Best hotels in Catania
Four Points Hotel by Sheraton Catania
Via Antonello Da Messina 45 Aci Castello, 95021 Catania
It's where you want to be – a home away from home. Sheraton brings the ultimate in hotel luxury to the foothills of Mount Etna. Located a stone's throw from the breathtaking Cyclops Coast, this is a perfect mix of local culture, food, hospitality, and leisure.
Il Principe Hotel Catania
Via Alessi, 24, 95124 Catania
Like many historic buildings in Rome and Milan, this breathtaking architecture of this hotel is a renovated patrician building. Situated in the baroque heart of Catania, it’s just a few steps away from the historic Roman Theatre. Enjoy all modern amenities and immerse yourself in Sicilian life and culture.
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
Viale Presidente Kennedy, 28, 95121 Catania
If the name didn’t already give it away, the hotel lets you enjoy luxury like the Romans. Located near the golden sand beaches of Catania, every inch of this hotel is dazzling. Enjoy Catania your way in a Roman setting.
Best restaurants in Catania
Chef Dedé
Via Guglielmo Oberdan, 126, 95129 Catania
Leave the ordinary behind and discover the extraordinary that made Italian cuisine celebrated the world over. Try their famous carpaccio di vitello arrostito in salsa or the homemade gnocchi stuffed with mild ricotta and cuttlefish.
Trattoria U Fucularu
Via Euplio Reina, 20, 95131 Catania
Enjoy homemade pasta with gorgonzola that you’ll be dreaming about for years. This is the Trattoria for anyone looking to discover authentic local Sicilian flavors. Highly recommended dishes include the octopus and their tuna pasta drizzled with creamy homemade sauce.
Osteria Antica Marina
Via Pardo, 29, 95131 Catania
Set in a rustic background and only a few steps away from the local fish market, this is Catania's own osteria. Serving ultra-fresh seafood that is authentic, timeless, and truly Italian, this place buzzes with a vibrant mix of locals and tourists.
Best things to do in Catania
Basilica Cattedrale Sant’Agata
Piazza del Duomo, 95100 Catania
On the must-see list of every tourist is this famous Catanian architectural masterpiece. The stunning Baroque and Norman building is located in the heart of the old town. A historic monument, it was originally built over the ruins of the Roman baths in the 11th century.
Ursino Castle
Piazza Federico di Svevia, 95121 Catania
This remnant of Italy's warring past is a fine castle and a top attraction for tourists. A relic from the 13th century, the castle stands in exceptional condition and almost without any trace of damage. Housed within is the Museo Civico, it’s a must-see.
Mount Etna
Situated between Catania and Messina
Catania lies in the shadow of one of the most active volcanoes in the world – Mount Etna. In 2015, there was an eruption that caused a lava flow. Today, you can use a tour operator to go trek the slopes of Mount Etna. You can also hire a quad (ATV) or a jeep to drive around this strictly protected, uninhabited, UNESCO-listed site.