Hotel Il Portico Favignana

Hotel Il Portico, rated 9.0 on Booking.com, is a 3-star family-run hotel offering a rooftop terrace with hydromassage tub, free buffet breakfast, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Located behind the main square in Favignana, it is a short walk from the tourist harbour and local shops and restaurants. Rooms include LED TV, air conditioning, minibar, and most feature small balconies with clothes lines. En suite bathrooms have Villeroy-Boch wash basins and Frette towels. Breakfast includes made-to-order cappuccino and espresso, plus a variety of sweet and savoury foods; fresh cakes and pies are baked daily on site. The hotel provides bike and scooter rentals for exploring the island, an internet point in the lobby, and a small parking area for scooters and motorcycles. Concierge services, luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, and airport shuttle (at extra cost) are available. The third-floor sun terrace offers a quiet space for sunbathing, and the shared lounge/TV area features complimentary English movies. Guests can also use the open-air bath and solarium. Diving excursions can be arranged. At Hotel Il Portico, the friendly brothers Leo and Fabio offer personalised recommendations for tours, restaurants, and best beaches. The hotel also offers car hire and facilities for disabled guests.

Exceptional breakfast with fresh daily cakes, pancakes, pistachio croissants, and local Sicilian pastries

Quiet atmosphere despite central location; no street noise at night

Helpful staff provide detailed maps and tips for beaches and attractions

Free English movies and a third-floor sun terrace with church views

Short walk to port, bus stop, and Spiaggia Praia

Some rooms have very small showers

Decor feels slightly dated; fruit selection at breakfast may be limited