Browsing late summer holidays? These hotels in Sicily will hit the spot
Browsing late summer holidays? These hotels in Sicily will hit the spot
The sunny Mediterranean island has it all – and we’ve picked out the best hotels in Sicily so you can get packing.
Let’s be real: Italy has no bad destinations, but Sicily, with its epic volcano and valley of Baroque towns, national dishes from cannoli to caponata (not forgetting arancini), and coastal towns with castles and colourful markets, is definitely one of its finest.
On the northern coast, Palermo is an unsung hero of all of Italy’s great cities (and a great alternative if you've already experienced the best hotels in Rome) – a little rough around the edges for some, but a dazzling mix of Moorish, Gothic and Norman architecture (and a place where gelato is served in brioche buns).
Taormina and Mount Etna are not to be missed, nor is Syracuse, a university town a little south of Catania, with a lively market, excellent restaurants and lots of opportunities for ceramic stockpiling.
In the south-east, the Val di Noto spans several over-the-top towns, including Modica, Ragusa and, of course, the namesake Noto, each with a towering temple of architectural excess in the form of its honey-coloured cathedral.
The best hotels in Sicily include Palermo’s Villa Igiea, a coral-coloured palazzo on the edge of town; and Grand Hotel Timeo, home to one of the most storied terraces in Italy (and one with a view out over Mount Etna).
Here’s our guide to where to stay in Sicily in 2022.
From resorts in the countryside to palazzos in Palermo, these are the best hotels in Sicily to book now. Check out where to stay in Sicily.
