We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Sicily, Italy. 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 Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Great location. San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is a unique hotel, with terraces overlooking Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina. It features a fitness centre, a beauty corner, and an outdoor swimming pool. This luxury hotel in Taormina consists of 2 historic buildings. The Garden Wing is a former 15th-century convent with cloister. The Grand Hotel Wing was added in 1896. All rooms are uniquely decorated, and equipped with air conditioning and TV with satellite channels. Most rooms offer views of the sea, and some also have a private balcony. Mentioned in the most famous food guides, the restaurants and bars of the hotel serve traditional Sicilian cuisine. Breakfast buffet is served at the restaurant and includes local pastries.Show full description
I would describe this as the most beautiful and elegant luxury hotel in Sicily. It also has a great location!
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. An 18th-century noble residence, the Metropole Maison D'Hôtes is set in a panoramic location in Taormina centre. It offers panoramic views over the coast, luxurious suites, and free Wi-Fi. Metropole Taormina features spacious rooms with large en suite facilities, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Some have views over the sea. At the Maison D'Hôtes you can enjoy typical Sicilian cuisine and local specialities in the on-site restaurant. An outdoor pool and a small wellness centre with hammam, hot tub and massage service are also available here.Show full description
Unique. Romantic. Great interior design. The Principe Di Salina is a design boutique hotel offering free WiFi and unique sea views from its panoramic terraces. Surrounded by Malvasia vineyards, it is a typical example of the Aeolian Islands' style. Principe Di Salina Boutique Hotel features air-conditioned rooms, each with a small sea-view terrace. At the centre of Principe Di Salina Hotel there is a sun terrace with a summer outdoor pool and geothermal hot tub, which can be used free of charge. The restaurant, open for lunch, is set on one of the terraces, with views of Stromboli and Panarea islands. Italian recipes and regional recipes can be sampled in the restaurant offering genuine cuisine. The hotel is located 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Malfa. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away and free parking is available.Show full description
This charming and stylish boutique hotel is located on the Aeolian Islands. The rooms have a Greek-inspired design and stunning views of the vineyards. The hotel has a rooftop terrace, infinity pool, and hot tub for guests to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Great views. Great value. Popular among women and couples. Housed in an antique building in the centre of Taormina, Villa Fiorita Boutique Hotel features a free swimming pool and a spacious terrace, both offering panoramic sea views. The hotel is located 70 metres from the Taormina Cable Car, with links to the beaches of Mazzarò and Isola Bella island. The large, air-conditioned rooms are fitted with modern furnishings. Each is provided with a TV and a fully equipped en suite bathroom. The swimming pool is located in the garden and surrounded by plenty of sun loungers and parasols. From the spacious terrace you can relax and enjoy views of the Ionian Sea. Breakfast is served daily and it includes sweet cakes, yoghurt and cereal, as well as eggs, ham and fresh fruit. The popular shopping street of Corso Umberto is less than a 5-minute walk away. Messina is 53 km from the property, while Catania Fontanarossa Airport is a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
Historic. Rooftop bar. Great value. Popular among women. Grand Hotel Des Etrangers is located in the centre of Ortigia Island and boasts beautiful sea views. It features a restaurant specialising in national cuisine. Each space is different, but everywhere there is a sense of peace and luxury. Rooms and suites at Grand Hotel Des Etrangers are air conditioned and come with an international TV channels, wooden floors and a private bathroom. Most rooms have a balcony, while some also have sea views. The hotel restaurant serves the finest Italian dishes. The breakfast room offers panoramic views over Siracusa's coast line, while the Roof Garden has a wonderful terrace for outdoor dining. The Hotel reveals the perfect balance between tradition and modernity.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Historic. Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes is an elegant Art Nouveau building, right outside the restricted traffic area. It is a 5-minute walk from Palermo’s Massimo and Politeama Theatres. Breakfast is served in a luxurious hall, and includes Sicilian specialties such as almond pastries and granita crushed ice in summer. The property has classically furnished rooms and an extensive continental breakfast. Rooms at Des Palmes are decorated with traditional furniture and fine fabrics. Each has air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar. Neo-Bistrot serves cocktails prepared by an expert mixologist. The on-site restaurant is open for dinner and offers a blend of Mediterranean and European cuisine. Palermo Port, where ferries depart for Cagliari and Naples, is a 10-minute walk away. Palermo Cathedral is 1.6 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming old-world luxury hotel, with large beautiful ornate public spaces in a great location. It also has a well-equipped gym and a charming on-site bar.
