Eastern Sicily

Travel Guide

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

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
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
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 Ursino Castle or Catania Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porto Station to get around town.

Old Town Catania
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Mazzaro

4.5/5(44 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Mazzaro. A stop by Lido Mazzaro or Isola Bella might round out your trip.

Mazzaro
Mount Etna showing mountains

Contrada Pantano d'Arci

While visiting Contrada Pantano d'Arci, you might make a stop by sights like Catania Beach and Spiaggia della Plaia.

Contrada Pantano d'Arci
UNA HOTELS Capotaormina
UNA HOTELS Capotaormina
4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
The price is AED 875 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
AED 875
AED 994 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"Second time staying at this hotel and we weren’t disappointed coming back. The hotel itself is somewhat dated, but the location, with the views over Etna and the fantastic pool and beach area are fantastic. The staff are friendly and helpful too…. all good!"

Reviewed on 1 November 2024

UNA HOTELS Capotaormina
Hotel Villa Paradiso
Hotel Villa Paradiso
4 out of 5
Via Roma 2, Taormina, ME
The price is AED 1,222 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
AED 1,222
AED 1,377 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (273 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent buffet breakfast with great views of Etna and the ocean."

Reviewed on 22 March 2025

Hotel Villa Paradiso
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
5 out of 5
PIAZZA SAN DOMENICO, 5, Taormina, ME
The price is AED 6,901 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 6,901
AED 7,630 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews)
"BEST HOTEL EVER"

Reviewed on 5 November 2024

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
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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 Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal ...
7.4/10 Good! (197 reviews)
"Comfortable hotel with friendly staff. Well located for ferry port and train station, with tram to both for the less energetic. I checked in late Sunday afternoon which meant reception was not staffed, but intercom provided all information to get in and access key card. Very comfortable bed and perfect ..."

Reviewed on 10 February 2025

Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata
Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata
Via Monte Sant'Agata, 5, Catania, CT
Stay at this apartment in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and premium bedding. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Catania Cathedral ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews)
Great Apartment in The Heart of Catania
"Fantastic apartment! Very comfortable and you can’t beat the location. Comfortable bed, but you have to go up stairs to the bedroom and the bathroom is on the main floor. That is the only negative. Office for the building is around the corner and they arranged a taxi for me to the airport. The ladies ..."

Reviewed on 1 December 2024

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata
Villa Oasis Residence
Villa Oasis Residence
4 out of 5
Viale Alcide De Gasperi, snc, Taormina, ME
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Letojanni Beach and Taormina ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Good kitchenette on the water
"Great quiet spot on beach. A bit of walk to town but easier than trying to find parking and it’s a nice walk along ocean. We had a great room with huge windows looking towards ocean. The communication was not good. Had troubles finding the place and no responses to my inquiries The kitchen worked ..."

Reviewed on 21 October 2024

Villa Oasis Residence
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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 culturally rich area.

Taormina Cable Car
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
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 relaxing area.

Greek Theatre