Hotels Catania, Guesthouses Catania and Residences Catania

Catania is located on the eastern coast of the island, on the slopes of the active Etna volcano. A city of ancient origins, Catania was a Greek and Roman colony but it cherishes only few evidences dating back to those ages, since it is mostly characterized by Baroque buildings and palaces. Having been decimated by the earthquake of 1693, Catania was comprehensively rebuilt by G.B. Vaccari, who gave the old town its current aspect including a regular plan and other interesting urban patterns.

The beauty of the old town attracts thousands of visitors every year, who can take advantage of a wide range of accommodation facilities which are able to suit even their most demanding requirements. Luxury 4-star hotels are situated along the avenues of the city centre and provide accommodation in both historic buildings and modern facilities, offering guests high-quality services and utmost kindness. Numerous 3-star hotels, which are mainly situated along the coastline, propose advantageous package holidays which give visitors the possibility to experience pleasant stays at the seaside. Cheap guesthouses let guests visit the city at reasonable prices. The city also boasts air-conditioned hotels and hotels provided with swimming pool, which provide utmost comfort and relax even during the hottest summers.

The regular town layout dating back to the Baroque Age still characterizes every part of the city centre, especially Piazza Duomo and Piazza dell’Università. The former is the heart of city life and abounds in enchanting buildings, such as the Town Hall, the Palace of the former Seminary of the Clergymen and the Cathedral, which was rebuilt in 1693 according to its ancient Medieval plan. Via Etnea is the most lively avenue of the city centre and an important gathering place for both local inhabitants and tourists. Walking down Via Etnea, dominated by Mount Etna, it is possible to enjoy an outstanding view over the eighteenth-century buildings which surround the avenue. Via dei Crociferi, a monumental example of the Sicilian Baroque style, hosts churches, monasteries and civic buildings of great value and is the most beautiful avenue in Catania as far as architectural patterns are concerned.
Catania offers plenty of cultural and artistic opportunities, featuring a lot of museums and exhibitions, as well as events and traditional festivals.
Not to be missed is an excursion to the top of Mount Etna, the symbol of the city and of the whole island, one of the largest active volcanos in the world and an outstanding natural beauty. A fascinating atmosphere characterizes the landscape surrounding the crater, whose higher point is situated 3343 metres above sea level. Mount Etna offers the possibility to enjoy a marvellous view over the whole of the island, as well as to admire the incandescent magma churning at the bottom of its crater.