The Best Hotel Bargains in Sicily
- Ambasciatori (Palermo; tel. 091-6166881; : Offering five-star views at three-star prices, Ambasciatori is right in the middle of everything. A nondescript entrance on Via Roma takes you into clean, comfortable accommodations and away from the death-defying Palermo traffic.
- B&B Del Centro (Enna; tel. 327-7460800 (mobile); www.bedandbreakfastenna.com): This hidden B&B is a true gem -- an old palazzo refurbished back to its original splendor. Cozy rooms have wrought-iron beds and bathrooms come with massage showers.
- Hotel Condor (Taormina; tel. 0942-23124; www.condorhotel.com): This hidden gem is an absolute rarity in Taormina -- a family-run two-star hotel that offers comfortable rooms and wonderful views, and doesn't charge you an arm and a leg for staying at one of most expensive vacation towns in Italy.
- Hotel La Ville (Catania; tel. 095-322709; www.hotellavillecatania.com): A friendly hotel with a splendid mix of old-world charm and modern furnishings in spacious rooms. For its location and quality of service, the accolades are well-deserved.