Old Town Catania Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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

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
Catania Cathedral featuring religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral

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 showing heritage architecture and a castle

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

Activities

From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

AU$169
per adult
From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour
Picture 2 for Activity Catania: Etna Morning Tour with Transfer

From Catania: Etna Morning or Sunset Tour with 4x4

AU$107
per adult
From Catania: Etna Morning or Sunset Tour with 4x4
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

AU$36
per adult
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

AU$178
per adult
Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit
Mount Etna: Half-Day Guided Tour and Hike

Mount Etna: Half-Day Guided Tour and Hike

AU$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Etna: Half-Day Guided Tour and Hike
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Our pick of the best Old Town Catania Hotel Deals

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
The price is AU$324 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$324
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Staff was very attentive and helpful. Rooftop was beautiful. A very nice experience."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Liberty Hotel

Liberty Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Vito 40, Catania, CT
The price is AU$347 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$347
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (857 reviews)
"Very spacious and well appointed rooms which are beautifully decorated and furnished as is the reception and breakfast area. The staff were great and extremely helpful. There are no lunch or dinner facilities but there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Easy to walk to the city centre ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Liberty Hotel
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24, Catania, CT
The price is AU$256 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$256
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (809 reviews)
"Nice hotel with very friendly staff. Room was nice and comfy. great location and close to the center Breakfast was just okay, a bit of overcooked food. Definitely take the parking option they suggest you since there is no way you can find any parking around."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Il Principe Hotel
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! (646 reviews)
"It was ok for what we wanted."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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Romano House
Duomo Suites & Spa

Duomo Suites & Spa

4 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 23, Catania, CT
The price is AU$340 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$340
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (403 reviews)
"Amazing position of the hotel. Right in the middle of the old town. Staff was very friendly and helpful, always trying to help or accommodate our needs. Hotel need renovation, but everything was working inside our room."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Duomo Suites & Spa
Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata

Via Monte Sant'Agata, 5, Catania, CT
The price is AU$232 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$232
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 Via Etnea are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful - very responsive and friendly. The apartment was quiet while being just steps away from Via Etna with all the historical sights, restaurants and shopping. Grocery stores were close by as well as the fresh food markets. We used the pull-out couch and it was comfortable. We ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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

Angera showing a river or creek and a small town or village

Catania City Centre

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

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

Catania City Centre
Catania Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious aspects and a statue or sculpture

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.

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Borgo-Sanzio

4.5/5(2 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.

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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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