Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea
Nearby, just 12 kilometres from the city, there is Etnaland, a big theme park, which is the largest of its kind in Southern Italy and which attracts thousands of tourists, not only from Sicily, but also from the rest of Italy
Strategically located in the middle of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Catania. It also provides an executive floor, a coffee bar and free Wi-Fi.
This modern hotel offers room service, meeting rooms and a 24-hour reception. Airport transfers, a laundry service, babysitting/child services and a dry cleaning service are available upon enquiry.
The modern rooms at NH Catania Centro offer a mini bar and all the necessities for a comfortable stay. All include wireless internet access, a private bathroom and heating.
NH Catania Centro's in-house restaurant offers Italian-inspired dishes, which can enjoyed on the outdoor terrace. In the evening, guests are welcome to relax in the cosy lounge bar. Guests can also try one of the many bars and cafés nearby.
The hotel is conveniently situated for discovering Catania with the Orto Botanico dell'Universita di Catania within walking distance. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is a 25-minute drive away.
Set in the heart of the city, Mercure Catania Excelsior offers easy access to Catania's popular shopping and sightseeing areas. It provides 4-star accommodation with air-conditioned rooms.
This relaxed hotel offers meeting rooms, valet parking and an express check-in and check-out feature. It provides child-minding services, a currency exchange and a reception that is available 24 hours a day.
The rooms at Mercure Catania Excelsior have a mini bar and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. All offer a flat-screen TV, heating and a private bathroom.
Mercure Catania Excelsior provides a varied dining experience, which include a relaxed restaurant and a bar. A selection of eating options are also found in the area.
The hotel is under a 15-minute drive from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and the Orto Botanico dell'Universita di Catania is a brief stroll away. It is within a 20-minute stroll of Catania Centrale Railway Station and Galatea Metro Station, which allows convenient access in and around Catania.
Conveniently situated, Il Principe Hotel Catania offers easy access to Catania's popular sightseeing areas. A short walk from Catania Cathedral, it provides modern rooms equipped with a mini bar, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
This elegant hotel offers an in-house fitness centre, an express check-in and check-out feature and meeting rooms. Staff are available 24/7 and can assist with booking tours and tickets. Just minutes from nearby clubs and bars, this 4-star hotel also allows guests to easily discover the local nightlife.
Il Principe Hotel Catania has 80 elegant rooms that are equipped with a range of essential facilities to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. Heating, a hair dryer and cable/satellite channels are also provided.
Il Principe Hotel Catania's restaurant is open for breakfast and provides a convenient place for those who want to stay close to everything the property has to offer. Each evening, guests can relax in the cosy lounge bar. A selection of dining options can also be found in the area.
Catania's attractions, including the Teatro Massimo Bellini, the Castello Ursino and Palazzo Biscari, are easily accessible on foot from the hotel. The local neighbourhood is also well-known for its shopping.
Conveniently positioned, Liberty Hotel Catania offers easy access to Catania's best hot spots. A short walk from Roman Amphitheatre, it provides luxury rooms equipped with slippers, a mini bar and a private bathroom.
This art deco hotel offers an on-site fitness centre, meeting rooms and an express check-in and check-out feature. Staff are available 24/7 and can help with booking tours and tickets. Just minutes from nearby clubs and bars, this 4-star hotel also allows guests to easily explore the best of the local nightlife.
Guests staying at Hotel Liberty can relax in their stylish rooms that offer heating, a telephone and a flat-screen TV. They are also soundproofed.
Liberty serves breakfast each morning, and guests are welcome to unwind with a drink in the bar. A wide variety of dining options are also found in close proximity to the property.
The area surrounding Liberty Hotel Catania is well-known for its shopping. For those who enjoy cycling, the hotel provides a bike rental service.
Ferdinandean Gate or Garibaldi Gate (Porta Ferdinandea or Porta Garibaldi), a triumphal arch erected in 1768 to celebrate the marriage of Ferdinand I of Two Sicilies and Marie Caroline of Austria
Palazzo dei Normanni one of the most beautiful Italian palaces and a notable example of Norman architecture. It houses the famous Cappella Palatina.
Palazzo Biscari is a private palace in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.
It was built by will of the Paterno Castello family, the princes of Biscari, starting from the late 17th century, lasting for much of the following century, after the devastations of the 11 January 1693 earthquake
Packed with information on this fascinating destination, Footprintfocus Sicily: Catania and Southeast will guide you around all the best sights and provide you with up-to-date recommendations on where to eat, sleep and play.
The guide features:
* Essentials section with tips on getting there and around
* Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat
* Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps of Taormina, Catania & Syracuse, with the key sights and listings marked