Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano
Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano, Vico De Spuches, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy- Historic
- Tourist Site
- Heritage
- Attraction
- Castle
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Luxurious Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Taormina
Panoramic Terrace and Free Wi-Fi
Enjoy stunning views of Mount Etna and the bay from our panoramic terrace at Taodomus. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day with a delicious buffet or a la carte vegetarian breakfast featuring international and local dishes. Savor local products and organic ingredients at no additional cost.
Immerse yourself in the historic center, just a short walk from the Greek Amphitheatre. For relaxation, guests can access a nearby swimming pool for an extra charge.
Experience the charm of Taodomus Small Boutique Hotel - book your stay today!
Check-in from
03:30 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
Partial Sea View, Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Furnished balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Friendly staff, good recommendations and calm, clean room.
Lage des Hotels ist in der Fußgängerzone - für uns also perfekt, optisch modern, sauber, ansprechend; die Roof Top bar mit dem traumhaften Ausblick auf das Meer und den Ätna - sehr nett, das Personal ist sehr bemüht, das Frühstück ist "klein und fein"
die Klimaanlagensteuerung hatte ein "Eigenleben" - schien zentral gesteuert
this hotel was truly special. the staff was so kind and helpful, the hotel was beautifully designed and decorated, it was small (not many guests) so it was quiet but the rooms were a very nice size. the bed was comfortable and the water pressure was great. the balcony was nice and the rooftop where they deserve their delicious breakfast was breathtaking. before i left they gave me cookies to take with me which was so kind. i will be back if i ever return to taormina. i loved my experience!
nothing everything was great
Location, rooms quality and their rooftop
The gym is missing
Estaba muy bien todo es chico pero muy bonito y el personal es increíble la predisposición que tienen.
Todo está muy bien
Excellent service; cleanliness; mainly the rooftop bar
Very small, minimal sea views, busy area; but had other good things
The property is in an excellent location, very clean, very friendly staff and is on the main pedestrianised street ( which can get very busy with tourists). The breakfast was fantastic quality and great service. Lovely rooftop terrace.
There was nothing not to like about it , it’s not big and other than the rooftop small terrace there isn’t any other communal/ lounge area, the reception lobby is small. We thought the price was a little over what you’d expect for the amenities but Taormina is an expensive destination generally compared to other towns in Sicily (€4700 for 2 rooms for 5 nights).
The location is excellent, right on the main street of Taormina, making it easy to explore the town. The beautifully updated interior blends modern comfort with the hotel’s character. The room and bathroom were both spacious and well designed. The staff were exceptional—friendly, professional, and always willing to help with anything we needed.
The rooftop bar offers stunning views, and the staff who host happy hour and breakfast are excellent, friendly, and attentive. Although the rooftop is accessible throughout the day, especially during the hot summer months, it would be even better if the bar or some level of beverage service were available before its 6:00 p.m. opening time.
The rooms were decorated to a high standard, very clean and modern.
Nothing
Rooftop bar. Location.
Street can be noisy late at night. Shower water pressure inconsistent.
Très bel hôtel, accueil chaleureux, expérience très agréable au rooftop avec de délicieux cocktails servis par un professionnel passionné
Staff were excellent. Very helpful and friendly
Our room was a little noisy in the morning
Very clean and modern in great location. Amazing, very kind and helpful staff
Nothing
The hotel, facilities and staff were all great. The location was perfect, right in the main street of Taormina.
The breakfast terrace had lovely views. Antonio made us feel very welcome. Chiara on the front desk was very helpful when we needed any information. The location is great and very central.
Our room was much smaller than we expected. Apart from the breakfast terrace there is nowhere to sit and relax in the hotel.
A localização é perfeita para curtir o centro de Taormina. A equipe é muito solicita e simpática. O café da manhã é bem cuidado. O tamanho do quarto também é o ideal. O terraço para o café da manhã é perfeito!!!
Não tem elevador para os hóspedes.
Muito bem localizado e ótimas instalações. Quarto grande.
Fiquei no 3o andar, no andar abaixo do rooftop, onde tem o bar e o serviço de café da manhã. O barulho do andar de cima incomoda.
