Catania City Centre
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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Catania Fish Market. Discover the theater 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.
Things to do
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit
Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Top hotels in Catania City Centre
Etna Suite
Great staffs and great breakfast. Excellent location.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
We really enjoyed our stay, the rooms were clean and the staff were helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on May 5, 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 May 9, 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 May 7, 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 May 9, 2026
B&B Hotel Catania City Center
Never again. Bed is clean and comfortable and breakfast was ok. Everything else is terrible.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Catania City Centre
Civita
While visiting Civita, you might make a stop by sights like Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater.
San Berillo
If you're spending some time in San Berillo, Piazza Stesicoro and Piazza Carlo Alberto are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Catania
Historic sites and theaters 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
Borgo-Sanzio is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Borgo Station or Giuffrida Station to explore sights like Via Etnea.
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.
