Name: La Giara Hotel
Address: Via Veterani, 40, Cefalu, 90015, IT

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Lise

This hotel is in a great location. The staff were lovely and helpful. The only downside is the nightclub on the roof that keeps on going until 3am. Not great when you're tired or have young kids.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Dina R

There was a water shut off that happened during our stay but that was not their fault. Be careful with GPS it will not get you to the hotel due to limited access.
If possible to get to the hotel between 9 AM and 12 noon, you will have better access for parking.

Family

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Carlos

Good location, right in town. Buffet breakfast was good and convenient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Glenn

Staff was amazing! Benedetta was so friendly and sweet. Thank you!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

John

Nice people

6/10

Pleasant

10 Sep 2025

Steven

Breakfast was horrible. Poor options, rotten fruit, and unfriendly staff. Hours were also very short.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Stay anywhere else

The noise in this hotel is unbearable and unfortunately overshadowed everything else. By 1.30am I had tried everything and asked reception about when the noise would stop & was told \"no longer than another hour\". Completely unacceptable. If you have a rooftop terrace, then after midnight ensure your patrons & staff taking girls up use the elevator and not the stairs past rooms where people are sleeping. It also sounded like furniture being dragged going on in the room mine above until 3am. I asked the booking agent to speak to the hotel about refunding my second night but they refused then hung up on her! I left anyway and the receptionist tried to blame the music from the pub on the the parallel street...sorry but no. Can 100% recommend Pepito Palace the next street over though, amazingly comfortable bed & pillows, and QUIET! If you want your terrace to be a disco,at least mention this on your site so people can make a choice not to book with you.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Danielle

Great hotel and location. Comfortable and clean

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Michael

Would definitely stay there again

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

gina

It was easy and walkable and the staff was helpful and kind.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2024

JULIE

The hotel is located in the heart of the historical centre of Cefalu and thus is very convenient. We upgraded our room but it was much smaller than expected.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Arman

A charming hotel located in the heart of town, offering a delicious breakfast, welcoming staff, a rooftop bar and clean, well-maintained rooms.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Vince

Highly recommend this property, checks all the boxes.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2024

Charlotte

We were given the economy room which was small, old, depressing and according to the owner needed remodeling. Bathroom was very small, the fan was very noisy.Water for showering was barely warm. View was far from courtyard view, as it was mentioned during reservation.It faced the back facade of another building with fixtures.Some of the staff were unfriendly, including an old gentleman, possibly the owner and a young girl, thin with long hair. Wifi wasnt working, in the room or in the property.they attributed it to the weather.rain??? Coffee at breakfast room was from vending machine. I wouldn't recommend it at all.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

Connie

Excellent location, room was basic but very clean

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2024

Eduardo

Very nice small hotel in a splendid location

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2024

Elie

Good to stay one night

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2024

Robert

Excellent location and friendly English speaking staff. Great a/c! A bit dated which we could already see from pics on website but very clean. Expected more from breakfast and it was a bit lacking.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

Stephen

Staff got to d and heelpgul

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2023

Marion

The hotel has been recently remodeled and was very comfortable. It has a lovely roof terrace.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2023

virginia

Noise but AC can drown it out. Bathrooms tony. Great location. Wonderful and helpful staff

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2022

Michael

Very small room for 4 people.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2022

Mr

Beach holiday in Cefalu

The Hotel is very well placed in a quiet side street 5 mins walk from the town beach and close to the Duomo. The Hotel is traditional. The room was clean with good air con. The bed was comfortable. The staff were very helpful. The breakfast was OK but could have had a bit more choice and better stocked.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2022

Thomas

Great location. Do not stay here!, in the room issues with noise, outlet and shower. Staff had no reaction to my concerns.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

This is a decent hotel for the price, while a little dated, it was clean and the location is excellent. The family that run the hotel are friendly and helpful. The hotel is a 5/10 minute walk from the beach (depending on which part of the beach you plan to visit) and it is centrally located for all the restaurants / bars. The building has a terrace on the roof with some nice views so it is nice to sit there with some drinks in the evening. I would re-visit.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2019

