Taormina City Centre
Taormina





Visit Taormina City Centre
Popular places to visit

Corso Umberto
During your visit to Taormina, you can enjoy retail therapy at Corso Umberto. While in this walkable area, you can savor 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 learn about the history of Taormina with a trip to Cathedral of Taormina. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Things to do

COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!

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

Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar

Taormina Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella

Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour
Top hotels in Taormina City Centre

Hotel Villa Paradiso
Beautiful hotel, wonderful service, great breakfast, good location.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Outstanding stay and impeccable service!
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Hotel Continental
My check-in was very easy, my room was clean and ready, I was provided with two complementary bottles of water, the property is in a very good location with excellent views of the sunrise as well as Mount Etna. During my vacation in Sicily, I stayed at six different properties and by far, this breakfast ...
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Villa Taormina
The staff is amazing-extremely attentive and helpful. The location is absolutely perfect and a 10 out of 10 for cleanliness. The true definition of a boutique hotel.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Excelsior Palace Hotel
Very helpful staff, spacious clean rooms and great location with fantastic views
Reviewed on Jan 21, 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 Oct 22, 2025



