The Best Hotels near Etna

Taormina’s Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is opposite the Greek Theatre and offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian Coast. It features an outdoor pool and spa.

Rooms at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina are all air conditioned and offer, satellite TV, minibar, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have views of the sea or the hotel gardens with magnolias, cypress and palm trees.

Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina serves an American buffet breakfast. The Michelin starred restaurant serves both Sicilian and Mediterranean cooking, and Literary Terrace & Bar provides drinks and snacks on its sea-view terrace.

The wellness centre at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina includes a sauna, Turkish bath, gym and massage services. Guests can also relax on the nearby private beach, using the free beach shuttle service.

Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is 5 km from the Taormina-Giardini Naxos Train Station and 45 minutes' drive from Catania Airport. Private transfers can be arranged to and from the airport and train station.

Atlantis Bay is located on a cliff in Baia delle Sirene Bay. The property boasts a panoramic restaurant with veranda, a swimming pool, and a private floating sea platform.

Hotel Atlantis Bay pays particular attention to grand gourmet cooking. Seaside dining is also possible.

The 5-star Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina mare offers a lovely setting overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, just a 5-minute drive from Taormina’s centre. It features a private beach, an outdoor pool, kids club and wellness facilities.

The elegant rooms and suites are decorated with refined fabrics and antique furniture. Each one comes with free Wi-Fi, plus Acqua di Parma bathroom toiletries. Most accommodation comes with a furnished sea-view balcony.

Ristorante Sant'Andrea serves Sicilian cuisine and fresh seafood on its beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Bay of Mazzarò. In the newly added fine-dining restaurant by the water's edge, Brizza, the chef has curated an immersive culinary experience through the finest Sicilian delicacies paired with outstanding wines.

The Villa’s wellness centre is surrounded by tropical gardens and also features a fitness centre with new Technogym equipment. In-room massages and treatments are also available.

The Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina mare organises a free shuttle service to and from Taormina and free boat cruises along the coast are organized during the summer months. A private shuttle service can be arranged to and from the airport and station.

The hotel is in front of the cable car to Taormina old town. Taormina-Giardini Naxos Station is a 5-minute drive away, while Catania Airport is 60 km from the property.

Mazzarò Sea Palace is set above Taormina's beautiful Mazzaarò Beach. It has a wellness centre, its own sea-view pools and a free private beach.

Mazzarò Sea Palace's wellness centre provides a wide range of massages and spa treatments and has Turkish baths.

Rooms have been refurbished and are elegant and spacious. All come with balconies and some have lovely views. Room service is available 24 hours a day.

Free WiFi is available throughout the property. A broadband internet service is also available.

You can reach Taormina centre using the cable car set 50 metres from the Mazzarò Sea Palace. Tours around Sicily and to Etna can be booked at the hotel.

An 18th-century noble residence, the Metropole Maison D'Hôtes is set in a panoramic location in Taormina centre. It offers panoramic views over the coast, luxurious suites, and free Wi-Fi.

Metropole Taormina features spacious rooms with large en suite facilities, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Some have views over the sea.

At the Maison D'Hôtes you can enjoy typical Sicilian cuisine and local specialities in the on-site restaurant.

An outdoor pool and a small wellness centre with hammam, hot tub and massage service are also available here.

Grand Hotel San Pietro Taormina features an outdoor pool and sun terrace, overlooking the Ionian Sea. Taormina's historical centre is a 15-minute walk away.

Rooms at the San Pietro are spacious and have flat screen TVs with satellite channels. All have views of the garden or the sea.

Services at the hotel include free WiFi access and free parking. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange tours and car hire. A well-equipped gym and massage service are also available.

A buffet breakfast is offered daily and includes croissants, cold cuts, eggs and hot drinks. The Grand Hotel San Pietro Taormina offers both a traditional Sicilian restaurant, and a poolside snack bar. Guests can relax with a cocktail out in the garden, which has views over Mount Etna.

A free shuttle service is provided to/from Taormina centre.

