133 Best Hotels in Sicily, Italy

This exquisitely restored and furnished Art Nouveau palazzo is perhaps the most improbable hotel on the entire island of Sicily: it sits in the heart of Montallegro, a humble agricultural town with not many tourist highlights, yet the Briuccia and its fine-dining restaurant are special enough to deserve consideration as your main base for exploring this part of the island. It’s an easy driving distance of Agrigento, Scala dei Turchi, and Torre Salsa, and inland, you’ll find unspoiled landscapes where pointed peaks rise above undulating hills planted with olive and almond groves. With beautiful wallpapers, wooden staircases, beamed ceilings, encaustic tiled floors, and antique furniture, rugs, and mirrors, Briuccia is a little world of its own. The former courtyard has been transformed into a winter garden, where dinner and breakfast are served. There are just five rooms, the highlight being the suite with its own terrace (and hydromassage bath) on the top floor. Owner/chef Damiano Ferraro also runs cooking classes for guests. For breakfast, guests are presented with an elegant platter of seasonal fruit, yogurt, and delicious sweet and savory Sicilian morsels.

Deep in the countryside beyond Polizzi, this resort offers a little luxury amid its idyllic natural surroundings, with unfussy, well-maintained rooms in various sizes plus delicious locally sourced food at the excellent on-site restaurant.

Designed and run by charming Torino couple Cinzia and Dario, this stone-built former seminary turned chic, peaceful retreat near seaside Sampieri has rustic yet sophisticated rooms, panoramic terraces, and a gorgeous pool. The cozy social hub lounge/bar/dining area opens onto a large terrace with comfy loungers overlooking cacti- and olive tree-dotted gardens and pool, with the countryside and shimmering sea beyond.

In the small, charming town of Linguaglossa, this boutique property located in a former palazzo offers a very tranquil retreat, with rooms awash in white and lots of natural light. In common rooms, you can still see the restored frescoed ceilings of the original structure. 

Walking through the heavy bronze sculpted door of the Sikelia is a step into an utterly luxurious retreat, where time stands still and the stresses and cares of the world evaporate. With just twenty exquisitely curated suites, it is ideal for anyone who wants to escape the world and be pampered. With soft gray walls, reinstated floors, and divine linens in shades of gray, cream, pale lemon, and smoky lilac, rooms are therapy for the eyes as well as the body. Bathroom products are Jardin sur le Nil by Hermès. The grounds are shaded with palms, with a beautiful pool and elegant spaces for breakfast or an evening aperitif (with drinks accompanied by crisp-fried caper leaves and sun-blush tomatoes). There is a menu for pillows and sheets (linen or cotton), and staff are trained to note guest preferences at the first breakfast so that future breakfasts can be tailored to their tastes. In summer, cocktails are served on the roof. Boat trips available on the hotel boat.

With its own private farm, Tenuta Cammarana offers a full package of authentic Sicilian cooking, sumptuous accommodations, and a spa and pool on-site to relax in away from the sometimes packed streets of Ragusa. The rooms have been tastefully restored using painstakingly sourced furniture. Extra services like dinner, tours, and bespoke packages can be ordered in advance. The strategic location of Tenuta Cammarana means that it is equidistant from Ragusa and Modica, making it an ideal base for touring the area.

Hardwood floors, vibrant wallpaper, extensive original artwork, and spacious rooms are the hallmarks of this charming boutique property. On the ground floor, there's a small shop full of stylish housewares that feels like a photo stylist's prop closet. And though the property is located on one of the city's principal streets, the heavy windows ensure a good night's sleep. Two of the rooms have private terraces.

The 18th-century Villa Athena, updated into a sleek, luxurious place to stay, complete with gorgeous manicured gardens and swimming pool, holds a privileged position directly overlooking the Temple of Concordia, a 10-minute walk away—an amazing sight both during the day and when it's lit up at night. Although the hotel's bar and lobby area are on the small side, the whitewashed guest rooms have either pretty blue-tile or polished wood floors, and many feature a balcony or terrace; just make sure to request a room with a temple view, since some overlook the parking lot instead. The amenities are top-notch, too: the well-regarded restaurant serves up a bountiful breakfast buffet, and the spa is a lovely place to unwind after a day hiking around the temples.

