Zù Mariu B&B in Piazza Armerina

A really friendly and helpful couple with a lovely property in the heart of Piazza Armerina. Great suggestions for places to eat and a wonderful breakfast with homemade jams and cakes - what's not to like?

A really friendly and helpful couple with a lovely property in the heart of Piazza Armerina. Great suggestions for places to eat and a wonderful breakfast with homemade jams and cakes - what's not to like?

My husband and I stayed with Samantha and Gabriele for 2 nights in their traditional B and B. It was an outstanding experience for us for many reasons. I was looking for a chance to interact with hosts as that is part of the fun when traveling. Their home is lovely and there was plenty of privacy for us where our room was located. Samantha speaks excellent English and her breakfasts were delicious with a great variety of options, some treats even made by her mother! The location is very quiet which can be a challenge to find in old town center’s. And we had great luck parking our little car. Samantha and Gabriele will take great care to make sure your stay is meaningful.

My husband and I stayed with Samantha and Gabriele for 2 nights in their traditional B and B. It was an outstanding experience for us for many reasons. I was looking for a chance to interact with hosts as that is part of the fun when traveling. Their home is lovely and there was plenty of privacy for us where our room was located. Samantha speaks excellent English and her breakfasts were delicious with a great variety of options, some treats even made by her mother! The location is very quiet which can be a challenge to find in old town center’s. And we had great luck parking our little car. Samantha and Gabriele will take great care to make sure your stay is meaningful.

Samantha and Gabriele were terrific hosts. They are both from Piazza Armerina, take loving care of their B & B, named after Samantha's father, and are what I look for in a B & B when I travel and don't always find - welcoming and knowlegable hosts who provide insight into the town and its surroundings. They went out of their way to make our stay very special. For example, Samantha made several delicious, gluten-free choices for breakfast when I let her know I have Celiac disease. Guests can arrange for Gabriele to drive them to Villa Romana del Casale, which was a major reason for our trip. He and Samantha also let us know about the nearby Morgantina, with extensive remains of a Greek city, and the Museo Archeologico di Aidone which shows artifacts from Morgantina. We arranged for Gabriele to drive us there as well as to Villa Romana del Casale, and we are very glad that we didn't miss those additional visits. Samantha and Gabriele made sure that my brother could have the best arancini in town. With Celiac disease, I had to skip to arancini, but Samantha let me know about gluten-free cookies, paste di mandorle, which are the best gluten-free dessert I've had. When I told them my brother-in-law is into Sicilian wines, they even referred me to a friend, based now in the U.S., who imports Sicilian wines. And, that's not all that they did for us. I'd rate the Zù Mariù as 12 out of 10!

Samantha and Gabriele were terrific hosts. They are both from Piazza Armerina, take loving care of their B & B, named after Samantha's father, and are what I look for in a B & B when I travel and don't always find - welcoming and knowlegable hosts who provide insight into the town and its surroundings. They went out of their way to make our stay very special. For example, Samantha made several delicious, gluten-free choices for breakfast when I let her know I have Celiac disease. Guests can arrange for Gabriele to drive them to Villa Romana del Casale, which was a major reason for our trip. He and Samantha also let us know about the nearby Morgantina, with extensive remains of a Greek city, and the Museo Archeologico di Aidone which shows artifacts from Morgantina. We arranged for Gabriele to drive us there as well as to Villa Romana del Casale, and we are very glad that we didn't miss those additional visits. Samantha and Gabriele made sure that my brother could have the best arancini in town. With Celiac disease, I had to skip to arancini, but Samantha let me know about gluten-free cookies, paste di mandorle, which are the best gluten-free dessert I've had. When I told them my brother-in-law is into Sicilian wines, they even referred me to a friend, based now in the U.S., who imports Sicilian wines. And, that's not all that they did for us. I'd rate the Zù Mariù as 12 out of 10!

Great experience! A warm and welcoming place with great hosts who know so much about Sicily. A truly authentic and unique stay in the heart of Sicily. (Needless to mention that the breakfast was excellent and the place is very, very clean and tidy.) An absolute recommendation.

Great experience! A warm and welcoming place with great hosts who know so much about Sicily. A truly authentic and unique stay in the heart of Sicily. (Needless to mention that the breakfast was excellent and the place is very, very clean and tidy.) An absolute recommendation.

Family-run B&B right in the heart of the old city.

Why do you choose to choose the B&B Zù Mariu? because the owners have the gift of hospitality, the love they have for their land is palpable and they want to share the flavors, experience, emotions and colors through their creativity, professionalism and passion. unforgettable are the rich and delicious breakfasts, all expertly prepared by the hands of the owner, the cleanliness of the rooms is excellent as well as the furnishings, all in Sicilian style.
A location like this is not easily forgotten, you immediately feel nostalgia as soon as you leave and the desire to return.
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