Taormina City Centre Travel Guide
Taormina
Visit Taormina City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Taormina: Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella
Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide
Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour
Top hotels in Taormina City Centre
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Hotel Victoria
"The location is premium, right in the middle of the old town. The staff at reception, kitchen and house cleaning were so friendly and helpful. I made the comment to the reception that it was the friendliest hotel I have ever stayed at. I can only recommend a stay at the Victoria Hotel."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Excelsior Palace Hotel
"The hotel is run down and it shows. But it's location and views of the sea are excellent. The staff were responsive but not particularly friendly. Nobody asked us how our stay was. Breakfast is ok. The breakfast room faces the sea. But all the windows were closed and all the curtains drawn making ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Continental
"great location"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
NH Collection Taormina
"The Guest Relations staff were very helpful in organizing tours"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
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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.
