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

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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
Ursino Castle showing heritage architecture and a castle

Ursino Castle

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

5/5(3 reviews)

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
Bellini Gardens

Bellini Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Bellini Gardens, a lovely green space in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Bellini Gardens

Activities

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

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

AU$33
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
Taormina Day Tour – Private Experience

Taormina Day Tour – Private Experience

AU$276
Per adult
Taormina Day Tour – Private Experience
Etna Excursions from Catania

Mt. Etna adventurous trek with a volcanological guide

AU$113
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt. Etna adventurous trek with a volcanological guide
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily

The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)

AU$387
Per adult
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)
From Catania: Siracusa, Ortigia, Noto audio-guided tour

From Catania: Siracusa, Ortigia, Noto audio-guided tour

AU$163
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Catania: Siracusa, Ortigia, Noto audio-guided tour
From Catania: Etna & Taormina Day Trip

From Catania: Etna & Taormina Day Trip

AU$162
Per adult
From Catania: Etna & Taormina Day Trip
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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$199 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Excellent location and very comfortable rooms"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Romano House
Romano House
4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Di Prima, 20, Catania, CT
The price is AU$215 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$215
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (597 reviews)
"Breakfast was ample and had a satisfying variety."

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

Romano House
Hotel Villa Romeo
Hotel Villa Romeo
3 out of 5
Via Platamone 8, Catania, CT
The price is AU$159 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (661 reviews)
"Perfect location adjacent to trsin and bus stations but, as do often in such cases, the immediate area is shabby and the haunt of prostitutes and other street life. No real danger but hardly ideal..The hotel itself is a grand old palazzo with many beautiful features, especially the interior gardens. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Hotel Villa Romeo
Duomo Suites & Spa
Duomo Suites & Spa
4 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 23, Catania
The price is AU$215 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$215
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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! (352 reviews)
"Property was close to restaurants and shopping. Staff was extremely helpful. Accommodtions were very clean."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Duomo Suites & Spa
Liberty Hotel
Liberty Hotel
4 out of 5
Via San Vito 40, Catania, CT
The price is AU$237 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (781 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Liberty Hotel. It was beautiful inside, and all the people working there went above and beyond. We would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Liberty Hotel
Hotel Manganelli Palace
Hotel Manganelli Palace
3 out of 5
Via Recalcaccia 2, Catania
The price is AU$175 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (210 reviews)
First trip to Sicily
"Loved this small hotel. In a great location. 1-2 blocks to a British pub & Restaurants"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Hotel Manganelli Palace
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Catania

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

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 Roman Amphitheater while you're exploring the area.

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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.

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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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Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Discover Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, memorable for its seaside views. Popular attractions in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio include Lungomare di Ognina and Historical Museum of the Landing in Sicily 1943, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Galatea Station.

Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio
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Ognina

Travellers like the beaches in Ognina, and Lungomare di Ognina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ognina

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