Western Sicily Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View on small Sicilian seaside town Castellammare del Golfo and golden beaches of Alcamo marina,  located in western part of island
The three piers in Marinella, frazione of Castelvetrano.
1/19/19, Vally of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
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Erice is an ancient town in Sicily . Take a bus or cable car from Trapani to visit this city on top of the world.

Where to stay in Western Sicily

Night view of the cathedral of Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Palermo Historical Center

Travellers to Palermo Historical Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Piazza Pretoria and Via Maqueda.

Palermo Historical Center
Palermo Cathedral

Centro Storico

4/5(11 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Storico
Kalsa, Palermo, Italy

Kalsa

4.5/5(88 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Regional Gallery or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.

Kalsa
Sicilian Coastline in the morning. Deep blue sea; Shutterstock ID 341459549

Castellammare

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.

Castellammare
91100 Trapani, Province of Trapani, Italy

Trapani City Centre

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Trapani City Centre is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Spiaggia delle Mura di Tramontana and Port of Trapani.

Trapani City Centre
Another image from the tour of Politeama Garibaldi theater.
Taken on a Sony a6000 with a 7artisans fisheye lens.

Politeama

While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Ruggero Settimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater.

Politeama
Hotel Politeama

Hotel Politeama

4 out of 5
Piazza Ruggiero Settimo,15 Palermo PA
The price is 3.736.537 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
3.736.537 ₫
4.384.203 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (503 reviews)
Breakfast was fabulous. Location is great. Rooms are large. Staff is so nice and helpful. Having a gym is added bonus. We will definitely come back!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Politeama
Grand Hotel Wagner

Grand Hotel Wagner

5 out of 5
Via R. Wagner, 2 Palermo PA
The price is 5.083.656 ₫ per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
5.083.656 ₫
5.896.349 ₫ total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (811 reviews)
Excellent location, very comfortable bed, great shower, good breakfast. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Used their airport shuttle which was very convenient

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Grand Hotel Wagner
Hotel Bel 3

Hotel Bel 3

3 out of 5
Via Ruffo Di Calabria 20 Palermo PA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Bel 3
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence La Gancia

Residence La Gancia

4 out of 5
Piazza Mercato del Pesce Trapani TP
Stay at this business-friendly residence in Trapani. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (359 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Residence La Gancia
La Marsa Vacances

La Marsa Vacances

4 out of 5
Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo,4801 Palermo PA
Stay at this beach residence in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mondello Beach and Palermo Harbour are located ...
La Marsa Vacances
Rosa dei Venti Appartamenti

Rosa dei Venti Appartamenti

Via Tintori 18 Trapani TP
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Trapani. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of Trapani and Cathedral ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (72 reviews)
Very nice. 👍 love it

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Rosa dei Venti Appartamenti
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Cities near Western Sicily