Old Town Catania Travel Guide
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Visit Old Town Catania
Things to do

Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4x4

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif

Caltagirone and Sicily Outlet Village Tour from Catania

Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

Catania: Amazing Etna Morning Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off
Top hotels in Old Town Catania

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"Great location! Amazing rooftop with the view of Etna! Friendly staff!"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Liberty Hotel
"Amazing location and hotel with charm. Very clean and comfortable. Great breakfast!"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Palazzo Sangiorgio

Il Principe Hotel

Duomo Suites & Spa
"We had a nice stay!"
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Di Prima Albergo Diffuso.
"I loved this place. It seems like a family owned and ran hotel. They are very accommodating and helpful. They are located in walking distance from shopping and night life. We only stayed one night before our cruise but we will be staying one more night after the cruise as well."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 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 historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Via Crociferi or Piazza Stesicoro while you're exploring the area.

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.

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

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.























