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Hotel Vello d'Oro

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Corso Umberto

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Terrace/patio
Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View | Water view
Hotel Vello d'Oro in Taormina City Centre offers breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Guests can relax at the bar or explore nearby Corso Umberto with free in-room WiFi. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Fazzello 2, Taormina, ME, 98039

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza IX April - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Greek Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Taormina Cable Car - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Spisone Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 10 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Wunderbar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Re di Bastoni - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Cisterna Del Moro Taormina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vicolo Stretto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Vello d'Oro

Hotel near Corso Umberto
Close to Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre, Hotel Vello d'Oro provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor tennis court, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 52 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night

Property payment types

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 3.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 1.50 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property provides air conditioning from 6-10 AM and 3 PM-2 AM.
Property Registration Number IT083097A1KWH9M2R5

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 information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 15 June to 15 September

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Vello d'Oro
Hotel Vello d'Oro Taormina
Vello d'Oro
Vello d'Oro Hotel
Vello d'Oro Taormina
Vello D'Oro Hotel Taormina, Sicily
Hotel Vello d'Oro Hotel
Hotel Vello d'Oro Taormina
Hotel Vello d'Oro Hotel Taormina

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Vello d'Oro pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Vello d'Oro allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Vello d'Oro?

Hotel Vello d'Oro doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Vello d'Oro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Vello d'Oro?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Vello d'Oro provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Vello d'Oro located?

Located in Taormina City Centre, this hotel is steps from San Giorgio Theatre and Corso Umberto. Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Taormina Giardini Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Vello d'Oro Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 184 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Florentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved proximity to the walkable area, the views from the room, options to have the car parked which is a big problem in Taormina (price 25 euros per day).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Property was very dated but clean. It’s very central located. Walkable to any attraction and in the middle of shops and restaurants. The only negative really was they have a beautiful terrace they could use for breakfast and they keep it closed. If I didn’t have a room with view( which I paid an extra €40 per day ) the only place to have a view was at the last floor from the bar. Which was only open in the evening. Staff was very professional and accommodating with all our needs. Parking was also very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Giada was an amazing host and made our stay a delight!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff provided excellent service and assisted us with information about Taormina.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with a beautiful view. Walkable to the main area with restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peirson

No parking available on site, long uphill walk dragging luggage was not fun, small shower with curtain I don’t care for, inconsistent hot water and no A/C was available during our stay in May, decent breakfast, old furnishings could use updating
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it! Thank you for a great stay

I really enjoyed my stay and thought it was great value! Location is impeccable and literally 70m from the central square of Taormina. Staff was super polite and helpful whenever I needed help Overall very clean throughout with a stunning rooftop bar on top of the hotel. Rooms are a bit “vintage” but that gives it a better vibe anyway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The air condition unit in my room was very old and did not work. Alberto kindly moved me to another room for 1 night but he could not do it for more because there was no free room. Thus I had to open the large windows for the nights and sleep without cover. That did not solve the problem because of extreme humidity due to the rain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel has good bones and in its day must have been rather grand. Today it is a well-located three star solution though tired. Central air, off for the season, left us struggling to be comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was nice but a little dated. Staff was nice and breakfast was good. We booked this hotel over one we liked better because it listed air conditioning but it was not working, they said they don’t turn it on until June. Extremely loud music from the bar both nights until around midnight made it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Hotel itself was okay very clean and staff were very friendly. However are room was not so good. It would have been okay for 1 or 2 nights but it was terrible for a week. Room 307 is dingy noisy and has the smallest shower in the world. The curtain didnt go fully around or to the floor so every shower the whole bathroom was flooded. Because if noise we asked to be moved but that was a NO too busy. Didnt bother to complain about bathroom because of this, but it really isnt a good room. Dont let this put you off staying here but if offered the dungeon with smallest shower in the world, tell them a definite no no. Unless your happy to clean floor everyday and have the curtain stick to your bum.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel to stay in! Amazingly located in the Middle of Taormina, it has breathtaking views of the bay area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, sea view room was perfect and the staff were helpful and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was just fine, not too many options but could work. Location was excellent, the idea of going to the first floor and exit to the main shopping street was great. Room was extremely clean but i could do a bigger shower area. It is recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Björn Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Empfang war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend, das Hotel und die Zimmer sauber. Sehr zentrale Lage, es ist alles zu Fuß erreichbar, Restaurants u.a. Geschäfte bzw. die Fußgängerzone. Einzig, aber das weiss man, wenn man die Bewertungen liest ... in der direkten Nacharschaft befindet sich eine Musikkneipe, da wird es jeden Abend doch laut. Da man sich vorher aber informieren kann, sehe ich das nicht als Mangel, aber ruhig ist es abends daher nicht.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, but the rooftop was closed and there was very loud music outside the room every night until midnight. Otherwise it’s a great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed the location, the breakfast and the building itself. Especially the balconies that overlook the main shopping street. However, of the 3 rooms our group reserved, the levels of comfort differed significantly. Some of us had air conditioning while others rooms felt warm all night, despite the air being on. Some of us had comfortable, soft beds, others had hard and uncomfortable beds. Some showers were very small and others fine. Like most small hotels in Italy, it really was a gamble on which you would get. The staff however was very kind and did try to help with the room temperature. The terrace bar was under construction but the lobby bar was a great amenity to have with a pleasant bartender.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Hermosa Taormina

desayuno excelente. Habitacion grande comoda lo unico que no hay refrigerador como en todos los hoteles que he viajado y la caja fuerte te la cobran aparte lo que encarece demasiado la estadia si desearia usarla. tambien cobran por usar el refrigerador si uno lo quisiera en la habitacion.No hay un lugar para apoyar la valija.La mesa de la habitacion es extremenademente pequeña .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel right off the Main Street in Taormina. I got a room with a little balcony which was worth it. The terrace was unfortunately closed and not sure why or for how long. Breakfast was good. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nellj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Posizione strategica, in pieno centro, vicino alle attrattive di Taormina, ma lontano dal caos. Camera con vista mare, terrazzino con sdraie, pulito. Colazione continentale perfetta. Personale gentilissimo. Consigliato. Unico appunto: terrei un po' bassa l'aria condizionata. Comunque tornerei sicuramente
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Malgorzata

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It ok fir few days, clean and good locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Hotel was at the centre of a lot of restaurant s& Shops. The atmosphere was very lively and entertaining. Staff at reception were welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was very nice and hotel was clean. The decor of the Reception area and other common areas was beautiful. Room was a bit small and it was disappointing that the Terrace area was closed for repair as the view from up there would have been amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grazyna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
hervorragende Lage!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location. I would highly recommend a taxi to / from the train station or airport. But once checked in, you can walk to everything! The hotel is old and the A/C wasn’t working very well. There was a HORRIFIC noise from the plumbing that would drive you crazy if you were there for any extended period. But we spent very little time in the hotel & honestly loved this stay. It was so convenient & had all the basics.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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