Old Town Catania Travel Guide
Catania
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Popular places to visit
Piazza del Duomo
Learn about the local history of Catania when you spend time at Piazza del Duomo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Catania Cathedral
After visiting Catania Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Catania Fish Market
During your visit to Catania, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Catania Fish Market. Discover the theatre scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Ursino Castle
You can study the exhibits at Ursino Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Elephant Fountain
After visiting Elephant Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Bellini Gardens
After visiting Bellini Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Old Town Catania
Liberty Hotel
Friendly and competent check in process. Hotel was as advertised on Expedia.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Romano House
Our stay in Catania was great. The hotel manager went above and beyond helping us on multiple occasions. The area and views from the hotel were less than scenic but a short walk away was the dining, shopping, and historic areas. It was a little unnerving to find the hotel lobby door was locked on ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
The room was nice and spacious.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Il Principe Hotel
Excellent service, outstanding breakfast (including wide gluten-free selection) very central location
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel Villa Romeo
Great place in a primo location. But more special than the location was the Ana ing staff, especially Francesco and Fina. Love them!!!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Duomo Suites & Spa
Clean room excellent location, wrap around balcony helpful staff
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Catania
Catania City Centre
Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Manganelli Palace or Roman Amphitheater while you're exploring the area.
Civita
If you're spending some time in Civita, Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater are top sights worth seeing.
San Berillo
While visiting San Berillo, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Carlo Alberto and Palazzo Beneventano.
Borgo-Sanzio
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Borgo-Sanzio. Via Etnea is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Borgo Station or Giuffrida Station to see more of the city.
Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi. You might want to make time for a stop at PalaCatania or La Meridiana Sport.
Nesima
Travellers like the restaurants in Nesima, and PalaNesima is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Old Town Catania Travel Guide
- Catania Cathedral
- Catania Fish Market
- Piazza Stesicoro
- Bellini Gardens
- Palazzo Biscari
- Greek-Roman Theatre
- Metropolitan Theater
- Manganelli Palace
- Fera 'o Luni Market
- Roman Odeon
- Piazza Mazzini
- Azienda Ospedaliera di Rilievo Nazionale Garibaldi
- Gothic-Catalan Arch of Saint John of Friars
- Church of St. Agatha the Vetere
- Basilica Collegiata
- Terme dell'Indirizzo
- Giovanni Verga's House Museum
