Old Town Catania
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 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.
Elephant Fountain
Contemplate the legends associated with the symbol of Catania, which sits on an intricately carved fountain in the center of a lively old town square.
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
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour to Acicastello & Acitrezza
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Catania: Opera Concert - Tribute to Vincenzo Bellini
Top hotels in Old Town Catania
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Rooms were beautifully appointed and very clean and quiet. The breakfast buffet was diverse with a wide choice of foods and plenty of tables. THe front desk was very helpful in arranging my airport transfer and getting my account straightened out. Beautiful hotel with beautiful seervice and excellent ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Liberty Hotel
Beautiful boutique hotel in the historic centre. Staff were exceptionally polite and helpful. Rooms were spacious, filled with antique furnishings . Beds and pillows were comfortable. Good breakfast. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Il Principe Hotel
Excellent service, outstanding breakfast (including wide gluten-free selection) very central location
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Romano House
Our stay in Catania was great. The hotel manager went above and beyond helping us on multiple occasions. The area and views from the hotel were less than scenic but a short walk away was the dining, shopping, and historic areas. It was a little unnerving to find the hotel lobby door was locked on ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
B&B Hotel Catania City Center
This hotel is newer and in a nice location, within walking distance of many eating areas and shopping. The only drawback currently is they’re working on the road so it can be a little noisy, but other than that everything was great and the staff were welcoming.
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025
Hotel Villa Romeo
Excellent place , highly recommend!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
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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 Manganelli Palace or Roman Amphitheater while you're exploring the area.
Civita
If you're spending some time in Civita, Palace of Culture and Palazzo Biscari are top sights worth seeing.
San Berillo
While visiting San Berillo, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Carlo Alberto and Palazzo Beneventano.
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.
