Old Town Catania Travel Guide
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Visit Old Town Catania
Things to do

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

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Top hotels in Old Town Catania

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"Location. Breakfast."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Palazzo Sangiorgio
"The property was very nice, clean and a great location.."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Romano House
"Overall experience was very good. The suite was unusually decorated, large and clean. It was at the front of the hotel and there was some residual noise from the street. AC was good and housekeeping was efficient. It’s in a good location for Via Etna, Piazza Duomo and other spots and very close to ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Duomo Suites & Spa
"The staff was very friendly. Checking in was wonderful. I really liked the woman at reception. The hotel was clean and modern inside, the room was a nice size. They even had a small kitchen, But! If you plan on ACTUALLY sleeping, this is NOT the hotel for you. If you want to go out late and eat and ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Di Prima Albergo Diffuso.
"Great location, breakfast was good"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Vivere Hotel
"Superb room in immaculate condition, staff were really friendly and helpful. A superb place to stay."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Old Town Catania
- Catania City Centre
- Contrada Pantano d'Arci
- Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio
- Civita
- San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata

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

Contrada Pantano d'Arci
If you're spending some time in Contrada Pantano d'Arci, Catania Beach and Spiaggia della Plaia are top sights worth seeing.

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

Civita
If you're spending some time in Civita, Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater are top sights worth seeing.

San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata
San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Catania Beach or Vaccarizzo Beach.

























