Palazzo Villelmi

We booked a room from Saturday to Wednesday in the first week of March. When our taxi dropped us off about a quarter mile away from the hotel, Federico, the owner of the hotel met us and helped us carry our suitcases. This was entirely unplanned and foreshadowed how amazing our time in Cefalù would be in no short order due to Federico’s recommendations and the network of folks he knows in this small beach town. He is the epitome of “I know a guy”-ism in the greatest way imaginable. He gave us a list of ten restaurants to try and we went to one for each meal except one (and this was only because we wanted to try a new place for every meal and some restaurants are closed on certain days). Every single restaurant and cafe he recommended was incredible (this isn’t hyperbole, literally every single one) and offered a unique insight in to Sicilian cuisine. He helped us get reservations when we needed them and provided recommendations for our other non-food related activities. The hotel itself is well situated and anywhere within the town is easily walkable and it also has a lovely view of the duomo. The rooms are exactly what we wanted since we’d be spending most of our time exploring the area. It is also a great launching point to start the day since the Bar Duomo cafe is right next door where you can get a sweet and/or savory breakfast and coffee and a great spot for aperitivo or desserts whenever you want. I can’t stress enough how much Federico maximized our enjoyment of our trip. We will only stay at an establishment that he operates whenever we visit Cefalù in the future.

Amazing location with a roof top terrace that will knock your socks off! We loved this place, it is a little quirky with the bathroom and shower separate (in the same room) but I have learned in Italy if you want to stay right in the historic centre you have to expect historic buildings. Bed was large and comfy, lovely decor. Loved the balcony looking over the main square, but the highlight was the rooftop terrace. Absolutely amazing for the price of the room. Would retrun in a heartbeat.

Äusserst geschmackvoll renovierte und möblierte grosse Zimmer direkt am Platz der Kathedrale. Allen Gästen steht zudem eine Dachterrasse mit Blick auf Kathedrale, Dächer und Meer zur Verfügung. Aufgrund der zentralen Lage am Platz abends nicht komplett ruhig, aber kaum störend. Achtung: Durchschnittsbewertung auf Tripadvisor viel zu tief, da auf alten Bewertungen vor Renovation berechnet.

Nous n’avons passé qu’une nuit à Palazzo Villelmi. L’hôtel est parfaitement situé, près du duomo de Cefalù. La chambre est spacieuse et décorée avec sobriété et un goût très sûr. Nous avons apprécié l’accueil des propriétaires, qui contribue à créer l’ambiance de détente qu’on recherche en vacances. Nous y retournerions avec le plus grand plaisir.