Erice Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Erice, Sicily

You’re likely already making plans to see the historical sites during your trip to Erice. Also explore all there is to see and do such as the monuments and cathedral.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Elimo is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a rooftop terrace and a snack bar/deli. Venere Castle is a short 8-minute walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Hotel Edelweiss and Bella Vista b&b.

In Erice, there are 85 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Erice is notable for landmarks like Venere Castle, Monastery of Santissimo Salvatore and Torretta Pepoli. Cultural venues include Laboratorio Ceramiche d’Arte - Paola Luisa Amico and Quartiere Spagnolo. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Trapani-Erice Cable Car Mountain Station and Trapani-Erice Cable Car Valley Station.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a holiday in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Erice, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Erice, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.