Old Town Catania

Catania

Ursino Castle which includes heritage architecture and château or palace
Angera which includes a river or creek and a small town or village
Cathedral Square showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements
Old Town Catania
Cathedral Square featuring a city, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Cathedral Square showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements

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.

Piazza del Duomo
Duomo of Catania which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and a statue or sculpture

Catania Cathedral

You’ll see stunning artwork, Roman ruins and fine Baroque architecture when you visit the centerpiece of Catania’s main square.

Catania Cathedral
Catania Fish Market

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.

Catania Fish Market
Bellini Gardens

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.

Bellini Gardens
Ursino Castle which includes heritage architecture and château or palace

Ursino Castle

View an array of stunning religious artworks and a collection of rare historic books at this imposing medieval castle.

Ursino Castle
Massimo Bellini Theater

Massimo Bellini Theater

Enjoy a performance at Massimo Bellini Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Massimo Bellini Theater

Things to do

Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour to Acicastello & Acitrezza

Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour to Acicastello & Acitrezza

€22
per adult
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour to Acicastello & Acitrezza
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza

Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza

€22
per adult
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

€60
per adult
Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup
Sicily: Catania Airport Bus Transfer to Giardini Naxos

Sicily: Catania Airport Bus Transfer to Giardini Naxos

€6
per adult
Sicily: Catania Airport Bus Transfer to Giardini Naxos
Catania walking Tour small group

Catania walking Tour small group

€20
per adult
Catania walking Tour small group
From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave

From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave

€40
per adult
From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €156 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
€156
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice location, excellent service."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Romano House

Romano House

4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Di Prima, 20, Catania, CT
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (636 reviews)
"The area definitely looked unsafe, pillows sucked terribly, memory foam hard as brick!! Bed to tossed and turn all night before my leave to the airport even left 1.5 hours before my scheduled time just couldn’t sleep"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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Romano House
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24, Catania, CT
The price is €124 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
€124
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (791 reviews)
"The staff at the hotel was super friendly and helpful. The area was really nice and quiet. The room was more outdated than we expected but it did the job and the hotel itself was nice. The area around it though was all graffiti and not what we expected. It’s a shame really."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Il Principe Hotel
Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio

5 out of 5
Via Cardinale Pappalardo, 1, Catania, CT
The price is €246 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€246
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Catania Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
"This hotel was outstanding. Early check-in, beautiful rooms, central to the city, and friendly and helpful staff. Honestly, easily the best place we stayed during our Sicilian trip. We needed to check-out early for a 6am flight and they even prepared breakfast takeaway bags for each person in the ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Palazzo Sangiorgio
Liberty Hotel

Liberty Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Vito 40, Catania, CT
The price is €155 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
€155
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (841 reviews)
Beautiful hotel with excellent staff
"Outstanding hotel. Located walking distance to all of the sights, the hotel really helped make our first trip to Catania one to remember. They upgraded our room, provided us with directions and dining recommendations. When we wanted to see a teatro du pupi they helped arrange a reservation on a local ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Liberty Hotel
Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata

Via Monte Sant'Agata, 5, Catania, CT
The price is €123 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€123
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and premium bedding. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (222 reviews)
"Lovely staff were very helpful"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Catania

Angera which includes a river or creek and a small town or village

Catania City Centre

4/5(107 area reviews)

Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Manganelli Palace or Roman Amphitheater while you're exploring the area.

Catania City Centre
Duomo of Catania which includes a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Civita

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

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San Berillo

While visiting San Berillo, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Carlo Alberto and Palazzo Beneventano.

San Berillo
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Borgo-Sanzio

4/5(12 area reviews)

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.

Borgo-Sanzio
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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.

Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi
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Nesima

Travellers like the restaurants in Nesima, and PalaNesima is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nesima

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