Best places to stay in Sicily

Sits within a parkland reserve near Syracuse, beside the protected marine area of Plemmirio with spa and private beach

Positioned directly on the northern bay with sweeping views of the Aeolian Islands, three pools, and a wellness center

Located in Giardini Naxos with four pools including an Olympic-size one, a tennis court, and direct private beach access

Offers independent bungalows steps from a private furnished beach in Cefalù, with a pool and garden or sea-view rooms

Set on Sicily's southern coast near Scicli with an Olympic pool, spa, three restaurants, and sea-view balcony rooms

Beachfront property near historic windmills on the western coast, with direct private beach access and spectacular sea sunsets

A wine-country beach retreat near Menfi combining vineyard surroundings, a pool, and a private beach club on the southwest coast

Beachfront resort in Cefalù featuring an infinity pool, open-air bath, tennis court, and direct sea access with stunning views

Spans over 100 hectares of nature reserve near Ragusa with three pools, spa, fitness center, and a private beach

A five-star historic country house near Ragusa organizing curated coastal day trips with spa facilities and a private beach area

Perched on a cliff above Baia delle Sirene in Taormina, with a private floating sea platform and panoramic gourmet dining

Set on the Vulcanello peninsula in the Aeolian Islands, featuring a modern spa and private sea access with sweeping island views

A 5-star 18th-century villa inside Agrigento's Valley of the Temples UNESCO site, steps from the Temple of Concordia

A 5-star wine resort in Marsala with a pool overlooking lush gardens and exceptional breakfast in a historic Sicilian baglio setting

A luxury spa resort near Mazara del Vallo with a Mediterranean garden, indoor and outdoor pools, and private beach access

A beachfront hotel in a splendid bay near Cefalù, offering a private beach, spa with jacuzzi, and sea-view rooms

A restored 15th-century building on Ortigia Island in Syracuse, with spacious rooms featuring kitchenettes just metres from the sea

A 1900s Taormina villa with antique-furnished rooms, floral gardens, and a rooftop terrace overlooking Mount Etna and the sea

A design boutique hotel on Salina island, surrounded by Malvasia vineyards with panoramic sea-view terraces typical of Aeolian style

An ancient manor house near Cefalù with lush gardens, a large pool, spa, and a seasonal shuttle to its private beach

A private villa in Taormina centre with a hot tub, garden, sun terrace, and free WiFi

Set within a 129,000 m2 garden near Cefalù, with an outdoor pool and self-catering apartments

A 19th-century grand villa near Siracusa, surrounded by citrus trees with a pool and garden patios

Self-catering apartments with a pool and sun loungers just 3 km from Cefalù's historic centre

Outdoor pool and Ionian Sea views from a self-catering apartment steps from Taormina's Corso Umberto

Rustic Mediterranean-style property near Agrigento with an outdoor pool, two restaurants, and homegrown produce

Two swimming pools and self-catering accommodation on a working farm estate near Mount Etna in Santa Venerina

Farm stay near Selinunte with a swimming pool, sun terrace, lush garden, and family-friendly outdoor play area

Historic estate in Polizzi Generosa with an infinity pool, sun terrace, garden restaurant, and bar

Two infinity pools and garden-view rooms on a historic agriturismo estate near Agrigento in Naro

A restored early-20th-century building in Scicli's heart, blending period frescoes with modern boutique design

Perched in Ragusa Ibla with panoramic valley views and contemporary rooms inside a historic palazzo

An 18th-century noble residence in Taormina centre offering luxurious suites and sweeping coastal panoramas

An early-20th-century villa steps from Taormina's Greek Amphitheatre, designed by renowned architect C.R. Ashbee

An elegant 18th-century Baroque town house in Palermo's historic centre, just 150 metres from Piazza Marina

A landmark early-20th-century building near Palermo's Politeama Theatre, recently restored with exceptional period interiors

Set within a Mediterranean park near Taormina's ancient Greek theatre, combining boutique refinement with scenic coastal views

A small boutique property in the heart of Ragusa Ibla, minutes from San Giorgio Duomo with a terrace overlooking the historic centre

An intimate gourmet spa hotel in the historic centre of Linguaglossa, a Sicilian village at the foot of Mount Etna

A renovated 18th-century palace in central Palermo with a rooftop breakfast terrace overlooking the Botanical Gardens

A 17th-century coastal castle near Taormina with a private beach, spa, and romantic suite parkland

Four Seasons-managed Taormina retreat with terraces overlooking Mount Etna, a pool, and a beauty spa

Direct beachfront access in Montallegro with a year-round pool, spa facilities, and a sun terrace

Mediterranean sand dune setting just 200 metres from the beach, with a wellness centre and two outdoor pools

Vineyard-surrounded Marsala retreat with panoramic Mediterranean Sea views, a garden terrace, and outdoor pool

A 16th-century castle in the Vizzini countryside offering intimate rooms with elegant stone floors and a jacuzzi

