Ognina Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ognina
Popular places to visit
Lungomare di Ognina
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lungomare di Ognina might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Ognina.
Catania Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Catania Beach during your travels in Contrada Pantano d'Arci?
Catania Port
Explore the waterfront in Catania with a trip to Catania Port. Discover the theatre scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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.
Catania Cathedral
You’ll see stunning artwork, Roman ruins and fine Baroque architecture when you visit the centerpiece of Catania’s main square.
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.
Activities
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
Mount Etna 3000 m Summit Hike with Volcanology Guide
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Our pick of the best Ognina Hotel Deals
Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection
"Keswan and the team here were not helpful at all in my booking. Highly recommend avoiding the headache of staying here. Refused to help me in altering my booking at all, even though I contacted them 5 minutes after making my booking (which was two weeks out...) Very unprofessional resort. Will not ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Grand Hotel Baia Verde
"Beautiful grand old hotel cliffside in Catania. Very clean, well maintained, staff brilliant."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"The rooftop is one of the best in the city! A very clean room. Helpful staff. The front desk ordered a case for my very early flight, which was of great help!"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Etna Suite
"Our family of three enjoyed a one-night stay during a transfer from Mazzaro Bay to Paris. The rooms were fairly spartan but comfortable for one night. WiFi access was a little buggy and the space was not air conditioned before our arrival. Be prepared to carry your luggage up three floors of stairs. ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel & Conference Center
"Beautiful property, great breakfast , clean & so helpful. Also they have ice buckets for us pampered Americans!!"
Reviewed on 13 June 2026
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
"Very nice property."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Ognina
- Catania City Centre
- Old Town Catania
- Contrada Pantano d'Arci
- Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio
- Civita
Catania City Centre
Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Via Crociferi or Piazza Stesicoro while you're exploring the area.
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, Palace of Culture and Palazzo Biscari are top sights worth seeing.
