La Dolce Vita Luxury House

Italy , Sicily
AGRIGENTO, Salita Filino, 3
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6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2025

Marcel

A mixed bag...

Pretty room, good location, but a few things to be aware of. On the upside, the room is pretty, well furnished, and has a lovely little balcony. On the other side...I didn't know that the process of checking-in is all through WhatsApp and codes. I am traveling without regular wifi and didn't get the notification about the process until around midnight before my early bus the next morning. Suffice to say I sent a reply but had to leave my internet access behind to catch the bus. Fortunately, late in the day, I wandered around Agrigento and eventually found an unsecured wireless connection to get the info. Also, the room doesn't have its own internal bathroom...there's one out in the hall which you have to you a key for, a bit inconvenient if you have to get up in the middle of the night. I did really like the room though, and it was inexpensive. Just a couple of surprises to be aware of.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Maricela

Dolce Vita

Serena’s communication was excellent. She also met us near the facility as finding the building was a bit of a challenge. Once there we were pleasantly surprised at the walkable proximity to hip shopping & eateries. Room was colonially decorated, with plenty of ample room and balcony to enjoy a glass of wine & people watch. Bed & pillows were comfy too!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Bruce

Beautiful accommodation in very center of Agrigento, near to everything. Hotel itself is like living in Renaissance luxury. Parking on street in front of hotel was a breeze. Many good restaurants nearby. Only one warning: to get to hotel, you park in plaza in front, then must carry luggage up about 40 steps. We did it it a very large piece of luggage, but it is easier with a smaller piece of luggage

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Andrew

Was I very easy walk to restaurants.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2024

Laura

The property is well located with plenty of restaurants close by. The room was a nice size and fairly easy to access (at the top of some stairs). The room was clean with a tv with Firestick and fridge. The owner brought us milk which we appreciated but we would have liked more tea and coffee pods (there was some on the fridge but we didn’t realise). We didn’t have hot water for the shower but the owner turned up to fix the issue very quickly which was great. I would recommend this property and would stay again as the owners were communicative and quick to resolve any issues.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2024

Richard

I cannot say enough good things about this property. Our gracious host remained in contact with us throughout our stay checking in every few hours just to make sure that everything was OK and to our liking. Additionally, we were allowed to check in a few hours early as our room was available and we greeted with welcome bottles of water and an offer of coffee. As we prepare to depart, our taxi canceled at the last minute and the staff stayed with us until we secured a new transport as public transportation was not available to where we were going. The location of the hotel itself is fabulous steps away from the old city and less than a 40 minute walk to the Temples. Hop on hop off bus is right across the street for those who are interested. Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Allan

Fabulous room

Great 2 night stay in Agrigento. The B&B is very central to old town, lots of restaurants and parking. The room decor is fabulous. The room (Luigi XIV suite) is very spcacious and has a large balcony which was great to watch the world passing by in the mornings and evenings. All communication with the host was smooth and no problems. She was very kind and helpful to us. Highly recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2023

Patricia

A good value, quirky hotel in an excellent positio

The hotel is in an excellent position, very close to the station and close to the centre storico. The furnishings and fittings are very quirky but well done. It was very good value for money. We found the hands-off approach rather disconcerting but it worked well enough.

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Jan 2023

Verified traveler

To Avoid

Avoid this place! The B&B is only a B. There was no breakfast with the Bed, and we were informed of this only at the last minute. Parking is 50 steps up a steep stone stairway with no railing, and this is a huge problem if you have luggage. Again, we were not informed of this in advance. No shower mat, no soap in shower, the bathroom faucet squirts in all directions. The owner was completely absent and indifferent. Decor resembles a decadent Belle Epoque house of pleasure. However, the pleasure and comfort of the visitor seems to have no place in the mind of the owner.

