Best Hotels in Taormina

In a panoramic location above Taormina, the family-run Villa Angela offers great views of Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. It features a swimming pool, uniquely styled rooms and free parking. With free Wi-Fi, rooms at Villa Angela include a private balcony, air conditioning and satellite TV. The private bathroom includes free toiletries and a hairdryer. At this boutique hotel, you can start your day with a buffet breakfast out on the terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea. The on-site restaurant specializes in typical Sicilian dishes. A transportation service is available to a partner beach where you can enjoy special rates. The friendly staff can organize trips to Mount Etna, Siracusa, and many other destinations. The property is a 20 minute walk from the picturesque hilltop village of Castelmola, famous for its almond wine. The historic center of Taormina is a half a mile away.

- "Super friendly staff. Will come back for sure" - "Villa Angela is a spectacular property high above Taormina." - "VILLA ANGELA FABULOUS" - "Very relaxing time with very friendly staff." - "Fantastic comfortable hotel ina great location." - "Excellent hotel in perfect location" - "Great hotel, outstanding views" - "As true Simple Minds fans since the 1980’s, my sister and could not have picked a more perfect place to spend her 55th b"

Villa Schuler, boutique hotel since 1905, is the oldest owner-run hotel in Sicily. It is surrounded by its own extensive subtropical gardens with full views of Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. Most rooms offer a furnished balcony or terrace. This family-owned hotel enjoys a central and quiet position in Taormina, 1969 feet from the cable car to the beach and a 2-minute walk from the central Piazza IX Aprile and Corso Umberto. The hotel offers mountain bikes from March to November and a shuttle service to the seaside from May to October. Relaxation areas at Hotel Villa Schuler include the lobby, the cool winter garden, the sun terrace, a botanical garden and the Palm Terrace Orangery pavilion. A TV room, a small library, internet terminals, and a piano room are also available. Guests can book "room only" or add breakfast. Easily reachable by car the hotel is one of the few hotels in the medieval town center of Taormina to have its own garage with an efficient valet parking service. A generous à la carte breakfast is served in the breakfast room, in the Orangery, on the terrace overlooking the coastline, or directly in the guest rooms. (March to November)

- "I've been to Europe 20 times. Best overall experience ever. Staff are phenomonal" - "Excellent service, room and location" - "Close to Castelmola hill, Saracen's route, l'Isola Bella - greatest points" - "Wonderful" - "Nothing" - "YOUR GO TO HOTEL IN TAORMINA!" - "A gem in Taormina, like stepping back into the 20’s. Staff is top notch." - "Amazing time, would recommend to anyone" - "Couldn’t get any better that this!"

Overlooking the Ionian Sea, La Plage Resort is set directly on its free private beach, within the Isola Bella Nature Reserve. It features rooms and bungalows with garden or sea views. The cable car to the historic center of Taormina is a 10-minute walk away. All accommodations come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a balcony or patio, and some bungalows offer a private garden with a hot tub. The Fusion restaurant specializes in traditional Sicilian cuisine, made with local products. The bar serves international cocktails and spirits. An Italian breakfast is available daily. La Plage provides a variety of beauty treatments and an outdoor massage gazebo. Expure Spa is complete with a Turkish bath, hydromassage showers, and chromotherapy. Staff can organize excursions to Mount Etna Regional Park, 32 mi away from the property. Parking is free.

- "Fabulous 4 nights in Taormina" - "This is a great place to stay with amazing staff!" - "it was great! we had a fantastic stay!" - "Stunning beachside hotel with easy access to Taormina. Wonderful staff" - "Great place to stay location and view was excellent" - "Thank you to alessandro, Andrea, Sanny at the bar restaurant for the excellent service and Salvatore, Julia , Alessia at" - "Would go back in a heartbeat !!!!!"

Taodomus is a boutique hotel set on Corso Umberto I in the heart of Taormina. It features a panoramic terrace overlooking Mount Etna and the bay and offers free Wi-Fi. This cozy hotel has just 10 guest rooms, all with air conditioning. A free internet point is available in the business center, together with free Wi-Fi internet access in the entire hotel. A rich buffet and a la carte vegetarian breakfast with international and local dishes is served on the terrace or in the comfort of your room at no extra cost. It features local products and organic ingredients. Taodomus Boutique Hotel is set in the heart of the historic center, a 10-minute walk from the Greek Amphitheater. Subject to availability, guests can use the swimming pool at a nearby hotel at an extra charge.

