Old Town Catania

Catania

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

Popular places to visit

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

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 showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Catania Fish Market. Discover the theater 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 a castle and heritage architecture

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

Get tickets for a show at Massimo Bellini Theater, a theater 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

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

P1,316
per adult
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave

From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave

P2,632
per adult
From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave
Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif

Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif

P3,882
per adult
Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza

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

P1,414
per adult
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Excursion to Mount Etna Departure from Catania

Excursion to Mount Etna Departure from Catania

P3,618
per adult
Excursion to Mount Etna Departure from Catania
From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

P6,250
per adult
From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour
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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 P9,970 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P9,970
P11,299 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The location was the best , so close to all restaurants and shops and the historic sights !"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 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 Jul 20, 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 P7,191 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
P7,191
P8,242 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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! (795 reviews)
"Great location and safe. Great staff. Very professional and fast. Rooms are nice. Beautiful architecture and decor. A very good place to stay in the middle of the city."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Il Principe Hotel
Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio

5 out of 5
Via Cardinale Pappalardo, 1, Catania, CT
The price is P14,438 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P14,438
P16,348 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
"The hotel is a couples retreat with a fabulous private spa experience available complete with 2 jacuzzis, sauna, steam room and your own bottle of Prosecco and fruit! The breakfast in the courtyard was charming with a tremendous assortment to choose from! The valet parking is rare for a city hotel ..."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Palazzo Sangiorgio
Hotel Villa Romeo

Hotel Villa Romeo

3 out of 5
Via Platamone 8, Catania, CT
The price is P5,982 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P5,982
P6,846 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
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! (721 reviews)
A good value, traditional hotel
"A good stay. Hotel is really close to the main train station, which is welcome after a long trip. Check in was efficient & friendly. Room wasn't the biggest but was spotlessly clean. The bathroom was actually quite large, again very clean. Shower was double sized and had great water pressure. Air ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hotel Villa Romeo
Liberty Hotel

Liberty Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Vito 40, Catania, CT
The price is P11,583 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
P11,583
P13,074 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
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! (842 reviews)
"Quiet and beautifully maintained, yet quite central to interesting places in Catania."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Liberty Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Catania

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

Catania City Centre

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

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

Civita

While visiting Civita, you might make a stop by sights like Palace of Culture and Palazzo Biscari.

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San Berillo

If you're spending some time in San Berillo, Piazza Carlo Alberto and Palazzo Beneventano are top sights worth seeing.

San Berillo
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Borgo-Sanzio

Borgo-Sanzio is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Borgo Station or Giuffrida Station to explore sights like Via Etnea.

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

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

Nesima

Old Town Catania