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.

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

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
Clean , and beautiful very close to corso Umberto and stores!! Excellent breakfast and the personal very nice people!! Parking but 30 euros by night at the hotel.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hotel Continental
Nice place in the center of town but small. Enjoyed the restaurant.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

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

Villa Taormina
Rooms were spotless and staff was extremely pleasant and accommodating. The location is fabulous and the breakfast terrace with an incredible view of Mt. Etna was a nice treat.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

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.