- "Absolutely perfect!" - "We will definitely recommend this hotel" - "Best part of our Sicily trip" - "Best stay in Taormina" - "wonderful" - "Great! I must come back." - "Delightful hotel in a wonderful location" - "Best ever loved everything" - "A cozy stay" - "Great location, best roof terrace in town with uninstructed views of Etna, Rhee surrounding hillside and the sea. Amazin" - "Great location. Lovely staff. Very clean"

Casa Turchetti is a bed and breakfast featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Taormina. The property is around 1.3 miles from Isola Bella Beach, 2.8 miles from Isola Bella, and 1.2 miles from Taormina Cable Car – Mazzaro Station. The accommodation provides an elevator, full-day security, and luggage storage for guests. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a buffet breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A mini-market is available at the bed and breakfast. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach of the property. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Popular points of interest near Casa Turchetti include Villagonia Beach, Spisone Beach, and Taormina Cable Car – Upper Station. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 37 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Cozy, well appointed, conveniently located, beautiful B & B with great views & lovely hosts" - "Francesca and Pino are the perfect hosts as are their daughters. Housekeeping staff is fantastic." - "We had an incredible time there and plan on returning!" - "A warm and welcoming stay in a gorgeous classic building" - "Amazing hosts; location and hotel. A simply beautiful stay." - "Wonderful" - "Excellent" - "The family who run this accommodation are the most friendly and helpful you could ever ask for."

This impressive 17th-century castle is set in a 10-acre park on the coast 20 minutes' drive from Taormina. In summer, Castello di San Marco Charming Hotel & SPA has its own private beach. Castello di San Marco Charming Hotel offers suites set in its private park. Each suite is air conditioned and features a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. A buffet breakfast is served each morning. The property has 2 restaurants. Mastri Flavetta is a traditional Sicilian dining hall that is open for dinner from May until 31 October. During summer, you can dine outdoors at Giardino di Pietra and the grill restaurant by the pool is open for lunch. A spa including a hot tub, a Turkish bath and a sauna is available on site. There is a tennis court and bikes can be rented at reception. Castello di San Marco is 5 minutes' drive from Calatabiano and is ideal for visiting Taormina and Mount Etna. Popular local activities include horse riding, scuba diving and sightseeing tours.

- "Beautiful location!!" - "Beautiful place to stay" - "Great authentic Sicilian hotel" - "perfect world in a sad world" - "Historic hotel, ideal for a relaxing stay" - "Beautiful stay in a castle" - "It was unique" - "Beautiful in all aspects" - "Utterly fabulous honeymoon." - "Gorgeous pool and new rooms are beautiful" - "Hotel with comfortable accommodations, in a very restful environment. Great breakfast buffet. Very friendly and helpful"

Taormina’s Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is opposite the Greek Theater and offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian Coast. It features an outdoor pool and spa. Rooms at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina are all air conditioned and offer, satellite TV, mini-bar, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have views of the sea or the hotel gardens with magnolias, cypress and palm trees. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina serves an American buffet breakfast. The Michelin starred restaurant serves both Sicilian and Mediterranean cooking, and Literary Terrace & Bar provides drinks and snacks on its sea-view terrace. The wellness center at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina includes a sauna, Turkish bath, gym and massage services. Guests can also relax on the nearby private beach, using the free beach shuttle service. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is 3.1 mi from the Taormina-Giardini Naxos Train Station and 45 minutes' drive from Catania Airport. Private transfers can be arranged to and from the airport and train station.

- "This holiday far exceeded any of our expectations because the hotel was so outstanding." - "Completely spoiled thank you" - "Very luxurious indulgent 2 night stay" - "Best Hotel" - "Awesome" - "The hotel of your dreams" - "Very pleasant and memorable experience with The Grand Timeo Belmond, Taormina." - "Very nice property with views to die for" - "Sicilian Gem" - "Outstanding. We visited 14 years ago and love the hotel."

Villa Ducale is a small, luxurious boutique hotel with outstanding views of the sea, Mount Etna and the Strait of Messina. It features free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor hot tub, and a sun terrace with loungers. The strategic location of Hotel Villa Ducale combines the tranquility of a panoramic spot and the proximity to the town center, a 25-minute walk away. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the center of Taormina, and an airport shuttle is available on request. Villa Ducale is renowned for its rich breakfast buffet with homemade Sicilian specialties, served on the panoramic terrace. Restaurant service is available throughout the day, and the hotel features a popular cocktail buffet every evening.

- "One to the best accommodating and comfortable stays." - "Fabulous!!! A perfect retreat and romantic get away!" - "Wonderful stay. Hated to leave!" - "A comfortable relaxing hotel, friendly staff, unforgettable views and good food." - "Excellent!" - "Beautiful hotel with brilliant customer service in a stunning location location" - "Beautiful intimate boutique hotel" - "Stunning view, nice rooms, average food and service, no amenities"

An 18th-century noble residence, the Metropole Maison D'Hôtes is in a panoramic location in Taormina center. It features panoramic views of the coast, luxurious suites, and free Wi-Fi. Metropole Taormina has spacious rooms with large private bathrooms, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Some have views of the sea. At the Maison D'Hôtes you can enjoy typical Sicilian cuisine and local specialties in the on-site restaurant. An outdoor pool and a small spa center with hammam, hot tub and massage service are also available here.

