Palermo
Furnished with fine design and antiques, this sophisticated slumber pad is just west of Via della Libertà in one of Palermo's most peaceful, exclusive…
Must-see hotels in Sicily
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…
Syracuse
Immersed in an Eden of orange groves and papyrus reeds 7km southwest of Syracuse, this lovely agriturismo sits next to the Fonte Ciana spring immortalised…
Palermo
What can you say about an art nouveau villa that was designed by Ernesto Basile for the Florio family (of tuna and Marsala-wine fame)? This is Palermo's…
Palermo
Delightful multilingual owner Nicoletta rents 12 apartments in the 18th-century Palazzo Lanzi Tomasi, the last home of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa,…
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…
Western Sicily
Polished cherrywood furniture, vintage B&W snapshots of yesteryear salt workers and pretty wallpapers inspired by Sicilian pottery welcome guests at this…
Trapani
A handy mix of boutique hotel and self-catering apartments, Badia Nuova sports 20 stylish rooms with kitchen – a couple of them even with glam sea view…
Syracuse
This sophisticated property occupies two adjacent baroque palazzi, the main one channelling Sicily's Arab heritage with its riad-inspired courtyard,…
Western Sicily
This majestic 19th-century resort hotel (1862), 9km north of Mazala on the road to Marsala, makes an excellent base for those seeking tranquility amid…
Syracuse
This waterfront 17th-century palazzo was restored by an antique collector. The period lounge is fabulously aristocratic, while the homely rooms blend…
Southeastern Sicily
In a centrally located, limestone palazzo, petite Hotel Novencento sets a cultured mood with its art tomes, Corbusier chairs and lithographs by the town's…
Western Sicily
Tucked on the high road above Castellammare, this slightly unkempt Greek-styled villa with whitewashed walls and sea-blue wooden shutters is a peaceful…
Modica
Tucked at the end of a Lower Town back street, just above central Corso Umberto, this cyclist-friendly guesthouse features simple, spacious and airy rooms…
Palermo
Occupying a flouncy palazzo in the heart of the city, BB22 Palace offers chic, contemporary rooms, each with its own style. Top billing goes to the…
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…
B&B dei Viaggiatori, Viandanti e Sognatori
Syracuse
Enjoying a prime Ortygia location, this relaxed, TV-free B&B exudes an easy, boho vibe. It's a homely place, where books and antiques mingle with the…
Western Sicily
This small three-star hotel with attractive buttermilk-yellow facade overlooking Castellammare's harbour is known for its helpful staff, comfortable rooms…
Marsala
Languishing quietly above a designer sushi restaurant, this trio of smart midrange rooms combine contemporary design with urban chic. Neutral palettes of…
Catania
Hospitable British-Sicilian couple Rob and Cristina own this wonderfully eclectic B&B, a bohemian mishmash of vintage furniture and mirrors, Sicilian…
Syracuse
Housed in a historic palazzo, the six rooms at this tasteful, minimalist B&B are hot property in summer, so be sure to book ahead. All are well sized,…
Central Sicily
Near the entrance to Nicosia (on the SS117 to Leonforte), this authentic agriturismo incorporates a working farm and offers 10 comfortable, rustic-style…
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…
Erice
Located 9km east of Erice in Valderice, this converted 17th-century baglio (manor house) is set amid citrus groves and lush gardens. The original stone…
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…
Palermo
Grandly situated in Palermo's former stock exchange, this four-star show-off encompasses three separate buildings housing 127 rooms. The hotel's elegant…
Lampedusa
Spread out across a series of tree-shaded terraces between rock walls leading down to tiny Cala Greca beach, this campground has a little something for…
Ragusa
An easy five-minute walk from central Piazza Duomo, this is a friendly three-star. Behind its distinctive salmon-pink facade are modest, homely interiors,…
Catania
An uninhibitedly colourful, eclectic style prevails at this genuinely cool B&B. Artworks include a specially commissioned mural by prolific street artist…
Mediterranean Coast
With all the amenities of a boutique hotel, this classy B&B on the western edge of Sciacca's historic centre is run by friendly father-son team Vincenzo…
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…
Palermo
Offering unbeatable comfort and a convenient location, Giuseppe Scaccianoce's elegant B&B occupies the top floor of an old palazzo (mansion) half a block…
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…
Southeastern Sicily
Ease that stress at La Corte del Sole, an atmospheric hotel housed in a traditional Sicilian masseria (working farm). Overlooking the fields of Eloro, it…
Noto
Eclectic and subtly sophisticated, Melodia 3 revels in contrasting old and new: picture lofty vintage ceilings, sculptural lamps, antique drawers,…
Cefalù
Run by two brothers, this B&B – one of Cefalù's oldest – offers seven rooms and apartments, five sea-facing and two town-facing, in a Liberty-style…
Panarea
A long-standing Panarea institution, this honeycomb of white adobe-walled rooms tucked up against a volcanic hillside abounds in seductive details:…
Tyrrhenian Coast
The three cosy rooms at this B&B 10km below Petralia Soprana – a double, a triple and a quad – all come with welcoming details: wood stoves, tea kettles,…
Ragusa
With its exposed stonework and crisp white decor, this stylish, family-run B&B exudes a quiet sophistication. While the four double rooms are not the…
Milazzo
High-end amenities and state-of-the-art fixtures make for a comfortable stay at this sleek new six-room hotel upstairs from the excellent Al Bagatto wine…