Featuring views of the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Etna in the distance, Hotel Villa Carlotta is 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Taormina. It offers elegant rooms and apartments with balcony and a garden with pool.

Air-conditioned rooms, apartments and villas at the Carlotta include satellite flat-screen TV with DVD player and an electric kettle. Apartments and villas also have a kitchenette and seating area. The private bathroom comes with hairdryer and free toiletries.

A buffet breakfast is available daily in the main building, and a bar is also on site. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves Sicilian specialities prepared with local organic ingredients, accompanied by an extensive wine list.

Giardini Naxos is 20 minutes' drive from the property, while the Etna Park is 35 km away.

Housed in an antique building in the centre of Taormina, Villa Fiorita Boutique Hotel features a free swimming pool and a spacious terrace, both offering panoramic sea views. The hotel is located 70 metres from the Taormina Cable Car, with links to the beaches of Mazzarò and Isola Bella island.

The large, air-conditioned rooms are fitted with modern furnishings. Each is provided with a TV and a fully equipped en suite bathroom.

The swimming pool is located in the garden and surrounded by plenty of sun loungers and parasols. From the spacious terrace you can relax and enjoy views of the Ionian Sea.

Breakfast is served daily and it includes sweet cakes, yoghurt and cereal, as well as eggs, ham and fresh fruit.

The popular shopping street of Corso Umberto is less than a 5-minute walk away. Messina is 53 km from the property, while Catania Fontanarossa Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

UNAHOTELS Capotaormina is perched on a rock below Taormina and is surrounded by the sea, offering an amazing view of the fantastic Giardini Naxos Bay and Isola Bella Island.

This pleasant building is set against the unusual background of Mount Etna with its snowy peaks, and all the hotel rooms are equipped with a balcony. Classic rooms offer garden views, superior rooms offer a full sea view.

Staying at the Capotaormina you can enjoy spending pleasant hours on the private beach, accessible through a lift carved into the rock. The beach and the hotel's sea-water swimming pool are equipped with sun beds, parasols and beach towels, for your relaxation and enjoyment.

The regenerating experience continues in the gym with trainer and beauty salon.

The property also provides a jeweller's and an outdoor car park with limited places. A free shuttle bus to/from Taormina centre is also available, and boat excursions can be booked during summer.

The hotel's 3 restaurants serve international, Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine.

Set at an altitued of 500 metres above the sea level, at the foot of Mount Etna, Monaci delle Terre Nere is 2 km outside the town of Zafferana Etnea. A former winery surrounded by the greenery and vineywards, it offers free Wi-Fi and parking.
The property extends over a surface of 25 hectares and the rooms are distributed throughout the entire area.

Set either in the main historical building or immersed in the property's vineyards, the elegant rooms at this boutique property have original features such as wood-beamed ceilings or exposed stone walls. Each one has a balcony or patio with a view of the garden, sea or Mount Etna.

An organic breakfast buffet is served daily. The property has over 100 species of fruit on site and produces its own vegetables, which can be enjoyed at the Locanda Nerello restaurant, open for lunch and dinner.

The Monaci delle Terre Nere is 20 minutes' drive from the nearest beach and from the town of Acireale. Taormina is 35 km away and a shuttle service is available to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 40 minutes away by car.

The property has a wine cellar of its own production, has a private helicopter landing pad.

The property offers services for families.

Villa Ducale is a small, luxurious boutique hotel with outstanding views of the sea, Mount Etna and the Strait of Messina. It features free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor hot tub, and a sun terrace with loungers.

The strategic location of Hotel Villa Ducale combines the tranquillity of a panoramic spot and the proximity to the town centre, a 25-minute walk away. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the centre of Taormina, and an airport shuttle is available on request.

Villa Ducale is renowned for its rich breakfast buffet with homemade Sicilian specialities, served on the panoramic terrace. Restaurant service is available throughout the day, and the hotel features a popular cocktail buffet every evening.

The Belvedere is an elegant villa with views of Naxos Bay and Mount Etna in the distance. It is next to public gardens, and a 5 minutes' walk from Taormina's Corso Umberto.

