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.

Seeing as the average price for a hotel in Sicily in R2 697/night, a good deal for a nightly rate on a hotel room would be anything under R2 697/night. If you’re looking for a cheap destination to visit in Sicily, we would recommend Palermo, as it is generally the cheapest city to stay in.

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel, located in Taormina, is the top-rated hotel in Sicily with a rating of 9,8. The next best rating is a 9,5 which was given to Case Vacanze Donna Ina by momondo users. The third-highest rated hotel is 5 elementi, which was rated a 9,4 by momondo users familiar with the hotel.

Astoria Palace Hotel is the most popular hotel in Sicily with a rating of 7,4/10 from 6 032 momondo users. In the past year, 19% of all users looking for hotels in Sicily booked a room at Astoria Palace Hotel.

In April, you can expect the cost of a double room in a hotel in Sicily to be around R196 per night. However, some users found double rooms in Sicily during the month of April for as low as R39 per night in Palermo.

Taormina is the most expensive city in Sicily to book a hotel room in. The nightly rate of R2 099 is 24% more than the average city in Sicily.

Palermo currently offers the lowest nightly rates of any city in Sicily at just R894; a price that is 86% lower than the average rate per night in Sicily.

While there are plenty of family hotels to choose from in Sicily, the most popular among our users is Taormina Panoramic Hotel, which costs around R729 per night on average. NH Palermo and La Plage Resort are also great family hotels in Sicily. NH Palermo has rooms for R276 per night on average, while La Plage Resort has rooms for R763 per night.

Hotel Vecchio Borgo, Taormina Panoramic Hotel and Hotel Isola Bella are the top three hotels in Sicily for couples according to our user data. It’s R119 per night on average for a room at Hotel Vecchio Borgo, R729 per night for a room at Taormina Panoramic Hotel and R127 per night for a room at Hotel Isola Bella.

There are 62 687 operators available for hotels in Sicily as of April 2025.

Prices for hotels in Sicily are updated daily.

If you’re looking for a hotel in Sicily near Isola Ortigia then you are in luck. momondo recommends 11 hotels near Isola Ortigia and on average, hotels in the area cost R3 767/night. This price may vary based on season. Hotels near Isola Ortigia are typically 52% more expensive than the average hotel in Sicily, which is R1 802.

If you’re looking for a hotel in Sicily near Catania City Centre then you are in luck. momondo recommends 10 hotels near Catania City Centre and on average, hotels in the area cost R2 211/night. This price may vary based on season. Hotels near Catania City Centre are typically 18% more expensive than the average hotel in Sicily, which is R1 802.

The average price for hotels near Taormina City Centre is R7 628 per night. Of those hotels, momondo users recommend the 11 hotels below for those looking to stay in the area. Since Taormina City Centre is more popular at some times of year than others, prices may vary depending on when you plan your trip. Hotels near Taormina City Centre are typically 76% more expensive than the average hotel in Sicily, which is R1 802.