Gianni House Backpackers Hostel

Taormina · Italy

Gianni House Backpackers Hostel

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66% MOUAIS
Confiance élevée 290 avis
N°1 à Taormina
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Équipements

🍳 CUISINIÈRE 👕 Buanderie 📋 Salle de réunion 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Parking gratuit 🌅 Terrasse extérieure 🍳 Petit-déjeuner 🍺 Bar ☕ Café
Autres équipements (25)
Parking vélos Adaptateurs Consigne bagages Service de fax Comptoir tours et voyages Accès Internet Échange de livres DVD Serviettes en location Sèche-cheveux en location Draps inclus Climatisation Lampe de lecture Sèche-cheveux Repas disponibles Mini-supérette Coin thé et café Casiers sécurisés Sécurité 24h/24 Salle commune Salle de jeux Plans de ville gratuits Wi-Fi gratuit Douches chaudes Chambres pour réfugiés

Prix

Dortoirs $40 / nuit
Privées $92 / nuit

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Colombia MIXEDGROUP 31-40 Sep 4, 2025 2.0/10

El hostal está bien y muy bien ubicado. Aunque el aseo, los servicios y el ambiente dejan mucho que desear. No reciben tarjeta de crédito, anuncian parqueadero disponible pero realmente no tienen, la cocina tiene horario limitado y las habitaciones quedan en los últimos pisos sin ascensor.

Traduit en anglais

The hostel is well and very well located. although the toilet, services and atmosphere leave much to be desired. they do not receive credit cards, advertise parking available but really do not have, the kitchen has limited hours and the rooms are left on the last floors without a lift.

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Spain MALE 18-24 Jul 31, 2025 2.0/10

Está muy lejos de todo, el sitio no está nada limpio y los servicios que tiene el hostel son demasiado deficientes. No tiene ascensor. Solo se aceptan pagos en metálico (no tienen tarjeta) y todo lo del hostel es MUY caro. No le doy un 0 porque la chica de la recepción fue agradable. Tanto para llegar al hostel como para irme, tuve que coger TAXI y UBER porque estaba muy lejos de todos los lados.

Traduit en anglais

It is far away from everything, the site is not clean at all and the services the hostel has are too poor. It has no elevator. They only accept cash payments (they don't have a card) and everything in the hostel is VERY expensive. I don't give it a 0 because the receptionist was nice. Both to get to the hostel and to leave, I had to take TAXI and UBER because it was so far away from everywhere.

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England MALE Aug 18, 2023 2.0/10

I would not recommend staying here. It is cash only which means taking money out of the ATM and getting charged obscene rates. Also, the location is too far away from Taormina and you will be too reliant on the bus to get anywhere worth going. Naxos is nice enough but has a totally different feel and vibe (much younger). The hostel feels more like a hotel than a friendly hostel, atmosphere is not great. There are better hostels.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Aug 13, 2022 2.0/10

Worst hostel i have ever been to! Super dirty and completely over priced. When i talked to the staff about it i got totally offended by them.

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France FEMALE 18-24 Oct 18, 2025 4.0/10

Cheap hostel next to Taormina

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France MALE 31-40 Nov 6, 2024 4.0/10

Pas d’eau chaude

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No hot water at all.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Oct 2, 2024 4.0/10

They try to s*** you into saying they’re Cash only. It is somewhat illegal to be cash only in Italy. When I said they replied in other reviews saying they’re not, I had to wait 3 days as they held my passport to get them to use a card reader after much complaints. Got woken up at 7 am from construction noises right outside my room. No lockers in rooms and did nothing when I complained. Weird vibe as a solo female traveler Not close to Taormina at all and the bus station is somewhat con...

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Sweden MALE 18-24 Sep 26, 2024 4.0/10

We booked this hostel because of the high rating. Sadly our expectations wasn’t met. We booked a 6 beed room but got a cramped 3 bed room which was in the size of a 2 bed. The room was in quite the need of a restoration. And the bathroom was disgusting. The location is close to the beach but the whole town feels very touristy. Some of the staff were amazing and some didn’t really seem to care at all. Good thing about the hostel is they have a lot of activities to do.

