Airport to/from city centre
Catania Airport is only few kilometres south of the city. There is a bus connecting the airport to city centre, the "Alibus". The ticket cost is 4 €. More information and the bus path can be found here.
Taxi
Taxi service is managed by the "Radio Taxi Catania" company (tel. +39 095330966). There is a flat rate from/to airport to/from city centre of 20 €. The airport to/from observatory rate is 24 €.
How to reach the observatory
The most convenient way to get to the Observatory from city centre is using the bus BRT1 (stop "Policlinico"). More information and the bus path can be found here (click on BRT1).
Accommodation
The hotels that we recommend are:
"UNA Palace Hotel" (Via Etnea 218)
"San Max" (Via Etnea 329)
"Il Principe" (close Piazza Università, Via Alessi 24)
"NH Bellini" (Piazza Trento 13)