Palermo, Sicily, hotel booking

Hotel Alpe Cucco, Ficuzza

This hotel near Palermo is located in the heart of a picturesque park. The Ficuzza woodland, which surrounds the hotel, is a well-known Sicilian beauty spot, and nature lovers will have fun identifying the Mediterranean flora and fauna. The views from the hotel are impressive. The building itself has a considerable amount of history, built in 1890; it lies in one of the prettiest areas in Sicily. There is a bowling green which guests can use, and the sightseeing nearby is unparalleled: there are of course all the sightseeing attractions of Palermo nearby, and there is also the impressive Palazzo Reale, a superb example of Sicilian architecture, where King Ferdinand IV of the Bourbons lived back at the turn of the 19th century.

The Hotel Alpe Cucco is a small comfortable place to stay. Its 18 rooms have all the modern comforts you would wish for and two are fully equipped for disabled guests. Communal facilities include a comfortable bar and popular restaurant which specialises in Sicilian and Italian fare. If you are looking for a traditional and relaxing vacation on the island, then this is the perfect setting: cocktails can be sipped outside to the accompaniment of gentle music under a star-studded sky.

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Double room from €80