Catania is an ancient port city on Sicily’s east coast and is nowadays the second-biggest city in the Italian region, the metropolitan area reaching one million inhabitants, so you will enjoy a busy downtown and an active nightlife. Located down the world famous Mt. Etna, Catania’s historic core is also a UNESCO listed wonder, well known for its particular baroque architecture and urban design. Easily reachable by plane from the Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, by train from Naples and Rome and by ferry from Genova and Civitavecchia, the Sicilian City is a top-ranked place for travelers of all kinds.
Thanks to its huge panel of historical monuments, archaeological sites, and natural wonders, the region is a great destination for family vacations. Looking for a place to stay for you and your family to enjoy the wonders around is a necessary thing that can definitely impact the quality of your trip. In this article, we’ll list 8 of the best family-friendly accommodations that’ll help you make the most out of your holiday around Catania.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.
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1. Enzinos Apartment (from 99 USD)
Less than 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from Piazza Duomo, Ciminiere Centro Fieristico, Anfiteatro Greco-Romano and Villa Bellini - Park, Enzinos Apartment offers accommodation in the center of Catania. Featuring a terrace, the apartment is fully equipped and displays all the necessary amenities for you and your kids, making your week in Catania a comfortable and interesting stay.
Enzinos Apartment
Address: Via Quintino Sella 45, 95129 Catania, Italy (see map)
Price: from 99 USD
2. Casa Di Giò (from USD 102)
An 18-minutes walk from the beach, at a walkable distance from the Piazza Duomo and the Villa Bellini - Park, Casa Di Giò is located in Catania City center nearby all the city’s attractions. The nice and cozy apartment is also at 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and very close to the metro and the Circumetnea railway, making it a great place for traveling families to explore the further Sicilian attractions. Moreover, the Casa Di Giò features a seating area and patio where you’ll enjoy sunbathing and views of Catania. The fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and apartment’s services will bring you all the comfort needed for a quiet and pleasant stay while the host, Giovanni, will help you providing useful advice about places to visit and eat at.
Casa Di Giò
Address: Via Caronda 288
2.29 km (1.5 mi) from Castello Ursino
3. Finocchiaro Apartment (from 54 USD)
Situated in Catania, nearby all the points of interest of the city, Finocchiaro Apartment features a patio and seating area for you to enjoy the sun of Sicily. Located at a walkable distance of all transportations, you’ll enjoy accessing with your kids all of the city’s attractions and even the further Sicilian points of interest such as the famous Mount Etna, and the historical and archeological sites scattered all over the island.
Finocchiaro Apartment
Address: Via Finocchiaro Aprile 54, 95100 Catania, Italy (see map)
Price: from 54 USD
4. Casa Clara (from USD 102)
Casa Clara is a great family accommodation in Catania. Nearby all of the attractions that you can enjoy with your kids, the apartment is also a good place to stay, displaying all the amenities needed for a family week trip in Sicily. You’ll enjoy having the time to discover the natural wonders of the Simeto River, only 18 kilometers (11 miles) away, or the impressive Etna Mountain, 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) away from the city.
Marinai Home
Address: 14 Via Marinai
943 meters (0.6 ft) from Castello Ursino
5. Timoleone Home (from 56 USD)
If you’re looking for beach family sessions with your kids, the Timoleone Home is only a little 12-minute walk from the beach. Situated nearby the city’s center in a non-touristy neighborhood, you’ll also enjoy hiring bikes or a car at the property to move around the area and to discover further attractions. Moreover, the fantastic hosts will make your family feel at home while your stay for an unforgettable experience.
Timoleone Home
Address: Via Timoleone 86, 95126 Catania, Italy (see map)
Price: from 56 USD
6. Elvira's Central Loft (from USD 70)
Featuring high ceilings decorated in 1935 and a minimalist mix of modern and old furniture, this accommodation featuring a beautiful garden, is a huge open space located in a very safe and quiet street in Catania’s City center. Close to all the conveniences and city attractions, the apartment is additionally only 1.4 km (0.8 mi) away from the volcanic beach of San Giovanni Li Cuti. Furthermore, just around the corner in the Piazza Verga, you can catch buses to the airport, the train station, Etna, Taormina and many other places of interest that’ll make your week unforgettable.