Following a magnificent renovation by the Rocco Forte group, this Art Nouveau fantasy created by architect Ernesto Basile for the Florio family at the turn of the 20th century has been restored to its original glamour and glory. Set on the edge of a beautiful bay, a stroll around the tropical gardens reveals such relics as an ancient Greek temple-folly at the water's edge, while the jewel in the crown of the interior is the gorgeously frescoed Basile room. Rooms are large, and lavishly appointed, and many have balconies. A spacious and highly rated restaurant and bar unfold onto a panoramic terrace. Superb cocktails as well. 

Breathe in the scent of orange blossoms as you arrive at this modern boutique hotel surrounded by 32 acres of gardens and citrus orchards just five minutes from the sea by car. The manor house and its adjoining palmento (the wine-making building, which is now the restaurant), was built in 1800; separate cottages were subsequently added for guest rooms. Designed by Iraci Architetti, one of Italy's preeminent architecture firms, the modern accommodations incorporate clean lines, lots of white, lava stone, and a copious amount of glass to open the space to the property's most valued asset: its natural surroundings. Zash offers a modern style without sacrificing a sense of place.

This rustic farm stay and restaurant is a few miles out in the countryside beyond Polizzi, but a stay here gives you a sense of tranquility and the opportunity to admire the beautiful landscape of the Madonie.

This family-run agriturismo is set on a working farm surrounded by gently rolling hills, 4 km (2½ miles) southwest of Corleone. The farmhouse dates from the 19th century and has warm-color guest rooms that brim with character (one has a vaulted ceiling and a four-poster bed) and are equipped with air-conditioning and private bathrooms. There's also a self-catering apartment that can accommodate a family. For many, the best part of staying here is the evening meal, when large portions and numerous courses of rustic fare are served, so half- or full-board is definitely recommended. There's a small swimming pool, and horseriding is available for beginners or experts.

A stylish, luxurious, and modernized apartment originally built in the early 19th century, Casa Sabir faces the historic open market of Ortigia, with balconies that open up onto the market and views of the Ionian Sea. The apartment has been tastefully restored using original materials and handmade bespoke furniture, and also has a huge kitchen with a steel island for those who want to cook using local produce from the market. In addition, the apartment has its own wine cellar that features wines from the island’s best vineyards. with a focus on organic, natural, and biodynamic wines. The owners of the apartment are also eco-conscious, using LED-lighting, water flow reducers, and a heat pump air-conditioning system.

Tucked away in an alley in Caltanissetta's former Jewish Quarter, this chic boutique hotel is just a five-minute walk from the cathedral. Stylish rooms feature stone arches, beamed ceilings, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms and suites add soaking tubs, and apartments offer kitchenettes, located over several buildings along the alley. The breakfast buffet serves a delicious spread of local bread and cheeses. A cozy bar and a sophisticated spa area, complete with a hammam, relaxation room, and hot tub, complete the experience.

Housed inside a palace built after the 1693 earthquake that destroyed Catania, this boutique property just steps from the Duomo honors historic architecture and embraces the immersive experience of modern art in its uniquely designed rooms. Each of the 11 spacious rooms has a different theme; the Art Rooms feature in-room installations based on the region's most important stories (the mythical cyclops, the fisherman Colapesce, the magi Eliodoro) while the Neoclassic Rooms are more classically bedecked with period pieces and items from the 1930s through 1960s. You can choose from a scent menu to determine how you'd like your room to smell during your stay.

Situated a stone's throw from Palazzolo Acreide's main street, this recently restored B&B offers a charming selection of simply furnished but comfortable rooms with compact, modern bathrooms. One room has a lovely terrace with direct views of the main street and over the charming Sicilian roofs.

The little B&B in a 19th-century stone house is in the heart of Petralia Sottana's centro storico and offers basic, but also bargain-priced, rooms, and is run by welcoming and helpful hosts. 

