Taormina City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Taormina City Centre
Popular places to visit

Corso Umberto
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Corso Umberto, a popular shopping spot in Taormina. 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.

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.

Naumachie
Lush gardens skirt a cobbled lane facing this triumph of Roman engineering that once carried the town’s water. An ancient wall today hoists modern buildings.

Cathedral of Taormina
You can find out about the history of Taormina with a stop at Cathedral of Taormina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

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

COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!

Full-Day Shared Tour to Taormina from Catania
Top hotels in Taormina City Centre

Hotel Villa Paradiso
Beautiful hotel, wonderful service, great breakfast, good location.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Outstanding stay and impeccable service!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Hotel Continental
My check-in was very easy, my room was clean and ready, I was provided with two complementary bottles of water, the property is in a very good location with excellent views of the sunrise as well as Mount Etna. During my vacation in Sicily, I stayed at six different properties and by far, this breakfast ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Villa Taormina
The staff is amazing-extremely attentive and helpful. The location is absolutely perfect and a 10 out of 10 for cleanliness. The true definition of a boutique hotel.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Excelsior Palace Hotel
Very helpful staff, spacious clean rooms and great location with fantastic views
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hotel Victoria
L’hôtel est extrêmement propre ! Il est parfaitement situé ! Au centre de tout !! Le personnel est super sympathique et les chambres sont assez grande. Le style est un peu vieillot mais c’est ce qui donne à l’hôtel son charme!! J’ai adoré et je recommande ! Je retournerais à cet hôtel sans hésitation ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Taormina City Centre

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.

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


