We have created a list with the best castle hotels in Taormina, Italy. We have also included hotels in palaces, historic villas, historic properties and monasteries. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated December 2023.
Delightful property. Great restaurant. 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. The Garden Wing is a former 15th-century convent with cloister. This luxury hotel in Taormina consists of 2 historic buildings. The Grand Hotel Wing was added in 1896. All rooms are uniquely decorated, and equipped with air conditioning and TV with satellite channels. Most rooms offer views of the sea, and some also have a private balcony. 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
Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Just a 5-minute walk from Taormina's main square, Casa Cuseni, Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale UNESCO is a historical B&B housed in a museum of fine arts declared a national monument. The building and its historic garden were designed by Frank Brangwyn, and are complete with 13 panoramic terraces, 7 fountains, and rare plants. Set in a listed villa, the interiors are decorated with works by Picasso, Henry Faulkner, and other masters of the 20th century. Each room at Casa Cuseni, Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale UNESCO has a balcony with views of the Naxos Gulf and Mount Etna. They all come with air conditioning and Sicilian furniture of the 17th and 18th centuries. The list of famous guests includes philosopher Bertrand Russell, novelist Roald Dahl, and actress Greta Garbo. Sweet and savoury food can be enjoyed at breakfast, with gluten-free items available on request. This daily treat can be served in the breakfast room with views over Mount Etna or the Mediterranean Sea, or on the terrace when the weather is good.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most cosy, historic and romantic bed and breakfast in Taormina. It also has outstanding views. WOW!
Close to beach front. Tennis court. Nestled in Giardini Naxos directly by the sea, UNAHOTELS Naxos Beach Sicilia boasts its own private beach. The establishment has a tennis court, a fitness centre and 4 swimming pools, one of which is Olympic size. UNAHOTELS Naxos Beach Sicilia offers air-conditioned accommodation with satellite TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The small villas also feature a patio or terrace. The property also includes bars, restaurants, free private parking, and a boutique. The private equipped beach is available between May and September, and beach towels are also available. During this time there is also an entertainment programme for both children and adults. Relax and enjoy your stay without any hassles, and delight on the half board and full board options, offering a selection of Sicilian and national dishes. Taormina is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Historic. 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. Each room at Excelsior Palace Hotel has elegant wood furnishings and parquet floors. They feature air conditioning, satellite TV, and some have a balcony with sea views. 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. Excelsior Palace has a central inland location in Taormina, with views of the Ionian Sea. It is a 5-minute drive from Taormina exit of the A18 motorway and 2 km from Taormina Station.Show full description
Luxurious. Comfortable beds. Set in a historic building from the 17th century, Edoné offers country-style accommodation on a working farm producing olive oil, jams and vegetables. The property is located a 5-minute drive from Graniti. Accommodation at the Edoné features air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms come with a four-poster bed. Guests can rent bikes on site, and enjoy the sun terrace. Pastries, bread and juices are provided daily for breakfast, while omelettes, cold cuts and cheeses are available on request. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and serves homegrown produce. Several scenes from The Godfather were filmed on site. The property is 10 km from the beach, while Taormina is a 25-minute drive away.Show full description
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Stunning pool facilities. 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. Casale Di Caterina is in Castelmola, easily reached from the A18 motorway. 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. It is 5.5 km from Taormina Train Station and 15 minutes' drive from Giardini Naxos. Free parking is provided.Show full description
Great location. Taormina Palace Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Sicilian coast and its beaches. It features modern sea-view rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout, and a shared sun terrace. The very spacious rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom. Each comes with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. At the Palace Hotel Taormina, on request, you can relax in the wellness centre featuring a sauna, Turkish bath, solarium and hot tub. Breakfast consists of sweet and savoury products, together with hot drinks and fruit juice. The Ancient Theatre of Taormina is 750 metres from the hotel, while Naxos is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Located in Castelmola, Venere B&B Castelmola features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden and free WiFi. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Venere B&B Castelmola provides some units that feature garden views, and every room includes a private bathroom with a bidet. Venere B&B Castelmola offers a terrace. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. At the accommodation all rooms include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The daily breakfast offers continental and Full English/Irish options. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the guest house. Catania is 44 km from Venere B&B Castelmola, while Taormina is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 50 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring free WiFi, Hotel Caesar Palace is a modern and unique hotel strategically set only 1 km from the beach, which can be reached with a complimentary shuttle bus. The hotel is ideally located within easy reach of famed points of interest in Sicily, including the cities of Taormina, Catania and Messina. Giardini Naxos itself is renowned for its ancient archaeological sites. All-air conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a kettle. The bathroom has a bath or a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. You can start your day with a sweet and savoury buffet breakfast.The complex has its own restaurant with buffet service, a grill and pizzeria by the swimming pool open in summertime. Professional entertainment staff is available from July to September, organizing activities and events for all ages.Show full description
Great value. 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. 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. Most provide panoramic sea or pool views and all come with free WiFi, a TV, and an en suite bathroom. 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
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