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

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
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 Piazza Universita while you're exploring the area.

Catania City Centre
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
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
The price is NT$4,607 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
NT$4,607
NT$5,240 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Average but nice.
"Nice hotel in the center of town. It’s nothing special but it was nice. The rooftop bar and restaurant offered great views of Mt Etna so I would say that was our favorite thing about the hotel. The breakfast in the morning was average, but priced fairly. The beds in the room were incredibly hard, ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/21

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Eurostars Monte Tauro

Eurostars Monte Tauro

4 out of 5
Via Madonna Delle Grazie 3, Taormina, ME
The price is NT$8,431 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
NT$8,431
NT$9,550 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Corso Umberto and Greek ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (433 reviews)
"We stay here every year"

Reviewed on 2025/7/20

Eurostars Monte Tauro
UNA HOTELS Capotaormina

UNA HOTELS Capotaormina

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
The price is NT$17,426 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
NT$17,426
NT$19,445 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Let me say that we did have a great time staying at the hotel. The pool area is awesome and the staff is very nice. That being said the room is very dated. The shower set up was probably the most inconvenient shower I have ever encountered in my whole life Made absolutely no sense. The shuttle service ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/21

UNA HOTELS Capotaormina
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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! (222 reviews)
"Lovely staff were very helpful"

Reviewed on 2025/7/18

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata
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! (201 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 2025/2/10

Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Residence Terra Rossa

Residence Terra Rossa

Via Bongiovanni 12, Taormina, ME
Stay at this residence in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Isola Bella and Greek Theatre are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay at Residence Terra Rossa. The views were breathtaking. Our room and the grounds were spotless clean. We traveled with our kids (ages 6, 8, 10) and we are an active family so we had no issues with the vast number of stairs. In fact we really enjoyed the walks home to burn off ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/10

Residence Terra Rossa
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Popular places to visit

Mount Etna

Mount Etna

This tranquil city is in a stupendous position on the sea in front of Mount Etna, with a mild climate year round and marvellous scenery, where peace and quiet reign supreme. It's been world famous for centuries, which has brought an influx of noteworthy tourists, even today, thanks to the numerous holiday promotions for Taormina.

Mount Etna
Catania Beach

Catania Beach

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

On this quick and practical lift system, appreciate the picturesque views as you soar above the beaches and coves of Mazzarò and spot the historic landmarks of Taormina.

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

Piazza del Duomo

Elegant fountains, a superb cathedral and fine shopping and dining make Catania’s main square a great place to spend some time.

Piazza del Duomo
Isola Bella

Isola Bella

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
Messina featuring general coastal views

Corso Umberto

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

Cities near Eastern Sicily

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

Catania

Syracuse showing street scenes as well as an individual femail

Syracuse

Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Taormina

Piazza del Duomo showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Acireale