Hotels

There are great resorts and hotels in Sicily that cater to the luxury seeking as well as the budget traveler. The hotels provide numerous services such as pick-ups and drop at the airport and facilities for booking concert or theatre tickets. Making reservations before arrival is highly recommended.

Self-catered, rental apartments are also a good option to explore. These are quite popular with tourists since they offer a chance to be independent and spend a longer time in Italy.

Some hotels are exclusively meant for wine or culinary tours and if you wish to stay in them, registering for the course is necessary. This too is best done before arrival.

A. Recommended Hotels

Excelsior Palace Hotel

A dainty property in Palermo with handicapped access to the various facilities like spas, beauty shops, fitness centers and gaming rooms. This hotel is on the beach.

Location: Via Marchese Ugo 3

Palermo

Nightly Rates: $160 upwards

Calampiso

A vacation resort ideal for families. It is also located on the beach and has some stunning natural sites. It has pools, tennis courts, volleyball courts, boutiques and a special bar for kids.

Location: Sauci Grande

San Vito Lo Capo

Trapani

Nightly Rates: NA

Framon Grand Hotel Liberty

Beautifully designed, this hotel has a very classy lounge and entrance area. There are also bars, tearooms and restaurants.

Location: Via Primo Settembre 15 - Messina

Nightly Rates: $200 upwards

Villaggio Torre Macauda

The title village says it all, as this resort has facilities for hiking, horse riding, barbeques and sailing. A great place to enjoy the variety of recreation Sicily has to offer.

Location: Torre Macauda, Ss115 Km 131

Localita Macauda

Sciacca

The San Domenico Palace Hotel

San Domenico was originally a monastery and much of the original architecture still exists. The service is top-notch and the gardens around the property are an inspiration.

Location: Piazza San Domenico 5

Taormina

Nightly Rates: $400 to $2,500