Catania City Centre Travel Guide
Catania
Visit Catania City Centre
Popular places to visit
Piazza del Duomo
Learn about the local history of Catania when you spend time at Piazza del Duomo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Catania Cathedral
After visiting Catania Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Ursino Castle
You can study the exhibits at Ursino Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Elephant Fountain
After visiting Elephant Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Catania City Centre
Etna Suite
"The location was amazing. You do have to go up a small flight of stairs to the front desk. The staff did help. The room is good for 1-2 night stay. Breakfast was great. Staff was kind and let me check in a little early."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"We really enjoyed our stay, the rooms were clean and the staff were helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Il Principe Hotel
"The bedding needs to be majorly upgraded. Need new linens better pillows a stylish comfortable coverlet and better mattress or mattered pad. It was a very uncomfortable sleep for a quite high priced hotel. Also the shower is terrible with mould and rust and it leaks. Breakfast and location are ..."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Duomo Suites & Spa
"The star rating on this property by various sources appears way too high. The rating and name and some photos imply it is a luxurious full service property. It is not. There is no one at the front desk from 10am to 8am. The street noise level, at lease in some rooms, is very loud. I was surprised ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Palazzo Sangiorgio
"Wonderful staff and what a great room with Jacuzzi!!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Centrale Europa
"Fantastic location right by the Duomo and Elephant Square. Hotel itself is slightly faded splendour but clean and comfy and staff were helpful. Bit of a drag having no lift and a room on the 3rd floor but staff carried our bags up for us."
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
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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.
