A lovely hotel near Agrigento, the Baia di Ulisse Beach Hotel is idyllically located close to the lovely Le Dune beach and just seven kilometres from the medieval centre of Agrigento itself. There are 92 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, colour TV, personal safe and minibar. Baia di Ulisse Beach Hotel, Agrigento
Conveniently located for both the baroque churches of the old town and the modern boutiques of the commercial centre, this hotel in Ragusa boasts 90 modern rooms with marbled floors, mood lighting and all modern conveniences. Mediterraneo Palace Hotel, Ragusa
This elegant hotel in the Catania region of Sicily boasts 91 rooms, with decor inspired by citrus colours and locally-produced ceramic tiles. The Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro lies in the small town of Caltagirone, and every room enjoys views from its balcony over the pretty green hills of the region. Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro, Catania
Swimming pool
Looking onto the broad curve of the bay from Siracusa, this Sicilian hotel is both central and very quiet. Hotel Mediterraneo, Syracuse
The Hotel Venus Sea Gardens is an elegant hotel in the Siracusa region of Sicily, within easy reach of the popular cities of Catania and Siracusa (Syracuse). Hotel Venus Sea Garden, Syracuse
Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna is a unique four-star hotel in Sicily, close to the village of Giovanni la Punta. This beautiful Sicilian villa perches at the foot of Mount Etna in eastern Sicily, and has breathtaking views of the volcano and over the green hills of the Catania region. Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna, Catania
Hotel Akrabello is a pleasant Mediterranean-style hotel on the Italian island of Sicily. The hotel is set a little way outside Agrigento in the Parco Angeli district of Villagio Mose. The Valley of the Temples is two kilometres from here, and Agrigento's attractive beach lies just three kilometres away. Hotel Akrabello, Agrigento
Swimming pool
Set alongside the small harbour of this ancient city, this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel offers six rooms with views across the harbour, the island suburb of Ortigia and the Mediterranean sea. Breakfast is included in the price of each of the rooms, and en-suite bathrooms and satellite TV come as standard. Lakkios Residence, Syracuse
