Grand Hotel San Pietro
5.0-star · Via Luigi Pirandello, 50 Taormina City Center
4.6(388 Google reviews)
5.0-star · Via Luigi Pirandello, 50 Taormina City Center
4.6(388 Google reviews)
At a glance: 5-star · Since 2005 · 65 rooms
Near: Teatro Antico di Taormina · 4 min walk
Guests love: Service · Rooms
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Dear Michael, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that our hotel, service, and team made such a positive impression. Your appreciation means so much to us, and we are especially pleased that you experienced the five-star hospitality we aim to offer every guest. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Taormina! Kind regards, Piero Benigni General Manager
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The hotel has its own restaurant, Il Giardino degli Ulivi, plus a bar, cafe, lobby bar, and snack bar, so you can eat on site with sea views. For a change of scene, the center of Taormina is a short walk away, where you will find traditional restaurants and cafes. Nearby options include La Botte, Trattoria da Nino, and Ristorante Tout Va by Piccola Cucina. The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle to the center, making it easy to explore more dining spots. You can enjoy local Sicilian dishes at the hotel or venture out for a wider choice.
The hotel sits on a hillside above the Ionian Sea, with views toward Mount Etna and Isola Bella. The immediate area is calm and green, set in a garden with a pool, yet the center of Taormina is close: the Teatro Antico is a 4-minute walk, Villa Comunale 5 minutes, and Piazza IX Aprile 10 minutes. The hotel's own restaurant, Il Giardino degli Ulivi, offers terrace dining with sea views, and there is also a bar, cafe, lobby bar, and snack bar on site. Nearby, the streets lead to the town's historic sights like Palazzo Corvaja and the Duomo, each about a 13-minute walk. For the beach or Isola Bella, you can use the hotel's complimentary shuttle to the center or the local bus from Tombe Bizantine, a 4-minute walk away.
From Catania Fontanarossa Airport, the hotel is about 55 km away, roughly a one-hour drive via the A18 highway toward Messina, taking the Taormina exit. Direct Interbus buses run from the airport to Taormina town centre, taking about an hour and a half. The nearest bus stop is Tombe Bizantine, a 4-minute walk from the hotel, and the Terminal Bus Taormina is a 9-minute walk. If arriving by train, the Taormina-Giardini Naxos station is a 27-minute walk away. A taxi or pre-booked transfer from the airport is also a straightforward option.
In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own Il Giardino degli Ulivi restaurant, which offers local Sicilian dishes and a terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea, along with the on-site bar and lobby bar for drinks. For a change of scene, the Teatro Antico di Taormina is a 4-minute walk away and occasionally hosts performances, making it a great evening option. The Villa Comunale di Taormina, a 5-minute walk, is a pleasant spot for a stroll. The town center, with its restaurants and shops, is within a short walk, and the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to Taormina for easy access. You can also consider the Taormina: Sicilian Street Food & Wine Tour for a guided evening tasting experience.
Yes, Grand Hotel San Pietro is a great base for exploring Taormina. The Teatro Antico di Taormina is a 4-minute walk away, and the Villa Comunale di Taormina is just 5 minutes on foot. You can also reach Palazzo Corvaja in 9 minutes and Piazza IX Aprile in 10 minutes. For a longer stroll, the Duomo di Taormina, Castello di Taormina, and Chiesa della Madonna della Rocca are each a 13-minute walk. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to the town center, making it easy to get around. From here, you can also join tours like the Private Taormina Walking Tour or the Etna Jeep OffRoad Tour.

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