The hotel is excellent. The location, the room, the bathroom, and the rooftop are all impeccable and very well maintained. It is important to know that the hotel is located in a restricted traffic zone, so cars cannot access it directly. You should park in the public 7-story parking garage. Enter “Parking Porta Catania” in your GPS, park your car, and then take the elevator to the 7th floor. From there, the hotel is only a short walk away, but it is best to travel with a limited amount of luggage and preferably with wheeled suitcases.
They should have a parking service
Excellent location. Beautiful rooms and spotless. Breakfast was amazing and all staff very nice. Great views of Etna. Fabulous cocktails in the rooftop bar. Air conditioning excellent and very quiet.
Nothing not to like. Disappointed to see a supplement for avocado breakfast option. Not much drawer space.
Sentralt plassert i Taormina, rent og pent rom, Flott frokost og takterrasse. Hyggelig og hjelpsomt personale.
Noe støy fra gaten utenfor.
The location, the breakfast. It was more like a luxury hotel than the average hotel. Also, a little more expensive, but worth it.
nothing
Parfait 🤩
Location
There was plenty of choice for breakfast, the staff were lovely. The room was immaculate and cleaned everyday. The location was great for walking, the rooftop bar was stunning to sit and fantastic view of mount etna and surrounding area.
Nothing about the hotel or any of the staff, only downside which you can't blame the hotel is the rooftop bar was open to the public, which meant if there were a group of non residents, they took the priority seating and the resident had to wait for drinks after them.
La terrasse du bar avec vue sur la mer et l’Etna Petit déjeuner végétarien avec des produits frais délicieux Confort des chambres et salles de bain récentes L’emplacement au centre de Taormina Chiara a l’accueil charmante qui nous a proposé d’excellentes adresses
L’ascenseur qui n’est pas pratique avec des valises
The Taodomus Boutique Hotel is situated on Corso Umberto I—a pedestrian zone—just a short walk from Porta Catania, making it an extremely convenient arrival point for hotel guests. The property occupies a five-story building and features 10 rooms, two of which offer sea views. The reception desk is located on the ground floor, while a breakfast room overlooking the sea is housed on the top floor. In the evening hours, the breakfast area transforms into a restaurant, open exclusively to hotel guests. The building is equipped with an elevator, which facilitates luggage transport. The rooms are clean and welcoming. Both water pressure and hot water temperature meet international standards. The staff is very friendly, highly qualified, professional, and extremely attentive. The vegetarian breakfast offers a wide selection of dishes that is constantly replenished; however, cured meats or other meat-based products are not served. Eggs and coffee are prepared fresh on the spot, made to each guest's specific order. Overall, the Taodomus Boutique Hotel is a very pleasant place to stay. Highly recommended!
Weak coffee and vegetarian breakfast.
Great location on Main Street and excellent staff.
Great boutique hotel in the center of Taormina, artsy, with an amazing view of Etna from the rooftop bar. Staff members were great and extremely helpful in booking our excursions and in giving advice.
Nothing to report as we liked everything!
Excellent location, despite being very central in Old Town, was very peaceful late evening and early mornings (until 11 ish). Beautiful room, lift from first floor, excellent breakfasts and cocktails from Serge on roof terrace. Reception staff Chiara, Maria + Guilia couldn’t have been more helpful and diligent.
Hard to think of things we didn’t like and staff were genuinely keen to listen to our experience and suggestions.
Beautiful rooms, great breakfast, perfect location and very friendly staff. The views from breakfast were amazing.
Nothing…it was wonderful.
We could not fault the friendly, professional and courteous staff. The hotel is in an ideal position in a pedestrian area at the front of the town to enjoy the buzz and bustle of Taormina without traffic noise. The rooftop bar was a perfect place to enjoy a leisurely and varied breakfast with views to the sea and Mount Etna and was also a great setting for a cocktail in the evening.
Nothing
The location for breakfast was wonderful
Klein aber fein. Das Hotel liegt nur 5 Min. vom grossen Parkhaus entfernt. Ideal. Personal sehr freundlich. Schönes, sauberes Zimmer. Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse mit Superaussicht. Was will man mehr!
