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

Catania e Siracusa

Da Taormina : Tour di Catania e Siracusa

Rp1.252.838
per adult
Da Taormina : Tour di Catania e Siracusa
From Cefalù: Day Trip to Mount Etna and Taormina

From Cefalù: Day Trip to Mount Etna and Taormina

Rp1.541.954
per adult
From Cefalù: Day Trip to Mount Etna and Taormina
From Sciacca: Etna with Cable Car Ride and Taormina Visit

From Sciacca: Etna with Cable Car Ride and Taormina Visit

Rp1.445.582
per adult
From Sciacca: Etna with Cable Car Ride and Taormina Visit
From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

Rp1.831.071
per adult
From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour
From Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara River Tour

From Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara River Tour

Rp1.715.424
per adult
From Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara River Tour
Etna excursions at sunset through ancient craters and lava flows

Etna excursions at sunset through ancient craters and lava flows

Rp1.349.210
per adult
Etna excursions at sunset through ancient craters and lava flows
See all activities in Catania

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 Rp3.211.938 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp3.211.938
Rp3.630.732 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was very attentive and helpful. Rooftop was beautiful. A very nice experience."

Reviewed on 29 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! (790 reviews)
"Alfredo manages and ROCKS. Just couldn't have been more helpful. Breakfast legendary; coffee particularly which I totally love. Rooms were tight and a bit shopworn but lacked nothing. Charming balcony with breathtaking views. So reasonable. If you stay anywhere else in or around Catania ur nutz"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Get rates
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! (311 reviews)
"Older style but it works."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

Get rates
Hotel Etnea 316
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24, Catania, CT
The price is Rp2.466.626 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp2.466.626
Rp2.810.888 total
12 Oct - 13 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! (646 reviews)
"It was ok for what we wanted."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Get rates
Romano House
NH Catania Centro

NH Catania Centro

4 out of 5
Piazza Trento 13, Catania, CT
The price is Rp3.389.393 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp3.389.393
Rp3.825.932 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (457 reviews)
"What a pleasant stay! The hotel is so convenient to everything and a nice easy walk to downtown, all of our favorite restaurants, and the kiosko outside the hotel is so convenient for beverages anytime of the day. Rooms were spacious and breakfast option was simple. Only thing is the bed was not ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

NH Catania Centro
See all 933 properties in Catania City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Catania City Centre

Default Image

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
Default Image

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
Default Image

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
Default Image

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