The 12 best places to stay in Taormina in 2026

Taormina

Grand Hotel Timeo

When Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, opened its doors in 1873, it not only became Taormina’s very first hotel, but also quickly rose to fame as a pioneer in putting Sicily on the map.

Perched on a cliff above Taormina, the San Domenico Palace blends six centuries of Sicilian history with one of Europe’s most spectacular coastal settings. Once a Dominican monastery and now a Four Seasons hotel, it has hosted royalty, writers and film stars while overlooking Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.

Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare

Step into a warm and elegant Sicilian home that has been enchanting guests since the 1950’s. In Taormina, Villa Sant’Andrea is a place where languid days are best spent by the sea.