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The Two Griffins - Apartment No. 5

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A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape and the sea at night.
A modern bedroom with a large ocean wave mural, a white bed with teal bedding, a glass bedside table, and a white wardrobe with a hanging rack.
A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a wine bottle on the counter. There is a dining area with white chairs and a glass table.
A living room with a white sofa, a glass vase with pink orchids, and a decorative pillow.
A night scene with a building, a palm tree, and a moon in the sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.

  • Foosball on-site

    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Corso Umberto
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Taormina, Sicilia
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Porta Messina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Two Griffins - Apartment No. 5

It is a new and modern apartment, located on the 2nd floor of a building located in the historic center of Taormina, which has two double bedrooms, bathroom with shower, kitchen / living room and balcony. The accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, heating, 50 "LED Smart TV with satellite reception, free wireless wifi and hairdryer.
The price of the apartment rent exclusively includes the stay of two people in a double bedroom. If the two guests also wish to use the second bedroom it is necessary to pay a surcharge of 25 euros for the entire period.
A few steps away there are bars, restaurants, pizzerias, the urban bus stop, 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 does not have private parking. The nearest car park, called Parcheggio Porta Pasquale, is located about 150 meters from the apartment. Parking is public and subject to charges. The ticket costs 14 euros for 24 hours or 22 euros for 48 hours.
The accommodation is located in the historic center of Taormina about 50 meters from Corso Umberto, the main street of the city.
The Greek Theater is 250 meters from the apartment.
In the immediate vicinity of the apartment there are restaurants, pizzerias, bars, grocery stores, the municipal market, a bakery, a take-away pizzeria, two pubs, a wellness center, a car / motorcycle rental.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT083097B4LL7NU6UJ
Property # 6734926
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Taormina, Sicilia

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porta Messina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palazzo Corvaja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Greek Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 20 min walk
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bam Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pirandello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Art Mediterranea Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Trinacria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪stritFUD - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Two Griffins - Apartment No. 5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Two Griffins - Apartment No. 5?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Two Griffins - Apartment No. 5?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Two Griffins - Apartment No. 5?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Two Griffins - Apartment No. 5 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Beautiful, clean well appointed apartment. Vincenzo was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property for visiting Taormina. The property is well equipped with two bedrooms and good kitchen. There is access to a beautiful roof top patio. The apartment also has balconies. The host was responsive. The property is perfectly located for visiting the area. A short walk to the high lights of the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely apartment, great location, clean and comfy bed! Up 43 stairs with no lift, but Vincenzo very helpful carrying our bags. Would definitely stay here again, can thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Place was great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views for Days

The location was perfect and the views were insanely gorgeous. The private apartment was clean and well stocked. The rooftop deck was the magic with a view, games and lounging.
View from the rooftop deck.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Located just steps from the Main Street, the location of this apartment was perfect for us as we could enjoy the town of Taormina. Vincenzo was a friendly host, who met us at the apartment upon arrival to drop off the keys and show us around. Definitely recommend a stay here if you’re coming to town!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great location. Clean and spacious. Host was accessible and responsive. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment, perfect location

From booking, to checking in and staying, the whole experience was excellent. The apartment is located really conveniently, with easy and quick access to the main shopping street and lots of amazing restaurants, cafes and gelaterias. The apartment was the perfect base for us to explore Taormina and the surrounding area. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Setting

This was our first stay in Sicily and we wanted a special place for our stay. We weren't disappointed. The apartment is lovely--as portrayed in the pics--, the host very nice and helpful and the location is perfect. The rooftop sun patio is icing on the cake. Spectacular views and nice furnished to enjoy. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Everything went well, our host Vincenzo gave us a warm welcome on our arrival! The apartment was beautifully presented and exceeded our expectations! Everything we needed for our stay was there. We definitely could not of asked for more….. Five Star accommodation! Will definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Apartment!

Our 2nd time staying at this apartment, everything went well.The perfect host, kept up to date with the booking arrangements and meeting us on our arrival. The apartment is perfect, good spacious rooms beautifully furnished. The kitchen is well stocked and everything you need for a comfortable stay. We love the location of the apartment, everything to local supermarkets and a good choice of restaurants. Also near the local bus station, so easy to get around with local buses and a very reliable bus to the airport. There is a roof garden, so perfect to relax and enjoy a drink. Vincenzo and his team are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Beautifully renovated apartment spectacular, rooftop patio with an amazing view Full kitchen, great bathroom, rain shower head with great water pressure There are a few steps to get to your apartment but if that bothers you, you shouldn’t be going to Taromina
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This is an ideal flat in Taormina - located within easy walking of the places of interest

The flat was modern, good quality and ideally placed. We parked in Lumbi car park and took the free shuttle bus which stops right outside the flats. We had flat 5 which is at the back of the building and therefore quiet, overlooking little gardens and other homes. The equipment and arrival pack was extremely useful and Vincenzo was helpful and kind. We recommend his wife's almonds in sugar!!! Taormina is a lovely place to stay and we didn't use the car at all which was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional!

