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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 550 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Taormina, Sicilia
Corso Umberto
Place, Corso Umberto
2 min walk
Taormina Cable Car
Place, Taormina Cable Car
2 min walk
Greek Theatre
Place, Greek Theatre
6 min walk
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
45 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 5)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
The Two Griffins - Apartment n. 4
It 'a new and modern apartment, equipped with all the comforts, situated on the 2nd floor of a building in the center of Taormina. The apartment has a double bedroom, shower room, kitchen / living room (with sofa bed) and balcony. The accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, heating, Smart 50 "LED TV with satellite reception, free wireless wifi and hairdryer The price of the apartment is rented exclusively for the stay of two people in a double bedroom. If guests wish to use the sofa bed, a surcharge of 25 euros is required for the entire period. A few steps away are bars, restaurants, pizzerias, the stop of urban bus, the taxi station and the cable car that connects the city to the sea. The linen change service is free and guaranteed weekly. The apartment has no private parking. The nearest car park, called Parking Porta Pasquale, is located about 150 meters from the apartment. Parking is public and a fee. The ticket costs 14 Euros for 24 hours or 22 euro for 48 hours. The accommodation is situated in the historic center of Taormina is about 50 meters from Corso Umberto, the main street of the city. The Greek Theatre is 250 meters from the apartment. In the vicinity there are restaurants, pizzerias, bars, grocery stores, the Municipal Market, a bakery, a pizza takeaway, two Pubs, a health club, a car / motorcycle rentals.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT083097B4LL7NU6UJ
About the area
Taormina
Located in Taormina, this apartment is in the city centre. Corso Umberto is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 114 min drive
Restaurants
stritFUD - 3 min walk
Sapori Di Mari - 1 min walk
Bam Bar - 3 min walk
PizzaMania Taormina - 1 min walk
Museo Della Pasta - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Two Griffins - Apartment n. 4 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Two Griffins - Apartment n. 4?
As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Two Griffins - Apartment n. 4 on 24 July 2026 start from NZ$442, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Two Griffins - Apartment n. 4?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Two Griffins - Apartment n. 4?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Two Griffins - Apartment n. 4?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Two Griffins - Apartment n. 4 located?
Located in the heart of Taormina, this family-friendly apartment building is steps away from San Pancrazio Church and Taormina Cable Car. Corso Umberto and Isola Bella are also within 1 mile (2 km). Taormina Giardini Station is 20 minutes by foot.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Absolutely fanatics!! The host and his son were very responsive, accommodating and helpful! Would 100% stay here again. The best place and amazing views! Clean, quiet…just fantastic
Great location, clean, online pics are accurate, and the host was easy to work with! The only misunderstanding from online ad/post is that it does NOT have a washer/dryer. Lovely place, we will definitely stay again!
Upscale apartment with terrific outside facilities
Nice clean airy apartment in good neighborhood with convenient access to the sights. The private terrace is nice and the rooftop amenities are outstanding. It was a pleasure to stay there and Vincenzo made us feel welcome.
So convenient; incredible sea views from large private balcony and rooftop terrace. Gracious host and just steps from our favorite restaurant—Sapori di Mare. Close to city Centre, but quiet. Highly recommend!
Immaculate, well-stocked, very close to Messina gate with pharmacy, restaurants and grocery - and the main drag with sights and many more restaurants. Lovely partially shaded terrace and a large communal roof-top terrace with games and varied seating. Very reasonable priced. Only tiny niggle was it was on a busy street so a bit of traffic noise during the day, but would absolutely pick this place again if we return.
First, the apartment is exactly as indicated on the website…beautiful, spacious, and sparkling clean, containing every amenity one could want. The wrap around terrace gave us views to the main thoroughfare as well as the beautiful Ionian Sea. We awoke each morning to gorgeous sunrises, and each day, right at night, we heard the bells of the Angelus from the nearby churches.
