The House of Cattaneo (Italian: [katˈtaːneo]; Ligurian: Catànio [kaˈtani.u]) is a Genoese noble family, that had an important role in the history of the Republic of Genoa, giving five Doges to the Republic.

Its origin dates back to the mission of the very powerful Ingo della Volta as ambassador of Genoa in Pavia, in 1161.

A branch of the family moved to Naples, having one of its members as prince of San Nicandro in 1650.

In 1528, the following families remained to establish the Albergo "Cattaneo": Bava, Borrelli, Bozzoni, Canessa, Carizia, Cattaneo, Chiavari, Foglietta, Lagomarsino, Lasagna, Lazzari, Leccavela, Oliva, Pietra, Riccoboni, Stella, Tagliacarne, Vento, Zerbino.

With the reform of the 1528 of the Alberghi in Genoa, the Cattaneo went on to form the "XXII Albergo".