- "Perfect positioned in the centre of Toarmina with breathtaking views of the ocean from the room" - "Celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary here enjoyed every minute of it" - "Great except for the charging situation." - "Excellent" - "3 nights in Taormina" - "Great weekend break" - "Great choice to stay when you are in Taormina, just don’t eat or drink at the hotel." - "A truly beautiful hotel where the staff ensure your stay is first class"

Featuring views of the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Etna in the distance, Hotel Villa Carlotta is 5 minutes' walk from the center of Taormina. It offers elegant rooms and apartments with balcony and a garden with pool. Air-conditioned rooms, apartments and villas at the Carlotta include satellite flat-screen TV with DVD player and an electric kettle. Apartments and villas also have a kitchenette and seating area. The private bathroom comes with hairdryer and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available daily in the main building, and a bar is also on site. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves Sicilian specialties prepared with local organic ingredients, accompanied by an extensive wine list. Giardini Naxos is 20 minutes' drive from the property, while the Etna Park is 22 mi away.

- "Just charming place to spend a holiday. We come back😀" - "We had a lovely stay at Villa Carlotta, high touch service, great breakfast and beautiful property. Highly recommend!" - "Superb in practically every way" - "Perfect stay in Taormina! Made new friends with staff and guests." - "This is a fabulous hotel." - "Charming hotel apartment in Taormina" - "Would love to come back here" - "Perfect for visiting Taormina: 10 min walk to busy town centre then tranquility at Villa Carlotta"

The Ashbee Hotel is an early 20th-century villa in front of Taormina's San Pancrazio Church and 300 ft from the Greek Amphitheater. Rooms offer unique views. This 5-star deluxe hotel with large gardens and an outdoor swimming pool was designed by the famous architect C.R. Ashbee, early member of the Arts and Craft movement. The hotel features a bar and a tea room. Hotel Ashbee's rooms are spacious and bright, and equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and satellite TV. Views include the garden, the sea, or the Nebrodi Mountains.

- "Very classy place. Would definitely go back." - "Highly recommend" - "We had a very pleasant, relaxing stay." - "delightful staff, beautiful setting just steps away from the business of Taormina" - "Two days of pure bliss in a beautiful property, with stunning views and fabulous staff" - "Perfect" - "Perfect location with style….." - "We loved our time and would go back...." - "Very central location to the main activities and beaches and a lovely peaceful place to escape the hustle and bustle."

The 5-star Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina mare offers a lovely setting overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, just a 5-minute drive from Taormina’s center. It features a private beach, an outdoor pool, kids club and wellness facilities. The elegant rooms and suites are decorated with refined fabrics and antique furniture. Each one comes with free Wi-Fi, plus Acqua di Parma bathroom toiletries. Most accommodations comes with a furnished sea-view balcony. Ristorante Sant'Andrea serves Sicilian cuisine and fresh seafood on its beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Bay of Mazzarò. In the newly added fine-dining restaurant by the water's edge, Brizza, the chef has curated an immersive culinary experience through the finest Sicilian delicacies paired with outstanding wines. The Villa’s wellness center is surrounded by tropical gardens and also features a fitness center with new Technogym equipment. In-room massages and treatments are also available. The Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina mare organizes a free shuttle service to and from Taormina and free boat cruises along the coast are organized during the summer months. A private shuttle service can be arranged to and from the airport and station. The hotel is in front of the cable car to Taormina old town. Taormina-Giardini Naxos Station is a 5-minute drive away, while Catania Airport is 37 mi from the property.

- "Fabulous!" - "Cant wait to go back ❤️" - "Lovely stay in Taormine" - "Perfection of Italian luxury" - "Wonderful Easter break!" - "Fabulous" - "Sicily is now the place to be." - "Really excellent facility." - "Our stay was amazing. Angela and all the staff at breakfast were just wonderful and made our stay so special. The hotel" - "Beautiful beachside hotel just outside of Taormina" - "Wonderful spot - worth a visit if you can afford it!"

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is a unique hotel, with terraces overlooking Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina. It features a fitness center, a beauty corner, and an outdoor swimming pool. This luxury hotel in Taormina consists of 2 historic buildings. The Garden Wing is a former 15th-century convent with cloister. The Grand Hotel Wing was added in 1896. All rooms are uniquely decorated, and equipped with air conditioning and TV with satellite channels. Most rooms offer views of the sea, and some also have a private balcony. Mentioned in the most famous food guides, the restaurants and bars of the hotel serve traditional Sicilian cuisine. Breakfast buffet is served at the restaurant and includes local pastries.

- "The staff went over and above!" - "Exceptional Hotel in beautiful Taormina" - "Fantastic" - "A once in a lifetime experience" - "It was wonderful!" - "Wonderful experience" - "The hotel was the icing on the cake for our stay." - "Best hotel in Italy." - "Fantastic vacation" - "Superb!" - "Worth every penny! Once in a lifetime magical trip" - "Paradiso Siciliano" - "Everything else, was wonderful."