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Last updated: October 2026

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Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Taormina

Apartments and aparthotels in Taormina rated 8 or higher by guests, for stays of a few weeks or a month, with the best neighbourhoods and practical tips.

Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Taormina

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Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Taormina

Our top pick for a long stay in Taormina is L'host in Taormina in City Centre, rated 9.9 from 121 Booking.com reviews. La Matrangela Villa Boutique a Taormina is a strong alternative at 9.9.

Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Taormina

7 places · Checked October 2026

L'host in Taormina — City Centre
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★ 9.9 Exceptional

In City Centre. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.9 out of 10 across 121 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.9 guest score from 121 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

La Matrangela Villa Boutique a Taormina — Taormina
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★ 9.9 Exceptional

In Taormina. Booking.com puts it about 1.4 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.9 out of 10 across 139 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.9 guest score from 139 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Appia Boutique Apartment — City Centre
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★ 9.9 Exceptional

In City Centre. Booking.com puts it about 90 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.9 out of 10 across 73 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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  • Central
  • Apartment-style
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★ 9.9 guest score from 73 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Casa Giafari — Taormina
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★ 9.8 Exceptional

In Taormina. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 303 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

  • Central
  • Apartment-style
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★ 9.8 guest score from 303 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Iancu Charme Apartments — Taormina
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★ 9.8 Exceptional

In Taormina. Booking.com puts it about 1.4 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 480 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.8 guest score from 480 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

La Malandrina - Apartments & Suites — Taormina
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★ 9.6 Exceptional

In Taormina. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.6 out of 10 across 484 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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  • Central
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★ 9.6 guest score from 484 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Taonasi Mazzarò Apartments — Taormina
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★ 9.6 Exceptional

In Taormina. Booking.com puts it about 1.4 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.6 out of 10 across 431 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.6 guest score from 431 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

About This Guide

Taormina in winter is quiet and mild, and suits people who want a slow few weeks on the Ionian coast. The town is steep and some seasonal businesses close, so many long-stayers also look at nearby Giardini Naxos, which has year-round services on flat ground.

Best neighbourhoods for a longer stay

  • Taormina old town: The Corso Umberto has the shops, cafés and restaurants that stay open in winter, but the streets are steep.
  • Giardini Naxos: Flat, on the seafront, with year-round services, shops and a train station.
  • Mazzeo: A quieter residential area near the motorway exit, handy if you have a car.

Good to know

  • Check that the place has heating. Winter days are mild, but evenings and stone buildings can be cold.
  • Local rules limit heating hours in Sicily, for example in Giardini Naxos the heating season runs 8 December to 23 March for 7 hours a day, so ask about the arrangements.
  • Direct buses run from Catania airport along the coast, and the trip takes about an hour and a half. Allow extra time for the steep route up from the station.
  • Some seasonal restaurants and hotels close in winter, so confirm which are open near your base.

How we picked: these are apartments and aparthotels in Taormina rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, so you usually get a kitchen and more space for a longer stay. Checked in October 2026.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taormina good for a long winter stay?

Yes for quiet and mild weather, but it is not lively. It suits people who like walking, sightseeing and slow routines more than nightlife and beach days.

Is Giardini Naxos a better base than Taormina for a month?

For daily practicality, often yes. It is flat, on the coast and has year-round services. Taormina has the views and character but steep streets and fewer open businesses in winter.

Do I need a car?

Not necessarily if you stay in the centre or in Giardini Naxos, where you can use buses and trains. A car helps for Etna, villages and supermarket runs.

Which hotel in this guide has the best guest score?

La Matrangela Villa Boutique a Taormina has the highest score of the places in this guide for a long stay: 9.9 out of 10 from 139 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).

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