Opt for a stylish, homey stay at this beguiling B&B, which has elegantly furnished, whitewashed rooms with interesting art and decor, most with balconies perched over the craggy shoreline. Sabrina, Claudia, and staff dispense local insights and tips, providing warm hospitality and bespoke services including meals, massages, arranged excursions. There's private access to the rocky shore below and the option to splurge on renting their bijou two-bedroom apartment. 

This modern and light-filled bed-and-breakfast within a stone building is located in the heart of Tusa, just a short walk to the sea, offering modern, minimalist rooms of various sizes, some with private terraces. 

You'll feel indulged at this sequestered B&B located in a quiet lane a 15-minute walk from Mondello's seafront. With gleaming white walls, burnished wooden floors, and sparkling, contemporary bathrooms, the spacious rooms have their own private balconies or terraces, and guests have use of a large outdoor pool set in a garden planted with bougainvillea and frangipani. Breakfast is a feast, and the hosts will recommend and book you into restaurants and hook you up with reliable guides and drivers. Bicycles are also available. There's a four-night minimum stay in summer. Winter bookings are only taken by email or phone.

In the historical center of Santo Stefano, this B&B diffusa manages rooms and mini-apartments in various buildings, mixing traditional and modern settings, some with small balconies and shared kitchenettes.

Here you'll find tasteful contemporary rooms within a small organic winery set among 50 acres of vineyards a short drive from the unspoiled beaches of the Torre Salsa nature reserve. Rooms are minimalist in style, with exposed beams, wooden parquet floors, and bathrooms walled with either Bisazza mosaics or hand-painted majolica tiles from Caltagirone. Color schemes vary, from soft blues, greens, and sand to geometric black and whites, giving each room a distinctive feel and character. Breakfast is served in the courtyard in good weather, and in the state-of-the-art tasting room. Although there is no restaurant, wine tastings with food—and a tour of the vineyards and cantina—are available three times a week. 

This boutique property is housed in a structure dating to the 1400s, but has been fully updated with all the modern amenities, including luxury marble bathrooms, complete with Acqua di Parma toiletries, hydromassage showers, and soaking tubs. Yet the owners have made sure that the grandeur of days past remains intact. You'll find antiques from the 1500s and 1700s throughout; five of the rooms have private balconies; and in the excavated historic stone wine cellar, they host wine tastings. On the ground floor, you'll find Bar Vitelli of The Godfather fame.

This wonderful hotel located a short drive outside of Patti has calming contemporary rooms and is immersed in pristine grounds replete with a stunning pool and spa.

The fanciest, contemporary-design-led B&B in town offers top-of-the-line showers, striking lighting, and sumptuous beds in a converted family apartment building from the 19th century.

Sophistication, serenity, and seclusion combined with luxury and warm Italian hospitality are at the heart of this Relais & Chateaux hotel. The Tasca d’Almerita family were drawn to the land here as they traveled around the Isole Eolie, and they developed the sprawling estate designed around the historic lighthouse and the remarkable amphitheater vineyard into this deluxe hotel. It's the ideal escape for utter tranquility, not to mention the perfect wedding destination.

Located in a historic olive mill in the Tonna district, this four-bedroom house is one of the largest on the island and features an over 2,000-square-foot terrace and garden. It's ideal for longer stays, and often guests will decide to move in for several weeks or even a month. If you're traveling with a group and Alicudi speaks to you, this is the ideal place to set up camp.

While these accommodations may be too basic for some visitors, this homey apartment with terrace views near the castle is well maintained and perfectly positioned to explore the town. Breakfast is served at a local bar, and the handy kitchenette is ideal for putting together meals using the local produce. 

Located a little bit outside of Collesano, this old converted farmhouse offers visitors a farm stay experience with basic, bargain-rate rooms and a restaurant serving hearty Madonie mountain fare. 

These two apartments are located within an elegantly modern restored home in the center of town with all the comforts and facilities needed, including a kitchen, coffee machine, free Wi-Fi, and sofa beds for extra occupants.