Key figures and differences between the four categories
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | 5 rooms / 20 beds max 4 beds per room | B&B in the same housing unit where the operator has residence and domicile; there must also be the operator’s room and a living room. Breakfast is included. |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | 6 rooms / 24 beds max 4 beds per room | Business-run Affittacamere in the same housing unit, with a maximum of 6 rooms and 24 beds overall. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | No single overall cap; max 4 beds per room | Each CAV/unit is identified and classified according to its own requirements, with bathroom and kitchen. The decree sets a per-room limit but not one single overall maximum for the entire operation. |
| Tourist rental | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Tourist rental remains distinct from an accommodation facility and follows civil/national law and applicable regional obligations. |
Bed & Breakfast
max 4 beds per room
B&B in the same housing unit where the operator has residence and domicile; there must also be the operator’s room and a living room. Breakfast is included.
Affittacamere / room-based accommodation
max 4 beds per room
Business-run Affittacamere in the same housing unit, with a maximum of 6 rooms and 24 beds overall.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
Each CAV/unit is identified and classified according to its own requirements, with bathroom and kitchen. The decree sets a per-room limit but not one single overall maximum for the entire operation.
Tourist rentals
Tourist rental remains distinct from an accommodation facility and follows civil/national law and applicable regional obligations.
Checks to carry out before you start
1. Identify the correct accommodation category
Before filing any application, determine whether the project is a B&B, an Affittacamere, a CAV or a simple tourist rental: permitted services, accommodation capacity, taxation and procedures differ.
2. Municipality and SUAP
Check whether a SCIA, CIA or other notification is required, together with tourist tax rules, any local regulations and the online procedures of the competent Municipality.
3. Property and accommodation capacity
Check permitted use where required, minimum room sizes, bathrooms, safety requirements, condominium rules and the number of beds that can actually be authorised.
4. Identification codes and guest-related obligations
Obtain the regional or provincial code where required and then the CIN; activate tourism-statistics reporting, Alloggiati Web and any other applicable obligations.
Official sources and reference texts
- Sicily Region — accommodation requirements 2025
- Sicily Region — Tourism Decree 2104/2025
- Ministry of Tourism — BDSR/CIN FAQs updated in 2026
This page provides an AIBBA practical summary. It does not replace the legislation, subsequent measures, current forms or checks with the SUAP and Municipality. For an individual property, always rely on official sources and a specific verification of the applicable requirements.