Mikko

Nice, well located hotel

Location and service were very good. The room was a bit small, but overall very nice.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2019

Gintaras

Central but could improve

The bed was very uncomfortable. Also the room window was facing some scalfolding in a pit, not a courtyard as it says. Mini Fridge barely working, it took overnight to cool the water. Breakfast was fine basic stuff like eggs, croissants, coffee, fruits, though when ran out of juice it took around 10min to refill. Very central location, friendly staff. Safe to leave things. Modern lock mechanisms and you can open the door from your bed also lights, except central light doesn't work. Clearly they saved on the art work :)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Good stay

Great stay, very helpful staff. Breakfast was OK.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The generations of the Benedetto family was very welcoming. Great staff: Maria, Matthew, Miguela and the others. Wonderful hotel, great location, perfecto!!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2019

Verified traveler

Informative staff, very comfortable and convenient location, great breakfast

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2019

Verified traveler

Hotel within walking distance for all Cefalu amenities. In the hub of things but generally quiet within the hotel. Nice rooftop terrace to enjoy evening sun. Staff were all very pleasant and keen to make sure guests were happy. Breakfast was sufficient enough to start the day. We had triple room which was a bit small but no problem to us. All in all would highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Cefalu.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2018

Christine

Brilliant location in the old town.

Enjoyed the hotel as it was in the old town, close to the cathedral and the beach. Lovely restaurants and bars close by. Took a bus to Castlebuono for a day out and the train station was within walking distance.
Only disappointment was that I stupidly left some clothes behind in the hotel which I asked them to return, but they were not prepared to pay the postage on this, and although I offered to pay it was all too complicated.

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Very central location. Reasonably priced.

Very nice stay. Helpful receptionist. Clean rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful rooftop view and excellent location. Outdated decor and super small rooms- smaller than usual for Europe.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2018

Jason

Great & close to everything

Was very happy with this hotel. We only booked one night but cafalu was so great and the hotel was in a prime location we booked again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2018

sabina

Very nice, clan, central

I loved it, very clean, close to the beach and town centre,,,I would recommend

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2018

Michael

Nice hotel close to the beach

Nice hotel, Nice staff, Nice location. Round the corner from the Duomo. Walkable from the train station, but advisable to get a taxi, especially if you have heavy luggage.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Super location

Overall very favourable - view from balcony incredible.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Good location but internet did not work; electricity, power went off in the middle of the night; then kept spontaneously resetting and lights, alarm would ring! Happened 3 times, then staff did something to fuse box. Very loud, and noisy for front room facing the street.

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2018

Spannipammi

Great location and quick check in. In the heart of the old twin with quick access to beach and restaurants everywhere.
Could hear crowd and traffic noise from street below as street was narrow and echoing with tall buildings. ‘‘This was acceptable due to position but rooms were badly soundproofed and one sleepless night a television in the next room was left on overnight so loud that we couldn’t sleep at all. My husband got up and located the night porter who refused to act on said noise saying the occupant would be sleeping and shouldn’t be disturbed! So one whole night without sleep for two of us.
Choice of breakfast food very poor.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2018

J and Y

A couple of nights

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was a little small but very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was enjoyable and location was fantastic for local area. Roof terrace had amazing sites. Would love to stay again!

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2018

Carlo

Nice hotel in Cefalu

Nice little hotel in Cefalu. My room was clean and the staff friendly and courteous. Nice breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2018

Dedrea

Pretty good

Pretty good.
Free airport shuttle.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2017

Bjorn

Nice good value hotel

Hotel is in pedestrianized area of Cefalu so you have to pull your suitcases to it. It is also a few rows away from the sea. Nice hotel. Décor might be a bit dated with the dark wood, but it is well maintained. There is a lovely roof terrace with views in all directions. Good breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2017

Joyce

La Giara, Cefalu

Staff was very accommodating, room clean, close to bus and train station, breakfast excellent, excellent location, near beach and felt comfortable during our stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Very centrally located in pedestrian area

Great location in town, steps to cathedral, shopping and restaurants. For parking we were directed to a lot 15 min walk away. For few hours the pedestrian area is open for cars hardly according thousands of shoppers in narrow streets that barely fit a car.

