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

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

From Catania: Guided Tour of Taormina and Castelmola

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

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

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

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
"A great hotel with friendly, helpful staff! The front desk was so great, I must say. Our plentiful questions regarding everything from amenities to tourist activities were answered with a smile and any requests were handled promptly. The location was great! Centrally located, easy walking distance ..."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Palazzo Sangiorgio

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

Liberty Hotel
"We loved this hotel. We were made to feel so welcomed at reception and shown to a beautiful room. In the evening we had drinks on the beautiful patio. We had an early morning flight and the front desk person made caupicinos for us while we waited for our airport taxi. He also provided us with a to ..."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

B&B Hotel Catania City Center
"Our stay was in a central part of the city, easy to get around. I wish we had stayed longer, the city had very good vibes"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Romano House
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.
























