Hotel Principe di Salina overlooking the sea on Salina in the Aeolian Islands
Malfa, Salina · Aeolian Islands

Hotel Principe di Salina

Wake to sea views, spend a lazy afternoon by the pool and join a lively dinner around the shared table at this fourteen-room hotel above Malfa.

14-room boutique hotel Sea-view terrace with every room Heated infinity pool and Jacuzzi Personal hosting and family-style dinners
Include Principe di Salina in your holiday
Sea-facing communal terrace at Hotel Principe di Salina
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Terrace mornings and a warm island welcome

Principe di Salina welcomes you with personal hosting, sea-facing terraces and space to settle into island life. Its twelve rooms and two suites surround the pool on different levels, with views towards Panarea and Stromboli.

Enjoy a long breakfast, a swim and a light lunch by the pool. In the evening, guests gather around a shared table for Sicilian dishes and conversation, with a menu that changes each day.

Every room has its own terrace facing the sea. Choose a garden-level room, a higher outlook or a spacious suite for quiet time together.

Explore Salina’s villages, vineyards and coastline, or follow a few days in Palermo with an island stay. We recommend four to seven nights to enjoy both the hotel and the places around it.

Atmosphere

Personal hosting and a relaxed atmosphere

Rooms

A private sea-view terrace with every category

Evenings

Shared tables and Sicilian cooking

Location

Sea views above Malfa

Length of stay

Four to seven nights to enjoy the island

Your stay

Enjoying your stay at Principe di Salina

Take a morning walk, spend the afternoon by the pool and meet fellow guests over dinner. Couples, friends and food lovers will find plenty to enjoy here.

Best for

Island days for two

  • Couples, honeymooners and anniversary travellers
  • Food and wine lovers who enjoy shared dinners
  • Walkers and travellers keen to explore Salina
  • Time for the hotel’s pool, terraces and sea views
Main strengths

A personal welcome on Salina

  • Every room includes a private terrace facing the sea
  • A heated infinity pool and Jacuzzi
  • Thoughtful hosting at a small hotel
  • Breakfast, poolside lunches and convivial dinners
Good to know

Access, age policy and arrival

  • Dinner is served family-style around shared tables
  • The hotel is above the coast, with no direct sea access
  • The property has several levels and steps; the walk back from Malfa is uphill
  • Children must be over 12, with a maximum of one per booking
  • We coordinate transfers and hydrofoils around your flight times
Recommended stay

We recommend four to seven nights

  • Four nights: pool time, Malfa and a boat or wine outing
  • Five to seven nights: explore more villages and leave days free to relax
  • Stay longer for walking, vineyard visits and time by the sea
  • Combine Salina with Palermo, Taormina or another Aeolian island
Rooms and suites

A private sea-view terrace with every room

Enjoy a coffee outdoors with the islands on the horizon. Choose from garden-level Superior Rooms, Top Floor Rooms and two spacious Suites. Book early for the best choice of position and terrace.

Superior Room with private sea-view terrace at Hotel Principe di Salina
Among the gardens

Superior Room

21 m² | 12 m² sea-view terrace | Double or twin beds

Light interiors, Sicilian furnishings and a terrace among the Mediterranean planting make these garden-level rooms a welcoming place for two.

They sit in the buildings beside the pool. Let us know about access needs so we can check the steps to your room and the shared facilities.

Garden mornings Step out with a book or a coffee and enjoy the sea view from your own terrace.

Top Floor Room with elevated sea-view terrace at Hotel Principe di Salina
An open sea view

Top Floor Room

21 m² | 12 m² sea-view terrace | Higher-floor position

These rooms sit above the garden-level accommodation, with a more open outlook across the pool and sea. Each has a furnished private terrace and a double or twin bed arrangement.

Settle into an armchair or hammock outdoors and watch the light over Panarea and Stromboli.

A higher outlook A lovely choice when you would like to spend plenty of time on your terrace.

Suite with spacious private sea-view terrace at Hotel Principe di Salina
Space for your stay

Suite

60 m² | 40 m² private terrace | Highest floor of the main house

The Suites combine a bedroom and lounge in one generous open-plan space, with a large terrace for quiet mornings and evenings overlooking the sea.

Up to two extra beds can be arranged, with a curtain dividing the living area. There is one bathroom, including a glass-walled shower, so privacy is limited for four guests; the hotel’s age policy still applies.

Room to linger Enjoy more indoor and outdoor space for a longer stay or a special occasion.

Choosing your room

Tell us the outlook, room layout and access you would like. We can explain the available choices and help you reserve the room that suits your stay.

Life at the hotel

Pool afternoons, shared dinners and days around Salina

Enjoy a swim, linger over lunch and head into Malfa for a change of scene. Boat trips, walks and wine visits add variety to the quiet days at the hotel.

Infinity pool overlooking the sea at Hotel Principe di Salina
Poolside afternoons

A swim with a sea view

The heated infinity pool, Jacuzzi and terraces overlook the sea. Find a lounger, order a cool drink and settle in for the afternoon.

A light lunch at the pool bar lets you make a day of it, with your room and terrace close by.