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2017

Frank

The stay was very pleasant. There was one fellow who had night duty who was always so helpful and informative and could never do enough.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2017

Liz

Lovely little hotel 3 mins from the beach.

If you are used to and want a big swanky hotel with a pool and all the trimmings and you dont mind paying way over the odds then this hotel is not for you. If however you want a nice clean room, friendly staff and a really good location at a reasonable price then read on. This hotel is right in old Cefalu and I thought it was quite charming. No pool but who needs one when the beach is 3 minutes away. All the rooms are reasonably kitted out with air conditioning and shower etc. If you want a view you can go upto the roof terrace. Excellent location for everything in Cefalu. As its just me the B&B style of this hotel suited me perfectly as I like to go out and sort my own meal out in the evening and dont want to be tied down to a resort hotels meal schedule. The staff are really kind and friendly, would and probably will go there again.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2017

Christine

Cefalu Experience

This was a great place to stay. Everyone was very professional and friendly. The breakfast was good too. I would stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Nice Hotel and very near to beach and main square,

Streets are all cobbled, so strong shoes are required for the elderly.Plenty of gift shops etc. A pleasant sqare where one can sit and watch the world go by.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2017

Mary Lou

Excellent location to the beach and old town.\n

I had a wonderful experience during my 3 nights at this Hotel.
I arrived on a Monday afternoon and the staff were very accommodating with regards to upgrading my room so I had a balcony and a small view of the sea. The elevator was wonderful and very rare to find in the older buildings.
The bed was very comfortable and my bathroom had a large shower ....with plenty of hot water.
Overall I had a very comfortable stay.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2016

Esteban

Location and value.

Great location. Simple place but good value for the price. The pillows are pretty bad. They valet parked our car for $15 which was very convenient. Breakfast is quite basic.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2016

Duncan

Old Votel in the Centre of Town

The hotel is old but we found that to be part of it's charm. Room was dated but very clean. Staff was super friendly, patient and accommodating. Location is in the centre of the old town just feet from everything.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

In the heart of cefalu

Close to it all. Not a sea view but three minute walk.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2016

Jose Luis

Friendly staff and comfy bed but not very clean.

When I first arrived, I found the bathroom to be particularly not clean. I notified this to the staff, who checked and then offered me a voucher for a breakfast the next morning. Other than that, the bed was comfortable and the hotel is located in the middle of the old town. The staff were also friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2016

Kate

Good hotel very near beach

Friendly reception staff. Comfortable room, and we were offered a choice of a quiet room at the back or one with a balcony at the front, we chose the front and it wasn't very noisy, especially with the windows closed and air-con on. Lovely shower. No restaurant on site but you can pay 5 euros for a voucher to go to a cafe overlooking the cathedral for breakfast, which was fine. About a minute from the beach, and right next to everything else (Cefalu is very small!).

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2016

Stephen

Great Location, Good Value

Hotel is nice enough and right in the heart of the Old Town. Would recommend to people on a budget.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2016

Iva

La Giara

It was good. Hotel is located very well. Bedroom was small but comfortable. Everything clean.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Nice hotel near beach and in old town

Hotel is fully functional, but with no on site breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2015

Marcelo

Nice little hotel

The hotel is a great choice, next to the beach and the main square. It offers the basics, the fridge in the room don't seem to be working but overall it was a really pleasant stay. I would definitely book again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Good central location.

The hotel is centrally located but took some effort to find. The restaurant was being remodeled and unavailable. The staff helped us with parking and were courteous. The rooms were clean and neat. The rooftop view was amazing. Keep in mind, this is a Rick Steves recommendation.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2014

Julia Go lightly

Great Location

Central location. Enjoyed the roof terrace and views as well.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2014

KB

Excellent location, but poor breakfast option

Great location in downtown Cefalu. 10 minutes to the beach, 2 minutes to downtown restaurants and Cathedral, and 20 minutes from harbor. Room service every day, though not extremely thorough. Unfortunately, their is no longer a restaurant \"attached\" to the hotel. Their \"breakfast\" option is buying a coupon to a nearby cafe for 5 euros to get 1 croissant and 1 expresso… not really a breakfast. The nearby bakery is a much better option.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2014

