Living art emporium
Glass floors at reception reveal sunken Roman ruins beneath an eighteenth-century noble palazzo filled with vivid, eclectic contemporary art installations.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Studio GUM pairs restored baroque interiors with vivid contemporary artwork, bespoke tiles, and purchasable art installations.
Notable
An eighteenth-century noble palazzo featuring preserved late-baroque architectural fabric, original family crests, and visible Roman ruins.
Notable
Rooms themed around Sicilian folklore and mythological legends, accompanied by breakfasts sourced directly from neighbouring fish markets.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the sleek new guesthouse Asmundo di Gisira, in a restored 18th-century palazzo, is filled with contemporary art and killer tile work.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The boisterous stalls of La Pescheria fish market and the lava-stone Elephant Fountain sit just steps down the street.
The rooms
Individually styled bedrooms draw on Sicilian mythology, while the top-floor suite opens onto private terraces with panoramic Mount Etna views.
Treatments
- Treatments
- In-room tailored body massages and aesthetic treatments available upon request.
At the table
Cocktails are poured in the green-walled bar lounge, and breakfast brings fresh orange juice and Sicilian pastries.
How it began
Art collector Umberto Gulisano transformed this historic family palazzo into an ever-evolving gallery where guests can buy the exhibited pieces.
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.