The apartment is beautifully decorated with very modern furnishings. Kitchen is well-stocked and bed was very comfortable. You ade steps away from pizza, pastry and a pharmacy. The local bus stops right outside to take you around Tsormina and dining and shops are a few steps uphill. Only. Issue is there is no lift, rooms are on 2nd and 3rd floor but we managed. Rooftop views spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious modern apartment

Nice apartment close to the main attractions. Super comfortable beds. Fantastic roof terrace with a great view. Private balcony with clotheslines. Grocery store nearby. The host made check-in super easy and communicated throughout our stay. The kitchen is well equipped for quick meals, but not a cooking kitchen. Of course the town has countless restaurants and eateries in walking distance. The walls are thin, so expect to know your neighbors, and have them know about you. Thank you Vincenzo for being a great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Taormina stay

The property was lovely. We had a balcony that looked over an enclosed garden space away for the traffic noise. Quiet place to rest. All amenities that were needed. Close to taxi and buses, local market, pastry shop and restaurants. Traveler needs to be ready to climb stairs to get to apartments, not an easy task if lots of luggage. Vincenzo did meet us and help us up the stairs to the apartment. Thanks for your help!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Apartment in Taormina

Lovely updated apartment steps from the center of Taormina. Vincenzo and his son were gracious and accommodating. Would definitely book apartment again. Two Tips about visiting Taormina 1. Walking around town takes much exertion as the town is on the side of a mountain. Lots of ups and downs. 2. When arriving at the parking location provided continue past to the apartment and drop off your bags and then park your vehicle. Otherwise you will be dragging your luggage up hill for a good 150 meters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We'll be back!

We have stayed at many VRBO's in the U.S. and have always enjoyed them. Our stay at I Due Grifoni exceeded our high expectations and, without a doubt, was the best VRBO property we have ever stayed at. Our host, Vincenzo, welcomed us when we booked, responded to all of our questions immediately, arranged transportation from the airport, met us at the property when we checked in (at 10:00pm!), and provided recommendations throughout our stay. He was the most gracious and responsive host we have had in all of our VRBO stays. The property was right in the heart of Taormina, updated, beautiful, clean, comfortable and exactly as the photos depicted. It really did feel like our home-away-from-home! Despite being in the heart of the city, it was very quiet, and felt safe. Everything we wanted to do (including our son's wedding) was within easy walking distance. We could walk to breakfast in the morning and meander back to the apartment, only to wander back out in the afternoon to take in the sights and grab dinner. Our unit was on the top floor and a short climb up the staircase outside our room led to a gorgeous terrace with views over the city and down to the sea! We spent an evening with family, wine, and the wonderful view! Taormina was wonderful...and we plan to come back in 2 years for our 25th wedding anniversary. And, we will reach out to Vincenzo and stay at I Due Grifoni again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vincenzo is very available, he was there to meet us very quickly and the communication is efficient. He showed us around the appartment and terrasse. There was a nice bottle of wine waiting for us in the fridge when we got there, the place is clean and very close to the street where all the action takes place. We had a peaceful sleep as it is quiet around the appartment. We had a rented car and the parking lot (paid per day) is so close by. We never had problem finding a spot to park. Great place to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Awesome stay. Except for issues with the bed in one of the bedrooms, which was repaired, broke again and replaced. Would definitely recommend and stay there again, myself.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Perfect location, great host, awesome spacious property. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous !

Vincenzo is great! So helpful and the place was just as it was described. Very clean and right within walking distance to everything! The very best croissants and cappuccino just next door and a couple doors down a wonderful Sicilian restaurant. You will not be disappointed I promise!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eine ruhige, gepflegte Wohnung mitten in Taormina

Am Anfang unserer Reise bestand immer wieder ein sehr guter Kontakt mit dem Gastgeber Vincenzo. Er gab uns wertvolle Tipps, wie wir vom Flughafen Taormina am besten erreichen könnten. Letztendlich sind wir von Catania Flughafen aus mit dem Bus angereist. Er schickte mir auch einen Lageplan von der Bushaltestelle Taormina bis zu unserer Unterkunft. Dort zeigte er uns unsere wunderschöne Unterkunft und erklärte uns dort einiges. Dann übergab er uns den Haus - und Appartementschlüssel. Er ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Wohnung ist sehr modern und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Sie ist ruhig und doch nicht weit von Bäcker, Alimentari (Lebensmittelgeschäft), Pizzeria, Bank, Bushaltestelle etc. Entfernt. Einfach klasse! Meine Freundin und ich haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und einen traumhaften Urlaub dort verbracht. Wir werden bestimmt noch einmal wiederkommen! Grazie Vinzenco
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tolle Wohnung in Top - Lage mit traumhafter Dachterasse. Sehr netter und hilfsbereiter Vermieter!

Tolle Wohnung in Top - Lage mit traumhafter Dachterasse. Zimmer und Bäder sind sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Zur Altstadt ist es nur ein Steinwurf weit und ein Supermarkt und Bäcker sind direkt nebenan. Sehr netter und hilfsbereiter Vermieter! Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and classy apartment in the center of the action.

The Two Griffins #5 apartment was perfect for us. I was traveling with my adult son and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The apartment was wonderfully located a stone's throw from Taormina's city gate, a portal to its historical treasures, shops, cafes, hotels, and restaurants. The apartment is stylishly designed with modern furniture and lighting and gorgeous marble floors. The owner, Vincenzo, was very helpful and took care to see that the apartment was equipped with basic food needs. There were several restaurants, a grocer, and a baker within a few hundred feet who satisfied additional food cravings. Only one thing would have made the experience better - we would have wished for additional towels in the bathroom - one towel per person for three days was a bit slim - but that is a small complaint for staying in such a lovely venue in a stunning hill town overlooking the Ionian Sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

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