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

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

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

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"Excellent location, gorgeous rooms, exceptional staff. Nothing not to love! Will be back without a doubt!"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Liberty Hotel
"It's the efficient and helpful staff that makes Liberty hotel a worthwhile stay. Of course the old world Victorian furniture rooms has a charm too. Our arrival was awesome. Silvio recessed is with a lot of enthusiasm. Helped us with parking, topping up had for our rented car just before we were to ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Il Principe Hotel
"City center location and in a very quiet street but only two blacks away from the busy city center! The hotel is a bit old in terms of physical condition, no drinking cup in the room, one of the room refrigerator is too noisy. But rhe staff was very friendly and professional at check in as well as ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Duomo Suites & Spa
"J’ai adoré mon séjour à cette hôtel. Très bien situé"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Palazzo Sangiorgio

Romano House
"The property had an issue and moved us to a different hotel, barely a 3 star when I was expecting a 4 star."
Reviewed on 25 Apr 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.

























