Catania
Creative hosts Giovanni and Patricia Manidoro have poured their hearts into creating these four family-friendly apartments on a peaceful dead-end alley,…
Must-see hotels in Ionian Coast
Catania
Perfectly positioned on pedestrianised Via Crociferi, this B&B in a beautifully decorated family home affords easy access to Catania's historic centre…
Mount Etna
This is one of Sicily's top boutique hotels, set in a winery on Mt Etna's eastern flank, halfway between Catania and Taormina. The 27 rooms and suites –…
Catania
Not many B&Bs welcome you with a 3m-high pink flamingo at reception, but then this is no ordinary slumber pad. Its six 'Art Rooms' are designed by…
Taormina
Every detail is perfect at this painstakingly restored former music school turned luxurious B&B, on a back alley near Piazza IX Aprile. Vintage furniture…
Taormina
Built in 1902, the distinguished, supremely comfortable Villa Belvedere was one of Taormina's original grand hotels. Well positioned with fabulous views,…
Catania
Artist couple Anna and Antonio own this urbane B&B, set in a vibrant quarter dotted with galleries and bohemian bars. Anna's custom-made furniture graces…
Taormina
Set above a stylish garden bar-restaurant, these five high-end suites offer an on-point mix of oak panels, linen curtains, Milanese sofas and contemporary…
Mount Etna
After a day tackling Etna, retreat to this luxe spa hotel. Softly lit and in muted shades, the hotel's 13 rooms are minimalist and contemporary, with…
Taormina
Each room at this welcoming, LGBT-friendly guesthouse is dedicated to an artist, from Botticelli to Keith Haring. While the older rooms are highly…
Taormina
Surrounded by tranquil terraced gardens, the homey 32-room Villa Schuler has been run by the same family for over a century. The retro rooms are…
Catania
Rooms at this 19th-century factory turned boutique hotel are sleek, with high-quality bedding, designer lighting, smart TVs and custom-made furniture in…
Catania
Hospitable British-Sicilian couple Rob and Cristina own this wonderfully eclectic B&B, a bohemian mishmash of vintage furniture and mirrors, Sicilian…
Catania
The warm and generous hospitality of British-Sicilian hosts Rob and Cristina more than compensates for the slightly out-of-centre location at this…
Re Vittorio De Luxe Accommodations
Messina
Hidden away on the 2nd floor of a historic, centrally located palazzo, Re Vittorio harbours stylish, modern rooms with high ceilings and a muted colour…
Catania
An uninhibitedly colourful, eclectic style prevails at this genuinely cool B&B. Artworks include a specially commissioned mural by prolific street artist…
Catania
Housed in a 17th-century palazzo a stone's throw from the duomo, this clean, friendly hostel offers incredible location and value. Three dorms (one female…
Ionian Coast
This friendly, well-maintained B&B occupies an early-20th-century house one block from the harbour. Its five rooms, each named after a character from…
Giardini-Naxos
Within walking distance of both the beach and train station, this restored 19th-century villa charms with its pink facade, high ceilings, neo-Gothic…
Taormina
A throwback to another era, this conveniently located salmon-pink pensione has been run by the Sciglio family for seven decades. Its low prices reflect a…
Catania
Part of the Italy-wide UNA chain, Palace Catania delivers higher-end digs in a city badly in need of upmarket options. The white-on-white rooms lack wow…
Taormina
Just outside the pedestrianised centre is this cordial, family-run hotel. Its 18 rooms are bright and airy with minimal decor, plain furniture and modern…
Mount Etna
La Giara is run by friendly, English-speaking Patrizia, who can help with excursions, bike rental and transfers from Catania airport. The buffet breakfast…
Messina
Just off Piazza del Duomo is this cheerful B&B, run by the young, charming Guendalina. Rooms are simple, clean and functional, with modular furniture and…
Taormina
This B&B wins points for its prime location on Taormina's pedestrian thoroughfare and its rooftop breakfast terrace. The three doubles are simply…
Mount Etna
In Nicolosi, just off the main route up to the cable-car station, this country-style hotel offers excellent value for money. Its rooms are tasteful,…
Mount Etna
This pleasant place occupies a leafy residential street, 2km from Nicolosi en route to Catania. The rooms are large with thoughtful touches, and there’s a…
Taormina
An excellent budget B&B on the top floor of an old, centrally located palazzo, Le 4 Fontane is run by a friendly couple and has three clean, homey rooms,…
Taormina
Friendly and laid-back, this year-round hostel occupies a house with pretty tiled floors and a roof terrace commanding panoramic sea views. It's a snug,…
Giardini-Naxos
Right on the seafront, next to the tourist office, this unintentionally retro, family-run hotel offers individually decorated rooms with traditional…
Ionian Coast
Just off Piazza Duomo, this four-room apartment occupies a restored 19th-century palazzo. Rooms are individually coloured and simply decorated, with…
Mount Etna
Offering comfortable accommodation with a good restaurant, this place adjacent to the cable car is the closest lodging to Etna's summit.
