Sea view hotel in the heart of Taormina
Located on a suggestive headland, along the walls and the Torrione dei Greci, few steps away from Porta Catania and the historic center of Taormina, the Excelsior Palace Hotel stands out for its incomparable location. From here you can admire a unique natural spectacle: a panoramic view embracing the center of Taormina, the sea and Mount Etna.
How to reach us
GPS Coordinates: 37°51’1’’ N - 15°16’51’’ E
From the trainstation
The hotel is only 3 km away: from here, take the "green line" bus for the Taormina Bus Terminal and then the "Circolare Rossa" bus for Porta Catania, where the hotel is located.
From the coach station
From the bus terminal take a taxi or the "circolare rossa" bus for Porta Catania.
From the airport
From the "Fontanarossa" airport of Catania which is 50 km away, you can reach the hotel by taxi, bus, train or simply by renting a car. Upon request, the hotel has a transfer service to and from the airport and/or train station.
By car
From highway A18 Messina-Catania exit at Taormina.
Continue for Taormina until you reach the "LUMBI" parking area. At the roundabout, turn right and enter the "Monte Tauro/Porta Catania" tunnel. Once outside the tunnel, continue for the downtown area (centro).
Few minutes away from the Excelsior Palace Hotel
Corso Umberto
Take a stroll along the main street of the historic center, livened up by boutiques, craft shops and famous clubs.
Ancient Theater
Don't miss the most represantative monument of Taormina, that holds cultural events, outdoor shows and concerts.
Congress Center
This multi-purpose facility with multiple rooms holds meetings, exhibits, concerts, shows and fashion shows.
