Catania: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 40 - 120 Katane Domus Bed and Breakfast
 Katane is an elegant b&b, set in a historic building in the centre of Catania. Rooms have air conditioning, and breakfast is served on the terrace wit… MoreEUR 64 - 499 Il Principe Hotel Catania
 Principe Hotel is surrounded by the baroque architecture in the historic centre of Catania. Located on the Alessi Steps between Via Etnea and Via Croc… MoreEUR 47 - 99 Idea Hotel Catania Ognina
 Overlooking the seaside in Catania, with a nice view including Mount Etna, Hotel Ognina is only 4 km from the city centre and 12 km from Catania Fonta… MoreEUR 56 - 250 Katane Palace Hotel
 Katane Palace is a 4-star hotel in the heart of Catania, a 5-minute walk from Catania Train Station. It offers free parking and rooms with free Wi-Fi … MoreEUR 40 - 113 La Collegiata
 La Collegiata is named after the namesake church in the heart of Catania historic centre and features the same elegant atmosphere of its surroundings,… MoreEUR 70 - 220 Liberty Hotel
 An early 20th century Liberty style villa in the heart of Catania, carefully transformed in a magnificent yet intimate hotel of refined architecture.
… MoreEUR 50 - 85 La Vecchia Palma
 Enjoy a a privileged spot in the historic centre, with excellent connections to the transport network. La Vecchia Palma is a vibrant 3-star hotel.
En… MoreEUR 28 - 110 I Vespri
 I Vespri offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. In Catania´s historic centre, it is near the Greek-Roman Amphitheatre and a few steps from the D… MoreEUR 40 - 400 Hotel Villa Romeo
 Hotel Villa Romeo offers elegant guest rooms with private balconies and LCD TVs, overlooking the internal courtyard. It is just a 2-minute walk from C… MoreEUR 89 - 194 Hotel Romano House
 Romano House is set in a historic building in the centre of Catania, skilfully restored by a master architect. All rooms offer air conditioning and fr… MoreEUR 59 - 104 Hotel Residence Villa Cibele
 Occupying a distinctly elegant building, Residence Hotel Villa Cibele is strategically set between the centre of Catania and the beltway, allowing you… MoreEUR 55 - 299 Hotel Royal
 Hotel Royal enjoys a fantastic location: just a short stroll from the Roman amphitheatre and the Duomo Cathedral. The roof terrace offers great views … MoreEUR 69 - 140 Hotel Savona
 Hotel Savona enjoys a great location in Catania’s old town, just round the corner from the Duomo and close to the harbour. This 18th-century buildin… MoreEUR 21 - 330 Hotel Villa Mater
 Villa Mater offers great value accommodation and a fantastic view of Mount Etna, just a few minutes from the centre of Catania and close to the A18 mo… MoreEUR 54 - 89 Hotel Valentino
 Located in a late 19th-century building in Catania’s historic centre, Hotel Valentino is just a 5-minute walk from Catania Cathedral. It offers room… MoreEUR 60 - 179 Manganelli Palace
 Located in a historic building in Catania’s old town, Manganelli Palace offers elegant Baroque-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Catania Cathedra… MoreEUR 56 - 260 NH Bellini
 NH Bellini is an elegant hotel in the heart of Catania, 200 metres from the Court of Justice. Rooms spacious and well-furnished, and the gourmet resta… MoreEUR 77 - 799 Sheraton Catania Hotel
 Sheraton Catania Hotel offers great views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. It features a swimming pool, wellness centre, and direct access to the sea… MoreEUR 40 - 75 San Michele Inn
 San Michele Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and free mineral water. It is located 400 metres from Catania Station, and has excellent … MoreEUR 42 - 145 Stesicorea Palace
 The Stesicorea Palace Hotel is located in Piazza Stesicoro, in the heart of the historic centre of Catania. It is housed in an elegant 19th-century ma… MoreEUR 40 - 99 Suite Inn Catania
 Suite Inn Catania is in via Vittorio Emanuele II, the heart of the historic centre, close to the Cathedral and the Bellini Opera Theatre. All rooms ha… MoreEUR 65 - 200 Villa del Bosco & VdBNEXT
 Relax in your spacious guest room complete with an LCD TV, Wi-Fi, and a hydromassage bath tub or shower. This modern hotel is in a quiet, residential … MoreEUR 99 - 500 UNA Hotel Palace
 You will never forget the great service or the breathtaking view from the rooftop restaurant at UNA Hotel Palace. Enjoy the Turkish bath and free acce… MoreEUR 45 - 120 San Max Hotel
 Leave your car in the San Max Hotel´s free, private parking and enjoy the excellent location in heart of Catania historic centre.
