Old Town Catania Travel Guide

Catania

A historic stone fortress with arched windows and a central tower.
A castle on a cliff overlooking a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and residential buildings.
A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.
A historic church with ornate architecture and a clock tower.
A historic building with ornate architecture and a central archway.

Stay near popular Old Town Catania attractions

A sailboat on a calm sea with a cityscape and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
Photo by Antonio Torrisi
Open Photo by Antonio Torrisi

Catania Port

7.6/10 (449 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Catania with a trip to Catania Port. Discover the theatre scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

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

Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Aci Castello and Aci Trezza

฿812
per adult
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Aci Castello and Aci Trezza
Picture 1 for Activity Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

฿2,039
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup
Liquor tasting on Etna

Liquor tasting on Etna

฿944
per adult
Liquor tasting on Etna
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

฿2,455
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
Catania: Noto, Modica and Ragusa Ibla Baroque Tour

Catania: Noto, Modica and Ragusa Ibla Baroque Tour

฿2,171
per adult
Catania: Noto, Modica and Ragusa Ibla Baroque Tour
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

฿755
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
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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
The price is ฿4,603 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿4,603
฿5,365 total
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel, clean and convenient location."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio

5 out of 5
Via Cardinale Pappalardo, 1 Catania CT
The price is ฿8,569 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿8,569
฿9,804 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
"Breakfast, clean room and location! Definitely will stay at this hotel and try their hot tub next time 😀"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Palazzo Sangiorgio
B&B Hotel Catania City Center

B&B Hotel Catania City Center

3 out of 5
Corso Sicilia Catania CT
The price is ฿2,655 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿2,655
฿3,185 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (59 reviews)
"Great location. Everything as expected. Really good recommendation for dinner"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

B&B Hotel Catania City Center
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24 Catania CT
The price is ฿3,741 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,741
฿4,417 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Il Principe Hotel
Liberty Hotel

Liberty Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Vito 40 Catania CT
The price is ฿5,869 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿5,869
฿6,758 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Liberty Hotel
Duomo Suites & Spa

Duomo Suites & Spa

4 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 23 Catania CT
The price is ฿3,781 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿3,781
฿4,461 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
Duomo Suites & Spa
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Where to stay in Old Town Catania

Find the best Old Town Catania areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.

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.

A beach with footprints, a mountain, and a city in the background.

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.

A marina with numerous boats docked at wooden piers.
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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.

A historic church with ornate architecture and a clock tower.

Civita

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

A rugged volcanic landscape with a winding road, rocky terrain, and distant mountains.

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.

Old Town Catania Travel Guide