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EUR 45 - 160 La Mattanza
Are you looking for modern apartments in Trapani but don´t want to compromise on location? La Mattanza has a fantastic view across the historic … MoreEUR 49 - 80 Medi Selection Apartments
Medi Selection Apartments offers independent accommodation in a historic building in Trapani centre. Apartments include air conditioning, TV, minibar … MoreEUR 60 - 120 Officinagastronomica Resort
Officinagastronomica Resort is a renovated, historic hotel 5 km from Trapani centre. It offers air-conditioned rooms, an excellent Sicilian restaurant… MoreEUR 35 - 110 La Lampara
La Lampara is set in the fisherman´s district of San Francesco in Trapani, a 5-minute walk from the ferry port. The apartments are air condition… MoreEUR 60 - 390 La Baronia
La Baronia is a typical Sicilian resort, near Trapani. Surrounded by a centuries old park, it offers apartments with fully equipped kitchen. Parking i… MoreEUR 62 - 170 Hotel Tiziano
Just a short stroll from the historic centre, Hotel Tiziano is a modern, 4-star hotel providing a comfortable base within easy reach of Trapani Railwa… MoreEUR 50 - 135 Hotel Vittoria
Hotel Vittoria has a great position in Trapani centre, just 50 metres from the beach and 10 minutes´ walk from the old town. Free Wi-Fi is provi… MoreEUR 45 - 85 Il Cortile Fiorito
Just 100 metres from the sea, Il Cortile Fiorito is a 19th century building in Trapani’s historic centre. It offers air-conditioned apartments with … MoreEUR 40 - 155 Palazzo Dei Corsari
Just a few steps from Trapani’s historic centre and the sea, Palazzo Dei Corsari offers free parking and panoramic sea views from its terrace, furni… MoreEUR 40 - 105 Palazzo Serraino
Palazzo Serraino is a historic building in the heart of Trapani, set around a peaceful inner courtyard. It offers well-equipped studios with free Wi-F… MoreEUR 80 - 210 Resort I Mulini
I Mulini Resort is set in a peaceful location, surrounded by a green meadow and overlooking the sea and the ancient windmills. Enjoy spectacular sunse… MoreEUR 40 - 150 San Domenico Residence
Stay in well-equipped apartments in Trapani´s old town. Surrounded by elegant period buildings, shops and restaurants, the port is 300m from San… MoreEUR 30 - 100 Sun Appartamenti
Sun Appartamenti is set in an ancient fishing district in Trapani, 100 metres from the beach. All apartments are air conditioned and have an independe… MoreEUR 35 - 145 Residence Rosa Dei Venti
Residence Rosa Dei Venti offers spacious, self-catering accommodation in a building of the early 20th century. The Residence is within walking distanc… MoreEUR 80 - 280 Residence La Gancia
Residence La Gancia is in the centre of Trapani, just 30 metres from the public beach. It offers free Wi-Fi and a roof terrace with panoramic views ov… MoreEUR 40 - 155 Renda Appartamenti
Renda Appartamenti are located in the centre of Trapani, on the main shopping street and only 400 metres from the beach. All are modern and well-equip… MoreEUR 50 - 115 Residence Cielomare
Residence Cielomare is set in Trapani’s centre, 100 metres from the beach and 150 metres from Trapani’s historic centre. It offers free parking an… MoreEUR 45 - 140 Residence Cortile Mercè
Residence Cortile Mercè offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, in the old town centre of Trapani, 600 metres from the port. There is free Wi… MoreEUR 59 - 125 Hotel Residence Le Chiavi Di San Francesco
At Le Chiavi di San Francesco you will have comfortable room or apartment accommodation, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city of Trapani and the… MoreEUR 70 - 170 Hotel Baia dei Mulini
Set right on the seafront in Trapani, Hotel Baia dei Mulini offers a swimming pool, free parking, and a private beach with free beach towels, sun loun… MoreEUR 45 - 114 B&B Baglio Tita
B&B Baglio Tita is set in farm buildings on the outskirts of Trapani. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, and air-conditioned rooms with minibar, cabl… MoreEUR 50 - 130 B&B Il Cortiletto
B&B Il Cortiletto is in the heart of Trapani, in the pedestrian area. It offers large, air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom.
Il Cortiletto is… MoreEUR 55 - 90 B&B Pousada Noir
B&B La Pousada Noir has a central location on one of Trapani´s main shopping streets. Your room or apartment here will be colourful and well-equ… MoreEUR 45 - 120 Aurora Apartments
Aurora offers self-catering apartments with free Wi-Fi just 100 metres from public buses connecting to Trapani city centre. The Pepoli Museum is just … MoreEUR 40 - 150 Alle Due Badie Residence
Alle Due Badie Residence is set in the heart of Trapani, close to the Tramontana Walls and the beach. The harbour for the Egadi Islands is also nearby… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequent trains run from Palermo, with a few stopping at Segesta. Local trains also run to Marsala, Mazara del Vallo and Castelvetrano (for the ruins of Selinunte).
Frequent buses run from Palermo. Less frequently they go to Marsala, Mazara del Vallo, Castelvetrano (for the ruins of Selinunte), Sciacca, Agrigento and Segesta.
Trapani is the port for frequent boats and hydrofoils to the Egadi Islands. Nightly boats (and hydrofoils in summer) also run to Pantelleria, with weekly (or so) ones to Tunis. See and
Trapani has a small airport (TPS), with internal flights to Rome, Milan and Pantelleria. Since September 2006, Ryanair is operating a low-cost flight to Pisa. New Ryanair flights to Trapani from Barcelona and Dublin are scheduled to start in 2007.
Trapani is small enough to walk around. Buses pass the ferry port and the adjacent bus station and railway station are on the edge of the city centre.
The magnificent Basilica-Sanctuary of Maria Santissima Annunziata (also called Madonna di Tràpani) originally built in 1315-1332 and rebuilt in 1760. It houses a marble statue of the Madonna of Tràpani, which might be the work of Nino Pisano
The city is renowned for its Easter procession, I Misteri, when the town's guilds parade a groups of sculpted 17th century and 18th century religious statues through the streets in a procession lasting for 16 hours on Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
Calvino, Via N.Nasi, +39 0923 21464. Excellent pizza - you'll have to come early or book ahead if you want to eat in. The locals flock here for take-aways.
Maccotta, Via del Argentieri (+39) 0923 23348. Attractive, clean and surprisingly cheap.
Erice is well worth a visit. Regular buses go to this nearby precipitous hilltop town, but the best way to get there is by the new cable-car. Wander around and soak in the atmosphere.
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The Baroque Palazzo della Giudecca 'or Casa Ciambra
The Fontana del Tritone (Triton's Fountain)
The Baroque Palazzo della Giudecca or Casa Ciambra
The Cathedral (1635)
The fine buildings on the main Corso Vittorio Emanuele
Enjoy the bustle of the port. See the Italians shouting and gesticulating as they load the large ferries to TunisDo
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Da Salvator Via N.Nasi. Fairly good, cheap food.Drink
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The Egadi islands (Favignana, Levanzo e Marettimo) are very close and well worth a visit, with their wonderful beaches and bays.
San Vito Lo Capo is a wonderful beach 40Km from Trapani, with white sand and crystal blue sea.
Visit the Greek temple, theatre and ruins at Segesta on a day trip, or en-route to Palermo.