A list by Anna Holt & Elli Nordin. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with hotels with great views in Taormina, Italy. Hotels with wonderful sea views and rooftop views and properties with views over the Ionian Sea, Bay Mazzarò, Etna Volcano Duomo Cathedral, Mediteranean Sea Mount Etna, Bay Naxos Mount Etna, Mount Etna Mediterranean, Mount Etna, Ionian Mount Etna and Mediterranean Sea Mount Etna. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Beautiful. Great views. A 10-minute walk from Taormina, Bel Soggiorno is an elegant 3-star hotel boasting panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Mediterranean. It offers charming, air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi throughout. Freshly baked breads, Italian cured ham and fruit juices feature at breakfast, which you can enjoy on the outdoor terrace overlooking the sea. Rooms at Hotel Bel Soggiorno come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Set in a large garden full of citrus trees, the hotel lies in a residential part of the city, a 5-minute walk from the park. Taormina Cathedral is 2 km away and parking is free.Show full description
The views from the hotel are stunning, with the Mediterranean Sea in one direction and Mount Etna in the other. The best place to enjoy the views is from the hotel's top floor terrace.
Charming. Rooftop bar. Taodomus is a boutique hotel set on Corso Umberto I in the heart of Taormina. It features a panoramic terrace overlooking Mount Etna and the bay and offers free Wi-Fi. This cosy hotel has just 10 guest rooms, all with air conditioning. A free internet point is available in the business centre, together with free Wi-Fi internet access in the entire hotel. A rich buffet and a la carte vegetarian breakfast with international and local dishes is served on the terrace or in the comfort of your room at no extra cost. It features local products and organic ingredients. Taodomus Small Boutique Hotel is set in the heart of the historic centre, a 10-minute walk from the Greek Amphitheatre. Subject to availability, guests can use the swimming pool at a nearby hotel at an extra charge.Show full description
Lovely property. Rooftop restaurant. Featuring views of the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Etna in the distance, Hotel Villa Carlotta is 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Taormina. It offers elegant rooms and apartments with balcony and a garden with pool. Air-conditioned rooms, apartments and villas at the Carlotta include satellite flat-screen TV with DVD player and an electric kettle. Apartments and villas also have a kitchenette and seating area. The private bathroom comes with hairdryer and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available daily in the main building, and a bar is also on site. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves Sicilian specialities prepared with local organic ingredients, accompanied by an extensive wine list. Giardini Naxos is 20 minutes' drive from the property, while the Etna Park is 35 km away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a cool rooftop restaurant.
Beach front location. Great views. Established in 1960, Hotel Mediterranée is in a peaceful area of Taormina's historical centre, 5 minutes' walk from Corso Umberto. It offers panoramic views of the bay and Mount Etna, and an outdoor pool. Guests will enjoy relaxing in the large Mediterranean garden, offering great sea views. All rooms at the Mediterranée Hotel are air conditioned and feature a TV with satellite channels. Most have a private terrace and fridge. You will also have free use of a private beach at a sister hotel, reached by a shuttle service, at request. The restaurant serves a range of traditional Sicilian dishes, as well as international cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas, and safety deposit boxes are available at reception. The Ancient Theatre of Taormina and the cable car from Isola Bella are both a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Elegant. Nice surroundings. Taormina’s Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is opposite the Greek Theatre and offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian Coast. It features an outdoor pool and spa. Some rooms have views of the sea or the hotel gardens with magnolias, cypress and palm trees. The Michelin starred restaurant serves both Sicilian and Mediterranean cooking, and Literary Terrace & Bar provides drinks and snacks on its sea-view terrace. Rooms at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina are all air conditioned and offer, satellite TV, minibar, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina serves an American buffet breakfast. The wellness centre at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina includes a sauna, Turkish bath, gym and massage services. Guests can also relax on the nearby private beach, using the free beach shuttle service. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is 5 km from the Taormina-Giardini Naxos Train Station and 45 minutes' drive from Catania Airport. Private transfers can be arranged to and from the airport and train station.Show full description
The hotel is located near the Greek theatre, in an idyllic garden, and offers a breathtaking view from the sea to the Etna mountain. SO NICE!
