Hotels in Sicily

Book a hotel in Sicily and enjoy thousands of museums, churches and palaces, ancient monuments and archaeological sites. From Roman amphitheatres and Byzantine mosaics to Gothic cathedrals, there is plenty of fascinating history and architecture to discover. Celebrated Sicilian artists include Antonello da Messina and Renato Guttuso, whose most famous work, La Vucciria, is housed in the Palazzo Chiaramonte-Steri in Palermo. Don’t miss the stunning mosaics at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Villa Romana del Casale, the Valley of Temples in Agrigento and the Ancient Greek theatre at Taormina, a short walk from Hotel Villa Paradiso. Be dazzled by the gilded religious iconography at Capella Palatina in the Norman Palace in Palermo and the incredible Fiumara d’Arte, an outdoor art gallery of contemporary sculptures extending from the Tyrrhenian coast to Nebrodi Park. You can also discover innovative contemporary galleries in Palermo, Modica, Catania and Trapani, where you can find great Sicily hotels.

Sicilian gastronomy is a melting pot of Mediterranean culture, with strong Greek, Arabic, Spanish and North African influences. Sun-ripened fruit and vegetables are grown in the fertile volcanic soil, including aubergines, artichokes and almonds, citrus fruit, and capers. Local favourites include pasta with sardines as well as chocolate from Modica. Fish and seafood are popular along the coast, where you can enjoy fresh swordfish, sea bass and clams. If you’re staying at the Airone City Hotel in Catania, get up early to visit the local fish market. The mountainous regions of Madonie and Nebrodi produce excellent cheeses including caciocavallo ragusano. Palermo has a rich street food culture with tasty snacks such as chickpea fritters and deep-fried arancini. Specialities in Trapani and Pantelleria include couscous served with fish or, for a vegetarian option, ravioli stuffed with ricotta and mint. If you have a sweet tooth, try the classic cannoli filled with ricotta. Marsala in the west of Sicily is known for its fortified wines.

Palermo is the region’s capital and is an excellent base for staying at a hotel in Sicily. It is easy to get around on foot, with plenty of local restaurants, bars, and nightlife. There is a wide range of options available but always book in advance if you want to find a cheap hotel in Sicily. The Massimo Plaza Hotel is only a short walk from the famous Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele, one of the largest opera houses in Europe. If you prefer a holiday by the sea, the town of Cefalu is a good option with its sandy beaches, clear waters, fresh seafood, and excellent Sicily hotels. Why not stay at the Dolce Estate Cefalu apartments, only a few minutes from the beach. Picturesque Taormina is home to the Teatro Antico di Taormina and has a vibrant nightlife scene and accommodation here includes the Villa Diodoro Hotel. Syracuse and Agrigento are top destinations for history lovers. Don’t miss out on visiting the Archaeological Park of the Neapolis and the spectacular Valley of the Temples. Sicily is very well-served by a modern rail network, and you can choose from fast InterCity trains or Regionale trains that stop in every village.

Those looking to stay in a popular tourist area of Sicily will likely find Catania to be the best bet, as more momondo users looking for hotels in Sicily plan to visit Catania than any other city. The average price of a hotel in Catania is £124/night. Secondary destinations in Sicily include Palermo and Taormina, where you can find hotels for £154/night and £448/night on average.

Recently, a momondo user found a hotel deal for £17/night in Sicily, which is a great deal. Generally speaking, we would consider a good deal for our users to be any price lower than the average hotel price in Sicily, which is £105/night.

Looking at our users' ratings, the best hotels in Sicily are Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare (9.6), located in Taormina, Homestay rooftop (9.6), located in Catania, and Eh13 Luxury Accommodation (9.5), located in Catania.

Out of all our users looking for a hotel in Sicily in the past 12 months, 15% booked a room at Astoria Palace Hotel, making it the most popular hotel in Sicily. 6,014 of our users gave Astoria Palace Hotel a rating of 7.4 out of 10.

In March, you can expect the cost of a double room in a hotel in Sicily to be around £288 per night. However, some users found double rooms in Sicily during the month of March for as low as £29 per night in Palermo.

Our data shows that hotel rooms in San Vito Lo Capo are about 24% more expensive on average than hotel rooms in the rest of Sicily, with a nightly rate of £84.

Our users typically find that Acireale has the lowest nightly rates in the country at just £30. Acireale offers hotel rooms at an average rate that is 83% lower than the average city in Sicily.

Popular hotels in Sicily that are perfect for families include Bay Palace Mazzarò (£152 per night), Hotel Olimpo le Terrazze (£96 per night) and Hotel Garibaldi (£173 per night).

If you’re looking for a couples getaway somewhere in Sicily, then consider booking a room at Bay Palace Mazzarò (£152 per night). Hotel Isola Bella, for £101 per night on average, is another great couples hotel option in Sicily. Our momondo users have also booked rooms at Hotel Olimpo le Terrazze quite often for a couples getaway in Sicily. You can expect prices for Hotel Olimpo le Terrazze to be around £96 per night.

As of March 2025, there are 61,773 operators available to choose from for hotels in Sicily.

Prices for hotels in Sicily refresh daily.

momondo users have recommended 11 hotels to users looking to stay near Isola Ortigia. Hotels in this area have an average price of £96 per night. These prices may change based on several factors, such as time of year. Hotels near Isola Ortigia are typically 21% more expensive than the average hotel in Sicily, which is £75.

momondo users have recommended 11 hotels to users looking to stay near Taormina City Centre. Hotels in this area have an average price of £177 per night. These prices may change based on several factors, such as time of year. Hotels near Taormina City Centre are typically 57% more expensive than the average hotel in Sicily, which is £75.