Eastern Sicily Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ursino Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture
Roman Amphitheater featuring a ruin
Cathedral Square showing a city, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
Cathedral of Noto showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Where to stay in Eastern Sicily

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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 which includes 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 Piazza Universita while you're exploring the area.

Catania City Centre
Greek Theatre featuring 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
Ursino Castle which includes a castle 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
Mount Etna featuring 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
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Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio

3.5/5(25 area reviews)

Discover Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, memorable for its seaside views. Popular attractions in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio include Lungomare di Ognina and Ionian Sea, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Galatea Station.

Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio
UNA Hotels Capotaormina

UNA Hotels Capotaormina

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
The price is 7.065.037 ₫ per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
7.065.037 ₫
8.015.354 ₫ total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Beatiful views, comfortable amenities, good food in tge restaurants on propety"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

UNA Hotels Capotaormina
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

4 out of 5
Piazza Luigi Pirandello - Bus Terminal, Taormina, ME
The price is 3.752.782 ₫ per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
3.752.782 ₫
4.371.874 ₫ total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (864 reviews)
"This is a large hotel with beautiful grounds and pool. It is definitely an older hotel in need of some work, but we were comfortable. Beds and pillows were comfy. The breakfast was very good…lots of variety. The pool area is lovely but when we were there it was closed often. When asked why, they ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel

Romano Palace Luxury Hotel

5 out of 5
Viale Kennedy 28, Catania, CT
The price is 2.802.326 ₫ per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
2.802.326 ₫
3.387.477 ₫ total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Catania Beach and Catania Port are ...
7.8/10 Good! (898 reviews)
"We really enjoyed the great atmosphere around the pool in the afternoon and also having a delicious dinner outside in the garden"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
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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 Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal ...
7.4/10 Good! (206 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
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 Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and premium bedding. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (237 reviews)
"Great location right on the city's main street Via Etnea. Easy access to major tour sites, shops and restaurants. Professional staffs. Sayed in one bedroom apartment (free upgrade due to booking issue) and liked the fully equipped kitchenette and laundry in the unit."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata
Residence Terra Rossa

Residence Terra Rossa

Via Bongiovanni 12, Taormina, ME
Stay at this residence in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Isola Bella and Greek Theatre are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
"Localisation et aménagement du site exceptionnels."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Residence Terra Rossa
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Popular places to visit

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

You can take time to visit Taormina Cable Car during your travels to Taormina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Taormina Cable Car
Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Piazza del Duomo

Learn about the local history of Catania when you spend time at Piazza del Duomo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Piazza del Duomo
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
Greek Theatre showing heritage architecture and building ruins

Greek Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Greek Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Taormina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Greek Theatre
Lungomare di Ortigia

Lungomare di Ortigia

You can take time to visit Lungomare di Ortigia during your travels to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Lungomare di Ortigia

Cities near Eastern Sicily

Syracuse which includes street scenes as well as an individual female

Syracuse

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

Taormina

Piazza del Duomo featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Acireale

Aci Castello featuring a castle and heritage architecture

Aci Castello