Mary

Great location, good hotel

Very close to beach in centre of historic old town, this hotel exceeded my expectations. On the principle that you get what you pay for it's small, no fantastic views except on the roof but very clean, pleasant, comfortable in a simple basic way. Our bathroom and shower were very small but we got a double bed and a single for two. The only pain is that they don't serve breakfast. Otherwise recommended.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2014

Mark

great location, noisy room, very,very hard bed

A great spot with friendly staff with a superb terrace.Unfortunateley this was spoilt by noisy door mechanisms (which when other residents took early flights meant we were woken up), and a very hard bed

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2014

MarkB

Great location....terrible parking.

Location was very good and you central to anything you'd want to visit in Cefalu. However the flip side of this is parking. It would be very difficult to drive to the hotel's street as it is in a maze of narrow streets. We parked some distance away in a quite large parking field near the main beach. 5 euros for 12 hrs in May. I didn't feel comfortable with leaving the car in such a vulnerable place The hotel offers garage parking at a price but I wouldn't want to attempt getting to it in hire car. Pretty much all the cars there show scrapes. Interesting town to wander round but if you have a car give it a miss.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Nice town tiny overpriced hotel

Located in the center of the old part of town on a very narrow limited access street. No parking No breakfast and a tiny crowded room. The bed was old and sagged. No facilities. The price was way too high for the off season I would never stay here again - the hotel charged an exorbitant fee for our vehicle and a very long walk with luggage. Cefalu was a spectacular town but there were many nicer more reasonably priced accommodations.

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2013

Vilius

Nice hotel, but wifi did not work

Could not connect to wifi internet from the room. Signal was too weak. Alternative was to use internet near reception.

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

Great location, no frills

We only stayed overnight on our way to Taormina. Its location is just perfect. The hotel is just what we were looking for, a basic, clean, simple, no frills hotel right in the middle of Cefalu.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2013

Jackie

Guest Control

The Hotel is located in the heart of the tourist district with great access to everything. Rooms are clean and well appointed.
The one problem we had was that guests were smoking in their non-smoking rooms and the hotel staff could not control it.
If you have a problem with sleeping while the smell of smoke is filtering into your room, don't stay there.
Also, they offer a 5 euro voucher for breakfast in the main piazza. Skip it and go to the bar on the corner...much better value.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2013

Ben

good value

Hotel in great location, and generally good condition.

Bit limited because it has no breakfast

Also quite noisy because of street and other guests - noise echoes badly up spiral staircase from reception and street

Overall good value - staff could be more friendly and helpful

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2013

Jean

A so so hotel

It's a ok hotel and a bit commercial. Most members of staff were not very helpful, although they were always smiling.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2013

In town for a wedding

Spacious, wonderful location

Fabulous access to the beach at the end of the street! Dive off the port, or relax on the sand without the larger crowds further along the shore (rocks separate you from the rental lounges and beach bars, families with small children may also appreciate the near non-existent tide here). Cathedral nearby, too. Single room was very large, lots of quality furniture storage, with a wide wheelchair -accessible bathroom (despite the room itself being 5 steps down from the hotel lift). Only street noise was at 6 a.m., and lasted only 10 minutes. A/C defaulted to 18C, but certainly wasn't that cool--just kept the room comfortable. Negatives: room was slightly dim, beds a little short, and only one power outlet that I could find.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2013

james

great location

nice comfy hotel, perfect location

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2013

Paule

nice hotel in center of the old town

We were happy about our stay in Hotel La Giara. It is located in very comfortable place - in the middle of the old town, near all important places, beach, restaurants. The room was clean and nice, in quite internal yard, the stuff was nice.