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Mar 2022

Douglas

No Elevator, No Heat, No Deal

We booked the best room in the property, but what a mistake. The location across the street from the train station seemed ideal, but it requires a climb up five steep stories to get to it. Forty-one (41) steps and no elevator! What a surprise. If you arrive when it’s raining, no cover, either. The marble steps are slick when wet and it is a long way down if you fall.

The Covid years have not been kind to smaller properties like this one. The two nights we stayed, the temperature dropped into the high 30s and there was no heat except for a small, loud 5-inch plastic heater we ran all night. We slept in our clothes and we did not shower until the second day when we had the time to let the small heater run a good long while in the bathroom to warm it up.

We complained to the landlord right away, who promised to fix the old wall heat/ac the next day, but then he conveniently “forgot.” So the second night we tried the heat in the two other rooms that were unlocked in the property and it did not work in any of them, either. We slept a second night in our clothes with an extra blanket, too.

The room we rented had an exceptional view of the ancient church next door. To the property’s credit, we had hot running water and the rooms were clean. I asked for a credit for the troubles we experienced, but the owner never responded. In all my years of travel, I have never encountered a property without heat for two nights.

This property’s best days may be behind it. Be aware.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2021

Jeff

Decent hotel (not luxurious) in a great location

La Dolce is decent place. Very well situated, only across the street to the main commercial street. However, to bill as a “luxury” house is a misnomer. The room photos are accurate but it is not luxurious by far, Very little soundproofing so you can hear your other 2 neighbors. Bed is comfortable. The private external bathroom is right across from the breakfast table, so can be awkward. Parking is street parking behind the hotel and wasn’t bad in winter

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2018

THEODORE H.

Beautiful villa with lush gardens and pool. One of the best breakfasts we had in Italy,

Highly recommended.The hosts are wonderful, and bend over backwards to ensure a great stay. The bathroom was roomy. Behind the gate private parking. Breakfast was exceptional, all hand made, with a takeaway snack (no two days had the same breakfast, each day is new and novel). Could have stayed there a week. AND convenient to the sites. Exceptional place.

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2018

marvin

Convenient location, lovely room

Hotel convenient to railway station, but hard to walk up 42 steps with cases, availability of staff very limited, they are only there during check in times. Could be better, we arrived at 3pm was shown room came out 10 mins later and no one there. They supplied a kettle and mini fridge but no cups or glasses,

When we arrived at the b&b, they wanted another 15 euros per day for breakfast, but lovely cafe across road and we had breakfast for 2 under 10 euros.

Room was as pictured but with a bit of thought could be better, no complimentary water

2/10

Poor

30 May 2018

Marce

We arrived just 10’ later and the guy was not there and didn’t want to come back to open the door for us (as he said ‘i only work there and I don’t care’. This guy Dario was more than rude and unrespectul with us. He left us out and we had to look for another hotel. Worst experience ever.

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

good location. fair bathroom. noisy. bad parking.

Nice room with a balcony. We were told the room had an ocean view but actually you could see very little from the balcony. parking is on the roadside up the hill. The hotel was like 100 staircases down the hill. Had to carry the luggage all the way up and down.
The bathroom is not as the same standard as the room itself. Doesnt make me feel comfortable and the shower room is tiny.
Nice location though. 2 minutes walk from the central. The room is just 1 floor up a busy pub. Very noisy at night.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2018

Toru

The defect is that check-in time is limited. In our case, the travel information center was kind enough to call the reception.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

A beauty!

