Catania City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Massimo Bellini Theater
Enjoy a performance at Massimo Bellini Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Our pick of the best Catania City Centre Hotel Deals
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
The room is pretty small being a twin room and there is even smaller bathroom and we have problem getting boiled clean water because they did not give the kettle , instead there was a coffee machine which was extremely difficult to operate and the cups provided the paper ones were very, very small. ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Etna Suite
Internet was good.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Il Principe Hotel
Fabulous location but hotel needs a lot of maintenance, ie most of the lifts were broken and our mini fridge was extremely noisy so had to unplug it. Shower ok but drained very slowly. Sheets ok but bedcover very very old and didn’t want to touch
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
B&B Hotel Catania City Center
Good locationa!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Romano House
The room was clean and the staff were friendly. The location was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Villa Romeo
Very impressive little hotel near train station. Beautiful small courtyard lovely breakfast
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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.
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- Elephant Fountain
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- Church of San Placido
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