Eastern Sicily Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ursino Castle showing heritage architecture and a castle
Roman Amphitheater which includes building ruins
Cathedral Square featuring a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Cathedral Square which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture
Cathedral of Noto which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Eastern Sicily

Greek Theatre showing a ruin and heritage architecture

Taormina City Centre

5/5(16 area reviews)

The colourful gardens and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Taormina City Centre. A stop by Corso Umberto or Piazza IX April might round out your trip.

Taormina City Centre
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Ortigia

5/5(10 area reviews)

Ortigia is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathedral of Syracuse or Piazza del Duomo.

Ortigia
Angera showing a river or creek and a small town or village

Catania City Centre

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Manganelli Palace or Piazza Universita while you're exploring the area.

Catania City Centre
Ursino Castle showing heritage architecture and a castle

Old Town Catania

4/5(4 area reviews)

Historical sites and theatres are highlights of Old Town Catania. Make a stop by Ursino Castle or Catania Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porto Station to get around town.

Old Town Catania
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Mazzaro

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Mazzaro
Mount Etna which includes mountains

Contrada Pantano d'Arci

If you're spending some time in Contrada Pantano d'Arci, Catania Beach and Spiaggia della Plaia are top sights worth seeing.

Contrada Pantano d'Arci
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
The price is NZ$298 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$298
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Average but nice.
"Nice hotel in the center of town. It’s nothing special but it was nice. The rooftop bar and restaurant offered great views of Mt Etna so I would say that was our favorite thing about the hotel. The breakfast in the morning was average, but priced fairly. The beds in the room were incredibly hard, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Eurostars Monte Tauro

Eurostars Monte Tauro

4 out of 5
Via Madonna Delle Grazie 3, Taormina, ME
The price is NZ$595 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$595
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Corso Umberto and Greek ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (433 reviews)
"We stay here every year"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Eurostars Monte Tauro
UNA HOTELS Capotaormina

UNA HOTELS Capotaormina

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
The price is NZ$1,105 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$1,105
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Restaurant was good, staff was friendly. Could ave better optiions for in town transportatiion"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

UNA HOTELS Capotaormina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata

Via Monte Sant'Agata, 5, Catania, CT
Stay at this apartment in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and premium bedding. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (221 reviews)
"Lovely staff were very helpful"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata
Hotel - Residence La Residenza

Hotel - Residence La Residenza

4 out of 5
Via 27 Lulgio, 115, Messina, ME
Stay at this 4-star residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal ...
7.4/10 Good! (201 reviews)
"Comfortable hotel with friendly staff. Well located for ferry port and train station, with tram to both for the less energetic. I checked in late Sunday afternoon which meant reception was not staffed, but intercom provided all information to get in and access key card. Very comfortable bed and perfect ..."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Hotel - Residence La Residenza
SEA VILLA WITH ALL THE COMFORT

SEA VILLA WITH ALL THE COMFORT

Avola
Stay at this villa in Avola. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Fontane Bianche Beach and Spiaggia di Lido di Noto are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
YOU DO NOT WANT TO RENT THIS PROPERTY
"We booked this property 6/15/24 & were to stay 9/11/24 to 9/25/24. After traveling 22 hours to get there on 9/11 we were told by the host he had rented the villa to someone else for those dates but had a small 3rd floor apt. we could have. NOT A VILLA BY THE OCEAN. We never got any advance notice ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct. 2024

SEA VILLA WITH ALL THE COMFORT
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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