Taormina City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Greek Theatre showing a ruin and heritage architecture
Greek Theatre featuring a ruin and heritage architecture
Taormina City Centre
Greek Theatre featuring building ruins and general coastal views
Greek Theatre showing heritage architecture and building ruins

Popular places to visit

Messina featuring general coastal views

Corso Umberto

During your visit to Taormina, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Corso Umberto. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Corso Umberto
Greek Theatre featuring a ruin and heritage architecture

Greek Theatre

Visit this ancient theater to admire Roman ruins, watch internationally acclaimed musicians and enjoy stunning views across the Bay of Nexus.

Greek Theatre
Piazza IX April

Piazza IX April

Learn about the local history of Taormina with a stop at Piazza IX April. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Piazza IX April
Piazza del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo

A 17th-century fountain and a 13th-century cathedral are among the historic landmarks on this iconic plaza, where you’ll find a lively market in summer.

Piazza del Duomo
Porta di Catania

Porta di Catania

Pass through this gateway, following in the footsteps of visitors to Taormina many centuries ago, to find trendy cafés and bars in the Old Town.

Porta di Catania
Villa Comunale Garden

Villa Comunale Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Villa Comunale Garden, a lovely green space in Taormina. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Villa Comunale Garden

Activities

CityBySee Taormina Hop On Hop Off Bus 2 Days Ticket

CityBySee Hop On Hop Off - Green Line - The GodFather Tour

AU$44
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
CityBySee Hop On Hop Off - Green Line - The GodFather Tour
Taormina Sunset Aperitif on-Board

Taormina Sunset Aperitif on-Board

AU$79
per adult
Taormina Sunset Aperitif on-Board
Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

AU$71
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto
Valley of the Temple in Agrigento

Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Day Trip from Taormina

AU$115
per adult
Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Day Trip from Taormina
Taormina: Isola Bella Tour with Swimming, Fruit and Prosecco

Taormina: Isola Bella Tour with Swimming, Fruit and Prosecco

AU$88
per adult
Taormina: Isola Bella Tour with Swimming, Fruit and Prosecco
The Godfather tour Sicily

The Godfather tour Sicily

AU$104
per adult
The Godfather tour Sicily
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Our pick of the best Taormina City Centre Hotel Deals

Excelsior Palace Hotel

Excelsior Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Toselli 8, Taormina, ME
The price is AU$470 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$470
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (330 reviews)
"Air conditioning was very dated and seemed pretty weak- and it wasn’t that hot when we stayed there in early October. Also TVs were small for room size and the streaming services didn’t really work effectively because of limitations of the WiFi system. Loved the high ceilings and grand old hotel ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Excelsior Palace Hotel
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

5 out of 5
PIAZZA SAN DOMENICO, 5, Taormina, ME
The price is AU$2,654 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$2,654
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (277 reviews)
Perfect if you’re willing to spend that amount
"Everything was over the top! I have been to many Four Seasons properties in Europe. Not only they kept the standards of the hotel chain, this was the best one! Breakfast was amazing, the spa was divine and honestly except the pool being a little too small. Everything was just perfect."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
NH Collection Taormina

NH Collection Taormina

5 out of 5
Via Circonvallazione 11, Taormina, ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$586 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$586
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (563 reviews)
"My family and I had an excellent stay! We stayed in the Presidential Suites and were very impressed. The room was gorgeous and the view from the balcony was fantastic. The staff was extremely accommodating and kind. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. I would definitely stay here again and ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

NH Collection Taormina
Hotel Villa Paradiso

Hotel Villa Paradiso

4 out of 5
Via Roma 2, Taormina, ME
The price is AU$996 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$996
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (370 reviews)
"Amazing room with absolutely beautiful views! It was a mistake to only stay here 2 nights. Excellent rooftop breakfast and drinks as well. Great location!"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Hotel Villa Paradiso
Hotel Metropole Taormina

Hotel Metropole Taormina

5 out of 5
Corso Umberto I, 154, Taormina, ME
The price is AU$673 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$673
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (249 reviews)
"The best hotel ever!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hotel Metropole Taormina
Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino

Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino

3 out of 5
Salita Lucio Denti 4, Taormina, ME
The price is AU$239 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$239
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (588 reviews)
"Great location, clean and comfortable bed. Staff were amazing and super friendly. Breakfast was great with different options. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Will definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino
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Other neighbourhoods around Taormina City Centre

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Spisone

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Spisone, you might make a stop by sights like Spisone Beach and Ionian Sea.

Spisone
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Mazzaro

5/5(2 area reviews)

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Mazzaro. A stop by Lido Mazzaro or Isola Bella might round out your trip.

Mazzaro

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