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

4.5/5(5 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 featuring religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral

Catania Cathedral

4.5/5(15 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(1 review)

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

4.5/5(7 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

5/5(3 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

Activities

The White Lotus Experience • Sicily

The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)

AU$385
per adult
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)
Achillian Baths

Underground Catania

AU$228
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$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
Taormina and its surroundings

Taormina and Seaside

AU$140
per adult
Taormina and Seaside
Taormina Day Tour – Private Experience

Taormina Day Tour – Private Experience

AU$277
per adult
Taormina Day Tour – Private Experience
ANCIENT THEATER

Full-Day Shared Tour to Taormina from Catania

AU$158
per adult
Full-Day Shared Tour to Taormina from Catania
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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
The price is AU$271 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$271
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Una Palace Hotel, Catania is superb. Wonderful staff at the desk and Allessio and Alexandro in the roof top restaurantand bar, helpful and first rate! A great weekend stay. The food is sublime.My 4th visit this year."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Etna Suite
Etna Suite
Via Etnea, 290, Catania, CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$166
15 July - 16 July
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! (738 reviews)
Very helpful staff
"Booked 3 nights. I did get a very good "welcome briefing" and the staff was very helpful with information or making espresso for breakfast."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Etna Suite
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! (629 reviews)
"Great convenient location to train or shopping area, staff and service very helpful. Need to be vigilant though if you turn right. Breakfast service was particularly good. The bathrooms and other amenities are dated or need some maintenance."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

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Romano House
Palazzo Bicocca Rooms
Palazzo Bicocca Rooms
Via Barone della Bicocca, 8, Catania, CT
The price is AU$143 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$143
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and climate control. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
"Room 104 was good"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Palazzo Bicocca Rooms
Il Principe Hotel
Il Principe Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24, Catania, CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$204 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$204
15 July - 16 July
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! (785 reviews)
Great location
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location. A bit difficult to park if you have a car."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Il Principe Hotel
NH Catania Centro
NH Catania Centro
4 out of 5
Piazza Trento 13, Catania, CT
The price is AU$267 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$267
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (439 reviews)
"Very conveniently located. Having dinner at the hotel is not worth the money. Unfortunately we made that mistake the first night. Excellent restaurants less than five minutes walking from the hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

NH Catania Centro
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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 showing a church or cathedral, a statue or sculpture and religious elements

Civita

If you're spending some time in Civita, Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Civita
Ursino Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture

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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