Old Town Catania
Catania
Visit Old Town Catania
Popular places to visit
Piazza del Duomo
Elegant fountains, a superb cathedral and fine shopping and dining make Catania’s main square a great place to spend some time.
Catania Cathedral
You’ll see stunning artwork, Roman ruins and fine Baroque architecture when you visit the centerpiece of Catania’s main square.
Catania Port
Explore the waterfront in Catania with a trip to Catania Port. Discover the theater scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Catania Fish Market
During your visit to Catania, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Catania Fish Market. Discover the theater scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Bellini Gardens
After visiting Bellini Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Ursino Castle
View an array of stunning religious artworks and a collection of rare historic books at this imposing medieval castle.
Things to do
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Old Town Catania Hotel Deals
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"Great place to stay in Catania."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Duomo Suites & Spa
"Staff was great. Room was clean. But my worse lifetime experience in a hotel that has rooms where you can’t sleep. My room was facing an open street terrace with the extreme late night noise and a farmers market for the very early setup noise. Couple this with garbage/recycing pickup and street cleanup ..."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Liberty Hotel
"Beautiful hotel exceptional staff"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Palazzo Sangiorgio
"Bed is a bit hard . Nice room and helpful"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Il Principe Hotel
"The property overall was very poorly maintained. The water did not drain properly from either the sink or the bathtub. Although we arrived late in the afternoon, the room electricity was not working. Considering the overall experience, the property was extremely overpriced."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Palazzo Bruca Catania
Other neighborhoods around Old Town Catania
Catania City Centre
Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historic sites and theaters. Make a stop by Via Crociferi or Piazza Stesicoro while you're exploring the area.
Civita
While visiting Civita, you might make a stop by sights like Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater.
San Berillo
If you're spending some time in San Berillo, Piazza Stesicoro and Piazza Carlo Alberto are top sights worth seeing.
Borgo-Sanzio
Borgo-Sanzio is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Borgo Station or Giuffrida Station to explore sights like Via Etnea.
Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi. You might want to make time for a stop at PalaCatania or La Meridiana Sport.
Nesima
Travelers like the restaurants in Nesima, and PalaNesima is a top attraction you might want to visit.
