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oughfare, its rooftop breakfast terrace and its cheerful, artistically tiled self-catering apart-
ments. Light sleepers beware: Corso Umberto can get noisy with holidaymakers!
Hostel Taormina
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HOSTEL
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( 349 102 61 61, 094 262 55 05;
www.hosteltaormina.com
; Via Circonvallazione 13; dm €17-23, d €58-80;
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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
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( 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
( 094 22 34 81;
www.hotelvillaschuler.com
; Via Roma, Piazzetta Bastione; d €150-220; )
Sur-
rounded 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 Taormina hotel)
and preserves a homely atmosphere. A lovely breakfast is served on the panoramic ter-
race.
HOTEL
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Casa Turchetti
( 094 262 50 13;
www.casaturchetti.com
; Salita dei Gracchi 18/20; d €200-250, jr ste €350; )
Every de-
tail is perfect in this painstakingly restored former music school, recently converted 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 contribute to the
elegant feel; the spacious rooftop terrace is just icing on the cake.
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