Key figures and differences between the four options
| 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 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.
Operational checks before starting
1. Choose the legal accommodation category
Before filing any application, you need to determine whether the project is a B&B, Affittacamere, CAV or simply a tourist rental: services, capacity, taxation and procedures differ.
2. Municipality / SUAP
Check SCIA, CIA/notification requirements, tourist tax, any local regulations and the online procedures of the competent Municipality.
3. Property and capacity
Check permitted use where required, minimum room sizes, bathrooms, safety, condominium rules and the number of beds that can actually be authorised.
4. Codes and guests
Obtain the regional/provincial code where required and then the CIN; activate tourism statistics reporting, Alloggiati Web and the 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 is an AIBBA operational summary and does not replace the legislation, subsequent measures, current forms or checks with the SUAP/Municipality. For any individual property, official sources and a concrete verification of requirements always prevail.