Eastern Sicily

Travel Guide

Ursino Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage architecture
Roman Amphitheater showing a ruin
Cathedral Square showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city
Cathedral Square showing religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Cathedral of Noto showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Eastern Sicily

Greek Theatre showing a ruin and heritage architecture

Taormina City Centre

4.5/5(56 area reviews)

The colourful gardens and 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
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Ortigia

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Ortigia is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathedral of Syracuse or Piazza del Duomo.

Ortigia
Angera featuring a small town or village and a river or creek

Catania City Centre

4/5(107 area reviews)

Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Manganelli Palace or Roman Amphitheater while you're exploring the area.

Catania City Centre
Ursino Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage architecture

Old Town Catania

4/5(15 area reviews)

Historical sites and theatres 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(36 area reviews)

The beaches and abundant 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

If you're spending some time in Contrada Pantano d'Arci, Catania Beach and Spiaggia della Plaia are top sights worth seeing.

Contrada Pantano d'Arci
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
The price is RM680 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
RM680
RM773 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice location, excellent service."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
UNA Hotels Capotaormina

UNA Hotels Capotaormina

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
The price is RM2,681 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM2,681
RM2,989 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (996 reviews)
"La ubicación del hotel es excelente ! Las vistas son espectaculares , el rest principal del hotel fabuloso , le grand blue .almanete recomendado . Sin embargo , el hotel necesita trabajo, las han cómodas pero las sábanas y almohadas de muy mala calidad !! Todo muy limpio si! Y la gente súper amable ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

UNA Hotels Capotaormina
Splendid Hotel Taormina

Splendid Hotel Taormina

4 out of 5
Via Dietro Cappuccini, 10, Taormina, ME
The price is RM793 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
RM793
RM911 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews)
"Very nice hotel."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Splendid Hotel Taormina
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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 18 Jul 2025

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! (202 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 10 Feb 2025

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! (54 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 10 Jul 2025

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 care-free 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 showing religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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 holiday 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Corso Umberto. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Corso Umberto

Things to do

Sicily: Selinunte Park Entry Ticket and Sicily Audio Guide

Sicily: Selinunte Park Entry Ticket and Sicily Audio Guide

RM124
per adult
Sicily: Selinunte Park Entry Ticket and Sicily Audio Guide
Archaeological Park of Selinunte, The Temple of Era

Selinunte Archaeological Park and Cusa Caves from Palermo, Private Tour

RM2,729
per adult
Selinunte Archaeological Park and Cusa Caves from Palermo, Private Tour
Tour Selinunte

Tour Selinunte

RM2,476
per traveller
Tour Selinunte
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Cathedral Square showing religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Catania

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

Taormina

Aci Castello featuring chateau or palace and heritage architecture

Aci Castello

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

Messina