Hotel Villa Belvedere offers classic rooms with elegant furniture and air conditioning. Most rooms overlook the sea, the gardens or the summer outdoor swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

The villa is surrounded by terraced gardens filled with flowers and palm trees. The panoramic swimming pool is set on a sun terrace with sun beds and parasols.

The restaurant is also located by the pool. It serves traditional Sicilian cuisine for lunch.

When booking a room with a breakfast-included option, a generous buffet is served between 07:30 and 11:00 in a sun-lit breakfast room with sea and garden views. Early breakfast is available on request.

Featuring a roof-top terrace featuring a cocktail bar and panoramic views, NH Collection Taormina is set in the heart of Taormina's historical centre. It features an à la carte restaurant, spacious rooms, a modern wellness centre, and an infinity pool overlooking the bay.

All rooms at the NH Collection Taormina hotel have design bathrooms with a shower, bathrobes, and slippers. They come with LCD TV with satellite channels, and free wired internet.

The hotel has an exclusive 260 m² spa area that comes with a sauna, a Turkish bath, and therapy showers. It also includes a tea room. The outdoor swimming pool is equipped with a bar, sofas, sun loungers, tables, and chairs.

Each morning, guests start the day with a breakfast featuring organic product, such as yoghurt, jams and a selection of homemade pressed juices. Featuring a view on the Greek Theatre, the Zefiro restaurant specializes in Sicilian cuisine.

Corso Umberto I, the city's main street, is just a few minutes away on foot. The property is well connected by the A18 motorway.

This impressive 17th-century castle is set in a 10-acre park on the coast 20 minutes' drive from Taormina. In summer, Castello di San Marco Charming Hotel & SPA has its own private beach.

Castello di San Marco Charming Hotel offers suites set in its private park. Each suite is air conditioned and features a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. A buffet breakfast is served each morning.

The property has 2 restaurants. Mastri Flavetta is a traditional Sicilian dining hall that is open for dinner from May until 31 October. During summer, you can dine outdoors at Giardino di Pietra and the grill restaurant by the pool is open for lunch.

A spa including a hot tub, a Turkish bath and a sauna is available on site. There is a tennis court and bikes can be rented at reception.

Castello di San Marco is 5 minutes' drive from Calatabiano and is ideal for visiting Taormina and Mount Etna. Popular local activities include horse riding, scuba diving and sightseeing tours.

Villa Paradiso enjoys views of the Bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. This renovated, historical property is in the centre of Taormina, and offers unique rooms with a private balcony or terrace, overlooking the sea, garden, or town. The cable car to the beach is 10 minutes' walk away.

Rooms at Villa Paradiso feature antique furniture and original works of art. Each room has a minibar and satellite TV.

Roof top bar "Settimo Cielo" is open from 4.00 pm till 11.00 pm. You will find a lounge with a well-stocked library and a veranda overlooking the gardens. The shared lounge also features an original Mirò painting.

From the 1st of June till the 30th of September, our guests have access to Nuova Spiaggia Paradiso in Letojanni (7km), including a free parasol and sun lounger.

Villa Taormina dates back to the 1900s. Surrounded by floral gardens, it offers spacious rooms with antique furnishings, and a roof top terrace overlooking Mount Etna, the sea, and Taormina centre.

Each room at Hotel Villa Taormina is central air-conditioned and features free WiFi, and a plasma-screen TV with satellite channels and private bathroom.

Our buffet breakfast is made of Sicilian specialities and homemade ingredients.

The beach is easily reached via the Taormina Mazzarò Cableway and the Greek Anphitheatre is a 10-minute walk away.

Situated in Viagrande, Relais San Giuliano provides a garden, shared lounge and bar. The accommodation offers free WiFi.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while some units at Relais San Giuliano also boast a terrace. The units at the accommodation have air conditioning and a desk.

A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property.

Relais San Giuliano offers a sun terrace.

Catania is 13 km from the hotel, while Taormina is 31 km from the property. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 16 km away.

