The Piccolo Gellia is located in the center of Agrigento, 100 yards from the Piazza Gallo. From the street, the hotel is unassuming and is only discernible from the surrounding buildings by its tiny sign hung high above the road below. Once through the outer doors you will find an external staircase and courtyard built in the 15th century. The B&B is named for a famous 5th century Greek whose name, Gellia, has become synonymous with hospitality in the city. The hotel is friendly and clean, well located and inexpensive. The site features simple rooms with tile floors, large bathrooms, iron bed frames and tall louvered windows opening onto the courtyard or the street. As a city center hotel near to every attraction and the main rail station, the Piccolo Gellia is priced higher than other budget hotels around Agrigento but is well below the $200 average for accommodations in the city. The rate for a double with breakfast included starts around $155 as of January, 2011. Make sure to ask for a private bathroom when making a reservation if you require one.
The Hotel CostAzzura is located along the San Leone beach in Agrigento. This European 3-star hotel has a modern design and occupies a tall gray building with simple furnishings. The public areas of the hotel have white tile floors and the overall feel is one of a small independent Italian hotel. On the roof of the hotel, you will find its best feature, a large swimming pool, whirlpool and solarium. The hotel also provides discount tour packages for the beach, city and Valley of the Temples. There is an informal restaurant on-site, and there are guestrooms or garden villas to choose from. The guestrooms are decorated with single color paint schemes, basic artwork and plain but comfortable beds. Each has a balcony, satellite TV, Wi-Fi and air-conditioning unit. Rates for a double start at about $67 as of January, 2011.
The Grand Hotel Mose is constructed of Tufo, or the ultralight volcanic rock found throughout Sicily. The hotel is definitely a notch above the other budget choices and is set within a castle-like structure with modern touches and a nice landscaped design. At the rear of the unique building, you will find an abstract swimming pool and a large patio with palm trees and sitting areas. The hotel interior is elegantly but not extravagantly furnished with a polished wood front desk and bar and leather couches. The all purpose Mimosa restaurant serves three meals a day. Guest rooms are all white with iron bed frames and simple wood furniture, air-conditioning, TV and minibar. Rates for a double start at $86 as of January, 2011.
Casa Castelli is a budget bed and breakfast in the city center. The hotel welcomes guests with free parking and complimentary services including Wi-Fi Internet, laundry, cleaning, bike rental, air-conditioning and a map of the city. Guests will find it easy to get around the city by bike or foot and see attractions like the Assazia di Santo Spirito, Chiesa del Purgatorio, the Duomo and the Museo Civico all located near the hotel. Daily breakfast is also free and served in your room, and dinner at a local restaurant can be added with the half-board option. Rooms are spacious but basic, with heavy Italian wood furniture, single or double beds and a large private bathroom. Rates for a double start at around $65 as of January, 2011.
The Hotel Villa Eos is a 3-star property located next to the sea in Agrigento. The hotel resembles a summer villa with terracotta roof tiles and large sea-view balconies. Outside are a large nicely designed pool, solarium and bar where guests can relax and take in the sun. The hotel has two horses available for riding and a Russian art collection. The Villa Eos features free parking, daily newspaper, free daily breakfast and interior decor with local design and Persian carpets. The guestrooms are simple with tiled floors, hanging drapes, single or double beds, private bathroom, TV and balcony. Rates for a double start around $104 as of January, 2011.
