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

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4x4

Full-Day Etna and Taormina Combination Tour
Top hotels in Old Town Catania

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"Great place to stay in Catania."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Palazzo Sangiorgio
"Room was as expected, bed was comfortable as you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Bathroom was large as well and had the hotel branded goods. For the breakfast area, there was an option to sit outside, which was pleasant. Plenty of options as well and the staff where ready at hand to address any ..."
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

B&B Hotel Catania City Center

Il Principe Hotel
"A warm welcome from the amazingly helpful Roberta. Upgraded to a suite - v comfortable, excellent bed, and once I turned off the intrusive a/c a good night's sleep. Great breakfast, excellent coffee. A wonderful location too -- right where you want to be, and excellenr, affordable restos nearby. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Romano House

Duomo Suites & Spa
"Location is literally next door to the fish market (no it doesn’t smell like fish at all) and walking distance to all the sites but it was noisy until the wee hours and windows aren’t soundproof. Overall, hotel room was spacious but was a little tired. Water stains on ceiling, paint needs touching ..."
Reviewed on 17 Oct 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.

























