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.
Ursino Castle
View an array of stunning religious artworks and a collection of rare historic books at this imposing medieval castle.
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.
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
After visiting Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena, 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
Great staffs and great breakfast. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 4 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
When we arrived at the hotel a show was s the room , small little windows, larger window view a meter of window a roof smell like the room has not been open for a few days! Maybe because Air conditioning was off, room near breakfast! It were noises of doors closing , also from breakfast area! We ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Palazzo Sangiorgio
What a beautiful hotel. It’s in a terrific location. Oh, breakfast is included. WOW! So many offerings. It’s all delicious. I ate too much. Lovely space outside to eat your first meal of the day. We stayed 3 nights and reserved one more night before we head home. There is a jacuzzi on the rooftop. ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
B&B Hotel Catania City Center
Never again. Bed is clean and comfortable and breakfast was ok. Everything else is terrible.
Reviewed on 6 May 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.