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Jul 17, 2024 4.0/10

Hostel is quite far from Taormina, the bus stops are also around 10-15 minute walk to reach. There isn’t much socialising and the kitchen is very basic. Beds are quite hard and squeaky.

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Argentina MALE 31-40 Jun 4, 2024 4.0/10

Not an overall good experience. I did sleep in the private rooms but had to climb 4 floors. Bed was OK. Not great deal for the money.

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Avis récents

USA MALE 31-40 Apr 19, 2026 Amb 100%

Amazing hostel - clean rooms and bathrooms, good kitchen, coffee in the mornings, and incredible rooftop with a view of the sea and Mt Etna. The beach is about a 15 minute walk, and there's are lots of bars and restaurants along the waterfront. Gianni is an extremely friendly and kind host, he's very invested in making sure every guest enjoys their stay. Don't miss this place if you're coming to Sicily!

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Apr 16, 2026 Amb 100%

Exzellente Lage: Bushaltestelle direkt vor dem Hostel, Strand & Einkaufsmöglichkeiten fussläufig erreichbar. Geheimtip: unbedingt den super leckeren und besten Cannollo von Pasticeria Casablanca probieren, direkt an der Bushaltestelle. Das Hostel befindet sich mitten in einem Wohnviertel und bietet einen tollen Einblick in den sizilianischen Alltag und den Lebensstil. Das Personal ist top, sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Host Gianni ist legendär, witzig und geistreich, ein echter Sizi...

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Excellent Location: Bus stop directly in front of the Hostel, Beach & Shopping facilities within easy reach. Secret tip: definitely try the super delicious and best Cannollo von Pasticeria Casablanca, directly at the Bus stop. The Hostel is located in the middle of a residential area and offers a great insight into the Sicilian everyday life and the Lebensstil. Das Personal is top, very friendly and helpful. Der Host Gianni ist legendär, einzig wit und geistreich, aber sizilianer! Die Dac

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Argentina FEMALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Amb 100%

Me sentí muy cómoda y segura en Gianni House. El hostel queda muy cerca de la estación de autobús y hay una playa muy bonita cerca. El staff es muy generoso y dispuesto a resolver cualquier inconveniente. La terraza es muy bonita y está disponible todo el año❤️

Traduit en anglais

I felt very comfortable and safe in Gianni House. the hostel is very close to the bus station and there is a very nice beach nearby. the staff is very generous and willing to solve any inconvenience. the terrace is very nice and available all year round❤️

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 1, 2026 Amb 80%

Great location with beach near by and Toarmina just a short bus away! Well equipped kitchen and clean comfortable bed. Friendly staff too :) I recommend it!

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Australia MALE Mar 17, 2026 Amb 100%

Great Place

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China FEMALE 18-24 Feb 18, 2026 Amb 100%

I stayed in Gianni House for two nights in February. I was warmly welcomed by the owner Gianni! When I first arrived at the hostel, it was very late and I went to the wrong train station. Gianni came to pick me up and enthusiastically introduced the local delicacies and sightseeing routes to me at such a late hour. Although winter is the off-season, fortunately the weather was fine during my stay. Taormina and Naxos are really beautiful and definitely worth a visit. Hope to come back in summer!

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Spain FEMALE 25-30 Nov 21, 2025 Amb 100%

Ho avuto un’esperienza meravigliosa al Gianni House. Era la mia prima volta: sono rimasta due giorni e Gianni è stato una persona super generosa, sempre molto comunicativa e attenta ad ogni dettaglio. L’ostello è spettacolare, mi sono divertito tantissimo e le viste sono incredibili. Mi è piaciuto talmente tanto che sono tornato una seconda volta per passare qui l’ultima notte del mio viaggio. Consigliatissimo!

