Hotel Villa Schuler in Taormina, Sicily

Hotel Villa Schuler is the oldest owner-run hotel in Sicily, operated by the same family since 1905. The property sits within a terraced Botanical Garden containing over 350 species of flora, a member of the Grandi Giardini Italiani network. This garden, along with the hotel's organic practices, earned the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Platinum Level certification.

The hotel offers 32 rooms, including 7 Junior Suites and 1 Garden Villa Suite, each with either sea or garden views. Many rooms feature private balconies overlooking the Bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. A panoramic elevator provides access to all floors, and spacious common areas include a Rooftop Lounge & Terrace.

Breakfast is served à la carte on the terrace with views of the sea and Etna, offering three different menus with locally sourced items. Sunset aperitifs are available on the panoramic Palm Terrace, in the Orangerie, and on the Rooftop Lounge & Terrace. The hotel bar provides drinks and snacks throughout the day, and breakfast can also be delivered to guest rooms.

Guests can access private beach clubs with a complimentary shuttle service provided by the hotel. Valet parking is available for the on-site garage, which includes an electric vehicle charging station. The 24-hour reception and concierge team arranges airport transfers, boat trips, and tours such as private Etna excursions with wine tasting.

The hotel is located steps from the pedestrian Corso Umberto, reachable via a staircase through the Botanical Garden. The Ancient Greek-Roman Theatre is a 10-minute walk, and the cable car to the beach is a short distance away. Cultural events in the historic center and the town's shops and restaurants are all within easy walking distance.

History: Family-owned since 1905, oldest run hotel in Sicily

Garden: 350-species botanical garden, part of Grandi Giardini Italiani

Rooms: 32 accommodations including Junior Suites & Garden Villa Suite

Views: Panoramic terrace overlooking Mount Etna and Bay of Naxos

Dining: À la carte breakfast and sunset aperitifs on Palm Terrace

Services: Beach club shuttle, valet parking, electric car charging

Location: Steps to Corso Umberto and Ancient Greek-Roman Theatre