Catania

Travel Guide

Cathedral Square featuring a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture
Catania Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture
Catania which includes food
Piazza del Duomo showing heritage architecture
Catania which includes food

Where to stay in Catania

Angera showing a small town or village and a river or creek

Catania City Centre

4/5(194 area reviews)

Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historic sites and theaters. Make a stop by Manganelli Palace or Roman Amphitheater while you're exploring the area.

Catania City Centre
Ursino Castle featuring a castle and heritage architecture

Old Town Catania

4/5(20 area reviews)

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.

Old Town Catania
Mount Etna showing mountains

Contrada Pantano d'Arci

While visiting Contrada Pantano d'Arci, you might make a stop by sights like Catania Beach and Spiaggia della Plaia.

Contrada Pantano d'Arci
Mount Etna showing mountains

San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata

3/5(64 area reviews)

San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Catania Beach and Vaccarizzo Beach while in the area.

San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata
During a run, after a turn...you can find Etna and it’s threatening profile!!!

Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio

3.5/5(28 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.

Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio
Catania Cathedral showing religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a statue or sculpture

Civita

While visiting Civita, you might make a stop by sights like Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater.

Civita
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
The price is SAR 650 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
SAR 650
SAR 736 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great Hotel; Restaurant Disappointing
"We were very happy with reception, breakfast (well done with the vegetarian and vegan breakfast options and lovely staff) and the room, but disappointed with the rooftop restaurant. The maitre d wasn’t overly helpful; and the food was far less appetising than at most restaurants or at home - a bit ..."

Reviewed on 15 July 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel

Romano Palace Luxury Hotel

5 out of 5
Viale Kennedy 28, Catania, CT
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Catania Beach and Catania Port ...
7.8/10 Good! (864 reviews)
"Lovely property and safe"

Reviewed on 8 July 2025

Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
Romano House

Romano House

4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Di Prima, 20, Catania, CT
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (631 reviews)
"Great convenient location to train or shopping area, staff and service very helpful. Need to be vigilant though if you turn right. Breakfast service was particularly good. The bathrooms and other amenities are dated or need some maintenance."

Reviewed on 3 June 2025

Romano House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata

Via Monte Sant'Agata, 5, Catania, CT
Stay at this apartment in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and premium bedding. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (219 reviews)
"The apartment was very clean! Well maintained. The service by the staff is perfect. Very responsive, have great recommendations, even help us set up transportation for a few day trips we had planned. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 5 July 2025

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata
Ferrini Home Residence 150

Ferrini Home Residence 150

Via Grotte Bianche 150, Catania, CT
Stay at this apartment in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services. Popular attractions Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
"Everything was very good!"

Reviewed on 25 June 2025

Ferrini Home Residence 150
Ferrini Home - Etnea Collection

Ferrini Home - Etnea Collection

Via Etnea 289, Catania, CT
Stay at this apartment in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
"The apartment was absolutely beautiful and clean. Having someone greet me at the location was flawless. I felt safe and secure throughout my stay."

Reviewed on 10 July 2025

Ferrini Home - Etnea Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Catania

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
64
5 - Excellent 35%
4 - Good
75
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
32
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The city center is absolutely fantastic

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Very dirty and unsafe. Taormina and Naxos are worth seeing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely experience in all ways.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful city, wish I could have stayed much longer!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

LOVELY , CLEAN AND GOOD PLACE AND PLEASANT PEOPLE THAT MAKE A GOOD PUBLICITY FOR BEAUTIFUL AND PLEASANT SICILIA

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Catania is a beautiful baroco town, somewhat underrated by tourist guys.