Eastern Sicily

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Ursino Castle featuring a castle and heritage architecture
Roman Amphitheater showing a ruin
Cathedral Square featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city
Cathedral Square featuring a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture
Cathedral of Noto featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Eastern Sicily

Angera showing a small town or village and a river or creek

Catania City Centre

4/5(194 area reviews)

Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historic sites and theaters. Make a stop by Manganelli Palace or Roman Amphitheater while you're exploring the area.

Catania City Centre
Greek Theatre which includes heritage architecture and a ruin

Taormina City Centre

5/5(84 area reviews)

The picturesque gardens and beautiful seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Taormina City Centre. A stop by Corso Umberto or Piazza IX April might round out your trip.

Taormina City Centre
Temple of Apollo featuring a ruin and heritage elements

Ortigia

4.5/5(147 area reviews)

Travelers come to Ortigia for its seaside views, and you can see top attractions like Cathedral of Syracuse and Piazza del Duomo while you're in town.

Ortigia
Ursino Castle featuring a castle and heritage architecture

Old Town Catania

4/5(20 area reviews)

Historic sites and theaters are highlights of Old Town Catania. Make a stop by Greek-Roman Theatre or Ursino Castle while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porto Station to get around town.

Old Town Catania
Syracuse showing street scenes as well as an individual femail

Santa Lucia

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

Santa Lucia is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Porto Piccolo and Madonna delle Lacrime.

Santa Lucia
During a run, after a turn...you can find Etna and it’s threatening profile!!!

Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio

3.5/5(28 area reviews)

Discover Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, memorable for its seaside views. Popular attractions in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio include Lungomare di Ognina and Historical Museum of the Landing in Sicily 1943, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Galatea Station.

Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
The price is AED 530 per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
AED 530
AED 592 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 January 2025
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Excellent location and very comfortable rooms"

Reviewed on 17 November 2024

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Hotel Villa Paradiso
Hotel Villa Paradiso
4 out of 5
Via Roma 2, Taormina, ME
The price is AED 745 per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
AED 745
AED 850 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
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! (237 reviews)
"Great location easy walk to shops, dining and more. The views are some of the best. Staff is friendly and helpful. Attention to detail is obvious."

Reviewed on 19 November 2024

Hotel Villa Paradiso
Splendid Hotel Taormina
Splendid Hotel Taormina
4 out of 5
Via Dietro Cappuccini, 10, Taormina, ME
The price is AED 215 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
AED 215
AED 268 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 14 December 2024

Splendid Hotel Taormina
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Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Hotel - Residence La Residenza
4 out of 5
Via 27 Lulgio, 115, Messina, ME
Stay at this 4-star residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Carmine Church and Basilica Santuario ...
7.2/10 Good! (190 reviews)
"It is very noisy at night ( Friday ).The bar next door plays loud music with people drinking in the street until 2am.!!!! Finally they go home at about 3am. It is such a shame because everything else is so good. I can not recommend it for this reason."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Alla Giudecca
Alla Giudecca
3 out of 5
Via Alagona 52, Ortigia, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly residence in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a business center, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (244 reviews)
"Ortigia is beautiful and this hotel is right in the heart of it."

Reviewed on 1 December 2024

Alla Giudecca
SEA VILLA WITH ALL THE COMFORT
SEA VILLA WITH ALL THE COMFORT
Avola
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Avola. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Beach Lungomare Tremoli and Avola Chalet ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
Great holiday let
"The house is spacious and comfortable, situated in a quiet but convenient area. Avola is 5 minutes away, the motorway linking Messina, Catania, Siracusa and Gela is also a few minutes drive from the house.A car is essential. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. If we had a problem they responded ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

SEA VILLA WITH ALL THE COMFORT
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Popular places to visit

Cathedral Square featuring a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture

Piazza del Duomo

4.5/5(50 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Catania when you take a trip to Piazza del Duomo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Piazza del Duomo
Messina featuring general coastal views

Corso Umberto

4.5/5(65 reviews)

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.

Corso Umberto
Taormina Cable Car

Taormina Cable Car

4.5/5(61 reviews)

You can take time to visit Taormina Cable Car during your travels to Taormina. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Taormina Cable Car
Catania Beach

Catania Beach

4/5(41 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Catania Beach during your travels in Contrada Pantano d'Arci?

Catania Beach
Isola Bella

Isola Bella

4.5/5(74 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Isola Bella, a popular beach in Taormina. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Isola Bella
Greek Theatre showing building ruins and heritage architecture

Greek Theatre

4.5/5(168 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Greek Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Taormina. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Greek Theatre