Via Nino Bixio 7, 50 Metri dal mare, San Vito lo Capo, Italy | (937) 315-4602
Family-run hotel with charming, intimate atmosphere
Quiet location a short walk away from a sandy beach
Quality, varied breakfast included in the rate
Big rooftop solarium for lounging and watching the sunset
Clean, whimsical rooms with mini-fridges, some with balconies
Parasols available for the beach
Free Wi-Fi and loaner bikes
Parking can be a bit tricky in the immediate area
Walls can be thin
Shuttle to free parking lot may not run in off season
The 13-room Hotel Piccolo Mondo is a small, family-run property a couple hundred yards from the clear waters and clean sands of San Vito Lo Capo, a charming beach town west of Palermo. Quality service is of note here; the hotel's owners interact daily with guests. Rooms are individually decorated, immaculately clean, and offer mini-fridges and small flat-screen TVs (some rooms have balconies). There is a big rooftop solarium with water views. Parking in the immediately vicinity of the hotel can be difficult; shuttles transport visitors to and from a free lot into town (pay parking is available closer by).
Disclaimer: This content was accurate at the time the hotel was reviewed. Please check our partner sites when booking to verify that details are still correct.
Scene
Small, quiet, family-run hotel
Many guests have been coming to the Hotel Piccolo Mondo for years because of its intimate and familial atmosphere. It is set on a small street interspersed with residences and other hotels. Outside on the sidewalk there are a few cafe chairs and tables where guests can have breakfast or an aperitif. The atmosphere here is cozy, informal, and attentive. Rooms are located off a single spiral staircase, which also leads up to a plain but pleasant rooftop solarium with views of the sea and the surrounding landscape.
Location
Steps from the beach at San Vito Lo Capo
The hotel is situated a couple hundred feet from the beach; walking takes less than five minutes. The tiny beach town of San Vito Lo Capo retains a lot of local character; many guests have commented that the town, and this hotel in particular, are great examples of old world charm and hospitality. If one is not driving, San Vito Lo Capo is accessible by bus from Trapani (about one hour ride).
Rooms
Bright, cheery rooms with homey decor
Rooms at Hotel Piccolo Mondo are individually decorated in bright colors; occasionally the aesthetic is reminiscent of a child’s room, though the effect is not unpleasant at all. Some rooms are lavender, others are blue, with gauzy curtains, matching lampshades, and contemporary paintings. Rooms have A/C, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs; some have balconies and lovely views of the nearby beach. Bathrooms have stall showers. Many guests have commented on the high level of cleanliness in the rooms.
Features
A pleasant roof deck, a small bar, and some nice lounge areas
A simple roof deck has a few tables and chairs as well as a couple of loungers for taking in the sun and the view of the surrounding whitewashed rooftops. A small bar offers drinks and coffee, and there are a handful of bikes available to borrow, as well as a nearby rental location if these are unavailable. Guests arriving by car have several options; the free one involves taking a municipal shuttle to the hotel from a lot, though with advance notice to the hotel it is possible to unload luggage first on-site.
