Sicily Hotels
Home to Mount Etna – the highest active volcano in Europe – Sicily is a blend of rich history and diverse topography. From the ruinous city of Syracuse to the baroque architecture of Ragusa Ibla, hotels in Sicily provide a world-class blend of beach lounging and culture seeking. Sicily is an island of never-ending wonders, all of which can be found on your doorstep when you book a hotel anywhere on the island. Sun worshippers, sport lovers and nature fans alike will love Sicily for the diverse Mediterranean sun island it loves to be.
Hotels in Sicily: Gorgeous destinations for the perfect vacation
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Palermo: Where cultures collide
Palermo sits on the edge of Europe, at the heart of the ancient world. A city that blooms with medieval culture, Palermo is where you can find covered souks and Moorish palaces side-by-side with baroque churches and sun-kissed beaches. While away an afternoon exploring the 9th century Palazzo dei Normanni, the beautiful stained glass windows and gilded mosaics of La Martorana, and the imposing façade of Palermo Cathedral. For a dark and unique attraction, take a trip down into the Capuchin Catacombs – a tangle of underground passageways which are home to around 8,000 mummified corpses, all neatly arranged by status and sex. Hotels on Palermo’s coast also offer access to idyllic beaches on Sicily’s glittering Tyrrhenian Coast. After a morning of browsing the colorful produce stalls at the ancient La Vucciria market, head north for an afternoon spent on the crescent-shaped Mondello Beach. Peppered with 5 star hotels, stylish villas, and luxury yachts which bob lazily in the bay, Mondello is the spot wealthy locals call home. You can also enjoy some of the region’s best seafood here, and catch the glorious sunset from the beach itself.
Modica & Ragusa: Divisions in time
Syracuse: The ancient city on the Ionian coast
Our Favorite Hotels in Sicily
Among the most popular hotels in Sicily are the Ramo d'Aria Boutique Hotel in a lovingly restored winery in Giarre, the newly opened Ortea Palace Luxury Hotel in an Art Nouveau palace at the port of Syracuse, the wonderfully quietly situated Relais Parco Cavalonga in Ragusa as well as the historic farmhouse Masseria Susafa in Polizzi Generosa.
Particularly extraordinary is the award-winning Asmundo di Gisira in Catania, the romantic Villa Neri Resort & Spa in Linguaglossa has an impressive view of Mount Etna, the Zash Boutique Hotel in Giarre is surrounded by fragrant lemon trees & is a real eye catcher. The bathrooms at the Boutique Resort Donna Carmela in Carruba Di Riposto are a design oasis.
Travelling to a Mediterranean island & not finding a beach? That can't happen here. These are the most popular hotels by the sea in Sicily:* Falconara Charming House & Resort, Butera* Musciara Siracusa Resort, Syracuse* Grand Hotel Minareto, Syracuse* Calette N°5, Cefalù
Sicily's largest airport is the Airport Catania (CTA) on the east coast of the island. Various airlines offer direct flights, which enable holidaymakers from Germany to reach Sicily in the shortest possible time. A direct flight from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport lands on the holiday island after two hours and 40 minutes, while a flight from Munich takes just under two hours. Having arrived in Catania, travellers have a wide range of car rental stations at their disposal to discover the Mediterranean island on their own.
Sicily is a year-round holiday destination: The island has a typical Mediterranean climate: the summers are hot and dry, the winters rainy but mild. The best months for travelling are April to June, when everything on the island is green and blooming. In the midsummer the temperatures are often 40 degrees at sea. Ideal for hiking are September and October. The sea is still warm, and the rush of the high season is over. In the winter there is snow on the mountains and Etna turns into a skiing destination.
It is not always easy to find the special hotel for your vacation. However, the most beautiful hotels in Sicily definitely include Borgo d'Orlando, as well as Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia or Castello di San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa. A list of only the best hotels in Sicily can be found here: The most beautiful hotels in Sicily
Close to the water, beach bar, beach chairs - these beach hotels are among the best in Sicily: Panoramic Hotel, Grand Hotel San Pietro or Mari del Sud Resort. All the hotels in Sicily, that are perfectly suited for a beach holiday can be found in this list: Beach Hotels in Sicily..
These dream hotels are perfect for a romantic holiday in Sicily: Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges, Borgo d'Orlando as well as Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia. A top list with our most romantic hotels in Sicily can be found here: Most romantic hotels in Sicily.
Playground, childcare and a child-friendly atmosphere - a holiday with the family in Sicily is an unforgettable experience in these hotels: Excelsior Palace Palermo and Borgo d'Orlando, but also Mari del Sud Resort. Here you will find the best family hotels in Sicily.