This B & B was beyond expectation. Beautiful suite, exceptional breakfast served in bed / private balcony. Interior decorating amazing. Located near historic site and city center, Fantastic restaurants, great prices in general in this city.
I was two minutes late for check in and they had left. I flagged down a local on the street and asked her to call them. I didn't have an itn'l phone. I was told to wait 45 min. Once they showed up check in was speedy but that was not a happy experience after travelling all day.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Good little hotel w/great breakfast

Extremely nice/friend staff! Breakfast was huge!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2015

John

Wonderful Agrigento

Lovely 2 day stay in Agrigento. Right in the centre of everything. Room lovely apart from the fact the we had an external bathroom (not clearly indicated on hotel.com) Amazing breakfast we eat on the balcony overlooking a nice people watching spot and distant view of the sea. Nice evening wine spot too. The only problem we encountered was no one was there when we arrived at 2.30pm (Reception time stated as 2-8pm) After trying to phone then texting, someone then turned up and we got checked in at 3.30pm. Email them with your arrival time if you decide to stay at this lovely hotel to avoid this issue.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

An amazing experience.

Hosts most welcoming and extremely helpful. Room presented with attention to every detail. Lovely views from private balcony. Pre-ordered breakfast, to have on the balcony, delivered to the room at the time you select. Many good restaurants within east walking distance. Overall an excellent experience.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2015

Austeja

nice rooms but that's all

different things for different people. The hotel is nice but there was usually no one around to ask for info, internet was down for the whole day and night and no IRON... such an important thing to have to offer!

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 May 2015

Peter

Look elsewhere

Our 2-night stay in the Luigi XIV room was uneven, for sure. The decor is exactly as it appears in the listing photos, gold paint and red velvet over-the-top kitsch, and in excellent condition, reasonably spacious with a small balcony overlooking a parking piazza, church, and, in the distance, the sea. Dario, one of two young brothers who own this place, welcomed us graciously and helpfully.

Unfortunately, the noise from the (excellent!) restaurant directly below was relentless and intrusive until nearly midnight; every chair movement on their floor was echoed in our room. Our second night was a Monday and the restaurant was closed: huge improvement. This B&B has three rooms, all of which open onto the small reception area, and so every sound outside the room is heard: conversations at the reception, others returning late, etc.

Breakfast must be selected the previous night from a checklist of items, pretty blah stuff. Time of delivery is selected as well. Second night we received no checklist, and breakfast delivery came while we slept. When we got up an hour later the coffee was cold, and when I asked for fresh & hot, it was refused.

Suggested parking is on the street behind the B&B, 74 steps up a cobblestone alley, which is fine when you're not carrying heavy luggage. The brother just stared vacantly as I, with my white hair, humped our stuff past his desk, out the door and up the steps - both times. Much to learn about the hospitality business.

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2015

Arno

La Dolce Vita

Friendly service, rooms furnished with character, but let down by long steep steps for access to hotel and no dedicated parking. Balcony overlooking busy road. Good quality breakfast brought to your room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

La Vita was Dolce at La Dolce Vita!

This was a huge surprise. An upscale B&B so well located on ortygia Island about a 15 minute walk from the central bus or train station. Once you're on the island you won't need to leave it unless you do the Greek temples, also about a half hour walk. The staff was great. The room was beautifully decorated and even had a mini-suite feel with a separate TV room/lounge area. I just loved this place.

Family

2/10

Poor

10 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

Guests Beware

Stayed one night, charged for 2 nights! Room smells of body odor, had to cover my face so I could sleep. Entrance is at the back of the building, you have to either go up 30 steps or go down 80 steps from the back street.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2014

John

Whacky place to enjoy

Greatly enjoyed the over the top decor and graciousness of our host/owner! The breakfast was good but a challenge for those on a low sugar diet. But that's Italy!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2014

shelly

Such a unique, interesting hotel, near train & bus

Unique and very cool decor. Jr. Suite has private bathroom outside the room, but other rooms did not. That did not diminish our e perience in any way. We loved it and our wonderful in- room breakfast. Highly recommended!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2014

Sue

Perfect! Comfortable bed, lovely breakfast ( you order in the evening what you would like brought to your room for breakfast). Beware _ these are not the usual 'mini' sized patisserie items! Good location, with (paid for) car park 50 metres up the road.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2014

