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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Catania Fish Market. Discover the theatre scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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.
Ursino Castle
View an array of stunning religious artworks and a collection of rare historic books at this imposing medieval castle.
Greek-Roman Theatre
Greek-Roman Theatre is just one of the places to see in Catania, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour
From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour
Sicily: Catania Airport Bus Transfer to Giardini Naxos
Top hotels in Catania City Centre
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Great hotel. Friendly and nice staff. Great location. Delicious breakfast and nice rooftop restaurant
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Etna Suite
Everything is nice and the exceylocation stood out.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
B&B Hotel Catania City Center
Went for a casual weekend trip and found this hotel to be perfect. Great basic amenities, more recently updated and great location to the main strip.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Romano House
Clean room, friendly staff, reasonable location
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Villa Romeo
Staff were great. Hotel has a back door leading to a beautiful garden. Room can use some update. Possibly a new bed. Very basic amenities. Small bottle of shampoo and conditioner and small bar of soap. No facial tissue, cups, coffee, etc. Short walk to the Central Station.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Il Principe Hotel
The room was okay. It needs a few upgrades. Bathroom shower head was leaking water from the base and as a result the pressure was compromised. It would have been excellent if they had a kettle and tea/ coffee in the room . Overall the room was in good condition despite the age of the hotel . It was ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 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.
