Reviews of La carbonaia rooms in Agrigento
Traversa Ortolani, 8 – Agrigento., 92100 Agrigento, Italy
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Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat little apartment. we only stayed one night but would definitely be comfortable for a few nights here
Nothing we didnt like, but be cautious of the parking. Getting out of the street is HARD. it is extremely tight and I thought I was going to scratch the rental car. It's easier to park at the nearby piazza, but be cautious of timed parking areas.
Dear Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words and the perfect score you gave us! I’m truly happy you enjoyed the apartment, even if it was just for one night. Knowing you would have gladly stayed a few more nights is the best compliment I could receive. 💛You’re absolutely right the little street can be quite narrow, especially with a rental car or if you’re not very confident with tight spaces. I always recommend parking in the nearby square it’s definitely easier and less stressful. Thank you for pointing that out so clearly and kindly it will surely help future guests! Wishing you all the best, and who knows, maybe see you again sometime!
Dear Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words and the perfect score you gave us! I’m truly happy you enjoyed the apartment, even if it was just for one night. Knowing you would have gladly stayed a few more nights is the best compliment… Show more
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe accommodation itself was absolutely excellent. We arrived several hours earlier than planned, but the hosts kindly allowed us to check into the room right away after just one quick phone call. Super kind, efficient, and helpful — we’re very thankful for that flexibility. The room/apartment was spotless, newly renovated, and tastefully decorated with a modern, fresh touch. The beds were extremely comfortable, and the Wi-Fi worked perfectly throughout our stay. Everything was thoughtfully prepared, clean, and in top condition. We truly felt at home. 10/10 for the room itself! To the hosts at La Carbonaia Rooms: Thank you for your kindness and the wonderful accommodation — but please be more transparent about the situation around the parking areas and risks in the immediate area, especially for international guests who are unfamiliar with the local dynamics. It would make a difference.
⚠️ Unfortunately, Agrigento is a different story. We would strongly advise other travelers to avoid staying overnight in Agrigento. Although we followed the host’s suggestion (via Booking message) and parked our rental car at the paid blue-line spots near Piazza Ravanusella, we encountered a very unpleasant and disturbing situation. Apparently, this parking area is “claimed” by a group of local street guys (a kind of mini-gang), something that was never communicated or mentioned in advance. After spending a wonderful day exploring the Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi, we returned to the city as regular tourists — walking along Via Atenea and checking on our rental car parked nearby. Suddenly, a man confronted us aggressively, seemingly because my husband had walked “too confidently” across “his” territory. The man — who acted like the “boss” of a few other younger guys — began shouting, mocking, and eventually throwing food and trash at us. We were physically dirtied, and tensions escalated quickly. Other bystanders stepped in to defend us, which led to a brief physical scuffle. Feeling unsafe, we fled the scene in our car and went to both the local Carabinieri and police stations. Shockingly, neither were willing to help — they literally told us they couldn’t do anything since “we hadn’t been stabbed.” We ended up spending the night in fear and stress, unsure if we or the car would be targeted again. We barely slept and left Agrigento at sunrise, feeling both angry and deeply unsettled. ❌ DO NOT stay overnight in Agrigento. While the Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi are beautiful and worth a day trip, the city of Agrigento itself is not tourist-friendly, especially after dark. It feels unsafe, neglected, and socially unstable. There are visible signs of poverty, disrepair, and street aggression — not what you expect from a welcoming Sicilian destination.
A perfect stay, an impeccable room, immediate check-in, full availability, extremely kind staff, maximum cleanliness and comfort. And yet… a score of 1. Why? Because the guest had an argument in the street with a stranger, and decided it must be the fault of the entire city and therefore… also of our property. The whole story, described in great detail, reads more like a badly written dramatic screenplay than an actual travel review. If you read carefully, it’s clear that he was the one who provoked the situation. “Perhaps because I was walking too confidently” (his own words) through someone else’s “territory,” he got a hostile reaction as if the blame were on the other person for not being impressed by his attitude. When he found someone who didn’t play along, he immediately backed down, and rushed off to the Carabinieri, then to the Police and concluded that the entire city of Agrigento was dangerous. But here’s the most surreal part: they went to both the Carabinieri and the Police, and as they themselves admit both confirmed that nothing could be done… because nothing had happened. And here we are: not having received support from real authorities, he now vents on Booking. That alone says it all. This isn’t a review it’s the whimper of someone who tried to act tough and couldn’t handle the outcome. First he looked for sympathy from the authorities, then, not finding it, he turned to Booking. Readers will know how to judge.
A perfect stay, an impeccable room, immediate check-in, full availability, extremely kind staff, maximum cleanliness and comfort. And yet… a score of 1. Why? Because the guest had an argument in the street with a stranger, and decided it mu… Show more
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcellent accommodations in a renovated historic building, the room was very comfortable and everything worked perfectly! A short walk to basically everything in Agrigento, the location can't be beat. Plenty of free (and paid) parking around the property as well. The host Salvatore is also extremely kind, generous, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable with a passion for Sicilian history and cuisine - he has gone to great lengths to restore this historic building, with impressive results.
Nothing - it was flawless, everything was ideal.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a real pleasure to host you. As we mentioned, we’re still in the early phase of the restoration and there’s still a lot of work to do but I truly look forward to seeing you again!
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation and convenience. Newly renovated and fresh.
Our specific room lacked windows.
Reviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful place, nicely decorated with a very practical design. Very charming, quiet and safe. Perfect location to explore the old town of Agrigento or The Valley of Temples. Grocery shopping around the corner. On the upper level nice kitchen with large fridge to prepare breakfast or meals of your likings. Very friendly host with helpful recommendations.
There is nothing to complain about.
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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