Palazzo Villelmi in Cefalu, Sicily

Palazzo Villelmi offers air-conditioned rooms with frescoed ceilings and historic floors, combining 1400s architecture with contemporary furnishings. Room types include Superior King Rooms with city or sea views and Deluxe Junior Suites that feature private balconies overlooking the Piazza del Duomo and Rocca di Cefalù. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and a minibar stocked with local Sicilian wine.

Guests have access to a panoramic terrace that offers 360-degree views of the historic center, the sea, and the Aeolian Islands. The terrace is furnished with tables and chairs and is open to all guests for sunset aperitifs or reading. The hotel can arrange wine and snacks on the terrace upon request.

Palazzo Villelmi operates a private boat called Villelmi Mare, available exclusively for hotel guests. The boat can take guests along the coast of Cefalù to hidden coves and crystal-clear waters for swimming and snorkelling. This service is bookable directly through the hotel and is a highlight of many guest stays.

The hotel is 150 metres from Cefalù beaches and less than 100 metres from the nearest bus stop, with direct access to the pedestrian-only historic zone. It sits on the main square facing the Cefalù Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is steps away from Museo Mandralisca and Lavatoio Cefalù. Guests arriving by car can use a partner private parking lot 8 minutes away, outside the ZTL zone.

Rooms: Twelve individually decorated rooms with frescoed ceilings and historic floors

Terrace: Panoramic rooftop with 360° views of Cefalù, sea, and Aeolian Islands

Exclusive Service: Private boat Villelmi Mare for coastal excursions and swimming coves

Location: 150 m from beach, facing Cefalù Cathedral, in pedestrian-only historic center

Adults Only: Tranquil environment for couples and solo travelers seeking peace

Breakfast: Free continental buffet with local pastries and Italian specialties