Old Town Catania Travel Guide
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 theatre scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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.
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
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
Caltagirone and Sicily Outlet Village Tour from Catania
Excursion to Mount Etna Departure from Catania
Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Tour Acitrezza and Acicastello Daily departures from Catania
Top hotels in Old Town Catania
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"Great place to stay in Catania."
Reviewed on 31 May 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 23 May 2026
Liberty Hotel
"Beautiful hotel exceptional staff"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Palazzo Sangiorgio
"We needed a hotel close to the CTA airport and Palazzo Sangiorgio is exactly that, about 15 minutes away. It's not in a glamorous location and the hotel is not at a luxury level, but it's clean, well managed, peaceful and quiet. Everything in our room worked perfectly and we were easily able to park ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 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 28 May 2026
Palazzo Bruca Catania
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, Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater 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.