Traduit en anglais

I had a wonderful experience at Gianni House. it was my first time: I stayed two days and Gianni was a super generous person, always very communicative and attentive to every detail. the hostel is spectacular, I had so much fun and the views are incredible. i liked it so much that i came back a second time to spend here the last night of my trip. recommended!

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USA MALE 18-24 Nov 8, 2025 Amb 100%

Extremely positive experience, staff was very nice and there was a ton of information on the front desk for the best local food, things to do in Taormina and the location was very nice near the beach and only a 15 minute walk to the metro. Nothing but good things to say, stayed at other hostels in Sicily that don't show near this kind of hospitality, highly recommend

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USA MALE 18-24 Nov 8, 2025 Amb 100%

I had such a great stay here! The staff were super friendly and always happy to help with recommendations or just chat. The place was clean, cozy, and had a really relaxed vibe.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Oct 20, 2025 Amb 60%

Keep in mind this hostel is NOT in Taormina. When I was there it was completely dead. The other “city” (Naxos) that you get to explore it’s sleepy and not much to do. The beds were ok. En-suite bathroom was nice.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Oct 19, 2025 Amb 100%

I had a fabulous time staying at Gianni House! The hostel is clean with a spacious kitchen and well equipped for cooking on site. There is also a very comfortable common area where you can easily spend lots of time! All staff were friendly and was a lovely atmosphere to relax in :) I would come back again!

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France FEMALE 18-24 Oct 18, 2025 Amb 60%

Cheap hostel next to Taormina

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Paraguay MALE 25-30 Oct 11, 2025 Amb 100%

I had such a great stay at Gianni House! The beds were comfortable, the rooms were clean, and the staff was very friendly and always available to chat or help with anything. The location is perfect, a short walk to the beach, and surrounded by some fun local options!

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Belgium MALE 25-30 Oct 10, 2025 Amb 100%

Had an amazing two-night stay in Gianni House. Can definetly recommend a breakfast on the rooftop terrace, with views at both the sea and the Etna. Many thanks to Alejandro and Diego for all the tips about local places that we could not miss during our time here. The atmosphere among guests and volunteers was really cozy and made me feel like having a small home away from home. Can definetly recommend this hostel to any backpackers passing through the area.

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Oct 7, 2025 Amb 80%

Von Bahnhof Alcantara 30 Minuten zu Fuss, besser mit Bus nach Bahnhof Taormina-Giardini. Bushaltestelle direkt vor dem Hostel. Mitarbeiter nicht so gut, er wusste nicht einmal, ob es Schliessfächer in den Zimmern hat. Boden sehr dreckig, Badezimmer okay. Betten eher hart.

Traduit en anglais

From the Alcantara train station 30 minutes to Fuss, better by bus to Taormina-Giardini train station. Bus stop directly in front of the hostel. Staff not so good, he didn't even know, ob es Schliessfächer in den Zimmern hat. Floor very dirty, Bathroom okay. Betten rather hard.

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Brazil MALE 25-30 Oct 7, 2025 Amb 100%

Gianni House is a great place in a really good location. Close to the ocean, shops and restaurants and a short bus ride away from Taormina, Catania and even the Gole dell'Alcantara. Worth the visit for sure!

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USA MALE 25-30 Oct 2, 2025 Amb 100%

Great spot, friendly staff and a convenient location. Everything was clean

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Italy FEMALE 31-40 Sep 28, 2025 Amb 60%

Muy bueno

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Austria MALE 25-30 Sep 26, 2025 Amb 100%

Sweet Hostel, very good for a few days to relax and to spend some time at the beach, which is realy close! The Volunteers were really sweet and the beds very comfortable for a hostel.

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USA MALE 18-24 Sep 25, 2025 Amb 100%

The staff were super friendly and invited me to join them at dinners which was a nice touch. Had a ton of recommendations and helped me whenever needed, would definitely stay here again! Location was perfect, close to everything but not too close as to avoid all of the noise if wanting to have a quieter night.