Catania City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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

Piazza del Duomo

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 featuring religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral

Catania Cathedral

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

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 showing heritage architecture and a castle

Ursino Castle

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

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

Activities

Godfather Tour

Godfather Tour

AU$188
per adult
Godfather Tour
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily

The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)

AU$383
per adult
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)
Achillian Baths

Underground Catania

AU$232
per adult
Underground Catania
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

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

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza

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

AU$38
per adult
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Taormina and its surroundings

Taormina and Seaside

AU$143
per adult
Taormina and Seaside
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Our pick of the best Catania City Centre Hotel Deals

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$280 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$280
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel with great mount Etna view. Clean and spacious rooms. Restaurant was excellent! Food was amazing! Walkable distance to about anything. Definitely would recommend this place!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24, Catania, CT
The price is AU$241 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$241
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (796 reviews)
"Great location and safe. Great staff. Very professional and fast. Rooms are nice. Beautiful architecture and decor. A very good place to stay in the middle of the city."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 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 WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (637 reviews)
"Very good breakfast, great location."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

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Romano House
Etna Suite

Etna Suite

Via Etnea, 290, Catania, CT
The price is AU$157 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$157
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this ski guesthouse in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (767 reviews)
"Everyone was super friendly, breakfast was great, super clean and was right in the city center. Overall a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Etna Suite
Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio

5 out of 5
Via Cardinale Pappalardo, 1, Catania, CT
The price is AU$442 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$442
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
"Good location and great quality breakfast"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Palazzo Sangiorgio
Hotel Villa Romeo

Hotel Villa Romeo

3 out of 5
Via Platamone 8, Catania, CT
The price is AU$185 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$185
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (722 reviews)
A good value, traditional hotel
"A good stay. Hotel is really close to the main train station, which is welcome after a long trip. Check in was efficient & friendly. Room wasn't the biggest but was spotlessly clean. The bathroom was actually quite large, again very clean. Shower was double sized and had great water pressure. Air ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 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 which includes a church or cathedral, religious aspects and a statue or sculpture

Civita

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

Civita
Ursino Castle showing heritage architecture and a castle

Old Town Catania

4/5(4 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

4.5/5(2 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

4.5/5(2 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

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