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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Trapani
13 stays · 6 aparthotels and 7 serviced apartments
Aparthotels and serviced apartments are a sensible choice in Trapani, a port city on Sicily's western coast where visitors combine a few days in town with trips to Erice, the salt pans and the Egadi islands. A kitchen helps when you are buying fish and local produce, and extra space suits families and longer stays based around ferry day trips. Wikipedia gives Trapani a population of about 54,600, with around 80,000 in the urban agglomeration, and says the economy rests on fishing, marble quarrying and exportation, commerce and tourism.
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Where to stay in Trapani
Historic centre
- first-time visitors
- walking
- food
Wikivoyage says the compact historic centre is walkable, with most major sights, restaurants and ferry terminals within a 15 to 20 minute walk. Visit Sicily lists the Cathedral, built in 1102, the Museo Pepoli in a 14th-century convent, and the Torre dell'Orologio, the city's oldest gate. The 18th-century Chiesa del Purgatorio displays 20 sculptural groups depicting the Passion.
Stays in or near Historic centre
- WeLive Trapani - luxury apartments · about 400 m away
- Historico Loft & Rooms Palazzo Adragna XIX · about 200 m away
- Finestre d'Occidente · about 600 m away
- Residence La Gancia · about 700 m away
Mura di Tramontana seafront
- sea views
- evening walks
- couples
Wikivoyage lists the Mura di Tramontana among the city's attractions, along with the Colombaia Castle, Ligny Tower and the old walls. Visit Sicily says the Torre di Ligny has views of the Strait of Sicily and houses the Civic Museum of Prehistory.
Stays in or near Mura di Tramontana seafront
- WeLive Trapani - luxury apartments · about 700 m away
- Residence La Gancia · about 300 m away
- Finestre d'Occidente · about 500 m away
- Historico Loft & Rooms Palazzo Adragna XIX · about 1.1 km away
Lido Paradiso
- beach
- families
- summer
Wikivoyage names Lido Paradiso as one of Trapani's city beaches, and says local buses serve outlying beaches and suburbs. It suits guests who want a swim without leaving the city, though check the walking distance to the old town from any apartment.
Stays in or near Lido Paradiso
- WeLive Trapani - luxury apartments · about 800 m away
- Historico Loft & Rooms Palazzo Adragna XIX · about 400 m away
- Finestre d'Occidente · about 1 km away
- Residence La Gancia · about 1 km away
Around the railway and port
- ferries
- train travel
- day trips
Wikivoyage says regional trains reach Palermo via Castelvetrano from the central station, and that fast ferries to the Aegadian Islands depart from a dedicated terminal. Staying near the station and port makes early ferry departures easier, though Wikivoyage describes the old town as compact and walkable.
Stays in or near Around the railway and port
- WeLive Trapani - luxury apartments · about 500 m away
- Historico Loft & Rooms Palazzo Adragna XIX · in the area
- Finestre d'Occidente · about 700 m away
- Residence La Gancia · about 900 m away
Erice
- views
- quiet stays
- culture
Wikipedia places Erice at around 750 m above sea level on Mount Erice, overlooking Trapani, with the Castello di Venere built on the site of an ancient temple. It says the cable car from the outskirts of Trapani to Erice was rebuilt and reopened in June 2018. A stay there suits visitors who prefer a hilltop town to the port.
Getting around Trapani
Wikivoyage says Trapani–Birgi Airport is 15 km south, with bus and taxi transfers reaching the city in 20 to 40 minutes. Wikipedia says it is the third busiest airport on Sicily. Wikivoyage lists regional trains to Palermo via Castelvetrano, long-distance coaches from Palermo, its airport and surrounding towns, and local buses to the beaches.
By sea, Wikivoyage says fast ferries leave for the Aegadian Islands from a dedicated terminal, with seasonal service to Pantelleria. Wikipedia names Favignana as the largest of the Egadi Islands, together with Levanzo and Marettimo, and says Trapani is the main departure point. Check the operators' current timetables. See Favignana for the island hub.
Living in Trapani for longer
Trapani works for longer stays because the historic centre is compact and walkable, and the station, port and beaches are all reachable by bus or on foot. Visit Sicily lists local products that make a kitchen worthwhile: red shrimps from Mazara del Vallo, Vastedda cheese, sea salt, olive oil, Marsala wine and capers from Pantelleria.
Wikipedia mentions pesto alla trapanese, made with almonds rather than pine nuts, and Wikivoyage lists seafood and couscous among the local specialities. The nearby Mazara del Vallo has its own page: Mazara del Vallo.
When to visit Trapani
Wikipedia classes Trapani's climate as Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and moderately wet, mild winters. Wikivoyage says summers often exceed 30°C and that spring and early autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for visiting.
Visit Sicily says the Processione dei Misteri takes place every Good Friday in a procession lasting 24 hours, and Wikipedia says it features twenty floats. Plan ahead if you want to be in the centre then.
Visit Sicily, the regional tourism site, says the city takes its name from the Greek Drepanon, referring to its crescent shape, and lies between two seas near Monte Erice. Wikipedia describes Trapani as an important ferry port, with links to the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Sardinia, France and Tunisia. Palermo is the larger regional hub: Palermo. For the wider country see Italy.
Long-stay tips for Trapani
Of the 13 properties here, 1 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 4 include some form of housekeeping. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.
10 properties list a full kitchen and 3 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 38 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in Italy
Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Trapani?
The historic centre is best for sights and restaurants on foot, the Mura di Tramontana seafront suits sea views, and the area near the station and port is practical for ferry day trips.
How do I get from Trapani-Birgi Airport to Trapani?
Wikivoyage says the airport is 15 km south and that bus and taxi transfers reach the city in 20 to 40 minutes.
How do I get to Erice from Trapani?
Wikipedia says a cable car runs from the outskirts of Trapani to Erice, and that it reopened in June 2018 after being rebuilt.
Can I take a ferry to the Egadi Islands from Trapani?
Yes. Wikipedia says Trapani is the main departure point for the Egadi Islands, and Wikivoyage says fast ferries leave from a dedicated terminal.
How many aparthotels are there in Trapani?
We currently list 13 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Trapani.
Do aparthotels in Trapani have kitchens?
13 of the 13 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Trapani have a washing machine?
1 property lists an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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