Apartments in Sicily, Italy

La Gancia is a hotel overlooking the water in Trapani. The TA reviews were very positive, but when I called to reserve they were full. They suggested the Gaura Apartments, which they operate next door. We booked 2 apartments, one being the penthouse. Both apartments had balconies overlooking the sea. The penthouse had an additional one with a dramatic view of the duomo. The apartments were very clean and large with a separate sleeping area apart from the living room. The doors to the balconies can be fully opened and the sea sits just below your window. The staff at La Gancia provide the same concierge services as the hotel. I have never been greeted by a more helpful and cheerful staff. A special call out to Claudia,Aurora, and Andria who helped us with anything we needed or had difficulty with. I want to add that I found the travel guidebooks I used did a disservice to the city of Trapani. The old city is charming ,and the port to the islands is very close to the hotel and apartments. Erice, accessed from a cable car ride on the edge of town was absolutely magical and one could easily spend a full day there. We had only booked 2 nights in Trapani and left sooner than we would have wished. Consider this location as a base to the towns on the west coast of Sicily.

We were able to obtain a simple but comfortably furnished room with a most adequately furnished kitchenette, small dining set, and comfortable side chairs at this easy hotel for a very reasonable price. We had a slice of a pretty view of the sea from our window balcony. We also had easy access to a rooftop terrace which was never crowded and enjoyed our cocktail hours there. We stayed at the hotel nearly a week and couldn't have asked for better staff, who were knowledgeable and courteously helpful. At the continental buffet breakfast, the staff were happy to bring you a cappuccino or expresso. The hotel is centrally located in Ortigia and we walked all over the island. There's a handy hop on hop off bus to go to mainland Siracusa with a stop near the hotel. We loved wandering the neighborhood alley-like streets immersing ourselves in the Sicilian lifestyle.

We were traveling to Sicilia and we took it on the march (we didn't have a reservation) and booked it late. One of the things that worryed you was payment because you wanted it in cash (the booking report indicated that you could pay with card) . We stayed for the next day at 10 a.m. in the apartment to make your payment and check that we were going (we had only been 13 hours but he warned that at 10 a.m.) . The next morning I went out to breakfast and a cashman and half an hour before we had stayed had passe**** through the apartment and sent us a whatsapp out of place ... that where we were / that had trusted us /... very bad and very uncomfortable . Very inquiriving. He did not treat us well. The location is very good, in the historic center but as it is a street rack there were boys and children sitting on the stairs so that... The hotel was very comfortable and the hotel was very comfortable and the hotel was very comfortable and the hotel was very comfortable and the hotel was very comfortable and the hotel was very comfortable and the hotel was very comfortable.

Great customer service, actually most perfect one we’ve got so far in Italy during our trip. Appartments are clean, renovated with a good taste and make you feel like home and not in a hotel. Location is central and is within walking distance to all recommended restaurants and attractions. We were driving and despite rumors it was pretty easy to find street parking even during peak times. Definitely recommend this place to stay during your stay in Catania.

Ample breakfast, peripheral location, quiet but not very comfortable and strategic. Check-in via WhatsApp because there was no one in reception (on mid morning) with cards withdrawal and keys in an autonomous way (in a ”cassette” available to everyone). The room has not been set up over the last 2 days (on 4 nights) (we have stayed without bathroom towels and toilet paper), with various absurd justifications by the employee. 7 days on 7 unexisting (I left a message in the phone secretary but did not have a answer). Wi-Fi was not going but it was not my priority ... Very hot room (I had to leave the condition on 24/24h). Peccato! A advice to the manager of this Residence: a quality STAFF is a very important thing.

Great customer service, actually most perfect one we’ve got so far in Italy during our trip. Appartments are clean, renovated with a good taste and make you feel like home and not in a hotel. Location is central and is within walking distance to all recommended restaurants and attractions. We were driving and despite rumors it was pretty easy to find street parking even during peak times. Definitely recommend this place to stay during your stay in Catania.

