Hotel Recommendation for Trapani, Sicily?

Personally, I would stay in Erice, the pretty hilltop village above Trapani, or just north of Trapani along the coast - one of the beach resorts or agriturismos (rec: Tenute Pizzolungo). Trapani is kinda grungy IMO. Marsala would be a better choice as well.

Thanks Diane! We were thinking that there might be more options for dining, etc. in Trapani or even Marsala over the Easter week-end compared to Erice. We are planning to stay 4 nights and trying to decide whether or not to keep the rental car. Any thoughts?

First of all, I'd for sure keep the car. Second, choose where you'd want to stay the most (just not Trapani, OK?). Lots of good places in the area to choose from. Did you know that google maps will show you lodging choices? Keep 3 windows open: one for Google maps, one for TA, one for a search for the place's own website. Just remember that many small places may not be on TA. It's how I stumbled on what is now my favorite B&B in Sicily: Tenute Plaia in Scopello. The driving distances from Erice, down the hill, towards the saline & Mozia, Marsala, and even San Vito lo Capo are not that great at all and the driving is easy in that part of Sicily (except Trapani). Parking is also not an issue there, even in Erice. The switchbacks up the hill to Erice are impressive though... Where ever you decide to stay, the people you will encounter will steer you well to open establishments. You will probably NEED to make restaurant reservations that week-end. Even a normal Sunday sees good restaurants booked solid! Sicilians take their food very seriously indeed... :-) Another rec: just 10 min. before San Vito lo Capo (Contrada Valanga) is my favorite restaurant in all of Sicily: Da Alfredo's. The frutta di mare triple-hitter pasta dish is amazing, as is the fresh fish!! Call and find out when they will be open that week-end (maybe Sat?): 0923-972366. The reviews for this place suffer, especially with Italians (ie from Rome and points north...) because of Alfredo's politics (he's a character), which frankly, we can remain happily oblivious to - leaving us to blissfully concentrate on his excellent cooking! I'm jealous.

I agree: keep the car, and stay outside of Trapani...not in it. Don't forget to check out agritourisimos. We really enjoyed the one we stayed at outside of Trapani; Bagio Costa di Mandorla. Check out the reviews on Trip Advisor. Great place...wonderful owners.