Located in Taormina City Centre, Palazzo Vecchio Taormina offers a luxurious getaway with a breakfast buffet and two vibrant bars. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, hair salon services, and babysitting options. Past visitors consistently praise their stay at this Sicilian haven.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Spa
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
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Located in Taormina City Centre, a neighbourhood in Taormina, Palazzo Vecchio Taormina is in a shopping district and near a private beach. Shoppers can check out Corso Umberto, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro. Visit our Taormina travel guide
Salita Ciampoli 9, Taormina, ME, 98039
What's nearby
Corso Umberto
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Porta di Catania
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Greek Theatre
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Piazza IX April
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Church of San Domenico
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Getting around
Taormina Giardini Station
17 min drive
Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina)
140 min drive
Restaurants
La Cisterna Del Moro Taormina
2 min walk
Ristorante il Ciclope
1 min walk
L'Arco
2 min walk
Villa Zuccaro
2 min walk
Luraleo
2 min walk
About this property
Palazzo Vecchio Taormina
Luxury family-friendly hotel near Corso Umberto
Located close to Taormina Cable Car and Isola Bella, Palazzo Vecchio Taormina provides a free breakfast buffet, a hair salon and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, and indulge in a body scrub, a deep-tissue massage or a facial. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and babysitting.
Other perks include:
Valet parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a beach club on-site
Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
A lift, concierge services and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
Changing tables, highchairs and childcare services
24-hour offsite parking (EUR 35 per day); reservations required
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free beach shuttle
Uncovered valet parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
Limited on-site valet parking
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 90; reservation required
Things to do
Beach club
Steam room
Family friendly
Changing table
High chair
In-room babysitting
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Spa
2 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Sports massages
Turkish bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
40 steps to reach entrance
Accessible airport shuttle
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Hardwood flooring in room
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch smart TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 110.0 per day.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Valet parking fee: EUR 35 per day
Nearby parking fee: EUR 35 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 110.0 per day
Hosted evening meal: EUR 90.00
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT083097A1Q6WQ2MUK
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Hotel El Jebel
Palazzo Vecchio Taormina Hotel
Palazzo Vecchio Taormina Taormina
Palazzo Vecchio Taormina Hotel Taormina
Frequently asked questions
Is Palazzo Vecchio Taormina pet-friendly?
Yes, Palazzo Vecchio Taormina allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Palazzo Vecchio Taormina?
Valet parking is available for EUR 35 per day.
What time is check-in at Palazzo Vecchio Taormina?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Palazzo Vecchio Taormina?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Palazzo Vecchio Taormina provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 150 per vehicle applies.
Where is Palazzo Vecchio Taormina located?
This family-friendly Taormina hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car. Palazzo Ciampoli and Piazza del Duomo are just steps away. Taormina Giardini Station is 22 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Palazzo Vecchio Taormina Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Service was incredibly friendly, gracious and professional. Property itself is beautiful in a great location in the center of town. We stayed in a junior suite and it was beautiful and immaculate. Hotel has a great rooftop bar as well.
Fantastic hotel and staff we really enjoyed our stay. Antonio (reception) was especially helpful organising transfers and trips for us. The rooftop bar has excellent cocktails and views!
We loved this hotel. It is very quiet and serene with an amazing location. The roof top bar has an amazing view of Taormina. We stayed at this hotel and the Four Season in Taormina and enjoyed each stay equally. The staff here was amazing. We are not big breakfast eaters but enjoyed the pastries, fruit and coffee. Dinners were amazing so much so that my son insisted that we eat there most nights. Our room was very spacious and clean. Would definitely return!
Beautiful hotel close to the main area. The star to this property is the hotel staff from the concierge, to front desk and to the fabulous breakfast staff in the am. We had arrived late and the dining options were closing and kept the restaurant open for us and offered us a traditional Sicilian meal! First of many fabulous meals here. The roof top was great - we enjoyed a drink every night before dinner. A perfect stay for our week in Sicily!
The best place to stay in Taormina! Excellent location! The staff was amazing and attentive to every detail to assure an u forgettable experience! Can’t wait to refer our friends and return again ourselves!
The most incredible hotel in Taormina. I have stayed in the other two and the Palazzo Vecchio is by far the best. It is situated beautifully above and set back from the main promenade and has the finest rooftop terrace I have experienced. The staff - especially the restaurant were wonderfully accommodating. Our room was gorgeous, large and incredibly well-furnished. Bravo!
We never received our luggage and ALL front desk staff tried repeatedly to phone the airport to get updates on our luggage.
They were beyond helpful.
The breakfast was wonderful with many made to order options in a beautiful plant filled solarium. The roof top bar was quite a highlight with DJ music at just the right level to allow conversation.
Loved the location just steps up but away from Corso Umberto.
Kim
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Filippo
17 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is indeed an old palace. It is, in fact, a historical palace smack in the center of Taormina, with great views of both Vesuvio and the sea, and directly accessing the pedestrian-only area of the town.
Also, it is indeed old... with wooden floors, classic decor, vintage furniture, etc. Our room (a junior suite) was spacios and well appointed, with a great view, and a very comfortable bed.
The real star of the show, however, is the staff. They went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, and one could really tell that they cared--what a difference from the faceless, by-the-book staff of major chains.
Also worthy of note is the restaurant. We visited off-season, so some of the more famous restaurants were closed, but the hotel restaurant was a gem, both in terms of cuisine and service.
All in all, highly recommended.
We stayed for one night and it’s the most perfect location if you don’t have a long time in Taormina. The check in was very efficient and they called us beforehand to make sure our driver knew directions - when we arrived there was someone waiting for us before the road to the hotel (as its pedestrian only) they took our luggage and it was a premium service. Antonio and Salvatore checked us in and Antonio gave us a wonderful tour of the building and he was so friendly Abdulla passionate about the hotel - would recommend the hotel 10/10
Side note - there is a bit of noise so if you are sensitive to this bring earplugs
Stunning palazzo with historic charm and incredible views of the sea and the Etna.
Valet parking was available and easy to access as the palazzo is located in the pedestrian area.
We booked an executive junior suite for family of 3, the sofa bed is small/twin size, which was a little surprising to me but the view made up for it.
We only had breakfast in the restaurant which looked beautiful but we usually prefer to walk around and try something outside of the hotels.
I'm spoiled. More pricy than I usually spend but so well worth it! Our rooms were lovely (Hotel graciously accommodated a room mix-up.) Little extras here and there. Breakfast was lovely, and the sky bar commanded fantastic view of Mt Etna. Lovely staff (even sent us off to the airport at 4 in the morning with fresh strawberries and croissants.) Hotel is right in the heart of charming Taormina.
Fantastic stay at Palazzo Vecchio. The personnel was attentive, the facilities and the room were spotless and the rooftop bar has by far the best view of the town, the sea and Etna. On some nights they also have a DJ. We did not try the restaurant for dinner but it looked atmospheric at night. If you can, try to book a room with sea view. We arrived by car and they had valet parking service which made life easy.
The staff was exceptional. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The hotel is gorgeous and our suite had a stunning view of the Ionian Sea. The mattress was wonderfully comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. I loved seeing Andrea every morning. However, I would skip the restaurant, it was disappointing. There are many other great restaurants in Taormina. I highly recommend the Palazzo Vecchio. Truly terrific!
Great experience all around. Welcoming friendly staff that were always happy to assist with any needs. Rooftop bar a must. Only complaint is the free standing tub / shower situation. Not comfortable to use and it flooded the bathroom every time since there is no curtain or proper drainage.