Catania City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Cathedral Square which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bellini Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Bellini Gardens, a lovely green space in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Bellini Gardens
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Elephant Fountain

4/5(13 reviews)

Contemplate the legends associated with the symbol of Catania, which sits on an intricately carved fountain in the center of a lively old town square.

Elephant Fountain

Activities

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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Trip off the Tourist Path

NZ$114
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Trip off the Tourist Path
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Wonderful Catania

NZ$132
Per adult
Wonderful Catania
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Catania City Highlights and Street Food -Private or shared-

NZ$439
Per adult
Catania City Highlights and Street Food -Private or shared-
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Etna Wine Tasting and Train Tour

NZ$373
Per adult
Etna Wine Tasting and Train Tour
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2 Hours and a Half Private Guided Tour of Catania

NZ$44
Per adult
2 Hours and a Half Private Guided Tour of Catania
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Market tour and Three-Course Dinner In Catania

NZ$190
Per adult
Market tour and Three-Course Dinner In Catania
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Our pick of the best Catania City Centre Hotel Deals

Il Gattopardo House
Il Gattopardo House
Via Minoriti 10, Catania, CT
The price is NZ$139 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
NZ$139
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this guesthouse in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (369 reviews)
"It's in the perfect part of town and super close to a lot of activities within walking distance. The rooms are beautiful and check in and out was easy"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

Il Gattopardo House
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
The price is NZ$230 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
NZ$230
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"Really nice"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Etna Suite
Etna Suite
Via Etnea, 290, Catania, CT
The price is NZ$177 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$177
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
Three day mini break
"Mini three day break, location of hotel is central to everything you want to visit, staff help and give good local information of things to see and do greatly helped our time in Catania, very easy to get to and from airport as bus stops outside would highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Etna Suite
Hotel Villa Romeo
Hotel Villa Romeo
3 out of 5
Via Platamone 8, Catania, CT
The price is NZ$173 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
NZ$173
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (602 reviews)
"Lovely, lavishly decorated hotel, well located with beautiful breakfast terrace. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

Hotel Villa Romeo
Romano House
Romano House
4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Di Prima, 20, Catania, CT
The price is NZ$295 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$295
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (556 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice but the surrounding area was just dirty, run down and it didn’t help that the red light district was a few meters down the road."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Romano House
Duomo Suites & Spa
Duomo Suites & Spa
4 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 23, Catania
The price is NZ$300 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
NZ$300
per night
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (295 reviews)
Amazing boutique hotel!
"The hotel's strategic location offered unparalleled access to the city's major attractions, making exploration effortless. One of the highlights of our stay was undoubtedly the gastronomic journey that Catania had to offer. Thanks to the invaluable recommendations from Karla at the front desk, we ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Duomo Suites & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Catania City Centre

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 Greek-Roman Theatre or Ursino Castle while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porto Station to get around town.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ognina

Travellers like the beaches in Ognina, and Lungomare di Ognina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ognina
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Nesima

Travellers like the restaurants in Nesima, and PalaNesima is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nesima

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