A day to yourself: Leave an afternoon open for swimming, reading and a drink before dinner.

Aeolian food served at Hotel Principe di Salina
Food and evenings

Sicilian food around a shared table

Breakfast brings coffee, Sicilian brioche, sourdough bread and sweet or savoury dishes to the terrace. Later, the pool bar serves light lunches and drinks.

Dinner brings guests together around a long table, with dishes served family-style to share. The changing menu draws on seasonal produce and Sicilian cooking.

Your evenings: Enjoy a few shared dinners at the hotel and explore Malfa’s restaurants on other nights.

Hotel Principe di Salina in the green landscape of Salina
Salina beyond the hotel

Villages, vineyards and volcanic scenery

Explore Malfa’s cafés and shops, visit a vineyard for Malvasia or head out by boat to see Salina’s coastline from the water.

Walk among the island’s volcanic landscapes or explore by local bus, taxi or electric scooter. Boat outings offer further coastal discoveries and visits to neighbouring islands.

A day out: Choose a boat trip or wine visit, with time for a leisurely lunch and a swim when you return.

Location and practical notes

Sea views above Malfa

Principe di Salina sits on a quiet hillside near Malfa, on the island’s northern coast. The setting gives you broad sea views, with village restaurants, shops and local buses nearby.

Around Malfa

Village life and a quiet place to return to

Enjoy the pool and terraces above the coast, then venture into Malfa for a meal, a café stop or a stroll around the village.

Malfa is within walking reach, with an uphill return. A taxi is useful after dinner, in hot weather or if the gradients are difficult for you.

The setting combines a peaceful stay with opportunities to explore the island independently.

Arriving on Salina

Arriving by sea

A typical route combines a transfer to Milazzo, a hydrofoil to Santa Marina Salina and an onward transfer to the hotel. We choose the crossing around the seasonal timetable and your wider holiday.

We can arrange each stage together and check it against your flight times.

Malfa and local evenings

An evening in Malfa

Discover village restaurants, cafés and small shops, then return to your terrace above the sea.

Plan the walk or taxi back with the hillside setting in mind.

Exploring the island

Exploring without a hire car

Local buses link Salina’s villages and ports, with a stop near the hotel. Taxis, private drivers and electric scooter hire offer further ways to explore.

Discover more of the island’s villages, landscapes and food in our guide to Salina and why the island rewards staying .

You can enjoy the stay without keeping a car throughout. We will help arrange transport for the places you want to visit.

Sea connections

Planning the sea crossing

Crossing times vary by season and sea conditions. We allow time between your flights, mainland transfer and hydrofoil.

For an early departure flight, a final mainland stay may be useful. We will advise when arranging your route.

Arranging your journey

Share your flight plans with us before booking so we can coordinate your arrival and departure.

More of Sicily

Combine Salina with more of Sicily

Begin with Palermo’s markets and architecture, finish with Taormina’s coastal views or add another Aeolian island. We will shape the journey around your interests and time.

Before Salina

Palermo followed by island calm

Palermo Salina

Explore Palermo’s markets, palaces and neighbourhoods, then sail to Salina for swims, village walks and dinners at the shared table.

We suggest three or four nights in Palermo followed by five to seven at Principe di Salina, with time for the pool, coast and vineyards.

Enjoy the contrast: City discoveries followed by island days.

After Salina

Finish with Taormina

Salina Taormina

Follow Salina with Taormina’s historic theatre, restaurant evenings and views over the Ionian coast.

Three or four nights in Taormina after five to seven on Salina leaves time to enjoy each stay.

A coastal finale: Wander the town, visit the theatre and enjoy a final sea-view dinner.

A second Aeolian island

Discover another Aeolian island

Salina Vulcano

Pair Salina’s villages and vineyards with a stay on Vulcano for a different island landscape and atmosphere.

Follow Principe’s personal welcome and Malfa evenings with the pools, spa and direct sea access of Therasia Resort Sea & Spa .

Our suggested stay: Four or five nights on each island gives you time for the hotels and their surroundings.

Enjoy Salina

Time to enjoy your island stay

Choose a single Salina stay for a shorter holiday, or allow around ten nights for two islands. We can arrange boat outings without changing your hotel.

Leave room for a walk, another vineyard visit or an afternoon by the pool, as well as the outings you most want to include.


Start planning

Include Principe di Salina in your holiday

Share your dates and the Sicily you would like to discover. We can arrange your room, transfers, sea crossings and experiences as one tailor-made, land-only holiday.

Time to enjoy each place

Enjoy a few days on Salina or combine the island with Palermo, Taormina or another Aeolian stay, with time to explore each place.

Travel and stays arranged together

We can arrange your accommodation, transfers, hydrofoil crossings and chosen experiences together.

Personal advice and support

We will help choose your room, explain access and arrangements, and remain available before and during your holiday.


Tell us what you have in mind

Plan your Principe di Salina stay

Tell us your dates, party size and the places or experiences you would like to include.

(Places, who’s travelling, special occasions, interests, anything you'd like me to know)

ExpertoItaly specialises in tailor-made Italy holidays and arranges land services from the point of arrival, with practical route planning and personal support throughout the journey.

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