Taormina City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Greek Theatre showing a ruin and heritage architecture
Greek Theatre featuring a ruin and heritage architecture
Taormina City Centre
Greek Theatre featuring building ruins and general coastal views
Greek Theatre showing heritage architecture and building ruins

Popular places to visit

Messina featuring general coastal views

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.

Corso Umberto
Greek Theatre featuring a ruin and heritage architecture

Greek Theatre

Visit this ancient theater to admire Roman ruins, watch internationally acclaimed musicians and enjoy stunning views across the Bay of Nexus.

Greek Theatre
Piazza IX April

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.

Piazza IX April
Piazza del Duomo

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 del Duomo
Porta di Catania

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.

Porta di Catania
Villa Comunale Garden

Villa Comunale Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Villa Comunale Garden, a lovely green space in Taormina. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Villa Comunale Garden

Activities

Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

NZ$43
per adult
Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide
ANCIENT THEATER

Full-Day Shared Tour to Taormina from Catania

NZ$176
per adult
Full-Day Shared Tour to Taormina from Catania
Taormina Food and Wine Walking Tour

Taormina Food and Wine Walking Tour (Small Group or Private)

NZ$174
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taormina Food and Wine Walking Tour (Small Group or Private)
Taormina Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Taormina Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

NZ$13
per adult
Taormina Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience

Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience

NZ$176
per adult
Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience
Show Cooking and Dining experience at a local's home in Taormina

Show Cooking and Dining experience at a local's home in Taormina

NZ$166
per adult
Show Cooking and Dining experience at a local's home in Taormina
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Our pick of the best Taormina City Centre Hotel Deals

NH Collection Taormina

NH Collection Taormina

5 out of 5
Via Circonvallazione 11, Taormina, ME
The price is NZ$1,270 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$1,270
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (540 reviews)
"A great hotel in the perfect location. Staff excellent, rooms and amenities perfect."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

NH Collection Taormina
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

5 out of 5
PIAZZA SAN DOMENICO, 5, Taormina, ME
The price is NZ$7,740 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$7,740
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (271 reviews)
"Amazing. Simply amazing"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Hotel Villa Paradiso

Hotel Villa Paradiso

4 out of 5
Via Roma 2, Taormina, ME
The price is NZ$1,065 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$1,065
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (339 reviews)
"An excellent stay at the hotel. Service was excellent. We used the valet parking to make it easier. Breakfast was on the roof top and had a great variety. Staff and service were excellent. Quick service for cleaning rooms. I would recommend the hotel and stay again."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Hotel Villa Paradiso
Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental

3 out of 5
Via Dionisio, 2/A, Taormina, ME
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (557 reviews)
"The staff was great. The room and view were beautiful. Room was perfect."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Continental
Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino

Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino

3 out of 5
Salita Lucio Denti 4, Taormina, ME
The price is NZ$339 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$339
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (556 reviews)
A bit basic at the moment
"We stayed in a family room. It was clean and beds were comfortable. Good air conditioning. However, there wasn't enough storage for clothes, so we lived out of our suitcases. Bathroom was dated with shower over bath, poor water pressure and temperature kept changing by itself. Breakfast was buffet ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino
Hotel Metropole Taormina

Hotel Metropole Taormina

5 out of 5
Corso Umberto I, 154, Taormina, ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$1,116 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$1,116
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews)
"Great rooms, great service specially from front desk staff, Angelique and Ambra…I think the best view hotel in all of Taormina and the drinks are just great…all in all a memorable trip!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hotel Metropole Taormina
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Other neighbourhoods around Taormina City Centre

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Spisone

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Spisone, you might make a stop by sights like Spisone Beach and Ionian Sea.

Spisone
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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

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