Palazzo Villelmi — Hotel in Cefalù

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...

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...

Palazzo Villelmi is a palace you will fall in love with! I had planned to stay in Cefalù only one night, but the beauty of the palace, the kindness of the staff and the magical view to the Cathedral made me extend my stay and live an unforgettable experience! I felt at home from the first moment, when Federico, the hotel manager welcomed me with great kindness in the hotel and accompanied me to my beautiful room with the magnificent view. The rooms are very elegant, well furnished and very clean, from the window of your room you can admire the splendid Cathedral, as if you were admiring a work of art on the wall every day! At the top of the palace there is a lovely well furnished terrace with a panoramic view of the city and the sea, where you can admire the sunsets while sipping a glass of wine. Honestly, I could not miss any sunset from this beautiful terrace! The location of this hotel is perfect: you are in the heart of the historical center, in front of the Cathedral and only 3 minutes from the beach. Federico provided me with a list of excellent restaurants with delicious Sicilian cuisine, choosing them with care and attention. He helped me with the reservations and I had a fantastic experience in each one! In addition to that, he recommended the best places to visit and discover in Cefalù. Federico and Federica made sure I had everything I needed and I can't appreciate them enough for that! Can't wait to return to dreamy Cefalù and stay in this beautiful palace again!

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