A 230-hectare Rocco Forte estate on Sicily's southwest coast with two pools, a private beach, and a landmark spa

Set inside Etna Nature Park, this Hilton Curio property pairs vineyard views with a full spa and two pools

On Salina island, this boutique retreat combines a geothermal spa with a Michelin-starred restaurant and sea views over Panarea

A Small Luxury Hotels property inside Etna Regional Park offering a sauna, Turkish bath, and outdoor wellness pool

This five-star Sciacca beachfront resort features a hot spring bath, two pools, and a dedicated spa on the Sicilian coast

Surrounded by citrus groves near Etna, this design boutique hotel delivers an intimate spa with jacuzzi and an organic breakfast

Perched on cliffs in the protected Plemmirio area near Siracusa, with a spa, two private beaches, and panoramic sea views

Overlooking Juno's Temple near Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, this eco boutique resort offers a garden pool and full spa

In Taormina's historic centre, a rooftop infinity pool and modern wellness centre frame sweeping views of the Ionian Bay

On Sicily's southwest coast in Mazara del Vallo, this wellness-focused hotel offers spacious spa facilities and balcony rooms

A converted monastery in Taormina with Ionian Sea views, a summer pool, and shiatsu treatments

Boutique hillside retreat on Lipari set within 30,000 m2 of fruit trees with Mediterranean Sea pool views

Romantic beachfront position beside Marina Corta in Lipari with an outdoor pool and tranquil atmosphere

Luxury beachfront resort within the Isola Bella Nature Reserve near Taormina, with a spa and private beach

Intimate 10-room boutique on Taormina's Corso Umberto I with a panoramic terrace overlooking Mount Etna and the bay

Family-owned Taormina classic since 1905, set in a terraced botanical garden with unobstructed Etna and Bay of Naxos views

Palermo's landmark Rocco Forte property overlooking the bay, featuring an outdoor pool, spa, and individually designed rooms

Romantic retreat beside a volcanic-sand beach on Stromboli with Mediterranean Sea views and apartment options

Beachfront property in San Vito Lo Capo with a gourmet restaurant, wellness centre, and furnished sea-view patio

19th-century boutique set in the heart of Ragusa Ibla's historic center, a short walk from San Giorgio Cathedral

Faces the famous Isola Bella bay in Taormina with direct beach and cable-car access

Sits right on Cefalù's seafront with a private equipped beach and a free outdoor pool

Overlooks the crystal-clear Mediterranean on Noto Marina's charming sea-front with an outdoor pool

Overlooks Castellammare marina with beachfront breakfast service on an outdoor sea-view terrace

Set in Castellammare del Golfo's historic centre on a square overlooking the sea

Beachfront hotel in Castellammare del Golfo with a panoramic pool terrace and hot tub

Budget-friendly beachfront option near Taormina with free WiFi and private beach area access

Affordable family rooms with balconies and a private beach area in Roccalumera on the Ionian coast

Three-star comfort on the small island of Ustica, combining budget rates with beachfront convenience

Art Nouveau building just 30 metres from Taormina's Mazzarò Bay funicular, steps from Isola Bella beach

Seven acres of private farmland inside Oasi del Simeto Nature Reserve, with a pool and children's playground steps from the beach

Beachfront apartments and bungalows overlooking the Gulf of Mondello near Palermo, with a panoramic outdoor pool and private sea access

Self-catering apartments on a working farm surrounded by vineyards and olive groves on the slopes of Mount Erice, just 2 km from the beach

Rooftop sun terrace with cathedral and sea views in central Cefalù, 200 metres from a sandy beach with family rooms available

Family apartments 50 metres from Cefalù's beach, each with a full kitchen, satellite TV, and free private parking on site

Self-catering apartments with Ionian Sea view balconies set 1.5 km from Taormina's centre, within a garden and terrace setting

Modern apartments with full cooking facilities five minutes' walk from Taormina's Greek Theatre, in a quiet terrace setting with prickly pear views

Renovated beachfront apartment in Syracuse with a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, balcony, and family-friendly layout near Cala Rossa Beach

Twenty-five hectares of Sicilian countryside near Avola with a free outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, and rustic wood-beamed family rooms

Restored farmhouse surrounded by lemon and orange trees with full Mount Etna views, family rooms, and pet-friendly grounds near Taormina

A landmark Art Nouveau property steps from Palermo's Massimo and Politeama Theatres, with classically furnished rooms and a full continental breakfast

An all-inclusive beachfront resort just 50 km from Palermo, offering five pools, nine restaurants, and a full spa on the Sicilian coast

The premium tier of the Palladium resort near Palermo, with direct beachfront access, four pools, spa facilities, and eight dining options

Set directly on the seafront in Cefalù with a free private beach, wellness facilities, and panoramic views of the historic town

A beachfront boutique resort in Cefalù featuring an outdoor pool, hot tub, spa, and elegantly designed rooms with sea-facing terraces