Taormina City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Greek Theatre
Visit this ancient theater to admire Roman ruins, watch internationally acclaimed musicians and enjoy stunning views across the Bay of Nexus.
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 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.
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.
Villa Comunale Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Villa Comunale Garden, a lovely green space in Taormina. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Day Trip from Taormina
Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide
Palermo and Cefalù Day Trip from Taormina
From Taormina: Valley of The Temples & Piazza Armerina Tour
Top hotels in Taormina City Centre
Hotel Villa Paradiso
Our stay at Villa Paradiso was exceptional! The people there are completely devoted to ensuring you have the best experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and spoiled by their Sicilian hospitality. The team of people at reception, including Francesco and Rafaella, offered their professional ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Room service. Clean room
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hotel Metropole Taormina
amazing view and staff. Room was expensive and disappointing. 2 level that was very Las Vegas; plus not one comfortable place to sit. Closet vs bath/bedroom on different floor. Weird and difficult spiral staircase between. Only room we were in so can't speak for others. Bath had a slight sewage odor. ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
NH Collection Taormina
Amazing location. Lovely room and breakfast. Gym is small but well equipped which might be challenging in peak season.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Excelsior Palace Hotel
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
Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino
Lovely staff at Hotel Piccolo Giardino made our stay very relaxing. Breakfast in garden with resident cats, restaurant on site and roof top terrace for sunbathing. The location was perfect only one minute from the high street Corsa Umberto. The only drawback was the bathroom was rather tired and ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Taormina City Centre
Spisone
While visiting Spisone, you might make a stop by sights like Spisone Beach and Ionian 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.
