Old Town Catania Travel Guide
Catania
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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
Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Caltagirone and Sicily Outlet Village Tour from Catania
From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour to Acicastello & Acitrezza
Tour Acitrezza and Acicastello Daily departures from Catania
Top hotels in Old Town Catania
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Great hotel. Friendly and nice staff. Great location. Delicious breakfast and nice rooftop restaurant
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Liberty Hotel
The hotel was well situated in Catania and was full of character. Breakfast was good. The staff were all professional and very friendly and helpful. It was also very good value. We would certainly stay here again.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
B&B Hotel Catania City Center
Went for a casual weekend trip and found this hotel to be perfect. Great basic amenities, more recently updated and great location to the main strip.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Romano House
Clean room, friendly staff, reasonable location
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Villa Romeo
Staff were great. Hotel has a back door leading to a beautiful garden. Room can use some update. Possibly a new bed. Very basic amenities. Small bottle of shampoo and conditioner and small bar of soap. No facial tissue, cups, coffee, etc. Short walk to the Central Station.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Il Principe Hotel
The room was okay. It needs a few upgrades. Bathroom shower head was leaking water from the base and as a result the pressure was compromised. It would have been excellent if they had a kettle and tea/ coffee in the room . Overall the room was in good condition despite the age of the hotel . It was ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Catania
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.
Civita
If you're spending some time in Civita, Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater are top sights worth seeing.
San Berillo
While visiting San Berillo, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Stesicoro and Piazza Carlo Alberto.
Borgo-Sanzio
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.
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.
Nesima
Travellers like the restaurants in Nesima, and PalaNesima is a top attraction you might want to visit.