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2013

Stuart

Worth the money

Great value hotel for spending a couple of nights in Cefalu. Don't expect the Ritz but the place was perfectly comfortable, ideally situated and good value.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2012

Judith

close to main square

I was very happy with the location of La Giara, and the room was comfortable and very well maintained. My only criticism was the decor! There were a lot of dark wood fittings in a fairly small room, including over-the bed cupboards etc. It certainly put me off at first and made the room oppressive. They really need to redecorate and make the rooms more cheerful. That said, it's in a great location and was also quiet at night.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2012

Verified traveler

Best place to explore the familiar Cefalú

The hotel is in a superb place, in the middle of the beutiful old town. The staff was really helpful and nice. They have cleaned the bathroom every day. Best price for its value in Cefalú. The roof terrace was amazing, with a 360 panorama!
We parked free at the port, which was 10 minutes away by foot.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2012

Littleturtle

Everything we wanted

Was a bit worried given the reviews on trip advisor but hotel was perfect for our needs. Clean, secure with helpful stuff. Moments from the beach on a quaint street close to wonderful restuarants. A nice roof terrace provides an opportunity jut to chill out and overlook the ocean.

Would stay again.

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2012

Paul

Great Location

An excellent place to stay for families! The beach is very close - only about 3 blocks to a private lido or the public beach. Dining and shopping are also very close. The oinly drawback is parking - especially if you have a large vehicle. Nice views to the duomo and La Rocca

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2012

Jan Olav

Nice hotel close to everything

...And a great roof terrace!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2012

Mario

Clean, comfortable and close to the historical center.

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2012

Ed

Good bet in Cefalù

Excellent option for the old town section of Cefalù. Close to cathedral and restaurants. Drawback is parking if you have a car. We used pay lot about 1/2 mile away. Also no breakfast offered.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2011

Verified traveler

Great Sicilian hotel. Good wifi, working elevator, hotel staff was wonderful. Location was perfect for wandering the town and getting to the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2011

Verified traveler

The hotel was nice. The room was large with a comfortable bed. The bathroom was small. Getting in and out of the shower was a tight squeeze, but keep in mind I do need to go on a diet. The people at the front desk had limited English skills, but were very nice and helpful. Thank goodness the air conditioner worked so well because it was hot in Cefalu. Also it was centrally located to all the must see sights in Cefalu. I would definitely stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2011

Verified traveler

Great Location!

a quick walk from the train station, it was easy to get to! It is smack dab in the middle of a quaint street...one way you get the sea, another you get the bustling main street. The AC in the room was superb...the room itself wasn't very contemporary but was clean. we got a view of an alley, so, so much for our \"balcony\"...

the staff was lovely. the elevator worked well. the bathroom was huge...amen!

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2011

Tom

Nice hotel, superb location i charming Cefalú

Good service, english-speaking staff and great location in the centre of the charming old toen in Cefalú. The only bad thing was that the pillows were a bit to hard for our taste.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Turid

Everything good! The location is perfect. Staff and owner kind

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Teresa

Oerhört trevliga ägare och hotellet har perfekt läge, nära till allt.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Lena

trevlig personal. Tyvärr väldigt bullrigt på morgonen utanför. Annars jättebra

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Jennie

I

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Michael

Ett mörkt möblerat rum med riktigt sköna sängar. Bra funktionellt badrum som hölls rent genom daglig städning. Frukosten var omväxlande och god. Det fanns äggröra, bacon och kokta ägg. Tre sorters köttpålägg och ost. Mer italiensk stil med sötare bakverk fanns också. Färsk frukt av olika sorter. Personalen är väldigt trevlig och pratar engelska. Missa inte den fantastiska takbaren där man kan ta en drink och äta något lätt. Utsikten över havet och Rocca (berget) är väldigt fin. Kort sagt ett hotell som man gärna återvänder till.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Sylvie

Chambre propre , style de l époque

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Gorm

God and central

Lægger by og Hotel ligger rigtigt godt de har en rigtig lækker tag terrasse med god udsigt

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Nils Petter

Perfekt plassering

Hotellet ligger perfekt plassert i gamlebyen, kort avstand til alt.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Hotell med mycket bra läge i den gamla delen av staden. Frukosten var inte mycket att ha, mycket tråkig.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2024

Rosana

Recomendo este hotel

Excelente café da manhã, Quarto confortável, otima localização para quem gosta de ficar no centro histórico, mas o acesso é complicado e não consegue estacionamento próximo.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

03 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Usel frukost

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Oct 2024

Johan

Sämsta frukosten under hela resan.