Located close to the centre of Taormina, Villa Greta is a family-run hotel with views of the Ionian sea and Mount Etna. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and a sweet and savoury breakfast. The rooftop restaurant, with panoramic views, specialises in a wide selection of typical Sicilian dishes or international cuisine. Buffet breakfast is served daily and includes home-made sweet and savoury items. You can reach the nearby city centre with its many tourist attractions either on foot or by bus and the hotel also provides a shuttle service to nearby beaches. Air-conditioned rooms at Villa Greta all come with a desk, a satellite TV and a private bathroom. Most rooms feature a balcony. Vegetarian options are available.Show full description
Hotel "La Pensione Svizzera" is a classic, small and charming hotel. Owned by the Vinciguerra family since 1925, it is located on one of the most beautiful, panoramic roads of Taormina. Some rooms have a balcony, while others have sea views. Hotel "La Pensione Svizzera" is within a short walking distance from the historic centre with its Greek amphitheatre, from the cable car and the bus terminal. Rooms at the Pensione Svizzera all feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The establishment's atmosphere is familiar and peaceful. Buffet breakfast is served in the garden or in the garden pavilion. Hotel "La Pensione Svizzera" offers parking or garage services upon request, front desk service 24 hours, bar, internet point and a shuttle service to the private beach (from May to October). The team at the reception desk is extremely helpful. Let them arrange tennis and diving reservations, airport limousine transfers and individual excursions. The staff can also book bus excursions, reserve you a restaurant, and help you rent a car.Show full description
Just a 5-minute walk from Taormina’s Greek-Roman Theatre, Hotel Monte Tauro features panoramic views of Naxos Bay. It has a sea-view restaurant, a pool with hydromassage jets and free Wi-Fi throughout. Rooms at the Monte Tauro all have a balcony or terrace with views of the Ionian Sea. Each is elegantly furnished, and comes with a satellite TV, a minibar and internet access. A daily buffet breakfast is provided. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine fused with Sicilian flavours. Guests can relax on the terraces around the pool. Corso Umberto I, Taormina’s main shopping street, is just 150 metres from the hotel. A 2-minute cable-car ride connects the town with Isola Bella Beach.Show full description
Close to beach front. Lively. UNAHOTELS Capotaormina is perched on a rock below Taormina and is surrounded by the sea, offering an amazing view of the fantastic Giardini Naxos Bay and Isola Bella Island. This pleasant building is set against the unusual background of Mount Etna with its snowy peaks, and all the hotel rooms are equipped with a balcony. Classic rooms offer garden views, superior rooms offer a full sea view. Staying at the Capotaormina you can enjoy spending pleasant hours on the private beach, accessible through a lift carved into the rock. The beach and the hotel's sea-water swimming pool are equipped with sun beds, parasols and beach towels, for your relaxation and enjoyment. The regenerating experience continues in the gym with trainer and beauty salon. The property also provides a jeweller's and an outdoor car park with limited places. A free shuttle bus to/from Taormina centre is also available, and boat excursions can be booked during summer. The hotel's 3 restaurants serve international, Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine.Show full description
I would describe this as the most LIVELY hotel with great views in Taormina. It also has A GREAT BEACH FRONT LOCATION.
