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pedestrian thoroughfare, its rooftop breakfast terrace and its cheerful, artistically tiled self-
catering apartments. Light sleepers beware: Corso Umberto can get noisy with holiday-
makers!
HOSTEL
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Hostel Taormina
( 349 102 61 61, 094 262 55 05;
www.hosteltaormina.com
;
Via Circonvallazione 13; dm €17-23, d
€58-80; )
The town's only hostel is open year-round and occupies a house with a
roof terrace commanding panoramic sea views. It's small (only 23 beds in three dorms
and one private room) and facilities are basic, but manager Francesco is a helpful and
friendly guy, beds are comfortable and there's a communal kitchen. No breakfast.
Hotel Villa Belvedere
HOTEL
€€
( 094 22 37 91;
www.villabelvedere.it
;
Via Bagnoli Croce 79; s €70-190, d €80-280, ste €120-450;
Mar-late Nov; )
Built in 1902, the jaw-droppingly pretty Villa Belvedere was one
of the original grand hotels, well-positioned with fabulous views and luxuriant gardens,
which are a particular highlight. There is also a swimming pool with a 100-year-old palm
tree rising from a small island in the middle.
Hotel Villa Schuler
HOTEL
€€
(
094 22 34 81;
www.hotelvillaschuler.com
; Via Roma, Piazzetta Bastione; d €150-220;
)
Surrounded by shady terraced gardens and with views of Mt Etna, the rose-pink Villa
Schuler has been run by the same family for over a century (longer than any other Taorm-
ina hotel) and preserves a homely atmosphere. A lovely breakfast is served on the panor-
amic terrace.
Casa Turchetti
B&B
€€€
( 094 262 50 13;
www.casaturchetti.com
;
Salita dei Gracchi 18/20; d €200-250, jr ste €350; )
Every detail is perfect in this painstakingly restored former music school, recently conver-
ted to a luxurious B&B on a back alley just above Corso Umberto. Vintage furniture and
fixtures, handcrafted woodwork, fine homespun sheets and modern bathrooms all contrib-
ute to the elegant feel; the spacious rooftop terrace is just icing on the cake.
