฿7,022 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
"We had a nice stay!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Duomo Suites & Spa
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Where to stay in Catania City Centre

Find the best Catania City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with ornate architecture, flags, and banners.

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.

A beach with footprints, a mountain, and a city in the background.

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.

A small blue boat docked in a harbor with a mountain in the background.

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.

A historic church with ornate architecture and a clock tower.

Civita

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

A rugged volcanic landscape with a winding road, rocky terrain, and distant mountains.

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.

Catania City Centre Travel Guide