Alles war sehr ok!
Great place, very tasteful, great breakfast and beautifil interieur.
Very stylish, clean and nice. The personnel was very friendly and helpful
Äußerst freundliche Mitarbeiter:Innen, super Lage in der Innenstadt, herrlicher Blick von der Roof-Top-Bar (Frühstücksraum)
Gepäck muss zu Fuß vom Parkhaus ca 250 m bergaufwärts auf Kopfsteinpflaster bewegt werden. Mühsam.
beautiful location with amazing views over the sea and toward Mount Etna
The room was rather cold and the heating didn't work efficiently
We loved everything about this hotel. The wonderful vegetarian breakfast, the cleanliness of the rooms, the beautiful rooms, and the fantastic staff. Mariapia was magnificent. Antonio in the breakfast buffet was spectacular. Olga the manager was exceptional. This is a magical place. We look forward to returning next May, 2027.
Nothing at all. This hotel was about as perfect of an experience as we have ever had. We highly recommend the venue to everyone. It was a perfect experience and we cannot wait to return to the hotel in the near future.
Very helpful and professional staff (Maria on the front desk). Excellent location. Breakfast on the stunning terrace
The staff are so helpful and friendly! The rooms are exactly what you need, enough space to work and the beds are large and very comfortable. The bathrooms are brand new and so clean with a great shower. The breakfast is a highlight as are the drinks as the sun comes down.
Everything
Nothing
Beautiful and elegant hotel
Steps out to room- Hotel needs a working elevator totally accessible
Hotel Taodomus was the perfect spot from which to experience the magnificent history and exquisite natural beauty of Taormina. We were there for four days, right in the middle of everything… Literally. From our balcony overlooking Corso Umberto, we watched an exuberant festive crowd lead by an Italian singers and musicians as they celebrated a couple’s marriage. The staff was welcoming, helpful and genuinely interested in connecting with guests. Every morning we enjoyed an utterly delicious vegetarian breakfast on the the rooftop patio, which turns into a rooftop bar every night where we enjoyed astonishing views of the Ionian Sea, Mount Etna, and exquisite Castelmola perched high above. We could walk to restaurants and historic sites, hop on the cable car to explore Isola Bella.
Beautiful property with a tasty breakfast and great rooftop views.
A little on the pricey side, but the area itself is on the pricey side.
Eine bessere Lage in Taormina ist nicht möglich. Das Personal sehr freundlich und sehr hilfreich. Die Tipps (z.B. nach Restaurant) waren immer Volltreffer! Die Dachterrasse ist wunderschön mit grandiosem Blick auf den Etna. Das Frühstück ist wunderbar. Wir sind beide keine Vegetarier aber haben nichts vermisst.
Bei schönem Wetter ist das Hotel eine sehr, sehr gute Option. Wir waren Mitte November da und als wir ankamen hat es in Strömen geregnet. Glücklicherweise wurde das Wetter besser, aber wenn man Pech hat und es dauerhaft regnet, dann gibt es wenig Raum, wo man sich aufhalten kann. Die Zimmer sind sehr klein, die Dachterrasse ist im Regen nicht sinnvoll benutzbar und es gibt keine Lobby oder sonstigen öffentlichen Raum in dem Hotel. Platz ist halt knapp, in Taormina.
Pyszne śniadania
We had an unforgettable stay at Taodomus. The breakfast was truly exceptional – fresh, thoughtful and served with one of the most beautiful views we’ve ever experienced, overlooking both Mount Etna and the sea. Our room was spotless and cleaned daily with care. The entire hotel is wonderfully maintained and feels peaceful and intimate. Most of all, the staff were genuinely kind, polite and always happy to help. They made us feel welcome from the very first moment and made everything easy. This stay made our time in Taormina feel special. Highly recommended — we would love to come back. 🤍
We absolutely loved our stay at Taodomus. The view from the breakfast terrace was extraordinary — both Mount Etna and the sea right in front of us. The atmosphere of the hotel is peaceful, intimate and beautifully cared for. Our room was spotless and cleaned daily with attention to detail. But what truly made our stay special was the staff. Everyone was genuinely kind, warm, respectful and always willing to help. They made us feel welcomed and looked after in the most natural, sincere way. It felt personal — and memorable.
