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 savory 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Italian, Gluten-free

  • Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Lan
United States United States
Casa Cuseni is a special place for Sicily, Italy and the world with people of diverse knowledge, art, literature, science, politics, and history lived. A museum full of history of arts including Picasso’s paintings and a beautiful “secret” garden...
Kathy
United States United States
Everything! The views were exceptional. The service was top notch! Maria gave us a private tour of the facility. She was amazing!
Julia
United States United States
The location and the views were amazing. Also, the hotel is also a museum and has wonderful art hung everywhere.
Susan
United States United States
The view from the terrace, the landscaping and grounds were beautiful. The smell of jasmine. The breakfasts were excellent especially the fried eggs in butter.
Natallia
United States United States
Casa Cuseni is an absolute gem in Taormina! We stayed here for our honeymoon, and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so special and welcomed, going out of their way to ensure our stay was perfect. The...
Evgeni
France France
This house and gardens were magical. I didn't quite understand that we would be staying in the actual old mansion, where all the books, artwork and furniture are original, and the owner and staff make you feel like friends. The historical tour of...
Mark
United States United States
EVERYTHING! Wonderful property, gardens, suite, breakfast, location, amenities!!! AND, the staff… Maria, FABULOUS! Her guided tour was so enjoyable, informative and entertaining! She is one of the “treasures” of Casa Cuseni. Mema was also so kind,...
Janine
United States United States
This is a very unique property as it’s a heritage art museum with every room filled with original works of art. The rooms are enormous with balconies overlooking Mt Etna and bay of Naxos.
David
Switzerland Switzerland
Great staff so helpful and excellent tour of the house which was fascinating.
Kristin
United States United States
The best views in all of Taormina!! The location included parking. The owner and staff are exceptional. The breakfast was very nice. We arrived late and stayed 2 nights but didn't have time for their museum & garden tour, unfortunately. A superb...

Area info

Amenities of Casa Cuseni, Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale UNESCO

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Casa Cuseni, Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale UNESCO takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 80 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 80 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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, 0.6 mi away.

Please inform Casa Cuseni, Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale UNESCO of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 19083097C100097, IT083097C1JJQHN4ZL

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