Old Town Catania Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ursino Castle showing heritage architecture and a castle
Angera showing a river or creek and a small town or village
Cathedral Square which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture
Old Town Catania
Cathedral Square featuring a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

Cathedral Square which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture

Piazza del Duomo

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Elegant fountains, a superb cathedral and fine shopping and dining make Catania’s main square a great place to spend some time.

Piazza del Duomo
Catania Cathedral featuring religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral

Catania Cathedral

4.5/5(15 reviews)

You’ll see stunning artwork, Roman ruins and fine Baroque architecture when you visit the centerpiece of Catania’s main square.

Catania Cathedral
Catania Fish Market

Catania Fish Market

4/5(1 review)

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.

Catania Fish Market
Bellini Gardens

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.

Bellini Gardens
Ursino Castle showing heritage architecture and a castle

Ursino Castle

4.5/5(7 reviews)

View an array of stunning religious artworks and a collection of rare historic books at this imposing medieval castle.

Ursino Castle
Massimo Bellini Theater

Massimo Bellini Theater

5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Massimo Bellini Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Catania. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Massimo Bellini Theater

Activities

Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif

Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif

NZ$116
per adult
Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

NZ$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily

The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)

NZ$418
per adult
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza

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

NZ$42
per adult
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Taormina and its surroundings

Taormina and Seaside

NZ$157
per adult
Taormina and Seaside
Achillian Baths

Underground Catania

NZ$255
per adult
Underground Catania
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Our pick of the best Old Town Catania Hotel Deals

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
The price is NZ$457 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
NZ$457
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24, Catania, CT
The price is NZ$347 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
NZ$347
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Il Principe Hotel
Romano House

Romano House

4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Di Prima, 20, Catania, CT
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Romano House
Liberty Hotel

Liberty Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Vito 40, Catania, CT
The price is NZ$551 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$551
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Liberty Hotel
Hotel Villa Romeo

Hotel Villa Romeo

3 out of 5
Via Platamone 8, Catania, CT
The price is NZ$205 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$205
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Villa Romeo
Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio

5 out of 5
Via Cardinale Pappalardo, 1, Catania, CT
The price is NZ$650 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$650
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Catania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port are ...
Palazzo Sangiorgio
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Catania

Angera showing a river or creek and a small town or village

Catania City Centre

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

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.

Catania City Centre
Catania Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious aspects and a statue or sculpture

Civita

If you're spending some time in Civita, Palace of Culture and Palazzo Biscari are top sights worth seeing.

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San Berillo

While visiting San Berillo, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Carlo Alberto and Palazzo Beneventano.

San Berillo
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Borgo-Sanzio

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Borgo-Sanzio
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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.

Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi
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Nesima

Travellers like the restaurants in Nesima, and PalaNesima is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nesima

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