In which quarter house in Agrigente?

Are you going to Sicily, the pearl of Italy? This is in which district you will be staying in Agrigente, a must-see city on the island!

It was on the south-west coast of Sicily Island that Agrigente came to the top of a hill. This town of 60,000 inhabitants is famous for the ruins of the ancient city of Akragas, of course, but also and especially for the valley of the Temples: an immense archaeological site including Greek temples for most perfectly preserved. Agrigento, shared between modernity and archaism, hosts many cultural attractions including the Museo Archeologico Regionale Agrigento, where you can admire the vestiges of Greek civilization and many breathtaking treasures witness to a disturbed past: founded in 582 BC, the city will experience a geographical expansion under the reign of successive tyrants, and then an enlivened history marked by the destructions.

Today, it is thanks to its privileged geographical position and its preserved nature that it seduces because the latter offer many possibilities to relax: hiking trails and fine sandy beaches all close to await the traveler in search of relaxation and escapades and who wish to live and discover other treasures of the region.

Whatever your desires and reasons to come to Agrigento, if you have been seduced and you have chosen to organize your stay there, here is our selection of places to help you find the perfect accommodation and so know where to stay in Agrigento.

Downtown

If the faubourgs on the outskirts of the city are not at first enthusiastic, the historic heart of Agrigento is full of splendid buildings and architectural jewels: the Baroque church of San Lorenzo, for example, or that of San Francesco di Paola are among the immanquable tourist attractions and come to competition the countless museums. The viewing tower on the heights of the city reveals a striking panorama on the archaeological site of the Valley of the Temples, outside the city, but also on the deep blue of the nearby Mediterranean Sea. Of course a few accommodations are available for rent, but it is especially the full hotel offer that stands out and that will satisfy those who wonder where to sleep in Agrigento: many establishments offer rooms for all budgets and customers.

Find a hotel in the city centre

Villaseta

If staying in Agrigente can be a great experience, it is in the “frazione” of Villaseta (an administratively attached hamlet to the city) that the accommodations for rent are a clear example to get maximum flexibility during your stay. The town has no real intrinsic qualities if it is not to face the Valley of the Temples that can be reached on foot or by bus. In addition, it has many renowned shopping centres and pizzerias in the region.

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Calcarelle

The small village of Calcarelle, in the north of Agrigento, is the ideal place to find a typical accommodation close to the inhabitants: some farmers provide a service of type “home d’hôte”, with all the modern comforts: wi-fi, television and air conditioning are of course part. This type of offer is, cherry on the cake, cheap and rather convenient for so long that you have a vehicle - rental agencies are obviously present on Agrigento and will allow you to find your happiness.

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In the vicinity of Agrigento

For nature lovers: some campsites are scattered around the Valley of the Temples and allow to stay in Agrigento economically and simply. Of course, this rustic solution will not suit all but will convince the most modest budgets, or adventurers looking for authenticity!

Find a campsite in the vicinity of Agrigente