Casa Cuseni, Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale UNESCO
About this property
Just a 5-minute walk from Taormina's main square, Casa Cuseni, Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale UNESCO is a historical B&B housed in a museum of fine arts declared a national monument. The building and its historic garden were designed by Frank Brangwyn, and are complete with 13 panoramic terraces, 7 fountains, and rare plants. Each room at Casa Cuseni, Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale UNESCO has a balcony with views of the Naxos Gulf and Mount Etna. They all come with air conditioning and Sicilian furniture of the 17th and 18th centuries. Set in a listed villa, the interiors are decorated with works by Picasso, Henry Faulkner, and other masters of the 20th century. The list of famous guests includes philosopher Bertrand Russell, novelist Roald Dahl, and actress Greta Garbo. Sweet and savoury food can be enjoyed at breakfast, with gluten-free items available on request. This daily treat can be served in the breakfast room with views over Mount Etna or the Mediterranean Sea, or on the terrace when the weather is good.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Anthony
Australia“We loved everything about Casa Cuseni, a truly memorable stay. Perfect location, rich in history with great amenities. Thanks to the team for making our stay so memorable. We would love to come back” - Vitalii
Ukraine“It was a fabulous experience. Casa Cuseni is not just a hotel to stay in, but the gem of Sicily holidays itself. We stayed in the Daphni Suite, and the views were spectacular from both balconies. The room and the hotel itself are very picturesque,...” - Katherine Australia“We loved the beautiful casa with its beautiful view and gardens. The pool was lovely, the service friendly, helpful and warm. We specially loved the tour and history of the building and of experiencing its soul. Thank you so very much for...”
- Michelle
United Kingdom“The owners and staff were so very friendly and helpful. The location is brilliant - 10 minute walk into the main street. The suite was very large and well equipped. The history of this hotel/museum is very very special.” - Joan United Kingdom“Great location, staff were brilliant nothing was too much trouble and went above and beyond to make our trip special. They booked beach trips, transport, restaurant reservations to make our trip stress free.”
- Shaun United Kingdom“The history of the house and the grounds. Our hosts were amazing. The pool area is delightful, walk into Taormina is easy.”
- Susan Australia“Beautiful room. Lovely views. Antique furniture. Paintings. Lots of history. Surrounded by gardens”
- Camila United Kingdom“Casa Cuseni is an absolute gem! The house, which has a Museum section, is beautiful, full of history and exquisite decor! I stayed with my mother in the Daphne suite and we loved it, the balcony had the most stunning views to the Ionic sea and the...”
- Martha United Kingdom“The garden and hotel was beautiful, such a lovely place to stay. The view at breakfast was amazing and our room was perfect. The swimming pool was great to come back to after a busy day! Great location, 5 minutes from everything you need in Taormina.”
- Susie United Kingdom“It was all fabulous! Beautiful place, perfect setting, amazing view. Wonderful hosts and such a spacious comfortable room. Delightful pool and gardens”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.
Check-in from 20:00 until 21:00 is available on request. Check-in from 21:00 until 00:00 comes at an extra cost of EUR 30, while check-in after 00:00 costs EUR 40. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.
A small garage is available in the main building for loading and unloading of luggage. A valet service will then take your car to the main car park, 1 km away.
Please inform Casa Cuseni, Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale UNESCO in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 19083097C100097, IT083097C1JJQHN4ZL
