Catania City Centre Travel Guide
Catania
Visit Catania City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Ursino Castle
View an array of stunning religious artworks and a collection of rare historic books at this imposing medieval castle.
Greek-Roman Theatre
Greek-Roman Theatre is just one of the places to see in Catania, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Top hotels in Catania City Centre
Etna Suite
"Huone iso, kivalla paikalla, iso puistoalue avautui ranskalais parvekkeelta. Lähellä parhaita nähtävyyksiä"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"Central location - near all attractions. Easy walk to Duomo, fish market and many places"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Duomo Suites & Spa
"Staff was great. Room was clean. But my worse lifetime experience in a hotel that has rooms where you can’t sleep. My room was facing an open street terrace with the extreme late night noise and a farmers market for the very early setup noise. Couple this with garbage/recycing pickup and street cleanup ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Palazzo Sangiorgio
"Overall, have been to nicer hotels (and nicer cities for that matter) but, and it's a big one, the hotel staff was exceptional across the board, in particular the reception team. Truly super helpful and accommodating and it was greatly appreciated. Hotel also has a nice outside area where you can ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Il Principe Hotel
"The property overall was very poorly maintained. The water did not drain properly from either the sink or the bathtub. Although we arrived late in the afternoon, the room electricity was not working. Considering the overall experience, the property was extremely overpriced."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Romano House
"The property had an issue and moved us to a different hotel, barely a 3 star when I was expecting a 4 star."
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Catania City Centre
Civita
If you're spending some time in Civita, Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater are top sights worth seeing.
San Berillo
While visiting San Berillo, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Stesicoro and Piazza Carlo Alberto.
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.
Borgo-Sanzio
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.
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.
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.
Catania City Centre Travel Guide
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- Visit Aci Castello
- Visit Aci Catena
- Visit Aci Sant'Antonio
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- Visit Belpasso
- Visit Cannizzaro
- Visit Capo Molini
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- Visit San Giovanni la Punta
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- Visit San Pietro Clarenza
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