The best accommodations Monreale

Set in a sober building on a narrow street, Palazzo Ducale Suites - B&B Monreale is an elegant 3-star hotel in Monreale. It is 8 km from Modica train station and 9 km from Castello della Zisa, a 19th-century castle housing works of art and exhibitions. Modern rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. Elegant suites also include a mini-fridge, balcony and/or living room with sofa bed. A spa-themed room features a whirlpool bath and Finnish sauna. Massages and a continental breakfast are available at extra charge. Parking and bar are available at an additional cost.

In a building of character, a few reasonably priced rooms and apartments run by a family, all with a breathtaking view of Palermo. They are very well equipped (modern bathrooms, air conditioning, wifi), with bay windows and outdoor terraces. You feel quiet but close to the centre. On weekend evenings, the restaurant is full to bursting with locals celebrating birthdays, a sign of the good, cheap, typically Sicilian food that we recommend. No breakfast, however.