Name: Cohen Hostel
Address: Via Bongiovanni 29 98039 Taormina,Via Bongiovanni, Taormina, Taormina, Taormina, 98039, Italy
Rating: 9

24-hour reception

Smoke-free property

Ticket assistance

Television in lobby

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

General

Laundry

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Coffee/tea for guests

Breakfast

Common kitchen

Kitchen

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Tour assistance

Tourist services

Library

Recreation

Location

At the hostel

Spisone Beach

Reggio Calabria Airport

Cathedral of Calabria

Aragonese Castle

Chiesa degli Ottimati

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II

Pinacoteca Civica

Teatro Comunale Francesco Cilea

Museo San Paolo

Villa Zerbi

Lido Comunale Zerbi

Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia

Church of Saint Gaetano Catanoso

Metropolitan Theater

Bellini Gardens

Piazza Stesicoro

Roman Amphitheater

Massimo Bellini Theater

Basilica Collegiata

Porta Uzeda

Palazzo Biscari

Piazza Universita

Planetario Pythagoras di Reggio Calabria

Duomo of Catania

Museo Emilio Greco

Cathedral Square

Bellini Civic Museum

Fontana dell'Elefante

University of Messina

San Benedetto Arch

Fontana dell'Amenano

Catania Fish Market

Greek Amphitheater

Orto Botanico Pietro Castelli dell'Università di Messina

Sant'Elia Church

Piazza Mazzini

Ursino Castle

Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani

Cathedral of Messina

Orologio Astronomico

Palazzo Calapaj

Sanctuary of Montevergine

Messina Fountain of Neptune

Fiera di Messina

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport

NAS Sigonella

Cohen Hostel

Taormina

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limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

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water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Having extensively read all the reviews, we were adamant we had made the right decision in booking our stay at Cohen House Hostel. Upon arrival, our mind still hadn't changed. We were greeted by the lovely Joanna, who was more than accommodating and kindly showed us to our room.
All seemed well until we opened the door and were greeted by the squalor that we had paid a hefty €50 a night for.
Ever the optimists and still believing we would have access to the amenities listed on Hostel World, we decided to put on our best smiles and thank her kindly for her hospitality. 
As our evening progressed, things quickly began to deteriorate. This began with a faulty plug socket that spontaneously emerged from the wall next to my friend's bed - posing a serious risk of electrical fire.
(See attached photo) 
This encouraged us to make a quick exit for the evening and locate the supermarket to purchase some basic food necessities and water, as there was no access to drinking water in the "hostel". One quick call to Joanna to question where we can find the fridge that is listed as included in the list of amenities (as you would expect from any standard of hostel) informed us that in fact we had no access to a fridge, nor a common area, or anything we had believed to be included. This was justified by Joanna to be a consequence of a large group booking who had claimed the common area where all these facilities apparently were. As such, we had no option to purchase any fresh food or any facility to keep our water cold. This was a big inconvenience to say the least, but we still thought we would try and make the best of things as Joanna promised us these would be accessible the following day. That night was undoubtedly the worst nights sleep either of us had ever experienced due as like every other promised facility, the air conditioning unit in our room also remained to be seen. 
Both of us seriously considered sleeping on the beach because of the suffocating lack of air circulation in the room. 
When we informed Joanna of this complaint, her tone turned sour and she tried to claim that we were only entitled to one night's stay instead of the two we had paid for. We requested a refund as we considered the room to be inhabitable but she informed us this wasn't going to happen - at which point we decided to accept the loss and go elsewhere. 
Let it be noted, as two frequent hostel users, we have slept in many an uncomfortable room, but this was the WORST.

Worst hostel ever

I love Cohe hostel. Incredible view, friendly staff and clean facilities. Gorgeous view from the property to Isola bella and Mount Etna. I would stay there again. Highly reccommended to anyone . Cheers friends

Six stars accommodation

Exceptional place. very friendly staff, clean, well located ( Isola Bela, The greak Theatre and Etna),  and friendly atmosphere. I love this place i would stay there again. They made my trip really special.

Exceptional

The place is very, very close to the beach, bus station and the Greek theater.There is a free parking, full equipped and clean kitchen and laundry machine. Breathtaking views from the balconies. During our 1 years Italy trip this was the most memorable place that ever seen. The owners are very friendly and speaks many languages, which is a big plus. We definitely would stay again

The most memorable place in Italy

I love every minute in this place. The property is very beautiful, clean and very nice decorated with handmade rocks. Views from the balconies were amazing. Highly reccommended and i hope i come back next year.

Location is unbeatable

Cannot rate this place highly enough. The building itself was stunning with many flowers and breathtaking views.All the staff were great, friendly and accommodating. I booked 1 night , but stayed 3 more longer, because it's awesome place. Very clean like a luxury hotel.The staff made my stay so wonderfull

Cannot rate this place highly enough

We had a big apartment in this wonderful house. There is fully equiped kitchen and everything you need for a long and memorable stay. It's really close to the beaches and The Anicent Theatre. The host's provided delicious breakfast and fresh fruits.We've travelled Italy, Puglia and Sicily from months , but this is really special place. I would stay there again. Isola bella is amazing.

Excellent place for families with little children

We had wonderful experience with this hostel.The place is very clean, near to the all tourist attractions and many beaches around Taormina. Location couldn’t have been better! Great and very friendly staff.The hostel is modern, with all kitchen facilities supplied such as stove, washing machine, fridge, cutlery and very beautiful awesome roof balconies with a sea view.Overall great stay and amazing value for money.

Excellent place

It’s my favorite hostel after 2 months trip around Italy. The host is a gracious and very nice with great suggestions for the Sicily. Fantastic place is right by Isola Bella beach and 10 minutes walk up to the center of Taormina. Easily the best experiences I’ve had in Italy so far. Truly amazing...

Awesome. I would stay there again

I had incredible stay in this hostel. The place was amazing, the best view ever. Overall the place was clean, equipped kitchen, very friendly and polite staff, very good Internet. There are luggage store. I love it

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