Cosy. Rooftop restaurant. The Sirius is a small hotel in a quiet location, 1 km from the centre of Taormina and the pedestrian area of Corso Umberto, full of shops and restaurants. It features charming views of the local bays, and offers a free shuttle service to some beaches. All rooms at the Sirius Hotel offer air conditioning and satellite TV with Sky channels from April to October. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel for free. The hotel's panoramic restaurant serves excellent Sicilian and international cuisine. The beautiful beaches of Mazzarò and Isola Bella can be reached in 15 minutes. The cable-car station is only 200 meters away from Hotel Sirius. During summer the hotel may only be bookable for long stays of 3 or more nights.Show full description
Charming. Rooftop restaurant. Villa Paradiso enjoys views of the Bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. This renovated, historical property is in the centre of Taormina, and offers unique rooms with a private balcony or terrace, overlooking the sea, garden, or town. The cable car to the beach is 10 minutes' walk away. Rooms at Villa Paradiso feature antique furniture and original works of art. Each room has a minibar and satellite TV. Roof top bar "Settimo Cielo" is open from 4.00 pm till 11.00 pm. You will find a lounge with a well-stocked library and a veranda overlooking the gardens. The shared lounge also features an original Mirò painting. From the 1st of June till the 30th of September, our guests have access to Nuova Spiaggia Paradiso in Letojanni (7km), including a free parasol and sun lounger.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most CHARMING small hotels in Taormina.
Rooftop bar. Hotel Condor is a 5-minute walk from the historic centre of Taormina and it's Ancient Greek Amphitheatre. The sun terrace and breakfast veranda have beautiful sea views. It has beautiful views across Taormina, the Ionian Sea, and Saraceno Castle. Guest rooms come with Sky TV, free WiFi, and air conditioning. Internet access is free in the business centre. English-speaking staff provide a great service. The Condor Hotel is easily reached from the E45 motorway. Here you will find a TV lounge, a first-floor breakfast terrace, and a terrace for sunbathing on the second floor.Show full description
Historic property. Excelsior Palace Hotel is a Moorish-style building, 10 minutes' walk from the Greek Amphiteatre. It offers free WiFi throughout and an outdoor pool with panoramic views of Mount Etna and the hillside village of Castelmola. They feature air conditioning, satellite TV, and some have a balcony with sea views. Excelsior Palace has a central inland location in Taormina, with views of the Ionian Sea. Each room at Excelsior Palace Hotel has elegant wood furnishings and parquet floors. The hotel’s restaurant specialises in international favourites and Mediterranean cuisine. The buffet breakfast includes pastries, fresh fruit, eggs and traditional Italian coffee, it can be served directly into your room on request. It is a 5-minute drive from Taormina exit of the A18 motorway and 2 km from Taormina Station.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most historic hotel with great views in Taormina.
Beach front location. Elegant. Nice surroundings. The 5-star Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea offers a lovely setting overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, just a 5-minute drive from Taormina’s centre. It features a private beach, an outdoor pool, kids club and wellness facilities. Most accommodation comes with a furnished sea-view balcony. Restaurant Oliviero serves Sicilian cuisine and fresh seafood on its beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Bay of Mazzarò. The elegant rooms and suites are decorated with refined fabrics and antique furniture. Each one comes with free Wi-Fi, plus Bulgari and Molton Brown bathroom toiletries. The Villa’s wellness centre is surrounded by tropical gardens and also features a fitness centre with new Technogym equipment. In-room massages and treatments are also available. The Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea organises a free shuttle service to and from Taormina and free boat cruises along the coast are organized during the summer months. A private shuttle service can be arranged to and from the airport and station. The hotel is in front of the cable car to Taormina old town. Taormina-Giardini Naxos Station is a 5-minute drive away, while Catania Airport is 60 km from the property.Show full description
Tucked into rocks and mountains, Splendid overlooks the Ionian Sea and the Calabrian coast, a short walk from Taormina’s picturesque town centre and 3-minute walk from Corso Umberto main street. It features a summer outdoor pool and shiatsu treatments. Most provide panoramic sea or pool views and all come with free WiFi, a TV, and an en suite bathroom. Popular attractions nearby the Splendid Hotel President include the iconic Greek Theatre with views of the Etna Volcano and the Duomo Cathedral, dating back to the 13th century. Housed in a former monastery, rooms at Splendid Hotel Taormina retained simplicity and functionality. Lifts lead to the hotel’s 3rd floor, where the pool area is situated, and can proceed to the extensive roof-terrace, overlooking 2 regions and the Mediterranean. Indoors the piano bar serves drinks accompanied by easy-listening music. Private parking is available upon request.Show full description
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Located 10 km from Taormina, Casale Di Caterina offers panoramic views across the Sicilian countryside. It offers a swimming pool with sun terrace and a small wellness area. Apartments have a rustic design with wood-beamed ceilings and tiled floors. All air-conditioned, they also feature a fully equipped kitchenette,TV and a balcony. Guests can relax on the sun loungers around the pool or in the hot tub and Turkish bath. There is also a quiet reading room with fireplace and a small wine cellar. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Casale Di Caterina is in Castelmola, easily reached from the A18 motorway. It is 5.5 km from Taormina Train Station and 15 minutes' drive from Giardini Naxos. Free parking is provided.Show full description
This might be the most relaxing hotel with great views in Taormina.
