Old Town Catania Travel Guide

Catania

A historic stone fortress with arched windows and a central tower.
A castle on a cliff overlooking a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and residential buildings.
A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.
A historic church with ornate architecture and a clock tower.
A historic building with ornate architecture and a central archway.

Stay near popular Old Town Catania attractions

A sailboat on a calm sea with a cityscape and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
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Catania Port

7.6/10 (449 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Catania with a trip to Catania Port. Discover the theatre scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

£17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

£59
per adult
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
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
Picture 1 for Activity Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

£52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup
From Catania: Guided Tour of Mount Etna and Taormina

From Catania: Guided Tour of Mount Etna and Taormina

£90
per adult
From Catania: Guided Tour of Mount Etna and Taormina
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
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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
The price is £180 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£180
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"The font desk was extremely friendly and helpful. They gave us an awesome upgrade. The location was great"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24 Catania CT
The price is £117 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£117
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (885 reviews)
"City center location and in a very quiet street but only two blacks away from the busy city center! The hotel is a bit old in terms of physical condition, no drinking cup in the room, one of the room refrigerator is too noisy. But rhe staff was very friendly and professional at check in as well as ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Il Principe Hotel
Liberty Hotel

Liberty Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Vito 40 Catania CT
The price is £143 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
£143
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (934 reviews)
"It's the efficient and helpful staff that makes Liberty hotel a worthwhile stay. Of course the old world Victorian furniture rooms has a charm too. Our arrival was awesome. Silvio recessed is with a lot of enthusiasm. Helped us with parking, topping up had for our rented car just before we were to ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Liberty Hotel
Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio

5 out of 5
Via Cardinale Pappalardo, 1 Catania CT
The price is £287 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£287
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Fish Market are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
"This is a great five-star hotel in the historic center of town. While the immediate environment outside appears a bit scruffy, the hotel itself is a great base from which to explore Catania. Its breakfast is excellent and its staff very helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Palazzo Sangiorgio
Duomo Suites & Spa

Duomo Suites & Spa

4 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 23 Catania CT
The price is £166 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
£166
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (456 reviews)
"J’ai adoré mon séjour à cette hôtel. Très bien situé"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Duomo Suites & Spa
Hotel Villa Romeo

Hotel Villa Romeo

3 out of 5
Via Platamone 8 Catania CT
The price is £86 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£86
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (796 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and accommodating. Toilet in the room had a leak and smelled like sewer."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hotel Villa Romeo
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Where to stay in Old Town Catania

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A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.

Catania City Centre

Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Via Crociferi or Piazza Stesicoro while you're exploring the area.

A beach with footprints, a mountain, and a city in the background.

Contrada Pantano d'Arci

If you're spending some time in Contrada Pantano d'Arci, Catania Beach and Spiaggia della Plaia are top sights worth seeing.

A small blue boat docked in a harbor with a mountain in the background.

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.

A historic church with ornate architecture and a clock tower.

Civita

If you're spending some time in Civita, Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater are top sights worth seeing.

A rugged volcanic landscape with a winding road, rocky terrain, and distant mountains.

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 popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Catania Beach or Vaccarizzo Beach.

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