The hotel is … MoreEUR 38 - 110 San Demetrio
 Just 300 metres from the Cathedral and a 5-minute walk from the Roman Amphitheatre, San Demetrio is in Catania’s centre. It offers large rooms with … More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Catania: Guide
Catania is the second largest city in Sicily, a major transport hub and university city.
Get in
By Plane
Catania has the main airport for Sicily and scheduled and charter planes arrive from destinations throughout Italy and Europe.
From the airport, there are 1/2 hourly buses to Catania's bus station.
By Bus
Frequent buses run to Taormina, Messina, Enna, Caltanissetta & Syracuse (Sicily)|Syracuse. Less frequent buses run to local destinations, Naples, Rome etc. The main bus station is opposite the railway station and 10 minutes walk from the city centre.
By Train
Frequent trains run up the east coast to and from Taormina (but the station is a long walk below the town) and Messina, then on to Naples and Rome etc. Trains also run to Enna, Palermo (slower than the buses) and Syracuse (Sicily)|Syracuse. A scenic route runs inland to Caltagirone and Gela. The railway station is 10 minutes walk from the city centre.
Get around
Catania has a compact centre and it is most convenient just to walk around.
See
The Piazza del Duomo is attractive, lively and contains the Elephant Fountain - the symbol of the city
Barrique Club Via S. Guliano, 242. Tel +39 3924491005. Great atmosphere, good bar with italian and international drinks, excellent snacks and cakes. At night live jazz and Sicilian music
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The adjacent Cathedral (Duomo) is imposing and worth a visit
The food and fish markets just below the Piazza del Duomo are a lively and colourful place to visit
Via Etnea - the main shopping street, running North from the Piazza del Duomo has most of the city's imposing building and is busy throughout the day and eveningDo
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Sleep
Agora Hostel, 6 Piazza Curro. (+39) 095 7233010 . In a backstreet below the Duomo, it's lively and can fill up even out of season.
Gresi Hotel Via Pacini 28. Off Via Etnea close to the post office. Tel:+39 095 322709, email:hotelgresi@tin.com. Shiny clean, AC, bathroom, balcony, high arched ceilings with paintings. €75 without breakfast.
Hotel il Picchio Golf Resort , Via Nazionale, S.S. 120, 135 - 95012 Rovittello, Castiglione di Sicilia. Italy - Ph. +39.0942.986426 - Fax +39.0942.986323 . “Il Picchio Golf Resort” is immersed in the most fascinating scenery in Sicily, in the Alcantara Valley, a true oasis between Mount Etna and Catania. Double rooms from €140 to €220.
Hotel il Principe, Via Alessi , 20/26 - 95124 - Tel. +39-095-2500345 - Fax +39-095-325799 . Hotel Il Principe, boutique hotel located in a recently restored aristocratic building in the baroque heart of the historical centre of Catania. Availability and rates provided on the official web site.Get out
Visit Mount Etna - an erie volcanic landscape, with solidifed "rivers" of lava. The top is 3323m high, so be prepared for the cold, even in summer. One bus a day runs at about 8.30am from near the railway station via Nicolosi to the Rifugio Sapienza, 1400m below the summit.