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Plaza Hotel Catania

Viale Ruggero Di Lauria 43
Rated 8.0 in 1420 reviews

Plaza Hotel Catania offers a blend of modern convenience and traditional Sicilian hospitality, making it an appealing choice for travelers seeking comfort and style. The hotel features a contemporary design complemented by local artistic touches, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Each room is thoughtfully furnished, providing amenities that ensure a pleasant stay, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars.

Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, which serves a variety of local and international dishes, allowing visitors to savor the rich flavors of Sicilian cuisine. The breakfast buffet is particularly noted for its selection of fresh, local ingredients, setting a positive tone for the day.

For those traveling on business, Plaza Hotel Catania provides well-equipped meeting facilities that cater to various needs, from small gatherings to larger conferences, making it suitable for corporate travelers. The attentive staff is committed to providing personalized service, ensuring that all guest needs are met during their stay.

Located conveniently for exploring the vibrant city of Catania, the hotel serves as an ideal base from which to discover the area’s historical sites, bustling markets, and beautiful coastal views. Whether you are visiting for leisure or business, Plaza Hotel Catania combines essential comforts with a touch of local flavor, making it a compelling accommodation choice in this dynamic Sicilian city.

Climate and Weather

January
 17°
 5°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
 18°
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 14°
 6
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 19
Rain free days
March
 20°
 8°
 15°
 7
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
April
 22°
 10°
 16°
 8
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 23
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May
 26°
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 9
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
June
 30°
 18°
 21°
 11
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 27
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July
 33°
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 12
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 29
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August
 33°
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 26°
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 28
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September
 30°
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October
 26°
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Catania and near Plaza Hotel Catania

Città della Scienza
Città della Scienza
Museum in Italy
1.7km / 1.1mi
Parrocchia Santa Maria della Guardia
Parrocchia Santa Maria della Guardia
Church building in Catania, Italy
0.6km / 0.39mi
Santa Maria in Ognina
Santa Maria in Ognina
Religious building in Catania, Italy
0.8km / 0.49mi
Chiesa di Maris Stella
210m / 230yd
Parrocchia Santa Lucia in Ognina
Parrocchia Santa Lucia in Ognina
0.8km / 0.52mi
San Giovanni Apostolo ed Evangelista
1.6km / 1mi
Parrocchia Cristo Re
Parrocchia Cristo Re
1.2km / 0.72mi
Santi Pietro e Paolo
Santi Pietro e Paolo
Religious building in Catania, Italy
2km / 1.2mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie in Carruba di Ognina
1.9km / 1.2mi
Torre di Lognina
Torre di Lognina
Tower in Catania, Italy
0.8km / 0.5mi
Museo storico dello sbarco in Sicilia 1943
Museum in Italy
1.6km / 1mi
Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria della Salute
Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria della Salute
1.3km / 0.79mi
Cuore Immacolato della Beata Maria Vergine a Picanello
Cuore Immacolato della Beata Maria Vergine a Picanello
1.6km / 0.98mi
Parco Falcone
1.5km / 0.96mi
Catania Cathedral
Catania Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Catania, Sicily, Italy
2.9km / 1.8mi
Roman Amphitheater
Roman Amphitheater
Roman amphitheatre in Catania, Sicily, Italy
2.8km / 1.7mi
Castello Ursino
Castello Ursino
Thirteenth century castle built on the will of King Federico II, Catania, Italy
3.4km / 2.1mi
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania, Sicily
3.4km / 2.1mi
Basilica della Collegiata
Basilica della Collegiata
Minor basilica
2.9km / 1.8mi
Emilio Greco Museum
Emilio Greco Museum
Museum in Catania, Italy
3.2km / 2mi
Casa Museo Giovanni Verga
Casa Museo Giovanni Verga
Museum in Italy
3.3km / 2.1mi
Antiquarium regionale al Teatro Romano
Antiquarium regionale al Teatro Romano
Museum in Italy
3.3km / 2mi
Zoological Museum, Catania
Italian museum
3.1km / 1.9mi
Odeon of Catania
Odeon of Catania
Ancient Greek odeon in Catania, Italy
3.3km / 2.1mi
Terme della Rotonda
Terme della Rotonda
Roman public baths in Catania, Sicily
3.2km / 2mi
Orto Botanico di Catania
Orto Botanico di Catania
Botanical garden in Italy
2.6km / 1.6mi
Civic Museum of Catania
Civic Museum of Catania
Museum in Catania, Italy
3.5km / 2.2mi
Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania
Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania
Botanical garden in Italy
2.6km / 1.6mi
Terme dell'Indirizzo
Terme dell'Indirizzo
3.2km / 2mi
Diocesan museum (Catania)
Diocesan museum (Catania)
Museum in Italy
3.1km / 1.9mi
Palazzo Biscari
Palazzo Biscari
Palace in Catania, Italy
2.8km / 1.8mi
Foro romano di Catania
Foro romano di Catania
Archaeological site in Italy
3.5km / 2.2mi
Church of San Gaetano alle Grotte
Church of San Gaetano alle Grotte
Church building in Catania, Italy
2.5km / 1.6mi
Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
Church in Catania, Italy
2.9km / 1.8mi
Elephant Fountain
Elephant Fountain
Symbolic monument of the city of Catania
3.1km / 1.9mi
Museo arte contemporanea Sicilia
Museo arte contemporanea Sicilia
Contemporary art museum in Catania
3.1km / 2mi
Chiesa di San Giuliano
Chiesa di San Giuliano
Church building in Catania, Italy
3km / 1.9mi
San Benedetto, Catania
San Benedetto, Catania
Church building in Catania, Italy
3.1km / 1.9mi
Roman Theatre of Catania
Roman Theatre of Catania
Ancient theater in Catania
3.2km / 2mi
San Nicolò l'Arena
San Nicolò l'Arena
Church building in Catania, Italy
3.4km / 2.1mi
Palazzo degli Elefanti
Palazzo degli Elefanti
Building in Catania, Italy
3km / 1.9mi
Liotru
Liotru
Symbolic monument of the city of Catania
3.1km / 1.9mi
Porta Uzeda
Porta Uzeda
Building in Catania, Italy
3.1km / 1.9mi
San Francesco Borgia (Catania)
San Francesco Borgia (Catania)
Church building in Catania, Italy
3.1km / 1.9mi
Chiesa di Sant'Agata la Vetere
Chiesa di Sant'Agata la Vetere
Church building in Catania, Italy
3km / 1.8mi

