Taormina City Centre Travel Guide

Taormina

An ancient ruin with a large rock formation in the background.
An ancient stone archway with a palm tree and ruins in the background.
An ancient amphitheater with tiered seating and a stage area.
Tourists at an ancient site with ruins and a view of the sea.
An ancient amphitheater with stone seating and a backdrop of hills and trees.

Stay near popular Taormina City Centre attractions

A historic building with ornate balconies, pink flowers, and a street lamp.

Corso Umberto

9.0/10 (929 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Giardini Naxos, Taormina and Isola Bella Boat Tour

Giardini Naxos, Taormina and Isola Bella Boat Tour

£30
per adult
Giardini Naxos, Taormina and Isola Bella Boat Tour
Naxos: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour

Naxos: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour

£32
per adult
Naxos: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour
Tour of Etna on foot, food and wine tasting in the Etna winery

Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar

£137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Taormina Giardini Naxos Boat Excursion

Taormina Giardini Naxos Boat Excursion

£26
per adult
Taormina Giardini Naxos Boat Excursion
Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour

Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour

£101
per adult
Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour
Venus catamaran

Taormina Dolfin 2-hour boat tour

£35
per adult
Taormina Dolfin 2-hour boat tour
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Top hotels in Taormina City Centre

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 £2,109 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£2,109
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Hotel Villa Paradiso

Hotel Villa Paradiso

4 out of 5
Via Roma 2 Taormina ME
The price is £393 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£393
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (432 reviews)
"Hotel Villa Paradiso was a beautiful and charming hotel set right on the edge of Taormina. It was very accessible to the park and nature reserve. It was a 4 minute walk to Corso Umberto and only 10 minutes to the amphitheater. The breakfast was delicious and the staff was very polite and ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Villa Paradiso
NH Collection Taormina

NH Collection Taormina

5 out of 5
Via Circonvallazione 11 Taormina ME
The price is £564 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£564
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (593 reviews)
"⭐☆☆☆☆ They Didn’t Just Change Our Rooms, They Ruined Our Reunion. We booked NH Collection Taormina six months in advance because three lifelong friends from Brazil, Venezuela, and Miami, together with our partners, planned a special reunion in Taormina. This trip took months of planning, international ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

NH Collection Taormina
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina

Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina

5 out of 5
Via Teatro Greco 59 Taormina ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £1,973 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£1,973
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
"It was the most beautiful place I have stayed at, in the middle of the city and staff was great."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Hotel Victoria

Hotel Victoria

3 out of 5
Corso umberto, 81 Taormina ME
The price is £202 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£202
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (427 reviews)
"Overall great experience, top location. The staff is wellcomming and kind, Breakfast are great though need.more vegetable There is an issue with the room proportions, the room is large but the shower is tiny. Another issue is the air conditioning.."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hotel Victoria
Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental

3 out of 5
Via Dionisio, 2/A Taormina ME
The price is £137 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£137
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (660 reviews)
"Excellent for location - two minutes to the main Corso and with a fabulous terrace overlooking Etna."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hotel Continental
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Where to stay in Taormina City Centre

Find the best Taormina City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Taormina City Centre
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A rocky island with ancient ruins and a clear blue sea.

Mazzaro

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.

A coastal landscape with a cruise ship, a beach, and buildings on a hillside.

Villagonia

Visitors to Villagonia enjoy its seaside views, and if you want to do some exploring, Ionian Sea is worth a stop.

A coastal town with buildings, boats, and a beach.

Spisone

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

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