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.
Ursino Castle
View an array of stunning religious artworks and a collection of rare historic books at this imposing medieval castle.
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.
Things to do
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Caltagirone and Sicily Outlet Village Tour from Catania
Full-Day Shared Tour to Taormina from Catania
Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit
Top hotels in Old Town Catania
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
The room is pretty small being a twin room and there is even smaller bathroom and we have problem getting boiled clean water because they did not give the kettle , instead there was a coffee machine which was extremely difficult to operate and the cups provided the paper ones were very, very small. ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Il Principe Hotel
Fabulous location but hotel needs a lot of maintenance, ie most of the lifts were broken and our mini fridge was extremely noisy so had to unplug it. Shower ok but drained very slowly. Sheets ok but bedcover very very old and didn’t want to touch
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
B&B Hotel Catania City Center
Good locationa!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Romano House
The room was clean and the staff were friendly. The location was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Liberty Hotel
This was a most charming boutique hotel we loved coming home to on our 5 day stay in Catania. Our room was huge and comfortable and the outside space was great for an aperol spritz and cheese from the market at the end of the evening. It was too cold to use the patio, but it looked so inviting. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Villa Romeo
Very impressive little hotel near train station. Beautiful small courtyard lovely breakfast
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
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 Universita 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.