The building is ideally located for bus stops and main shopping and dining along the Corso Umberto. We walk
The apartment is perfectly situated within a 30 second walk from the Porta Messina stone archway marking the start of the bustling picturesque walk through the main trading street of Taormina. We were able to walk from the apartment down to the beach front opposite Isola Bella, to the Greek Amphitheater, and all the way up to Castelmola (take some water). It’s a very convenient location. The apartment itself is lovely, and feels spacious and airy with great views from the large patio area. Vincenzo is a lovely guy and greeted us at the apartment to give us the keys and a tour of the facilities, he also arranged our transfer from the airport to the apartment so no hassle at all. Thank you Vincenzo for you hospitality and our lovely base in Taormina.
Carl C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
Dear Carl,
Thanks so much for leaving such a great review of your experience here.
Looking forward to your next visit.
Best regards,
Vincenzo
Hôte extrêmement accueillant et présent, appartement fabuleux avec grande terrasse et vue superbe. Cuisine complète, très spatieux, très bien situé, à proximité de tout. Pas de parking, pas de possibilité de stationner dans la rue de l’appartement; toutefois stationnement payant à 200 mètres et la ville est pratiquement piétonnière et très agréable. On y retournerais volontiers, et on le recommande chaudement
Vincenzo was so friendly and attentive to our wants and needs. His building is in a great location. The bus from the train literally stops 50 feet away. One of the old gates is 100 steps away. The funicular to get down to the beach is just around corner, perhaps 500 steps away. The apartments are as good as new. Everything immaculate and tastefully furnished. Highly recommended!
Eine sehr gepflegtes Haus und eine sehr schöne und gut aussgestattete Wohnung mit großer Terrasse. Sowohl von der eigenen Terrasse als auch der Dachterrasse hat man einen tollen Blick auf das Meer. In 100 Meter Entfernung von der Wohnung beginnt die Fußgängerzone der Altstadt. Wir hatten einen Mietwagen und haben im Parkhaus Viale S. Pancrazio 54, ebenfalls ca. 100 Meter von der Wohnung entfernt, geparkt (22 EUR für 2 Tage, es gibt keine Schranke, d. h. man kann jederzeit in das Parkhaus rein- und rausfahren). Wir waren Ende Oktober in Taormina und hatten eine sehr entspannte Zeit, es war nicht überfüllt, man konnte noch gut schwimmen gehen und schöne Ausflüge in die Umgebung unternehmen.
This property was wonderful. It is in the center of Taormina about a 15 minute walk from the main bus station. It was clean and had all the basics. The bathroom shower had good water pressure; the A/C worked well; the bed was comfortable. The bus stop for Castelmola was 20 feet away. I would recommend this little day trip for a few hours. We enjoyed sitting on the terrace and watching all the cars/buses/people go by.
Vincenzo was very quick to reply to Whats App messages and was very helpful.
The location is great for wandering the main streets and getting to the Ancient theatre. It is located on floor 2 with 2 flights of steps. There is a little coffee/cannoli shop below the apartment, too.
I would recommend this apartment to anyone.
The property was in a great location, it was immaculate and had everything you could need for an extended stay. The host was very helpful. Highly recommended!
Julie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Raffaela M.
14 May 2019
Molto bello, consigliatissimo
Abbiamo soggiornato qui in due dal 22 al 25 Aprile 2019. L'appartamento è in centro, comodo al parcheggio, bello, pulitissimo, nuovo, molto confortevole e dotato di tutto, compreso il wi-fi. Ha una terrazza privata con un bellissimo scorcio sul mare, attrezzata con tavolo, sedie, lettino e ombrellone (utilizzata poco a causa del cattivo tempo). Il proprietario Vincenzo, è gentile, accogliente e disponibilissimo. Lo consiglio.
