Taormina is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Taormina works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Taormina, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 3 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Taormina, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €225/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Messina, 51 km |
| Activities from | €75 |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Taormina starts at around €225 per night, with a typical rate near €573 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Hotel Villa Ducale, 4-star, guest rating 9.8 from 329 reviews, from €613 per night
- Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina, 5-star, guest rating 9.7 from 293 reviews, from €2476 per night
- Hotel Villa Belvedere, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 599 reviews, from €566 per night
- Atlantis Bay - The Leading Hotels of the World, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 450 reviews, from €1950 per night
- Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 176 reviews, from €2152 per night
Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.
from €159
Day trips & routes
- Messina — about 51 km, 42m drive
- Palermo — about 262 km, 2h 54m drive
- Cinisi — about 293 km, 3h 17m drive
Fastest option is Messina: 42m by car.
Things to see
- "Etna : Group Helicopter Flight (including round trip car transfer)", rated 5 from 36 reviews, from €450
- "Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.", rated 5 from 25 reviews, from €159
- "Private Day Trip to Syracuse from Taormina", rated 5 from 23 reviews, from €500
- "Private Godfather and Taormina Tour with Luxury Van", rated 5 from 23 reviews, from €179
- "From Volcano to Sea: Private Tour of Etna and Taormina Boat Tour with tasting", rated 5 from 23 reviews, from €300
Private Godfather and Taormina Tour with Luxury Van
from €179
Getting there and around
Taormina has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 3 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Taormina is around €573, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Taormina you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 3 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Italy, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
Private Transfer Catania Airport ⇄ Taormina
from €75