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Splendid Hotel Taormina - Handwritten Collection
Via Dietro Cappuccini, 10
8.6Fabulous2,400 reviews
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Eurostars Monte Tauro
Via Madonna Delle Grazie 3
8.1Very Good1,241 reviews
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$131/night
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Taormina Park Hotel
Via Bagnoli Croci 92
8.3Very Good1,294 reviews
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$117/night
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Villa Conrad
8 Piazzetta Giuseppe Garibaldi
9.3Superb77 reviews
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$310/night
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Villa Zagara Garden
Via Bongiovanni 2 A
8.3Very Good41 reviews
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$226/night
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NH Collection Taormina
Via Circonvallazione 11
8.9Fabulous398 reviews
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About Taormina

Taormina rises above the Ionian shore. Corso Umberto and the ancient theatre sit on the hill, while Mazzarò and Isola Bella are down by the water. Decide which level you want to wake up on.

Corso Umberto runs between Porta Messina and Porta Catania. Piazza IX Aprile, the Duomo and the side lanes are easy to explore on foot. The Teatro Antico lies beyond the eastern end of the pedestrian core. Rooms along the busiest stretch hear evening foot traffic.

The funivia descends from Via Pirandello to Mazzarò. Beach hotels here spare you the climb after a swim, but dinner in the old town means the cable car, the bus or a steep walk uphill. Isola Bella sits just south of Mazzarò, and its shore is pebbly, not a broad sandy beach.

Taormina-Giardini railway station stands below the town, beside the coast road. The bus terminal is nearer the centre at Via Pirandello. Most of Corso Umberto is pedestrianised and the main car parks are outside its gates, so ask your hotel where you can stop.

April, May and autumn are better than midsummer for theatre visits and hill walks. Midsummer heat and crowds build along the shore. The monthly figures below come from nearby Messina on the coast, so expect the old town to run a little different.

Region: Sicily
Sea: Ionian Sea
Old-town street: Corso Umberto
Rail station: Taormina-Giardini
Main airport: Catania-Fontanarossa (CTA)
Beach connection: Taormina–Mazzarò funivia

Isola Bella on the Ionian coast below Taormina, seen through coastal plants — Isola Bella

Piazza IX Aprile and the Church of San Giuseppe in Taormina — Piazza IX Aprile

People walking along Corso Umberto in Taormina’s old town — Corso Umberto

Gardens and paths at Taormina’s Villa Comunale — Villa Comunale

Mazzarò cove and hotels on the shore below Taormina — Mazzarò

Fountain and surrounding buildings in Taormina’s Piazza Duomo — Piazza Duomo

Cable cars running between Taormina and the Mazzarò coast — Taormina–Mazzarò funivia

Photo credits

Teatro Antico and Mount Etna by Nicolas Chadeville, CC BY-SA 4.0
Isola Bella by Scott Wylie, CC BY 4.0
Piazza IX Aprile by Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 4.0
Corso Umberto by Giovanni Dall'Orto., Attribution
Villa Comunale by Pymouss, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mazzarò by trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0
Piazza Duomo by Cayambe, CC BY 4.0
Taormina–Mazzarò funivia by Derbrauni, CC BY 4.0

Where to stay in Taormina

Corso Umberto and Piazza IX Aprile
- First visits
- Old-town evenings
- Walking
Stay between Porta Messina and Porta Catania for the piazzas, shops and evening passeggiata. The street is pedestrianised and lively. Ask the property how far you carry luggage from the taxi stop.
Around here: Corso Umberto, Piazza IX Aprile, Porta Messina, Porta Catania
Teatro Antico and Villa Comunale
- Theatre visits
- Gardens
- Sea views
The theatre end of town suits an early visit to the ancient stage and the gardens at Villa Comunale. It is uphill from the shore and farther from the Porta Catania car park.
Around here: Teatro Antico, Villa Comunale, Palazzo Corvaja
Mazzarò and Isola Bella
- Beach days
- Swimming
- Cable-car access
Pick the lower coast for swimming and the Isola Bella nature reserve. The funivia climbs to the old town, but its hours decide whether you can get back from a late dinner upstairs. The beach is mostly pebbles.
Around here: Mazzarò beach, Isola Bella, Funivia Taormina–Mazzarò
Porta Catania and western old town
- Car arrivals
- Duomo visits
- Longer stays
The Duomo and Piazza Duomo sit near this gate, with a municipal car park just outside the historic core. The theatre and funivia are at the other end of Corso Umberto.
Around here: Porta Catania, Duomo di Taormina, Piazza Duomo

Best time to visit Taormina

Late spring gives comfortable old-town walks and a longer beach day. September keeps sea time possible after the hottest stretch. Midsummer heat gives way to wetter late autumn days. Monthly averages are from nearby Messina, not a hilltop Taormina station.

Average high and low (°F)Days with rainDrier months

Jan: average high 59 °F, low 50 °F, 10.9 days with rain. Cool coast
Feb: average high 59 °F, low 50 °F, 9.9 days with rain. Cool, unsettled
Mar: average high 62 °F, low 52 °F, 8.9 days with rain. Spring walks
Apr: average high 67 °F, low 56 °F, 6.9 days with rain. Milder days
May: average high 74 °F, low 62 °F, 4.3 days with rain. Longer beach days
Jun: average high 82 °F, low 70 °F, 2.8 days with rain. Drying out
Jul: average high 88 °F, low 75 °F, 2 days with rain. Dry, hot
Aug: average high 89 °F, low 77 °F, 2.3 days with rain. Hot sea days
Sep: average high 82 °F, low 71 °F, 7.4 days with rain. Warm sea
Oct: average high 75 °F, low 65 °F, 7.9 days with rain. Autumn showers
Nov: average high 68 °F, low 58 °F, 10.7 days with rain. Cooler, wetter
Dec: average high 61 °F, low 53 °F, 11.7 days with rain. Winter rain

Source: Wikipedia: Messina (nearby coastal climate normals, 1991–2020)

Getting to Taormina

Catania-Fontanarossa is the main airport for Taormina. Interbus serves the town bus terminal, and trains stop below the old town at Taormina-Giardini.

CTACatania-Fontanarossa Airport

34 mi from downtown

To Taormina bus terminal: About 75–90 minutes by Interbus
To Taormina-Giardini station: About 1 hour by train, then transfer uphill

Interbus runs from the airport to Taormina bus terminal on Via Pirandello. The alternative is a train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Taormina-Giardini, then a bus or taxi uphill. The last connection matters if your flight lands late.

Other ways to arrive

Train: Trenitalia serves Taormina-Giardini on the Catania-Messina line. The station is below the historic centre, so expect a bus or taxi with luggage.
Bus: Interbus reaches the terminal near Via Pirandello, above the railway station and close to the eastern old-town gate.
Car: The A18 links Taormina with Catania and Messina. Park at Lumbi or Porta Catania and ask your hotel about the final approach through pedestrian streets.

Questions about Taormina

Where should I stay on a first Taormina visit?

Near Corso Umberto if the theatre, piazzas and dinners are your focus. Pick Mazzarò if you want to swim most days, and take the funivia up to town.

Is Isola Bella next to the old town?

No. It is down on the shore below the hilltop centre. The funivia serves nearby Mazzarò, and the last stretch to Isola Bella has steps.

How much do Taormina hotels cost?

The lowest Taormina price is $50, and 467 hotels sit between the hill and the shore. A lower shore price can mean extra trips uphill, so look at which level the room is on.