Old Town Catania
Catania
Visit Old Town Catania
Popular places to visit
Catania Port
Explore the waterfront in Catania with a trip to Catania Port. Discover the theater scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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 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
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
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
Mount Etna 3000 m Summit Hike with Volcanology Guide
Old Town Catania Hotel Deals
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"The rooftop is one of the best in the city! A very clean room. Helpful staff. The front desk ordered a case for my very early flight, which was of great help!"
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
Liberty Hotel
"Everything was very good: wonderful helpful stuff, excellent room, very comfortable sleeping arrangements"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 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
Palazzo Sangiorgio
"From our arrival to our departure the staff and management were excellent. The reception staff dealt with our room enquiries superbly with a friendly and professional attitude. The bar staff were excellent. The room was fantastic with beautiful colours and furniture. The bed was very very good. All ..."
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
Il Principe Hotel
"Great location, beautiful property, air conditioning, good breakfast, friendly staff."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Palazzo Bruca Catania
"Le personnel était très accueillant et agréable. Chambre spacieuse, propre et confortable. Parking très pratique. Localisation 10/10"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Where to stay in Old Town Catania
- Catania City Centre
- Contrada Pantano d'Arci
- Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio
- Civita
- San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata
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.
Contrada Pantano d'Arci
While visiting Contrada Pantano d'Arci, you might make a stop by sights like Catania Beach and Spiaggia della Plaia.
Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio
Discover Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, memorable for its seaside views. Popular attractions in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio include Lungomare di Ognina and Ionian Sea, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Galatea Station.
Civita
While visiting Civita, you might make a stop by sights like Palace of Culture and Palazzo Biscari.
San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata
San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Catania Beach and Vaccarizzo Beach while in the area.