Everything was excellent.
Maria and Chiare were fantastic hosts at the property. Beautiful room … perfect location and great breakfast. Maria booked us an excellent restaurant our first night and we returned to the same restaurant. Delicious food .. great price. The staff and facility are amazing !!!!
Before our arrival were given detailed instructions on where to park our car and location. On arrival the team seemed genuinely pleased to meet us. We were delighted with our room - the beds and the bathroom were excellent and perfect for our stay . It was also a help to have the (tortoise- like ) elevator as we were on the top floor. Of course, the jewel in the crown is the rooftop panorama, and how rare it is to be served a tasty and varied vegetarian breakfast. We also enjoyed the bar on the roof in the evening - thank you Manuel for excellent service. If we have the opportunity to return to Taormina there is no other place we would stay. Thank you team for being so welcoming, helpful and efficient!
Absolutely amazing, staff was attentive, rooms are beautiful, clean. Perfectly situated. Would highly recommend to all
Hotel Taodomus is a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of the historic part of Taormina. Everything was perfect starting with a very nice welcome at check in. Our room was lovely. Even thought we were on the second floor right over the main street the windows were heavy glass that blocked out the street noise. The room was on the small side but more than adequate and very nicely furnished and very clean and well maintained. Breakfast had many lovely offerings and was in the beautiful rooftop bar area with lovely views and delicious food. The hotel arranged a taxi for us to the train station when we were leaving. I left behind a few things I did not need anymore and they were so attentive that they called our taxi driver to make sure I did not accidently forget the items I left behind!
L’emplacement est idéal. Le personnel est charmant, surtout à la réception. La terrasse offre une superbe vue sur l’Etna
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Taodomus in the beautiful town of Taormina. The hotel is situated perfectly for exploring the town and its amazing sights. This boutique hotel provides a calm, relaxing retreat from the busy town. The room was very comfortable with beautiful views of the sea and Mount Etna. Breakfast was excellent and served on the roof terrace - a fabulous space which was also open in the evenings for drinks before strolling out into the town to one of the many great restaurants. All the staff were friendly, efficient and always available to help in any way. In summary, I would strongly recommend this hotel for a stay in Taormina.
Lovely hotel, excellent location. Rooms all in really great condition, with stylish decor. Staff were all really helpful and a special mention to the barman and chef. Cocktails and breakfast were a treat.
The staff at hotel was wonderful! Maria and Julia went over and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Julia made great recommendations for dinner and hooked us up with Go Etna for our tour of Mt Etna and it was perfect. Breakfast was great and the bartender made great cocktails pre-dinner.
Lovely little boutique hotel in centre of town. Breakfast on roof terrace with amazing view. Authentic feel.
Noise from roof terrace in the morning if room is below.
Hotel staff was so helpful and kind during our stay. We loved the location since it was close to so many sites within walking distance. The room was very comfortable for the two of us. Would definitely come back!
The Taodomus is a wonderful property with the nicest staff. Rooms are sparkling clean and very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. The rooftop was lovely with a great view of the city. With only 9 rooms it was hard to believe that the hotel could be so well staffed. The location is the best on Corso Umberto, conveniently close to Porta Catania.
We had a lovely stay at this small boutique hotel, there were only eight rooms in the room we stayed and had a balcony overlooking the main street. The windows are soundproof and we had no issues in October with hearing the sound from the street.. They have a wonderful rooftop balcony where they serve their buffet breakfast and they also serve cocktails and small bites in the evening.
The breakfast and roof terrace were wonderful
There was not enough information given about the fact that the taxi could not go to the hotel and we were left at the wrong end of a very long road. The stairs were quite steep and quite a climb for the elderly. We were helped with the luggage.
Fantastic!
