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Naumachie Luxury Suite | Sea View & Heart of Taormina - 3rd Floor Historic Villa

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Taormina, Sicilia
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza IX April
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Taormina

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Taormina, steps from Corso Umberto and 6 minutes by foot from Taormina Cable Car. .This apartment is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Mount Etna and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Isola Bella.
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What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Piazza IX April - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Greek Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 17 min walk
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪stritFUD - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vicolo Stretto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bam Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Museo Della Pasta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Re di Bastoni - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Naumachie Luxury Suite | Sea View & Heart of Taormina - 3rd Floor Historic Villa

Experience the authentic Sicilian atmosphere at Naumachie Luxury Suite. Located just 50 meters from Corso Umberto (the main street) and a short walk from the Duomo, this is your exclusive base in the heart of Taormina.

The Space
Fully air-conditioned and elegantly furnished, the suite features:

Bedroom: A cozy, quiet sanctuary for a perfect night's sleep.

Living & Dining: A bright living room with a dedicated dining area.

Kitchenette: Fully equipped with everything you need (induction hob, coffee machine) to feel at home.

Bathroom: Modern, with a spacious shower box. Premium towels, linens, and complimentary toiletries are included.

Outdoor: A charming private balcony (standing balcony, not a terrace) offering breathtaking views—perfect for your morning coffee or evening aperitivo.

Location
You are steps away from everything:

Beaches: Isola Bella and Mazzarò are approximately 1.2 km away (easily accessible via the nearby cable car).

Arrival: Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 60 km away. We can arrange a private transfer upon request.

Important Note on Accessibility
The suite is located on the 3rd floor of a historic building without an elevator.

The stairs are steep and narrow, preserving the original architectural charm.

Advisory: This property is ideal for active guests but is not recommended for those with mobility issues.

Service: Our manager, Giovanni, will personally welcome you and assist with carrying your luggage up the stairs!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette makes it easy to prepare your meals. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 25 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Solo per non fumatori

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the airport
  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Note from host: Animali domestici non ammessi

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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 cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT083106C2QSSHWK7M

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Naumachie Luxury Suite | Sea View & Heart of Taormina - 3rd Floor Historic Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was updated and nicely appointed. The location and the view were excellent. LOVE the singer below every night. Problems:TV not connected to Internet. The directions were not clear. The description said 3rd floor but was really on the 4th floor. Difficult w suitcases. Stair rail broken. Could not remove plugs on kitchen appliance to plug in toaster. No directions for the stove. No labels on the sorting bins for trash.No microwave. Hard to find silverware.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to explore taormina
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location, perfect for 2 people

This apartment location could not be better in terms of proximity to everything. We really enjoyed our stay - the apartment itself was great, could have had a little more supplies like additional towels or dish towels but overall would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

The house was beautiful, clean and in the perfect location. Even though there were restaurants right below us we couldn’t hear anything from them unless we opened the window. The host was very helpful and responsive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bright and cosy spot above city

All was well but for the heat which was terrific in the comfy bedroom but not available in the pleasant living room. Also the coffee makers did not work. There should be instructions
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Central location

Modern cosy apartment in the centre of Taormina. Clean and comfortable, easy check in. There appeared to be a plumbing issue as there was a strong smell at times in the apartment, but the management team are quick to respond and accommodating with attempting to get any problems resolved. The apartment is on the third floor so there are quite a few steps up to the apartment, but it is accessible by walking from the entrance to the old town, without having to use any stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brendan S., RIVERVALE

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location and a great apartment, person who greeted us didn’t speak English so communication was a bit difficult and didn’t see a courtesy pack so not sure what that was. All in all we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is absolutely gorgeous. It is super beautiful and it was so nice to see the ocean from the bed each day. It is steps from the Corso Umberto ( so it’s nice and quiet) and their are so many little restaurants nearby. It’s on the top floor so there are lots of steps - but you will be doing steps all day anyway! Very private, nice kitchen, bath and bedroom. It exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Sarah W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, cleanliness not up to scratch

This is a fabulous property in a great location. The problem for us was that the property wasn’t very clean ( dead bouquet left in a vase with foul water in the bottom, bed spread came with stains 😩) and needed a lick of paint. Our contact Alessio was not there on our arrival and had very little English when she did arrive. She offered nothing but the key. We asked about air con and how to return the key but after her speedy retreat had a few more questions. We contacted the owner who asked us to contact Alessio directly. We asked for more towels, the tv wouldn’t work and wondered where we should empty the bins. We only got towels! Gave up in the end. Small things but quite disappointing as the apartment could be near perfect. We wondered whether the owner was aware of how the apartment was being maintained .

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent experience!

Nice apartment in an excellent location! Would be happy to stay in this apartment again if we return to Taormina.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sara E.

Lovely apartment and perfect location. Would definitely rrcomens.

Will go back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Faraday, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The apartment was airy, very comfortable and very central, but quiet. It was a pleasure being there. The manager was helpful in e-mails. The communication problem arose when we arrived on the Friday and were met by a person (the cleaner?) who did not speak English and could not explain how to use the air conditioning, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S., Mornington. AUSTRALIA

Breathtaking in every way!

