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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Lipari

8 stays · 6 aparthotels and 2 serviced apartments

Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands off the northern coast of Sicily, and aparthotels and serviced apartments in Lipari give you a kitchen and extra space. Wikivoyage calls Lipari the primary transportation gateway to the Aeolians, and says the island's main town, a transport hub, makes a good base.

8 stays

Where to stay in Lipari

Lipari town

  • first-time visitors
  • boat connections
  • restaurants

Wikivoyage describes Lipari town as the transport hub of the island. It names the Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano, which covers the archaeology of the Aeolian Islands, and the Baroque cathedral among the sights. Wikipedia says the walls atop the old acropolis were built by Charles V's subjects in 1556 and still stand.

Stays in or near Lipari town

Marina Corta

  • waterfront
  • hill walks
  • views

Wikivoyage describes a track up from Marina Corta to Monte Gallina and Monte della Guardia, which leads to the west side of the island and views of the two Faraglioni from above.

Stays in or near Marina Corta

Canneto

  • seaside
  • summer stays

Wikipedia places Canneto on the eastern shore of the island, north of Lipari town. Wikivoyage names Canneto among the places on the island's bus route from Guglielmo Urso, and suggests staying near the sea there or in Acquacalda in summer.

Stays in or near Canneto

Acquacalda

  • north coast
  • walks
  • summer stays

Wikipedia places Acquacalda along the island's northern coast. Wikivoyage describes a downhill walk on the road from Quattropani to Acquacalda that takes about 45 minutes, with views of Salina and the northern Aeolian islands.

Quattropani

  • hiking
  • winter stays
  • village setting

Wikipedia places Quattropani in the north-west of Lipari. Wikivoyage suggests villages such as Pianoconte and Quattropani for winter stays aimed at trekking, and describes a walk from the old kaolin mine between the two to the San Calogero thermal bath.

Getting around Lipari

Wikivoyage says Siremar, Liberty Lines and NGI all connect Lipari to the other Aeolian islands, Sicily and the mainland, and recommends hydrofoils, which are significantly quicker than the ferries, if you are not bringing a vehicle. Siremar's own site says its services are provided through Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori and Liberty Lines. Wikivoyage's Aeolian Islands page lists car ferries and hydrofoils from Milazzo, Messina and Reggio di Calabria, most calling at Lipari first.

On the island, Wikivoyage names Guglielmo Urso as the bus company serving Canneto, Acquacalda, Cave di Pomice, Quattropani and Pianoconte, and says scooters and other vehicles can be hired near the waterfront.

Living in Lipari for longer

Wikivoyage says Lipari is ideal for trekking, with routes from easy to hard, and that the level of difficulty depends on the season: some tracks are very hard to follow in summer heat. It suggests that spring, autumn and winter are the seasons for walking.

Wikivoyage also notes that houses on the island are not built for heating, that older houses with thick walls stay cooler, and that winter temperatures can fall to between 0 and 10 °C. Wikipedia says Lipari's large archaeological museum covers the history of the Aeolian Islands from prehistoric to classical times, along with vulcanology and marine history.

When to visit Lipari

Wikivoyage's Aeolian Islands page says the islands can be very busy in July and August. Its Lipari page recommends diving or snorkelling at the Faraglioni in summer and walking in autumn, winter and especially spring.

Wikipedia gives the island a surface area of 89.72 square kilometres and places it 30 km from Sicily, with four main villages besides Lipari town: Pianoconte, Quattropani, Acquacalda and Canneto. The Aeolian Islands are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. For wider planning see our guide to Italy and the nearby mainland and Sicilian cities of Naples and Catania.

Long-stay tips for Lipari

Of the 8 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 4 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 32 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Lipari?

By boat. Wikivoyage says Siremar, Liberty Lines and NGI connect Lipari to Sicily and the mainland, and that most ferries and hydrofoils from Milazzo, Messina and Reggio di Calabria call at Lipari first.

Which part of Lipari is best to stay in?

Wikivoyage describes Lipari town as the transport hub and a good base, and suggests the sea-front villages of Canneto and Acquacalda for summer, and Pianoconte or Quattropani for winter walking.

Is Lipari the biggest of the Aeolian Islands?

Yes. Wikipedia describes Lipari as the largest of the seven Aeolian Islands, and Wikivoyage says it is also the most populous.

Is there public transport on Lipari?

Wikivoyage names Guglielmo Urso as the bus company serving Canneto, Acquacalda, Cave di Pomice, Quattropani and Pianoconte.

How many aparthotels are there in Lipari?

We currently list 8 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Lipari.

Do aparthotels in Lipari have kitchens?

8 of the 8 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Lipari have a washing machine?

2 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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