Charming. Great views. Hotel Villa Sonia is set above Taormina. Its panoramic restaurant offers fantastic views of the Mediteranean Sea and Mount Etna. The garden offers an outdoor swimming pool. Each room is complete with free Wi-Fi and a private balcony or patio. Rooms also include air conditioning, a satellite TV, and a bathroom with slippers and bathrobe. Villa Sonia is complete with a furnished terrace, small gym, and sauna. A library, lounge, and bar are also available. The restaurant specialises in traditional, Sicilian cuisine. The cellar is stocked with an extensive collection of fine wines. The friendly team of staff always offer a personalised service. Tourist and travel info for visiting Sicily are available at the tour desk.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Featuring a private furnished garden, Hotel Villa Nettuno offers accommodation in Taormina, with free WiFi throughout. All rooms are air conditioned and come with a desk and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Some also come with a terrace or a balcony. The beaches overlooking Isola Bella are 3 km from Hotel Villa Nettuno, and Mount Etna is a 40-minute drive away. Catania and Fontanarossa Airport are both within 60 km of the property.Show full description
Hip. Rooftop bar. Featuring a roof-top terrace featuring a cocktail bar and panoramic views, NH Collection Taormina is set in the heart of Taormina's historical centre. It features an à la carte restaurant, spacious rooms, a modern wellness centre, and an infinity pool overlooking the bay. Featuring a view on the Greek Theatre, the Zefiro restaurant specializes in Sicilian cuisine. All rooms at the NH Collection Taormina hotel have design bathrooms with a shower, bathrobes, and slippers. They come with LCD TV with satellite channels, and free wired internet. The hotel has an exclusive 260 m² spa area that comes with a sauna, a Turkish bath, and therapy showers. It also includes a tea room. The outdoor swimming pool is equipped with a bar, sofas, sun loungers, tables, and chairs. Each morning, guests start the day with a breakfast featuring organic product, such as yoghurt, jams and a selection of homemade pressed juices. Corso Umberto I, the city's main street, is just a few minutes away on foot. The property is well connected by the A18 motorway.Show full description
I would describe this as the coolest hotel with great views in Taormina. It also has a popular rooftop bar!
Delightful property. San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is a unique hotel, with terraces overlooking Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina. It features a fitness centre, a beauty corner, and an outdoor swimming pool. Most rooms offer views of the sea, and some also have a private balcony. This luxury hotel in Taormina consists of 2 historic buildings. The Garden Wing is a former 15th-century convent with cloister. The Grand Hotel Wing was added in 1896. All rooms are uniquely decorated, and equipped with air conditioning and TV with satellite channels. Mentioned in the most famous food guides, the restaurants and bars of the hotel serve traditional Sicilian cuisine. Breakfast buffet is served at the restaurant and includes local pastries.Show full description
I think this is the most beautiful, creative and cosy hotel with great views in Taormina. WOW!
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