What an elegant and well appointed apartment in the heart of Taormina! This apartment is fabulous! The view to the sea is spectacular and other windows overlook the narrow streets and tiled roofs of the old town. The apartment is perfect for a couple. It has elegant fittings, a large bedroom, compact kitchen, and comfortable lounge and dining area....but with many restaurants outside the door I didn’t need to cook too often. The apartment is in the centre of town and allows easy access to all Taormina has to offer. Tours and local buses depart nearby and there are spectacular views from every corner. Taormina has much to offer both within the town and nearby with tours to Agrigento and many other places available to anyone who want to explore this part of Sicily or to those who just want to soak up the local history, Sicilian lifestyle and ambiance of this spectacular town. Walking is the best way to explore locally so you do need to be prepared for the steps and steep inclines from time to time......but buses and taxis are readily available and don’t miss the spectacular but ride up to Taormina from the coast...The sea is beautiful on a hot day too! A perfect stay!

8/10 Good

Sam C.

Nice apartment in the historic centre

Nice apartment 20m from the main square in Taormina. Kithenette, A/C and nice bathroom. No noice from the busy streets.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Wow!! Exceeded every expectation!!

This newly renovated apartment in the historic center of Taormina is a sleek, modern oasis of calm in an otherwise bustling area. The building is tucked away on one of the charming little side Via’s off the Corso Umberto, but you’d never know it once you were inside. The fresh renovation features calming colors of the sand and sea and a very sleek, modern feel. Gioacchino was wonderful to interact with and we were lucky enough to actually meet him during our stay. While there’s no laundry in the apartment, don’t worry about it as there’s a full-service laundry (Floreal Laundry) with wash and dry services quite nearby which was inexpensive and super convenient. We can’t wait to come back to Taormina and stay in this gorgeous apartment again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Best place to stay in Taormina

Just a few stairs separate you from Corso Umberto, the Main Street. Restaurants all around. The apartment is modern and immaculately clean. Parking is a BIG issue, but once we discovered the Lumbi parking garage, we had quick access to our car every day. If we had an issue or question, the owner responded immediately. All of our needs were met by this apartment, and we are picky. Use to top of the line and we got it with this rental! GREAT!! This apartment is on the fourth floor with no elevator. The staircase is well lit and clean but if you are not use to stairs, it could be a problem. I am 52 and my husband is 60 and we had no problem, but I had no idea about the stairs until we got to the apartment.

8/10 Good

Louise A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Appreciate

1- l’endroit est remarquable, ensoleillée vue sur la mer et la montagne. 2- l’appartement est dans un immeuble qui connaît certaines lacunes notamment pression de l’eau et certaines odeurs qui peuvent déranger. Soyez en forme pour monter les bagages 3 étages dans un escalier très étroit. La communication avec les responsables est prompte et efficace.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Appartamento stupendo

Ho soggiornato assieme al mio ragazzo nell’appartamento, ci siamo trovati davvero bene sia come posizione che come pulizia generale. Dalla camera da letto si vede davvero bene il mare. Wow, ci ritorneremo!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

carmine m.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Posto bello, casa suggestiva e moderna ma purtroppo pulizia molto poco accurata

Posto bello, casa suggestiva e moderna ma purtroppo pulizia molto poco accurata
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Davide F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacanza da sogno!

L'appartamento è molto grazioso e comodo per la sua posizione al centro di Taormina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

fabrizia m.

Ottima posizione

La casa è veramente nel centro di taormina a due passi dal corso principale, dalla camera da letto vista stupenda,si vede il mare è il teatro antico Casa molto carina e luminosa L’unico neo la tenda della camera da letto che non oscura bene e la mattina entra un po’ di luce,sarebbe da cambiare e poi la casa era un po’ impolverata come se le pulizie fossero state fatte un po’ prima del nostro arrivo. Ma comunque soggiorno molto piacevole la consiglio soprattutto per la posizione

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

weekend

Aspetti positivi: ottima la location dell'appartamento, in posizione molto centrale a Taormina; ottima la disponibilità dei contatti di riferimento, con checkin anche in tarda serata; ottimo lo stato dell'appartamento e molto funzionale ad una coppia, pressochè nuovo il bagno e l'arredamento; migliorabile la pulizia del bagno e della camera da letto (grossolana in molti punti); migliorabile la biancheria del letto con lenzuola senza angoli con elastico, quindi si accartocciano nel letto. Aspetti negativi: la tenda oscurante della camera da letto risulta piccola per la porta finestra quindi solo parzialmente efficace; scarsa disponibilità di acqua calda nel bagno in quanto limitata dal piccolo volume del boiler, poi bisogna aspettare che si scaldi nuovamente.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sabine B., Wiesbaden

Tolle Wohnung, genau wie beschrieben.

Sehr sauber, bequemes Bett, die Klimaanlage hat auch eine Heizfunktion, was dieses Mal Anfang Mai an einem Tag leider noch notwendig war. Unkomplizierter Check-in, außerdem konnten wir am letzten Tag bis 14:00 bleiben, da die Wohnung an diesem Tag nicht mehr benötigt wurde. Wir hatten einen späten Flug, dies kam uns sehr entgegen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle B.

Perfect!

Prachtige locatie midden tussen de restaurantjes! Zelfs uitzicht op zee vanuit het kleine balkon op de slaapkamer. Lekker douche, super schoon en mooie woonruimte om rustig even te ontbijten. Smalle hoge trap omhoog, maar verder perfect. Zou dit iedereen aanbevelen!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

ROBERTO MARIA F.

ottimo

appartamento molto bello e luminoso, comodissimo per la sua ubicazione, vista sul teatro greco e il mare. Perfetto per il soggiorno in questa stupenda località. Consigliatissimo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018