We have created a list with the best castle hotels in Aeolian Islands, Italy. We have also included hotels in historic properties, historic villas and old manor houses. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Great location. Residence Alberghiero features spacious, comfortable accommodation in a 19th-century building on Lipari's main street. Rooms offer views of the archaeological park or the castle. Residence Alberghiero Eolie's roof terrace provides panoramic views of the town, sea and other islands that form the Aeolian Archipelago. Each apartment or studio at the Residence offers satellite TV and a fully equipped kitchenette. Some feature a balcony or terrace. Rooms for disabled guest are available on request.Show full description
Delightful property. Friendly staff. Popular among couples. Hotel Ravesi is surrounded by green gardens, and is just 500 metres from the beach in Salina Island. Its beautifully furnished rooms offer panoramic sea or garden views and free internet. The Ravesi is set in renovated farm buildings from the 19th century, and its air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a minibar. Ravesi Hotel enjoys a charming location steps away from Malfa’s central piazza. There is an infinity pool on site with views of Malfa Bay and the islands of Stromboli and Panarea. They all come with a private bathroom fitted with bidet, free toiletries, and hairdryer. The bar is set in a former wine cellar and serves snacks, drinks, and traditional Aeolian aperitifs, and sandwiches and salads are available at the pool-side bar. During August, the property also organizes concerts and live events.Show full description
Hotel Ravesi in Malfa stands out with its charming 19th-century building and peaceful gardens. The rooms are comfortable and the bar serves fashionable drinks. Guests can relax in the outdoor pool and appreciate the hotel's rich history.
Charming. Great views. Located in the Mendolita area of Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands, B&B Il Cappero is a historic manor house 800 metres from the centre. The rooms offer a private terrace overlooking the village's acropolis. Il Cappero has a furnished garden and a sun terrace. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Classic-style rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a fridge. Each has a private bathroom with hairdryer. An Italian breakfast of croissants and cappuccino is provided daily. It is served in the dining room from 07:00 to 09:30. A free shuttle bus from Lipari harbour to the property is available from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00. A bus stop, opposite the property, will take you to Canneto’s beaches.Show full description
Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Hotel Signum offers a view of the gulf of Malfa, a geothermal spa and a restaurant with a Michelin star. The rooms at the Signum comes with air conditioning and a minibar, and some feature views of the sea and Panarea Island. The Michelin-starred restaurant serves local cuisine, including homemade pasta and fish specialities and the à la carte breakfast is signed by the Chef Martina Caruso. Both lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the terrace. The infinity pool at Hotel Signum looks over the Salina coastline. Guests can also enjoy a herbal treatment in an antique copper bath, or catch up with emails for free in the hotel reception.Show full description
This charming boutique hotel in the Aeolian Islands has a warm and homely atmosphere, with a restored village feel. The geothermal spa is a unique feature, and the Michelin-starred restaurant offers exquisite dining.
Lovely property. Comfortable beds. The Bougainville is located near Lipari’s Marina Lunga Bay and the Pignataro tourist harbour, and provides a free pick-up service on request. The hotel's terraces offer beautiful views, and a pool with hydromassage function is for free. Set in lush Mediterranean gardens, Hotel Bougainville overlooks the sea, the town and the acropolis. Rooms are in traditional Aeolian style. For dinner you have a choice. The hotel has its own restaurant that serves traditional Sicilian and Aeolian cuisine and offers a small terrace overlooking the garden.Show full description
Hotel Bougainville is a charming hotel situated right on the beach. It provides a tranquil setting with breathtaking views of the sea, mountains, and town. The rooms are spacious and peaceful, with lovely terraces and balconies.
Close to beach front. Elegant. Cosy rooms. La Sirenetta Park Hotel is located just 100 metres from the coast and its unique beaches. It offers a swimming pool, a spacious garden and a gourmet restaurant. All rooms have a private bathroom. Rooms are modern and simply decorated, some have views of the sea. Each is provided with air conditioning and a TV. Hotel La Sirenetta has its own à la carte restaurant, specialising in fish dishes and Italian cuisine. You can enjoy a buffet lunch or a gourmet menu for dinner. Breakfast is continental and served in the restaurant. In the summer you can enjoy a drink on the rooftop terrace, or you can have a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, also equipped with sun loungers and parasols. The beach of Scari, famous for its lava pebbles, is 650 metres from the property. Ferries with destinations to Sicily and Calabria leave from the Porto Scari harbour, just a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
Beach front location. Historic property. Comfortable beds. Set in a panoramic position just 100 metres from the city centre, Gattopardo Park Hotel is an 18th-century villa featuring the traditional style of Lipari. The building is set in a Mediterranean garden with outdoor pool. 24-hour front desk is available. Rooms at the Gattopardo Hotel are air conditioned. Some have a small balcony and views over the gardens. Bungalows are also available. A buffet breakfast is served on the terrace, and the restaurant is open for à la carte Sicilian dinners. The hotel offers free transfer with the beaches affiliated, service on the beach is obbligatory.Show full description
Gattopardo Park Hotel in Lipari stands out with its historic ambiance and elegant style. Set in an 18th-century villa, the property has a charming atmosphere with whitewashed houses and beautiful gardens.
Superb breakfast. A short walk from the port, amongst the multicoloured Aeolian houses of Lipari’s historic centre, stands this romantic hotel. It features Sicilian styles from the end of the 19th century. The hotel’s restaurant features a terrace that overlooks the swimming pool with hydromassage, set amongst the delightful colours and smells of Mediterranean shrubs. Arciduca Hotel is situated just a few steps away from the square of Marina Corta, by the fishermen’s port and the hydrofoil dock. A small beach is a just a 2 minute walk away, while the shops and boutiques in the town centre can be reached in a few minutes. The bedrooms are elegantly furnished with modern facilities including air conditioning and a bathroom with a bath or a shower.Show full description
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