Raffaela
Raffaela M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
1 April 2019
Spacious and modern apartment with private balcony
Apartment 4 in "I due griffoni" is located on second floor with a private balcony. The view from the dining room/kitchen is marvelous overlooking the Messina strait and view of the sunrise. The interior is spotless and convenient. You do not find anyting like this elsewhere in Taormina. The other four apartments looks just as nice and we believe they each have their advantage depending the time of the year when you visit.
Do not forget, there is a large roof terrace with sunbeds, sitting areas and sunshades.
The hosts, Serena and Vincent Sparta are, like many other Sicilians, extremely kind so you feel at home immediately.
We stayed 16 days for a course in Italian and will be glad to come back another time.
Peter S.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rene B.
15 February 2019
Vincenzo the host is very helpful and welcoming. Appartment is beautiful and clean.
Appartment very clean. Very well furnished. Superbe location with a view on the sea from the balcony. Few steps from the street with all the shopps and restaurants.
Rene B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tracy B.
7 October 2017
Thought the apartment was amazing and in a great location. Vincenzo the owner was such a lovely man.
As i said property was amazing and in great location. Owner Vincenzo was such a lovely man and always available to answer any queries etc. Taormina is such a lovely place and people were all really friendly. We did the Godfather tour which we thought was fab. We did drive to Corleone, Palermo and Messina but there was not much to see or do in any of these places. Palermo as a capital city was just so dirty. But all the area around Taormina and Catania was beautiful. We will defo be back as we didn't do Mount Etna
Tracy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
gianluca b.
4 September 2017
Perfetto
Siamo stati a Taormina per due settimane in agosto. Abbiamo avuto il piacere di soggiornare ai 2 Grifoni e più precisamente nell'appartamento 4. Avevamo scelto questa soluzione in quanto ci eravamo innamorati della terrazza da cui si può vedere da un lato il mare e dall'altro la collina sopra il centro di Taormina.
La posizione dell'appartamento è molto interessante in quanto si trova esattamente di fronte a Porta Messina (ingresso della zona pedonale di Taormina) e allo stesso tempo è di fronte alle fermate di tutte le navette che portano ai parcheggi (in particolare il Lumbi dove si possono fare convenienti abbonamenti settimanali per l'auto) e alle spiagge.
L'appartamento è molto spazioso, noi eravamo in due ma potrebbe ospitare fino a 4 persone. Le finiture di tutto lo stabile sono state personalmente curate dal proprietario Vincenzo che, oltre ad essere un magnifico ospite, è anche una persona molto attenta alle esigenze dei suoi clienti.
Buone le finiture della casa, ben arredata con gusto, spaziosa la zona giorno e magnifica la terrazza adatta per aperitivi dopo la spiaggia o cene con amici.
Io consiglio questa struttura ove, molto probabilmente vi farò ritorno per le prossime vacanze in Sicilia.
Gianluca
gianluca b.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
20 June 2017
Beautiful and Modern Apartment in Central Taormina
Fantastic hospitality provided by apartment hosts Vincenzo and Serena. Made us feel very welcome when we arrived and throughout the whole holiday duration. 5 minutes walk to the entrance of Corso Umberto - Porta Messina. Located near a lovely supermarket (Etna 2) and next door to a pizza place. Short walk 10 minutes to old Greek Theatre. Would recommend a trip to Isola Bella, taking a boat trip visiting Grottos. Lovely ice cream parlour at end of Corso Umberto near Porta Catania - Cioccolato e Gelato. We loved our stay, apartment and wonderful hospitality. We recommend this apartment and will visit again. Thank you Vincenzo and Serena for everything. Tanti saluti. Gianni and Rosa
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Louise H.
4 December 2016
Loved Taormina
We struggled to find an apartment to book in central Taormina but so pleased we found this one. The owner was attentive and helpful. The apartment was well equipped and absolutely spotless. The only slight criticism is that the property is on a fairly busy road into Taormina so the balcony at the front of the property can be quite noisy however the apartment is very central and everything you could want is within a few minutes walk. Highly recommend arancini from the bakery a few doors down from the apartments.
Louise H.
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