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. The 5-star Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea offers a lovely setting overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, just a 5-minute drive from Taormina’s centre. It features a private beach, an outdoor pool, kids club and wellness facilities. The elegant rooms and suites are decorated with refined fabrics and antique furniture. Each one comes with free Wi-Fi, plus Bulgari and Molton Brown bathroom toiletries. Most accommodation comes with a furnished sea-view balcony. Restaurant Oliviero serves Sicilian cuisine and fresh seafood on its beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Bay of Mazzarò. The Villa’s wellness centre is surrounded by tropical gardens and also features a fitness centre with new Technogym equipment. In-room massages and treatments are also available. The Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea organises a free shuttle service to and from Taormina and free boat cruises along the coast are organized during the summer months. A private shuttle service can be arranged to and from the airport and station. The hotel is in front of the cable car to Taormina old town. Taormina-Giardini Naxos Station is a 5-minute drive away, while Catania Airport is 60 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Offering panoramic views across the Bay of Palermo, Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is 2 km from Palermo Harbour. It features an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and elegant rooms and suites. You will also find a gym, solarium and massage rooms at this luxury 5-star hotel. Every room has a different design and layout at Rocco Forte Villa Igiea and no two are the same. They do however have many facilities in common, including air conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view movies and a writing desk. Some offer views of the Tyrrhenian Sea or Pellegrino mountain. Drinks are available from the bar, while the restaurant serves Sicilian specialities. Free parking is provided.Show full description
A wonderful hotel on the outskirts of the bustling Capital of Sicily. It has finely furnished rooms with great views, a pool in a vast garden, and delicious food choices.
Trendy. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Just a few metres away from the hub of the town of Panarea, the smallest of the Aeolian Islands, Quartara Resort Hotel offers a tranquil location. Enjoy panoramic views over the coast and harbour. The hotel is located in Piano Quartara, a plateau above the harbour where you can still see traces of a prehistoric settlement. Quartara Resort Hotel is furnished in teak wood and decorated with the best items of the Sicilian handicraft. Admire the lava-stone floors from Caltagirone and the hand decorated tiles from Santo Stefano di Camastra.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Attractively situated in the Albergaria district of Palermo, Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel is situated 400 metres from Fontana Pretoria, 400 metres from Palermo Cathedral and 6 km from Ospedali Riuniti Palermo. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available each morning at the hotel. Popular points of interest near Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel include Via Maqueda, Church of the Gesu and Teatro Massimo. The nearest airport is Falcone-Borsellino Airport, 34 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This gorgeous hotel has rooms with classy Italian design, balconies, and luxurious toiletries from Salvatore Ferragamo.
Boutique hotel.Stylish. Nice interior design. An early 20th-century Art Nouveau villa in the heart of Catania, the Liberty Hotel offers luxurious rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Catania University, and 1.2 km from the Bellini Theatre. All rooms offer air conditioning and a TV. They are fitted with stylish furniture and include a mosaic marble bathroom. Some also have decorated ceilings. A generous buffet is served daily for breakfast. The staff are available 24/7 for tourist and travel information.Show full description
A charming, old-world-styled hotel is a perfect base for exploring Catania and southeastern Sicily. The hotel is a real surprise with lovely relaxing areas and charming, well-equipped suites.
Luxury Hotel. The luxury Grand Hotel Wagner is full of old-world charm. This prestigious hotel set in the heart of Palermo, near the Politeama Theatre, the pedestrian area and many top-class shops and restaurants. Recently restored, this early-20th century building has exceptional interiors that featured in the famous Italian film ‘The Leopard’. Sit upon antique furniture and take in your surroundings; chandeliers, rare marble, rich carpets and old paintings. Rooms are just as exquisitely decorated. Sip a cocktail in the elegant American Bar or listen to relaxing music in the Piano Bar. The Wagner offers conference and business facilities with modern technology. Sessions in the fitness area and sauna, and massages can be booked on site.Show full description
The Grand Hotel Wagner is a luxurious and elegant accommodation with ornate rooms and beautiful facilities. It has a rooftop terrace and stylish lounges with stunning city views. The hotel provides a romantic and charming experience, reflecting the Mediterranean culture.
