Gli Zii di Sicilia in Racalmuto, B&B with a kitchen in the centre
Gli Zii di Sicilia is a B&B in the centre of Racalmuto, in the province of Agrigento, with air-conditioned rooms, a balcony, a private bathroom and a fitted kitchen for guests. Guests praise its cleanliness and welcome. I would choose it for a few nights, for families and for anyone travelling on foot or by bike.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Gli Zii di Sicilia in Racalmuto is
Gli Zii di Sicilia is a B&B on via Francesco Petrarca, in the heart of Racalmuto, in the province of Agrigento. Guests stress that the location is central and that everything is within walking distance, starting with a bakery and a minimarket a few steps away.
The listing gives Agrigento Central Station at about 22 km, the Luigi Pirandello Theatre at about 23 km and Comiso airport at about 121 km. In practice you will want a car to explore the province, while in town you do everything on foot. One review notes that Racalmuto is the birthplace of the writer Leonardo Sciascia, a good reason for literature lovers to visit.
What the rooms and kitchen are like
The rooms are air-conditioned, with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a balcony overlooking the town. Guests are struck by the cleanliness and the attention to detail, and also by the kitchen area.
- The room. Air-conditioned, with a private balcony and a dining area. Guests find it lovely, comfortable and very clean.
- The kitchen. Fitted with an oven, fridge and hob, plus a coffee machine and kettle. Several people describe it as well stocked.
- The bathroom. Private, with a bidet, toiletries and a hairdryer.
- The services. Free Wi-Fi and bike hire on site. One review also mentions free use of the washing machine.
With a kitchen like that, the place suits both short stays and longer ones. A group of five says they took up all the rooms and felt as if they had a house to themselves.
What guests say
On Google, Gli Zii di Sicilia has 4.9 from 48 reviews, and none of the reviews I read contain a negative judgement. When a picture is this uniform, I want to understand what makes it so.
The answer is mainly the owners' hospitality. Many guests describe them as kind, attentive and always available, making you feel at home. Then comes the cleanliness, which is judged spotless, and the convenient location. Among the reviewers are families, motorcyclists, pilgrims and a group of artists, so it suits different kinds of travel. Some describe a new and well-organised property.
What to know before you book
I found no criticisms, but a few things are unclear from the data, and I would raise them before booking.
| Point | What we know | What I would do |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | No information on how it works | Ask whether it is included and where it is served |
| Parking | No data | Ask the host where to leave the car in the centre |
| Getting around | Agrigento and the airport are far away | Consider a car to get around |
| Kitchen | Much appreciated by guests | Check whether it is shared with others |
Only one real limitation: Racalmuto is neither a seaside nor a nightlife destination. It is a real Sicilian town, with its own pace, and for a relaxed stay that is more of a plus than a minus.
Who it suits
I would choose it for a family or a small group who want to cook for themselves and spend less on restaurants. It also works for cyclists, given the bike hire on site, and for pilgrims, whom the reviews mention more than once.
If you are looking for a hotel with a restaurant and a reception desk open all day, this is a simpler, more personal, family-run place. For couples it is a convenient base for exploring the area around Agrigento.
Other places to stay in Sicily
If you want to compare more options, around Agrigento there are B&B Mannala' in Agrigento and Villa Alisia Agrigento. Further inland you will find B&B A casa di amici in Caltanissetta. I have no data to describe them, but their dedicated pages will help.
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