Fall in love with Taormina with your base at Villa Astoria. The view from our bedroom was gorgeous. Access to the beach was very easy with the cable cars (€10 return Taormina - Mazzarò). We reserved parking on the premises which was very convenient. Parking in town is not at all easy, so this was very helpful. Walking to the old town was fast and there are many beautiful stores to visit. Hidden bars and restaurants sprinkled all over town. And of course you can walk past the White Lotus hotel. Maybe you'll spot the ghost of Tanya McQuoid in her Miss Piggy outfit.

Loved my stay here. Being just out of the old town made it a lovely quiet oasis to come home to. Beautiful views. Comfortable room. Nice, happy, helpful staff. Close to the cable car, so easy to go down for a swim, a short, easy walk into the old town. Being directly across the road from the bus station makes it easy to get to other places.

The view from our room (24) was spectacular. This small hotel is a gem with very helpful staff, a beautiful courtyard that comes with a friendly dog and our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast included the usual pastries plus eggs, yogurts, bacon and fruit. Coffee was delicious and made as ordered. The hotel is across the street from the bus station and well located within Taormina.

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The staff/owners could not have been more helpful; pleasant and friendly and prepared to go out of their way to help. The location is right opposite the bus station which is a bonus for airport, excursions, and Mount Etna tours. We had a superior double room which came with a balcony and a fantastic sea view which probably justified the price; the room was clean and well maintained.

Breakfast was OK but a bit limited. The room came with no "extras" such as tea/coffee making facilities, nor added toiletries; it was adequate in size but not of generous proportions. There is no lift (which, of course, we knew when booking).

Wonderful!! Villa Astoria was fantastic to stay at. It suited exactly what I wanted and needed for my stay in Taormina. The location was perfect as it was outside of the tourist rich centre of Taormina giving some rest from the throngs of other tourists. Plus it was across from the bus station making it ideal for transport and a meeting point for tours. The room was excellent. The view. That view looking over the coastline. So good! I was so pleased with the standard of the breakfast as there were so many options both savoury and sweet. It was excellent and the breakfast dining room overlooked that incredible view. I could not speak more highly of the staff who made my stay so warm and welcome. Don’t hesitate. Book now!

The villa is in a perfect location. Even if it’s your first time in Taormina and you don’t know what to expect, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the place. You can reach the city center from both sides of the villa, and just 300 meters away, there’s a cable car that takes you almost directly to Isola Bella. Parking is available for booking, which is highly recommended in Taormina. The rooms are spacious and equipped with air conditioning. The staff is very helpful and will provide you with a map highlighting all the must-see spots during your stay.

The only area that could be improved is the breakfast, though it was more than sufficient for me and likely for most guests as well.

The staff at this hotel are genuinely the friendliest people you could meet. Marzia replied promptly to all my questions and upon arrival gave us lots of information. The location is perfect, less than 10 minutes to the main street, near to the cable car and the steps that lead down to Isola Bella and the bus station is just over the road. We had a room with a sea view. Remember this is a 2 star hotel so the room will be basic but it had a 5 star view! The hotel does not feel like a 2 star hotel and the breakfast was great. Hot food options and friendly staff. If travelling by car this hotel is a great option as you can book parking. The guy running the parking facility was also very friendly and it was good to know the car was safe. Well worth the 25 Euros per day. Really good experience at this hotel and very good value for money.

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The location is fantastic. It’s across from the bus terminal which is handy for travelling to and from the airport - I didn’t have to traipse luggage around. It’s about a 10 minute walk to Corso Umberto and a short walk to the funicular which takes you to and from the beach. My room had a lovely view which I appreciated each morning when I woke up. The room itself was quite basic, and could have been improved with a few upgrades such as new shower doors, soap holder etc in the shower. The shower doors would get stuck on me each time, and the soap holder was hanging off a little. However, none of these things really mattered because I was so delighted with the hotel overall, and I was so happy to be in Taormina. My room was beautifully cleaned every day and smelled like fresh lemons when I arrived back after a few hours at the beach. I think it’s the staff which makes this place truly special. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. After checking out, I learned that there were bus strikes and no buses were going to the airport. I was obviously panicked as I didn’t want to miss my fight. It was pouring with rain and after about 30 mins I went back to reception at the hotel who called a local taxi for me and two other guests who were also flying home. They kept updating us with arrival times for the taxi too. I really felt taken care of. I would definitely stay again and I’d be happy to recommend this place to friends.

Fixtures in bathroom could be updated.

The location of the hotel was amazing with spectacular views , we stayed in the small superior double room. Whilst the room was small the view and balcony made up for it . Comfy beds , room cleaned daily . Very happy with our choice. A 5 minute walk to the cable cars to take you down to the local beach . However we preferred to take a 15 min bus ride into Giardini Naxos , which had a lovely sand beach and sunbeds with an umbrella at 20 Euros . A simple 10 minute stroll takes you right into town. Could not fault it . Luca and the staff were friendly , helpful and welcoming. Lucy the hotel dog stole everyone's hearts. Breakfast was fruit , cereal , toast and boiled /scranbled eggs , bacon, hams ,cheeses and yogurts. Perfect to start your day with . Honestly was so happy with our choice and being opposite the bus terminal made arriving , departing and getting around the island easy ❤️

Good location, decent sized room and great views of the sea from small balcony. Rooms are basically furnished, but have everything needed, including small fridge and a/c. Enjoyed the fact the hotel has a friendly dog called Lucie who likes playing ball, although she doesn’t bother you if you don’t want to interact with her.

The pillows were quite firm and it would have been nice to have the option of two instead of just one. The TV didn’t seem to work, but we weren’t that bothered about watching it.