Residence Riviera is a friendly hotel close to Syracuse's extraordinary archaeological park offering self-catering accommodation. There are five apartments, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, fridge and kitchenette. Residence Riviera, Syracuse
This Catania hotel is one of the ever-popular Jolly Hotels chain, and offers reliable, modern comforts and a great base for exploring Sicily's beautiful eastern coastline. The Jolly Hotel Catania Ognina is a very nice modern hotel with 56 spacious en-suite rooms, many with lovely harbour views. Jolly Hotel Catania Ognina, Catania
This Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel is a moderately-priced and modern alternative to the antique guesthouses of the centre of Sicily's most historic city. The gentle lighting and comfortable furnishings of the rooms mean you have a cosy haven to retire to after a long day of sightseeing. Panorama Hotel, Syracuse
The Jolly Hotel dello Stretto Messina is a charming four-star hotel in the heart of downtown Messina, in eastern Sicily, and lies just metres away from the harbour. Hotel dello Stretto, Messina
This Modica hotel offers visitors a chance to stay in this jewel of southern Sicily in modern comfort. The spacious and minimalist rooms boast free internet connections, private bathrooms and all modern conveniences. Guests can use the swimming pool and solarium and let their hair down in the chic American bar in the evening. Hotel Principe d'Aragona, Ragusa
Over 130 years old, this hotel near Noto, Sicily offers a taste of baroque heritage to all its guests. You'll sleep in a converted peasant house designed in a simple rustic style without forgetting modern conveniences. Hotel Villa Giulia, Syracuse
Stromboli is known as the 'Lighthouse of the Tyrrhenian Sea' because its volcano is almost permanently active. The Hotel Villaggio Stromboli is a unique, three-star establishment in between two solidified lava flows on this Aeolian Island off northern Sicily. Hotel Villaggio Stromboli, Messina
La Svizzera is a delightful family-run bed & breakfast-style hotel in the centre of Taormina, Sicily. There are 22 quiet rooms, all with en-suite shower facilities, satellite television and safety deposit box. Most rooms have a balcony with views out to sea. Hotel La Pensione Svizzera, Messina
