Old Town Catania Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Old Town Catania
Activities

Mount Etna 3000 m Summit Hike with Volcanology Guide

Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
Our pick of the best Old Town Catania Hotel Deals

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Liberty Hotel
"Amazing location and hotel with charm. Very clean and comfortable. Great breakfast!"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Palazzo Sangiorgio
"I explained to the staff that I desperately needed a few hours of sleep before our night flight, especially with a long journey and extensive layover ahead. I asked several times for the air conditioning to be turned on and was repeatedly assured that it was working. However, there was no air coming ..."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Il Principe Hotel
"Convenient"
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Duomo Suites & Spa
"This property is incredible. First and foremost, Simone was such a wonderful concierge. From the moment we arrived, she made us feel welcome and truly set the tone for an amazing stay in Catania. The room was modern, spotless, spacious, and had the most beautiful view of the Duomo. Waking up to that ..."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Di Prima Albergo Diffuso.
"My family and I were stranded in Catania recently, when our flight was grounded for several days due to volcanic activity. We were fortunate enough to have found this gem of a hotel and I can’t begin to express how grateful we are to the family that runs this place. Their kindness to us during a ..."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Catania

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
