Catania, Sicilia, Italy
1.8 km (1.2 mi) from Castello UrsinoAccommodates: 8
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
other than the wifi we loved our time at this air b'n'b and would recommend ita beautiful suite of rooms of bygone era but with all the things you need for a few daysthe apartment is beautiful with a lot of spaceCleanliness:
nice and clean apartmentspacious appartment very clean and practicalthe flat was clean and tidythe place was clean neat and very comfortablegreat place in quiet clean part of townHost:
a great host and apartmentelvira the owner was very helpfulelvira was very helpful and everything went smoothlyelvira is an amazing host she gave us tons of advice and help us through our entire stayelvira was a great host and the back garden was really niceRead more reviewsLocation:
great place in a great locationthe location is good near some restaurants convenient and easy to parkvery central and perfect for exploring cataniathe loft is in a safe area in walking distance to everythinglovely space well located would recommend
7. Leonardi's apartment (from USD 65)
Located on the 3rd floor of a 19th-century palace recently restored, this apartment is a great opportunity to stay in a wonderful accommodation in the city center of Catania, close to the exciting Catanian activities and nightlife. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms, a spacious shower and a living room area connected with a kitchen, the beautiful apartment is a great location for a comfortable and relaxing holiday.
Catania, Sicilia, Italy
590 meters (0.4 ft) from Castello UrsinoAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
once on the rooms do get pleasant so the units clearly do copebathroom and kitchen are a little bit like in hostel but rooms are cozy and have nice furniturethe apartment was beautiful and spacious with everything we needed for 2 nights in cataniai happily recommend leonardi apartmentswe had a great stay in a really nice apartmentCleanliness:
the apartment itself is clean and classicaly decorated which is what i was looking for in sicilyit has a super cool architectural style is clean and large enough for 2 or even 4 peoplethe apartment is very good value for money with central location and clean and niceHost:
claudio was a wonderful hosteverything was perfect ;) the host was super kind ;)marcello is a great hostout host was very gentle and he was kind enough to give us a few tipshost is very welcoming informative and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
that apartment location is amazing central and within walking distance to the theater and plazasgood location in center citynice location very convenient to get to the central bus station to get to other townsgreat location central good time :)the apartment is very well located within walking distance of the top attractions
8. Paola's house (from USD 54)
This independent house is a 19th-century building based in the oldest part of Catania overlooking the harbor of Catania and a beautiful and secluded pedestrian historic area. You’ll enjoy staying in this quiet, restored and fully furnished house with your family while accessing easily and rapidly all of the city’s points of interest. For further explorations, you’ll also enjoy being at a strategic point to reach the southern Sicilian attractions, being 40 kilometers (25 miles) away from Taormina, Syracuse, and Ortigia. In short, this location is a great place to stay for a family week trip in Sicily!
Catania, Sicilia, Italy
728 meters (0.5 ft) from Castello UrsinoSuperhost
Accommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the wifi is perfectfor two families it was perfect with two bathroomsthe apartment was excellent for our vacation and sisilia was wonderfulreally appreciated the air con in every room as the summer days are hot in sicilythe double bed was excellentCleanliness:
very clean and quietit was clean and well equippedwonderful clean apartment with everything tou needit was very clean and handy having 2 bathroomsthe house was very clean and well decoratedHost:
she really is a perfect hostshe was also very responsive to all my questionsshe is kind and helpfulpaola was a great hostshe is an amazing host and her house is perfectRead more reviewsLocation:
close to the main square and attractionsgood location close to lamdmarks good central location near the airportlocation is good and close to duomoits super close to the bus station from the airport as well as to the central placesan excellent location and a lovely house
Enjoy Sicily with your entire family!
You can’t go wrong with any of the above recommendations when looking for a temporary place to call home with your loved ones. With these 8 family-friendly accommodations, you’ll be able to enjoy a mesmerizing travel adventure in beautiful Sicily!
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