Paige

BEAUTIFUL bed and breakfast

This bed and breakfast was GORGEOUS and in a good area. It was decorated beautifully and the breakfast was great. Walking distance to all of the shops. Unfortunately we would have liked to have another blanket and weren't able to get ahold of

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2014

Very good value for money

Small hotel with handful of rooms. We stayed in the Seaview Suite. Bed was Queen size by Australian standards. Very spacious suite including own bathroom and balcony with (interrupted) sea view. We noticed some other rooms had to share a bathroom. AC worked well. Breakfast was basic continental served in room. Good WiFi signal. Staff were civil but didn't seem to want to engage with guests. Elaborate old style decor throughout hotel. Good location for walking around old city. Tricky place to find because it's located halfway up a winding set of steps. We drove - tip is to enter from top of steps by approaching along Via San Vito where you'll find lots of free street parking near top of the steps. Overall we thought this was very good value for money.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2014

babs

Brilliant OTT Room

From the gold and red swags to the gols furniture this is beautifully baroque. Stayed here as part of our 30th anniversary holiday and wasn't disappointed. Only snag was the many steps to hotel but this did not detract from the stay.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2012

Verified traveler

Cute, quirky, very enjoyable

See reviews on Trip Advisor. This is an affordable, friendly 3-room B&B. Really sweet.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Cindy

Eigenaars zijn niet aanwezig. Via Wattsapp code verkregen voor de deur en alle nodige check in en check uit instructies. Geen ontbijt maar wel mogelijkheden in de buurt

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Ulla

Vi hamnade mitt i centrum med god tillgång till sevärdheter och restauranger

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

EMILE

Super

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Maria

Ottimo in tutti i sensi

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

Ronald

Very nice.

The air con was not working

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Flora Yolanda

Muy amable Serena , y el cuarto a gusto

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Gabriele

Schön altmodisch eingerichtete Wohnung im Stadtzentrum mit Silvesterkonzert inklusive. Zur Wohnung gehört kein eigener Parkplatz. Man muss sich einen Platz in der Umgebung suchen.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2024

Alexis

No staff there
Place needs some work/refreshment

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2023

Lourdes

Volveré

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Magnifique

Super chambre ! Bien située, très spacieuse et avec belle déco. La chambre dispose également de tous les équipements nécessaires comme le wifi, un mini frigo, et une TV.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2021

Denaire

bien

bien

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2020

Raimondo

Spettacolare

Piccolo bb con Stanza spettacolare che finalmente nega il minimalismo imposto dal design nordico. Siamo in Sicilia, pieno barocco e anche la stanza lo è. Fighissimo. Il bb si affaccia su una piazza con locali e da qui inizia il centro storico con i ristorantini e i bar. Merita tutto.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2019

EUNCHAE

그저그럼

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Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2018

Josephine

Süßes B&B in der Altstadt

Super Aufenthalt in diesem Hotel: sehr netter Service, das beste Frühstück unserer ganzen Reise und ein bequemes Bett.
Schade, dass wir nur eine Nacht da waren...

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

particolare!

personale molto disponibile e cortese. ottima colazione, e soprattutto squisita brioche al pistacchio. Consigliato!

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Extravagantes Zimmer und die Einrichtung unique

Nach dem Parken muss man jedoch einige Stufen zu Fuß rauf oder runter gehen .. das war uns nicht klar! Das Hotel liegt sehr gut kurz vor der prominenten Fußgängerzone und das Zimmer ist extravagant und die Einrichtung über instrumentalisiert!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2018

H.P:

zentrale Lage in der Nähe der Altstadt .

Zentrale Lage in der Nähe der Altstadt. Das Hotel verfügt als B&B nur über drei Zimmer . Frühstück wird auf dem Zimmer serviert. Für mein Geschmack etwas zu viel Plüsch.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Breve delizioso soggiorno in zona centralissima con panorama mozzafiato. Comfort, gentilezza e accoglienza eccellenti.