What are the best tips and deals on where to stay in Stromboli during a vacation in the Aeolian Islands? Let’s explore everything in our article today, but first, let’s talk a bit about this beautiful and unique Sicilian island.
Stromboli is the most inward of the Aeolian Islands and the closest to the mainland coasts of Italy. It is part of the province of Messina, although the closest coast is actually that of Calabria. It can be easily reached by ferry and hydrofoil from many cities such as Naples, Lipari, Milazzo, Messina, Vibo Valentia, Reggio Calabria, and Tropea.
The island of Stromboli is a real and active volcano emerging from the sea and is one of the three active volcanoes in Italy. On its east and west sides, we can find two inhabited centers: Ginostra (with only 40 inhabitants) and Stromboli, which is much larger, divided into the fractions of San Vincenzo, San Bartolo, and Piscità.
In fact, it is here that you can find all the accommodations, and given the small size of the island and its limited availability in terms of bed spaces, we recommend booking well in advance to have as much choice as possible. In this regard, we can mention two splendid 4-star hotels on the island, both not far from Ficogrande beach.
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These two hotels are undoubtedly the best in Stromboli, both in terms of services and the beauty of the environments and furnishings chosen. However, it’s also worth highlighting the splendid pools that both have, allowing guests to relax on the property between one excursion and another around the island.
In addition to these, there are also other budget hotels, either 2 or 3 stars, which are perfect for those looking for the comfort of a hotel while also carefully managing their budget. These structures are really excellent, close to the beach, and well-maintained, although the accommodations are more basic and certainly less sought after than the 4-star hotels.
In Stromboli, there are also 4 bed and breakfasts, which have the common feature of being located towards the interior of the inhabited center and slightly further from the sea. These are structures managed by private individuals and are ideal for those looking to connect with the local culture while still having typical hotel services available.
Stromboli’s B&Bs are well-maintained and highly rated by customers who have stayed there. But above all, we can say that the accommodation offer on this small island of Stromboli is dominated by apartments, both in the form of holiday homes and guesthouses, as well as residences and larger structures that also include self-catering accommodations.
In any case, the main advantage of choosing an apartment to stay in Stromboli is the ability to prepare meals independently, which, combined with the absence of hotel schedules and rules, allows for a vacation in complete freedom and total independence.