We wanted to share our experience @Royal Etna View in Tre Castagni. The property is great, clean with all that you need, not far away from the main attractions, and just 20-30 min away by car from Etna and Catania centre. Having said that, the best part of this place is not just its location and the building itself, but the STAFF there, Especially Claudio Caruso. He is a hard working man who strives to keep his clients happy. Our holiday started with a bit of a hiccup as the van we had overheated and could not be driven any more as it was risky. We were thankfully round the corner from the hotel when this happened. So once we got there and met the staff there they were extremely helpful. The morning after they spent the day helping us to sort out our problem taking us from one place to another and doing calls to get us another vehicle. We managed to get another vehicle to drive whilst there but no one would let us drop it off in Pozzallo so we had to return it the day before our departure date. On the last day we had to take the van with a tow truck - Thank God we were insured otherwise it would have costed us a lot of money. Claudio Caruso arranged for us to go after the van (he came with us) drove behind the tow truck up to pozzallo, and in order not to lose another day took us to Siracusa and Ortigia for the day. Once it was time to go back to Pozzallo they drove us back. I cannot thank them enough for saving our holiday and doing their utmost to keep us happy. So a big thank you goes to Claudio, Alberto, Dario, and Mr Caruso (their sweet dad) plus the girls - Roberta and her colleague who are always at reception helping everyone out!

La Gancia is a hotel overlooking the water in Trapani. The TA reviews were very positive, but when I called to reserve they were full. They suggested the Gaura Apartments, which they operate next door. We booked 2 apartments, one being the penthouse. Both apartments had balconies overlooking the sea. The penthouse had an additional one with a dramatic view of the duomo. The apartments were very clean and large with a separate sleeping area apart from the living room. The doors to the balconies can be fully opened and the sea sits just below your window. The staff at La Gancia provide the same concierge services as the hotel. I have never been greeted by a more helpful and cheerful staff. A special call out to Claudia,Aurora, and Andria who helped us with anything we needed or had difficulty with. I want to add that I found the travel guidebooks I used did a disservice to the city of Trapani. The old city is charming ,and the port to the islands is very close to the hotel and apartments. Erice, accessed from a cable car ride on the edge of town was absolutely magical and one could easily spend a full day there. We had only booked 2 nights in Trapani and left sooner than we would have wished. Consider this location as a base to the towns on the west coast of Sicily.

Feels like being in an Agatha Christie novel: the style and drama of the converted church with glass antrium are amazing. So is the hospitality. Great value for money. Delicious breakfast and coffee. Lovely staff.

We were able to obtain a simple but comfortably furnished room with a most adequately furnished kitchenette, small dining set, and comfortable side chairs at this easy hotel for a very reasonable price. We had a slice of a pretty view of the sea from our window balcony. We also had easy access to a rooftop terrace which was never crowded and enjoyed our cocktail hours there. We stayed at the hotel nearly a week and couldn't have asked for better staff, who were knowledgeable and courteously helpful. At the continental buffet breakfast, the staff were happy to bring you a cappuccino or expresso. The hotel is centrally located in Ortigia and we walked all over the island. There's a handy hop on hop off bus to go to mainland Siracusa with a stop near the hotel. We loved wandering the neighborhood alley-like streets immersing ourselves in the Sicilian lifestyle.

Re Federico is a centrally located hotel on the island of Ortigia and close to the water. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The hotel appears to be fairly recently renovated and our room was spacious with a well-functioning AC. We also enjoyed the large in-room breakfast in the morning. Other perks include the street cafe on the first floor of the hotel. We had a great cocktail hour there watching people walk the streets. It is also easy to get anywhere on the island from this spot. A few tips - we drove our cars and the hotel was a tad hard to find. I'd advise dropping off your bags and planning to go quickly to the public parking area about 10-15 min walk away. I would say its a tad expensive compared to other hotels of similar quality we stayed in throughout Sicily. All in, a nice pleasant spot in a good location.