Hotel Villa Schuler

Taormina


Surrounded by tranquil terraced gardens, the homey 32-room Villa Schuler has been run by the same family for over a century. The retro rooms are comfortable and equipped with orthopaedic mattresses. Standard Vista Mare rooms offer stunning sea views, while the quality a-la-carte breakfast (served on a panoramic terrace) allows guests to order as many items as they please.

The hotel's communal rooftop lounge comes with sun loungers and views of Mt Etna, while parking costs €20 (€16 for stays booked directly through the hotel).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Taormina attractions

1. Corso Umberto I

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Taormina's chief delight is wandering this pedestrian-friendly, boutique-lined thoroughfare. Start at the tourist office in Palazzo Corvaja, which dates…

2. Chiesa di San Giuseppe

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Overlooking Piazza IX Aprile, this jewel-box church was completed in the early 18th century. The central portal is made of local marble while the portals…

3. Torre dell’Orologio

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Located just west of the main square, Piazza IX Aprile, this 12th-century clock tower marks the entrance to Borgo Medievale, Taormina's oldest quarter.

4. Villa Comunale

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Created by Englishwoman Florence Trevelyan in the late 19th century, these stunningly sited public gardens offer breathtaking views of the coast and Mt…

5. Palazzo Corvaja

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Dating back to the 10th century, the crenellated, Arab-influenced Palazzo Corvaja houses the tourist office and occasional exhibitions.

6. Palazzo Ciampoli

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The 14th-century Palazzo Ciampoli stands adjacent to the Hotel El Jebel.

7. Porta Messina

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8. Santuario Madonna della Rocca

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Built inside a grotto on Monte Tauro, this small church was founded by the abbot Francesco Raineri in around 1640. According to legend, the Virgin Mary…