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.

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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

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

£17
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

£59
per adult
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Half day boat trip from Catania to the Cyclops Riviera

Half day boat trip from Catania to the Cyclops Riviera

£59
per adult
Half day boat trip from Catania to the Cyclops Riviera
Picture 1 for Activity Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

£52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza

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

£19
per adult
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

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

£17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
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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 £195 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£195
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The font desk was extremely friendly and helpful. They gave us an awesome upgrade. The location was great"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Etna Suite

Etna Suite

Via Etnea, 290 Catania CT
The price is £76 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£76
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (972 reviews)
"Check in automático funcionou bem, pois chegamos após as 19h, quando não há serviço de recepção. Destaque para o colaborador Alfredo, que esteve sempre a disposição para ajudar. Com sugestão, melhorar a área do térreo, que não estava bem cuidada."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Etna Suite
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24 Catania CT
The price is £134 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£134
11 Aug - 12 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (885 reviews)
"City center location and in a very quiet street but only two blacks away from the busy city center! The hotel is a bit old in terms of physical condition, no drinking cup in the room, one of the room refrigerator is too noisy. But rhe staff was very friendly and professional at check in as well as ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Il Principe Hotel
Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio

5 out of 5
Via Cardinale Pappalardo, 1 Catania CT
The price is £288 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£288
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 Fish Market are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
"This is a great five-star hotel in the historic center of town. While the immediate environment outside appears a bit scruffy, the hotel itself is a great base from which to explore Catania. Its breakfast is excellent and its staff very helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Palazzo Sangiorgio
Duomo Suites & Spa

Duomo Suites & Spa

4 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 23 Catania CT
The price is £147 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£147
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (456 reviews)
"J’ai adoré mon séjour à cette hôtel. Très bien situé"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Duomo Suites & Spa
Hotel Villa Romeo

Hotel Villa Romeo

3 out of 5
Via Platamone 8 Catania CT
The price is £86 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£86
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (796 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and accommodating. Toilet in the room had a leak and smelled like sewer."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hotel Villa Romeo
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Where to stay in Catania City Centre

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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, Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater 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.

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