The Ashbee Hotel is an early 20th-century villa set in front of Taormina's San Pancrazio Church and 100 metres from the Greek Amphitheatre. Rooms offer unique views.

This 5-star deluxe hotel with large gardens and an outdoor swimming pool was designed by the famous architect C.R. Ashbee, early member of the Arts and Craft movement. The hotel features a bar and a tea room.

Hotel Ashbee's rooms are spacious and bright, and equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and satellite TV. Views include the garden, the sea, or the Nebrodi Mountains.

Located 20 metres from the beach on Isola Bella Bay, Taormina Panoramic Hotel is linked to Taormina's historic centre by cable car. All rooms and the outdoor swimming pool have Mediterranean Sea views.

This modern 4-star hotel overlooks the Isola Bella WWF Nature Reserve and its namesake island. A few steps take you directly down to the beach.

With contemporary interior design and hand-crafted furniture, rooms here are elegant and unique. Each one has its own balcony and includes air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV. Bathrooms are decorated in mosaics and include a hairdryer.

Breakfast at Hotel Panoramic is buffet style and is served out on the rooftop terrace. Here you will also find the pool and poolside bar serving cocktails.

Multilingual staff can organise airport transfers and excursions around the island of Sicily. Reception is open 24-hours a day and has a luggage porter.

Surrounded by Mediterranean gardens with a summer outdoor pool, Boutique Hotel Donna Carmela is a boutique hotel set 7 km from Riposto. This property offers free WiFi, modern-style rooms, luxurious bungalows and a one-bedroom house.

Accomodation is air conditioned, and includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer. Some suites are set on 2 levels, bungalows are set in eco-friendly wooden bungalows and the house has a small hydromassage pool and kitchenette.

The on-site restaurant specialises in gourmet Sicilian dishes accompanied by a good selection of local wines.

Guests can rent 1 of Donna Carmela boutique hotel's free bicycles to explore the surrounding area.

The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Acireale and Taormina is 20 km from the property. Catania Fontanarossa Airport can be reached in 35 minutes by car.

Located in Giarre, 28 km from Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station, Ramo d'Aria Etna Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy Italian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box and certain rooms include sea views. At Ramo d'Aria Etna Boutique Hotel each room comes with bed linen and towels.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Ramo d'Aria Etna Boutique Hotel.

Isola Bella is 28 km from the hotel, while Taormina Cable Car - Upper Station is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, 34 km from Ramo d'Aria Etna Boutique Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Featuring a balcony with sea views, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Iancu Charme Apartments can be found in Taormina, close to Mazzarò Beach and 300 metres from Isola Bella Beach. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The aparthotel features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a stovetop, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Each unit comes with a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies.

A minimarket is available at the aparthotel.

A car rental service is available at the aparthotel, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

Popular points of interest near Iancu Charme Apartments include Spisone Beach, Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station and Isola Bella. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, 56 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Overlooking the Ionian Sea, La Plage Resort is set directly on its free private beach, within the Isola Bella Nature Reserve. It features rooms and bungalows with garden or sea views. The cable car to the historic centre of Taormina is a 10-minute walk away.

All accommodations come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a balcony or patio, and some bungalows offer a private garden with a hot tub.

The Fusion restaurant specialises in traditional Sicilian cuisine, made with local products. The bar serves international cocktails and spirits. An Italian breakfast is available daily.

La Plage provides a variety of beauty treatments and an outdoor massage gazebo. Expure Spa is complete with a Turkish bath, hydromassage showers, and chromotherapy.

Staff can organise excursions to Mount Etna Regional Park, 52 km away from the property. Parking is free.

Taodomus is a boutique hotel set on Corso Umberto I in the heart of Taormina. It features a panoramic terrace overlooking Mount Etna and the bay and offers free Wi-Fi.

This cosy hotel has just 10 guest rooms, all with air conditioning. A free internet point is available in the business centre, together with free Wi-Fi internet access in the entire hotel.

A rich buffet and a la carte vegetarian breakfast with international and local dishes is served on the terrace or in the comfort of your room at no extra cost. It features local products and organic ingredients.

