Bed and Breakfast Porta del Re

Emanuele was so hospitable and made things easier for us during our stay. The rooms were clean and breakfast was OK. The hotel is in a great spot in Taormina, right by the entrance to the historic old town. I highly recommend it.

The rooms are very basic, with no soundproofing, and the bed was pretty minimal. There’s a rooftop with a nice view, though. This is a good fit for travellers with basic needs who sleep deeply. The location is hard to beat, right at the start of the main street, with restaurants, buses and the cable car nearby when it’s running. The host has lots of heart and energy, and really wanted us to enjoy Taormina. He was kind and helpful, and made breakfast for everyone with fresh bakery goods and handmade coffee. Lots of personal touches.

We spent our evenings on the rooftop with drinks and takeaway from Pizza Mania down the street, enjoying views that were even better than we expected. It was a real highlight. Breakfast up there was lovely too, with coffee, fresh croissants, fruit, cereal, yoghurts and juice served by our friendly host, Emanuele. He clearly cared about making us comfortable. The property has great art, and our room was simple, very clean and comfortable. From the balcony, we had another charming Taormina view, with shutters and double-glazing. The location is so convenient, close to the bus, the gateway to the main pedestrian street, bars, cafes, a supermarket and the Greek Theatre. It was easy to find. We’re fit, budget-conscious travellers and had no complaints. Just be prepared for stairs, street noise and a bathroom that’s adequate rather than luxurious at this price in such a lively spot.

Emanuele was a wonderful host. He checked in with us often to make sure things were going well, offered suggestions for places to see, and brought out complimentary croissants, coffee and juice for breakfast. The rooms were clean, and a shuttle bus across the road took us to the main parking lot, which was handy. We picked this marvellous B&B for four nights in Sicily and would definitely come back. Our spacious room had a large balcony overlooking Porta Messina, right in the heart of Taormina, and the rooftop offered even more beautiful views of the picturesque city. It’s an ideal choice for the location.