a.d. 1768 Boutique Hotel
a.d. 1768 Boutique Hotel stands apart as Ragusa's only luxury property housed within a restored 18th-century palazzo, offering 12 individually designed suites that serve as both guest accommodations and venue spaces.
a.d. 1768 Boutique Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ragusa, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 90-120 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, October.
About a.d. 1768 Boutique Hotel
a.d. 1768 Boutique Hotel stands apart as Ragusa's only luxury property housed within a restored 18th-century palazzo, offering 12 individually designed suites that serve as both guest accommodations and venue spaces.
Located on Via Conte Cabrera in Ibla's UNESCO-listed historic district, this intimate venue eliminates the need for separate hotel and ceremony locations.
The property's original architectural details, stone archways, period frescoes, and baroque courtyards, provide authentic Sicilian backdrop without artificial styling.
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What an amazing place! My wife and I spent 3 nights here in early September and could not have had a better experience with the hotel.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CTA, 120 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Only 12 suites in the entire property ensures exclusivity and personalized service for wedding parties
- Located directly in Ragusa Ibla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 17th-century baroque architecture surrounding the venue
- 4.8/5 Google rating based on verified guest reviews
- All-inclusive model: guests stay on-site in individually suites with original period features
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 6:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitivo in palazzo courtyard
- 10:00 AMWedding ceremony in baroque courtyard or salon
- 1:00 PMReception begins; seated lunch in main salon
- 8:00 PMEvening celebration continues; dancing in secondary salon or courtyard
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CTA · about 2 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000-25,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000-25,000+ for 50 guests with 2-night accommodation package
- Ceremony fee
- €1,200-2,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €65-120 a headAisle estimate
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€65-120 (depending on menu selection and service level; sourced through preferred caterers)
- Room rate
- €180-450 a nightAisle estimate
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€180-450 per suite (12 suites available; rates vary by season)
- Weather window
- May – July
The months the weather is kindest, with October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0932 807780
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Ceremony and reception space rental is separate from guest accommodation. Catering is not included in venue fee. Minimum guest count and advance booking deposits typically required.
Questions about the venue
Can we host both ceremony and reception at a.d. 1768?+
Yes. The palazzo's courtyard accommodates outdoor ceremonies while multiple salon spaces serve as reception areas, allowing ceremony-to-reception flow within the same historic building.
Is accommodation included with venue rental?+
Guest rooms are booked separately through the hotel. The venue provides ceremony and reception spaces; you arrange guest accommodations, which are conveniently located within the same property.
What is the maximum guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20-150 guests depending on configuration. For larger weddings, multiple spaces can be combined.
Are external catering services allowed?+
The property works with preferred local caterers and can accommodate outside vendors upon request. Contact the hotel directly for specific catering policies.
What is the nearest airport?+
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is approximately 90km away, with a 90-120 minute transfer time via car or arranged shuttle service.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.