Taodomus Small Boutique Hotel is set in the heart of the historic centre, a 10-minute walk from the Greek Amphitheatre.

Subject to availability, guests can use the swimming pool at a nearby hotel at an extra charge.

Villa Schuler, boutique hotel since 1905, is the oldest owner-run hotel in Sicily. It is surrounded by its own extensive subtropical gardens with full views of Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. Most rooms offer a furnished balcony or terrace.

This family-owned hotel enjoys a central and quiet position in Taormina, 600 meters from the cable car to the beach and a 2-minute walk from the central Piazza IX Aprile and Corso Umberto. The hotel offers mountain bikes from March to November and a shuttle service to the seaside from May to October.

Relaxation areas at Hotel Villa Schuler include the lobby, the cool winter garden, the sun terrace, a botanical garden and the Palm Terrace Orangery pavilion. A TV room, a small library, internet terminals, and a piano room are also available. Guests can book "room only" or add breakfast.

Easily reachable by car the hotel is one of the few hotels in the medieval town center of Taormina to have its own garage with an efficient valet parking service.

A generous à la carte breakfast is served in the breakfast room, in the Orangery, on the terrace overlooking the coastline, or directly in the guest rooms. (March to November)

The Sirius is a small hotel in a quiet location, 1 km from the centre of Taormina and the pedestrian area of Corso Umberto, full of shops and restaurants. It features charming views of the local bays, and offers a free shuttle service to some beaches.

All rooms at the Sirius Hotel offer air conditioning and satellite TV with Sky channels from April to October. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel for free.

The hotel's panoramic restaurant serves excellent Sicilian and international cuisine.

The beautiful beaches of Mazzarò and Isola Bella can be reached in 15 minutes. The cable-car station is only 200 meters away from Hotel Sirius.

During summer the hotel may only be bookable for long stays of 3 or more nights.

Surrounded by orange and lemon groves in Archi, Zash Boutique Hotel offers stylish rooms and suites, a garden, restaurant and terrace. Guests can explore the local area on the property’s free bikes, and Wi-Fi is free throughout.

Organic eggs, homemade cakes, croissants and fresh fruit are served daily at breakfast, and in summer months, guests can also enjoy a traditional Granita iced drink. The restaurant specialises in typical Sicilian dishes.

Modern rooms at the Zash Hotel all come with air conditioning, a minibar and flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer.

The property offers free private parking, and is a 3-minute drive from beaches and the Mediterranean Sea.The popular town of Taormina is 25 km away.

Just a 5-minute walk from Taormina’s Greek-Roman Theatre, Hotel Monte Tauro features panoramic views of Naxos Bay. It has a sea-view restaurant, a pool with hydromassage jets and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Rooms at the Monte Tauro all have a balcony or terrace with views of the Ionian Sea. Each is elegantly furnished, and comes with a satellite TV, a minibar and internet access.

A daily buffet breakfast is provided. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine fused with Sicilian flavours.

Guests can relax on the terraces around the pool.

Corso Umberto I, Taormina’s main shopping street, is just 150 metres from the hotel. A 2-minute cable-car ride connects the town with Isola Bella Beach.

Set in Nicolosi, 17 km from Catania Piazza Duomo, Criu Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 50 km of Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station. The accommodation features evening entertainment and room service.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while some rooms come with a terrace.

A buffet, continental or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Stadio Angelo Massimino is 15 km from Criu Boutique Hotel, while Catania Amphitheatre is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, 23 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

A 10-minute walk from Taormina, Bel Soggiorno is an elegant 3-star hotel boasting panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Mediterranean. It offers charming, air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi throughout.

Freshly baked breads, Italian cured ham and fruit juices feature at breakfast, which you can enjoy on the outdoor terrace overlooking the sea.

Rooms at Hotel Bel Soggiorno come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Set in a large garden full of citrus trees, the hotel lies in a residential part of the city, a 5-minute walk from the park. Taormina Cathedral is 2 km away and parking is free.

Parking is 800 metres away from the property