Zimmerausstattung, Dachterrasse, Design
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Clean with great location. Roof top for breakfast and evening cocktail offers a fantastic view of the sea and Etna!
No view from the room.
10/10 experience at this hotel. Seamless check in, great breakfast, comfortable beds, large showers (seems rare for Italy hotels), world class service at the front desk (all of them); they even helped arrange a taxi ahead of time at 4am to get to the hotel. One of the best hotels at the best location. Book it and you will not regret it
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay at the Taodomus Hotel! Highly recommend to stay here! Rooms were clean with nice balcony. Perfect location on the Corso Unberto. All the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and always made us feel welcome. Especially the front desk ladies and our morning chef, Vincenzo and wait staff Antonio and Laura.
My husband and I had reserved a room for one night at this hotel to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary—a meaningful occasion for us, as we were married in Taormina. This was also intended to be our first stay at your property. Unfortunately, just two days before our check-in, my husband became seriously ill, making it impossible for us to travel. I immediately emailed the hotel to explain the situation. While I fully understand the terms of your cancellation policy, I still requested both a refund and, alternatively, a voucher—given that the room was fully paid and likely to be resold without issue. The responses I received from staff members Chiara and Mariapia were cold, dismissive, and entirely devoid of empathy or professionalism. At no point was there any real consideration for the circumstances or even a basic attempt to offer a gesture of goodwill. Their tone reflected a clear disinterest in customer care or long-term guest relationships. Many hotels—with far higher reputations and star ratings than yours—extend vouchers as a standard courtesy in similar situations. It’s a basic practice that acknowledges the value of customer loyalty and human decency. Sadly, this hotel appears more concerned with rigid policy enforcement than with building any form of goodwill or trust. In hindsight, the real mistake was ours—for expecting a level of service and compassion that this establishment evidently does not provide.
What a lovely hotel in a lovely town. The whole experience at the Hotel Taodomus was just perfect. The only thing that went out was the elevator but we just took the stairs and it was good for us to do that anyway. It was fixed before we had to get the luggage downstairs. Our room was large and clean and quiet. The breakfast here is top notch and not just buffet but order the entree to go with the buffet treats and other savory items. It was just the best time!
The property is perfectly located right on vibrant, main pedestrian street Corso Umberto by the Duomo, restaurants, shops and taxi to get around. Best roof top bar with view of Mt Etna and coastline great food and drinks
If you have mobility issues you need to walk up first flight to access very small elevator/lift. Excellent staff helped with luggage. Recommended requesting Room on Floor “0” to avoid using elevator.
Beautiful hotel in great location! Staff was extremely helpful with places to eat and things to enhance our visit! Great rooftop bar with amazing views and very relaxed atmosphere. Bartender was great as well! Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Taormina!
Hotel Taodomus was absolutely stunning. Right in the heart of Taormina, we had a beautiful view of the Corso Umberto and were only steps away from restaurants and shopping. All of the staff at Hotel Taodomus were incredible - it was great to see the same faces every morning for breakfast and also again for drinks in the evening on the gorgeous rooftop patio. I hope that our travels bring us back to Taromina, so we can enjoy our stay at Hotel Taodomus all over again!
An absolutely stunning boutique hotel right in the heart of Taormina. Incredible staff. Delightful rooftop with great views. Highly recommend.
Perfect location. Beautiful rooftop terrace to enjoy a drink. Amazing view of Etna. The staff were friendly and helpful. Couldn’t recommend this property more.
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Cleanliness
9.33/10Rooms were spotless and cleaned daily with attention to detail.
Service
9.8/10Staff were genuinely kind, warm, respectful, and always willing to help.
Location
9.84/10Perfectly situated with beautiful rooftop views.
Room Quality
9.29/10Delighted with our room - excellent bathroom and comfortable beds.
Amenities
9.32/10Beautiful property with a rooftop terrace and bar.
Value for Money
9.28/10Though somewhat pricey, the service and amenities provide good value.
Food and Beverage
9.33/10Breakfast had many lovely offerings and was served on a stunning terrace.
Overall Experience
9.8/10A beautiful, calm and memorable stay, made truly special by the wonderful staff.