Stay in the heart of Taormina – Excellent location – show map One of our top picks in Taormina.Offering a tennis court, fitness center and outdoor swimming pool, Hotel Villa Riis is in the heart of Taormina, 150 feet from the main street Corso Umberto I. All air-conditioned, rooms here have an elegant design and overlook the city, Mediterranean Sea or Mount Etna. They all come with a mini-bar, satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. The hotel has a Neoclassical Baroque hall and a bar. Villa Riis is surrounded by some of Taormina's best shops and restaurants. It is easily reached from the A18 motorway and is a 10-minute drive from Giardini Naxos along the coast.