Old Town Catania

Catania

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

Popular places to visit

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

Piazza del Duomo

4.5/5(41 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 which includes a statue or sculpture, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Catania Cathedral

4.5/5(100 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(28 reviews)

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 which includes a castle and heritage architecture

Ursino Castle

4/5(33 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

4.5/5(34 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

Things to do

Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif

Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif

S$89
per adult
Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily

The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)

S$320
per adult
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)
Achillian Baths

Underground Catania

S$196
per adult
Underground Catania
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

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

S$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza

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

S$32
per adult
Catania: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
Taormina and its surroundings

Taormina and Seaside

S$120
per adult
Taormina and Seaside
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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 S$247 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
S$247
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The location was the best , so close to all restaurants and shops and the historic sights !"

Reviewed on 4 Aug, 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (636 reviews)
"The area definitely looked unsafe, pillows sucked terribly, memory foam hard as brick!! Bed to tossed and turn all night before my leave to the airport even left 1.5 hours before my scheduled time just couldn’t sleep"

Reviewed on 20 Jul, 2025

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Romano House
Il Principe Hotel

Il Principe Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Alessi 24, Catania, CT
The price is S$171 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
S$171
3 Sept - 4 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (795 reviews)
"Great location and safe. Great staff. Very professional and fast. Rooms are nice. Beautiful architecture and decor. A very good place to stay in the middle of the city."

Reviewed on 4 Aug, 2025

Il Principe Hotel
Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio

5 out of 5
Via Cardinale Pappalardo, 1, Catania, CT
The price is S$368 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
S$368
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
"Good location and great quality breakfast"

Reviewed on 13 Aug, 2025

Palazzo Sangiorgio
Hotel Villa Romeo

Hotel Villa Romeo

3 out of 5
Via Platamone 8, Catania, CT
The price is S$154 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
S$154
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (722 reviews)
A good value, traditional hotel
"A good stay. Hotel is really close to the main train station, which is welcome after a long trip. Check in was efficient & friendly. Room wasn't the biggest but was spotlessly clean. The bathroom was actually quite large, again very clean. Shower was double sized and had great water pressure. Air ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025

Hotel Villa Romeo
Liberty Hotel

Liberty Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Vito 40, Catania, CT
The price is S$264 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
S$264
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (843 reviews)
"Quiet and beautifully maintained, yet quite central to interesting places in Catania."

Reviewed on 7 Aug, 2025

Liberty Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Catania

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

Catania City Centre

4/5(107 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 showing religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral

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.

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Borgo-Sanzio

4/5(12 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

Old Town Catania