The best hotels in Taormina

Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo is the very first hotel in Taormina, it was built back in 1873. Since then, the building has been rebuilt and reconstructed several times, but has not lost its unique charm to this day. The hotel complex is located on a hill with amazing views of the coast and Mount Etna. The hotel has no direct access to the sea, a free shuttle service is organized to the beaches. Upon request, guests can stay in the main four-story building or in Villa Flora, located a few meters from it. All rooms are modern and clean, equipped with balconies and private bathrooms, satellite TV and free internet. The hotel is surrounded by a luxurious park, terraces descending to the sea, nearby there is an ancient amphitheater. It features an outdoor pool, spa, fitness center and a colonial-style restaurant. Breakfast is served in the main building, there is also a children's playroom and library. Guests can visit the hammam and Finnish bath, use the massage services, and organize a romantic dinner in the room or on the terrace. Kids can be left under the supervision of a nanny, older children are entertained by animators.

The Grand Hotel is located on a hill with great views, close to Taormina's main attractions. The hotel has a private pool with sea views, spa with various massages and wellness treatments. The hotel has been recently renovated. Spacious, comfortable rooms have balconies. Some rooms have a jacuzzi. The hotel's restaurant is famous for its delicious breakfasts, delicious Italian cuisine, fine coffee and live music. The hotel has rooftop terrace and an open-air bar. The hotel organizes guided tours around Sicily and Mount Etna.

The new design hotel is located in the historical center of Taormina, close to the main attractions of the city. Panoramic balconies and spacious terraces offer breathtaking views of the bay and Mount Etna. On the territory there is an outdoor infinity pool, a modern SPA center, a gym, there are children's and sports grounds. The rooftop features a cozy restaurant serving Mediterranean and traditional Sicilian cuisine. There is a bar and a tea lounge near the pool where you can listen to live music. Free transfer is organized to the nearest beaches; you can also go down to the sea by cable car, enjoying the views that are opened to the eye.

The boutique hotel is located in a historic building, which is a historical monument of Taormina. The building was built in the style of Italian Gothic and fits perfectly into the local landscape. Nearby are the Ciampoli Palace and the main city cathedral, and the panoramic balconies and open verandas of the hotel offer stunning views of the coast and Mount Etna. It offers luxurious rooms of class "lux" equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. There is a bar with a winter garden on the roof, where in the summer season you can have a good time and organize an unforgettable photo shoot. Gourmets will surely appreciate the quality and range of dishes offered by the local restaurant, the vegans and healthy lifestyle followers will not be left without attention, for which a special menu is provided.

In their spare time, guests can relax and unwind in the spa, which includes a hammam, emotional shower, various types of massage and beauty treatments. The complex has a modern gym around the clock, and there is a games room for children.

The luxury hotel of class "lux" is located in an old 17th-century mansion in the historic city center. Nearby there is the central square and the ancient clock tower – a visiting card of Taormina. After a large-scale restoration, the building not only did not lose its medieval charm, but also began to sparkle with new colors. The massive marble staircase and painted ceilings, combined with modern decor elements create a unique atmosphere of luxury and comfort, which is ideally complemented by a fantastic view from the balconies and panoramic terraces. An additional highlight of Hotel Metropole Taormina is the infinity pool, which visually merges with the sea and sky. It is also worth noting the highest level of service and helpful attitude of the staff, as well as the excellent quality of dishes in the local restaurant and a variety of menus.

A small, cozy, family-run bed and breakfast is located in an old 18th-century mansion that used to belong to the monastic order "Opera Pia". After the Second World War, the building housed a music school in which the maestro Turchetti, famous throughout Sicily, taught. The hotel is located in the historic center of the old city, five minutes away is Belvedere Square, the cathedral and the ruins of Naumakhi. All rooms are decorated in medieval Sicilian style, marble floors, wooden furniture and expensive natural textiles emphasize the old atmosphere. On the roof there is a panoramic terrace with magnificent views of the city and the coast. Great breakfasts prepared by the hostess of the hotel are served here. By the way, the caring attitude of the owners is felt in every detail. Rooms and common areas are decorated with compositions of fresh flowers, linen is perfectly clean and fragrant, and homemade cakes and desserts are simply beyond praise. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to Paradise Beach, a private beach club, a twenty-minute drive from the city center.

The luxury boutique hotel is located in an old mansion built in the eighteenth century for a family of local aristocrats. Balconies and outdoor terraces offer amazing panoramic views of the sea, the island Isola Bella and Mount Etna. The territory is surrounded by greenery and flowers, there is a swimming pool, restaurant, playground and private parking. Nearby there is a small cozy park, to the city center – 10 minutes on foot. The rooms are clean and spacious, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. The restaurant offers a wide selection of traditional Sicilian dishes, especially pastries and desserts! A free shuttle service to La Caravella Beach Club is organized from the hotel. Those who wish to sunbathe on other beaches can use the funicular, the station of which is located a hundred meters from the gate.

The cozy boutique hotel Hotel Villa Ducale is located on a hill, which offers one of the best panoramic views of the coast of Taormina and Mount Etna. The modern, spacious rooms are decorated by professional designers of Studio Arena, all equipped with balconies and private bathrooms, satellite TV and free internet. When checking in, guests are greeted with a glass of wine or champagne, during the day light Italian snacks, sweets and fruits are offered. The quality of the dishes in the restaurant is excellent, they are all made from natural farm products according to traditional Sicilian recipes. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to the city center and the beach. You can go down to the sea by funicular, to its nearest station – no more than five minutes on foot.

Hotel Sirius is just a 5-minute walk from the historic center of Taormina and 200 meters from the cable car that leads to Mazzaro Bay and Isola Bella Beach. The five-story building was built in 1972, a major reconstruction was carried out in 2005. It offers spacious modern rooms with panoramic balconies, a rooftop terrace and a large outdoor pool surrounded by a lush garden. On the territory there is a bar and a gourmet restaurant, there is a library, a playground, a gym. The hotel offers accommodation with pets, a free shuttle service to two beach clubs.

The hotel is housed in a beautiful, carefully restored 18th-century building located in the center of the Old Town. It offers spacious, comfortable rooms, furnished with antique furniture and decorated with original decor elements, many of which are real works of art. On the walls of the hall and the restaurant you can see authentic paintings of the famous Spanish painter Joan Miro, luxurious chandeliers and lamps of the famous Venetian glass deserve special attention. The hotel has a 24-hour bar Ginger and a gourmet restaurant, Settimo Cielo. If you wish, you can organize a romantic candlelight dinner on the terrace or in the garden by the pool, there is an additional list of services for honeymooners. In summer, the hotel offers a free shuttle service to Paradise Beach Club, which provides guests of Hotel Villa Paradiso with substantial discounts. A tennis court, a library and a children's playroom are open year-round; bicycles and sports equipment can be rented for an additional fee.