Luxury Hotel.Comfortable beds. Located on Siracusa's Ortigia island, Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection features a spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant. This converted Art Nouveau post office offers rooms with air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV. Rooms at Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection come with a kettle, a minibar and a private bathroom with soft bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms have views over the Porto Piccolo marina. Guests can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast daily. The wellness centre includes 2 Turkish baths, a sauna and a gym. There is also a hairdresser's and a beauty salon. The 24-hour front desk provides currency exchange and a tour desk. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are also available. The Temple of Apollo and the Ortigia Street Market are 250 metres from the property. Siracusa Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
This impressive hotel is on the edge of Siracusa's old town with OUTSTANDING city views. The hotel has split-level rooms with high ceilings and a salted water pool.
Nice style. Charming. Great value. Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Villa Boscarino is set in Ragusa, 1.5 km from San Giovanni Battista's Cathedral. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Ragusa Ibla is 2.5 km away. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet, with bathrobes provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Villa Boscarino features free WiFi throughout the property. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for horse riding and hiking. Noto is 32 km from Villa Boscarino. The nearest airport is Comiso Airport, 13 km from the property.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Attractively set in Siracusa, palazzo salomone features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and a garden. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Guests at palazzo salomone can enjoy a continental or a à la carte breakfast. The accommodation offers a range of wellness facilities including a hot tub and a sauna. Syracuse Cathedral is 0.45 km from palazzo salomone, while Porto Piccolo is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 64 km from the hotel.Show full description
Lovely property. Elegant. Great location. Villa Taormina dates back to the 1900s. Surrounded by floral gardens, it offers spacious rooms with antique furnishings, and a roof top terrace overlooking Mount Etna, the sea, and Taormina centre. Each room at Hotel Villa Taormina is central air-conditioned and features free WiFi, and a plasma-screen TV with satellite channels and private bathroom. Our buffet breakfast is made of Sicilian specialities and homemade ingredients. The beach is easily reached via the Taormina Mazzarò Cableway and the Greek Anphitheatre is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great breakfast. Set in a former nobleman’s residence 1 km from Arenella Beach and 7 km from the centre of Siracusa, Caiammari Boutique Hotel & Spa is an elegant 4-star hotel on the Plemmirio Peninsula. This property offers free bikes and botanical gardens with 2 outdoor pools. The spacious rooms are stylishly furnished and feature wrought-iron bed and exposed-beam ceilings. Each includes air conditioning, a minibar and satellite flat-screen TV. Massages and beauty treatments can be purchased on site. One of the 2 pools has a hydromassage corner. The gourmet Hibiscus restaurant serves a fusion of Sicilian and gourmet cuisine with an extensive wine list. The bar is famous for its cocktails, and breakfast includes a continental or Italian buffet with organic produce.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Sicily.
Hip. Historic property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located at the heart of Ragusa Ibla, A.D. 1768 Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in a historical building. This 4-star hotel features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. Some rooms include a terrace with city views. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, while some rooms at a.d. 1768 Boutique Hotel also boast a balcony. All rooms include a wardrobe. A continental or gluten-free breakfast is served at the property. Around the clock guidance is available at the reception, where staff speak French and English. Noto is 50 km from the accommodation, while Modica is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Comiso, 27 km from a.d. 1768 Boutique Hotel.Show full description
One of the coolest and most STYLISH boutique hotels in Sicily. It also has super comfortable beds. It is the most popular luxury hotel in Sicily, among couples.
Charming. Cool. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Set overlooking the sea on the island of Ortigia, Hotel Henry's House offers a sun terrace, snack bar and free Wi-Fi throughout. The Duomo di Siracusa Cathedral is a 5-minute walk away. Most featuring a small balcony or sea views, the elegant-style rooms at Henry's House come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and minibar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. Eggs, ham and cheese are served daily at the international breakfast along with locally produced cannoli pastries and cakes, orange juice and coffee. The property is 150 metres from Castello Maniace, while the Neapolis Archeological Site is 3 km away.Show full description
A unique small hotel located on the waterfront of Ortigia Island. The hotel has charm and style, with thoughtfully decorated rooms and a beautiful terrace overlooking the bay. This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast.
Hotel Mea is 500 metres from the port in the centre of Lipari. It offers an Aeolian restaurant, and a sea-view swimming pool with hydromassage jets. The Moorish-style rooms come with a furnished patio or balcony. Rooms at the Mea are air-conditioned, and decorated with bright colours and tiled floors. Each comes with a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. All include free high-speed WiFi access. The restaurant serves local cuisine and specialises in fish dishes. A daily Italian buffet breakfast is provided. The beaches of Canneto are 4 km from the property. Ferries depart from the port of Lipari, a 5-minute walk away, to all Aeolian islands, Milazzo, Messina and Reggio Calabria.Show full description
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