Old Town Catania Travel Guide

Catania

Ursino Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture
Angera which includes a small town or village and a river or creek
Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
Old Town Catania
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Popular places to visit

Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

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.

Piazza del Duomo
Catania Cathedral showing religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral

Catania Cathedral

You’ll see stunning artwork, Roman ruins and fine Baroque architecture when you visit the centerpiece of Catania’s main square.

Catania Cathedral
Catania Fish Market

Catania Fish Market

During your visit to Catania, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Catania Fish Market. Discover the theatre scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Catania Fish Market
Bellini Gardens

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.

Bellini Gardens
Ursino Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture

Ursino Castle

View an array of stunning religious artworks and a collection of rare historic books at this imposing medieval castle.

Ursino Castle
Massimo Bellini Theater

Massimo Bellini Theater

Enjoy a performance at Massimo Bellini Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Massimo Bellini Theater

Things to do

Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif

Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif

£51
per adult
Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

£17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily

The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)

£184
per adult
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)
Taormina and its surroundings

Taormina and Seaside

£69
per adult
Taormina and Seaside
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza

Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza

£19
per adult
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Mt. Etna adventurous tour with a volcano guide

Mt. Etna adventurous tour with a volcano guide

£61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt. Etna adventurous tour with a volcano guide
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Top hotels in Old Town Catania

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
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The price is £120 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£120
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in the city center. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Room was spacious and nice. Breakfast was great! Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone!"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24, Catania, CT
The price is £119 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£119
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (800 reviews)
"The staff and the hotel were amazing. Walking distance to the doumo square and near by a lot of restaurants. You can drop off your car at the front and they will park it for you."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Il Principe Hotel
Romano House

Romano House

4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Di Prima, 20, Catania, CT
The price is £113 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£113
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (638 reviews)
"Very good breakfast, great location."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Romano House
Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio

5 out of 5
Via Cardinale Pappalardo, 1, Catania, CT
The price is £248 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£248
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
Best hotel in Catania for sure
"Hotel is pretty much brand new and everything is clean, not even any dirt in-between the tiles !! Very modern room with all the latest technology. Balcony was refreshing too. Staff were friendly and gave us a welcome drink. Had valet parking. Breakfast options were limited but tasty."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Palazzo Sangiorgio
Hotel Villa Romeo

Hotel Villa Romeo

3 out of 5
Via Platamone 8, Catania, CT
The price is £89 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£89
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (724 reviews)
A good value, traditional hotel
"A good stay. Hotel is really close to the main train station, which is welcome after a long trip. Check in was efficient & friendly. Room wasn't the biggest but was spotlessly clean. The bathroom was actually quite large, again very clean. Shower was double sized and had great water pressure. Air ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hotel Villa Romeo
Liberty Hotel

Liberty Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Vito 40, Catania, CT
The price is £152 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£152
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (845 reviews)
"Quiet and beautifully maintained, yet quite central to interesting places in Catania."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Liberty Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Catania

Angera which includes a small town or village and a river or creek

Catania City Centre

4/5(107 area reviews)

Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Manganelli Palace or Roman Amphitheater while you're exploring the area.

Catania City Centre
Catania Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, a statue or sculpture and religious elements

Civita

If you're spending some time in Civita, Palace of Culture and Palazzo Biscari are top sights worth seeing.

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San Berillo

While visiting San Berillo, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Carlo Alberto and Palazzo Beneventano.

San Berillo
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Borgo-Sanzio

4/5(12 area reviews)

You might enjoy the historical sites while in Borgo-Sanzio. Via Etnea is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Borgo Station or Giuffrida Station to see more of the city.

Borgo-Sanzio
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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.

Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi
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Nesima

Travellers like the restaurants in Nesima, and PalaNesima is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nesima

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