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.
Photo by Antonio Torrisi
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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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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 Rp3.649.148 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp3.649.148
Rp4.179.762 total
21 Aug - 22 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff at desk—fabulous, especially Chiara. Location perfect. Roof top bar restaurant is excellent and a great experience Gym was not sufficiently air conditioned and a few times needed to have a technician come up to make it function. Breakfast buffet was adequate but not imaginative in selections; ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24 Catania CT
The price is Rp2.617.294 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp2.617.294
Rp3.044.722 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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 ...
Il Principe Hotel
Liberty Hotel

Liberty Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Vito 40 Catania CT
The price is Rp3.423.194 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp3.423.194
Rp3.931.213 total
10 Aug - 11 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! (941 reviews)
"We are very pleased with our stay at the Liberty Hotel. The hotel is in a quiet area close to Via Etna, 10 minutes walk. The staff of the hotel was very helpful. Itwas a lovely stay. We recommend."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Liberty Hotel
Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio

5 out of 5
Via Cardinale Pappalardo, 1 Catania CT
The price is Rp6.167.307 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp6.167.307
Rp6.991.162 total
6 Aug - 7 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 Port are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (194 reviews)
"Very attentive staff and the room is very quiet and clean"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Palazzo Sangiorgio
Duomo Suites & Spa

Duomo Suites & Spa

4 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 23 Catania CT
The price is Rp3.995.835 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp3.995.835
Rp4.561.077 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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! (462 reviews)
"We had a nice stay!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Duomo Suites & Spa
B&B Hotel Catania City Center

B&B Hotel Catania City Center

3 out of 5
Corso Sicilia Catania CT
The price is Rp2.526.912 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp2.526.912
Rp2.924.591 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
"Great location, big room, great AC, comfy bed and quiet. Had a great night sleep. The only thing I didn't like was that when my room was cleaned, the lady sprayed an air freshener so strong that left me coughing for quite a while. Had to leave the windows open for hours. Please don't do that! But ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

B&B Hotel Catania City Center
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Where to stay in Old Town Catania

Find the best Old Town Catania areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Port of San Giovanni and Lungomare di Ognina, 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, Palace of Culture and Palazzo Biscari 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.

Old Town Catania Travel Guide