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 culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Sicily: Catania Airport Bus Transfer to Giardini Naxos
COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!
Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide
From Taormina: Savoca and Forza d'Agrò The Godfather Tour
Top hotels in Taormina City Centre
Hotel Villa Paradiso
Liked: top rated staff and service, high quality breakfast, cleaness, property condition, views The staffs were super friendly and helpful. It made me feel welcome and my stay very pleasant. The breakfast was a highlight of the day. There were a lot of variety of vegetarian options and pastries. ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Excelsior Palace Hotel
It was a well run establishment. Every detail was well thought out and attended to. Therefore nothing stood out it just felt perfect.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
NH Collection Taormina
The view from our hotel balcony was worth the price of the room. Very convenient to walk up to the Palace/fortress of Taormina, down to the main shopping street and across to the Roman amphitheater. Breakfast outstanding.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Metropole Taormina
View was amazing!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 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
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Breakast is served on a balcony overlooking a garden and Mountain View. Spectacular. Combination of amazing Italian buffet items and Ala carte menu items. Fantastic array of juices and fruit. Really great. Location is specular, practically built into the Antico Teatro and shopping district. Rooms ...
Reviewed on 22 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.