What to do in Catania and near Plaza Hotel Catania

Città della Scienza
Città della Scienza
Museum in Italy
1.7km / 1.1mi
Parrocchia Santa Maria della Guardia
Parrocchia Santa Maria della Guardia
Church building in Catania, Italy
0.6km / 0.39mi
Santa Maria in Ognina
Santa Maria in Ognina
Religious building in Catania, Italy
0.8km / 0.49mi
Chiesa di Maris Stella
210m / 230yd
Parrocchia Santa Lucia in Ognina
Parrocchia Santa Lucia in Ognina
0.8km / 0.52mi
San Giovanni Apostolo ed Evangelista
1.6km / 1mi
Parrocchia Cristo Re
Parrocchia Cristo Re
1.2km / 0.72mi
Santi Pietro e Paolo
Santi Pietro e Paolo
Religious building in Catania, Italy
2km / 1.2mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie in Carruba di Ognina
1.9km / 1.2mi
Torre di Lognina
Torre di Lognina
Tower in Catania, Italy
0.8km / 0.5mi
Museo storico dello sbarco in Sicilia 1943
Museum in Italy
1.6km / 1mi
Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria della Salute
Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria della Salute
1.3km / 0.79mi
Cuore Immacolato della Beata Maria Vergine a Picanello
Cuore Immacolato della Beata Maria Vergine a Picanello
1.6km / 0.98mi
Parco Falcone
1.5km / 0.96mi
Catania Cathedral
Catania Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Catania, Sicily, Italy
2.9km / 1.8mi
Roman Amphitheater
Roman Amphitheater
Roman amphitheatre in Catania, Sicily, Italy
2.8km / 1.7mi
Castello Ursino
Castello Ursino
Thirteenth century castle built on the will of King Federico II, Catania, Italy
3.4km / 2.1mi
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania, Sicily
3.4km / 2.1mi
Basilica della Collegiata
Basilica della Collegiata
Minor basilica
2.9km / 1.8mi
Emilio Greco Museum
Emilio Greco Museum
Museum in Catania, Italy
3.2km / 2mi
Casa Museo Giovanni Verga
Casa Museo Giovanni Verga
Museum in Italy
3.3km / 2.1mi
Antiquarium regionale al Teatro Romano
Antiquarium regionale al Teatro Romano
Museum in Italy
3.3km / 2mi
Zoological Museum, Catania
Italian museum
3.1km / 1.9mi
Odeon of Catania
Odeon of Catania
Ancient Greek odeon in Catania, Italy
3.3km / 2.1mi
Terme della Rotonda
Terme della Rotonda
Roman public baths in Catania, Sicily
3.2km / 2mi
Orto Botanico di Catania
Orto Botanico di Catania
Botanical garden in Italy
2.6km / 1.6mi
Civic Museum of Catania
Civic Museum of Catania
Museum in Catania, Italy
3.5km / 2.2mi
Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania
Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania
Botanical garden in Italy
2.6km / 1.6mi
Terme dell'Indirizzo
Terme dell'Indirizzo
3.2km / 2mi
Diocesan museum (Catania)
Diocesan museum (Catania)
Museum in Italy
3.1km / 1.9mi

About Catania

Catania, a city located on the eastern coast of Sicily, offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. A visit to Piazza del Duomo is essential, as it hosts the stunning Catania Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Agatha, the city's patron saint. The square is also home to the Elephant Fountain, a symbol of Catania, which is a great spot for photographs.

Exploring the Castello Ursino provides insight into the medieval history of the city. This castle, which dates back to the 13th century, has been beautifully preserved and now houses a museum that showcases art and artifacts from different periods of Catania's history.

For those interested in local markets, the Pescheria is a lively fish market worth visiting. This vibrant area is filled with vendors selling fresh seafood, and it offers a glimpse into the daily life of Catanian locals. Nearby, you can also find many cafes and restaurants that serve traditional Sicilian dishes.

Taking a stroll along Via Etnea, the main street in Catania, allows visitors to experience the city's atmosphere. Lined with shops, cafes, and historic buildings, it leads towards the foot of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano. Exploring the surrounding area, visitors can find numerous vineyards and hiking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the region.

Art enthusiasts may appreciate the Teatro Massimo Bellini, an opera house renowned for its architecture and acoustics. Attending a performance or simply taking a guided tour can be a rewarding experience.

Additionally, the Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena, one of the largest Benedictine monasteries in Europe, offers fascinating insights into monastic life and Sicilian Baroque architecture.

Finally, a visit to Catania would not be complete without sampling its culinary delights. The local cuisine, rich in flavors, features dishes like pasta alla Norma and arancini. Exploring these culinary traditions can enhance your understanding of Sicilian culture.

Catania presents a mix of historical, cultural, and natural attractions that reflect its unique identity and heritage.




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