Palermo's Centrale Palace Hotel is a gorgeous historic palazzo with 104 luxurious en-suite rooms, each with TV, direct-dial phone, minibar and air-conditioning. The hotel has an excellent restaurant as well as a chic lounge/bar and business facilities include meeting rooms and internet access. Centrale Palace Hotel, Palermo
Just minutes from Taormina, Sicily, the Hotel Lido Mediterranee is a superior four-star hotel set on a private beach overlooking a peaceful bay. There are 72 spacious, well-appointed rooms, many with balcony and all with en-suite facilities, internet link, telephone and TV. Hotel Lido Mediterranee, Messina
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If you're looking for a family-run atmosphere in a quaint village with beaches within walking distance then this hotel in San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily could be perfect for you. A range of hotel rooms and apartments are available sleeping between two and six people. Hotel Il Melograno, Trapani
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
The Grand Hotel Timeo is Taormina's premier hotel. This Sicilian hotel is best known for its legendary Literary Terrace, with sensational views of the ancient Greek Theatre, Mount Etna and the Ionian sea. Grand Hotel Timeo, Messina
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Hotel Parco degli Aragonesi is a very nice four-star hotel near Catania, located close to a fine sandy beach and within easy reach of Sicily's second city. There are 124 generously-proportioned en-suite rooms, all with balconies and lovely views either out towards the Ionian Sea or over the hotel's extensive gardens. Hotel Parco degli Aragonesi, Catania
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The Hotel Villa Kristina, Sicily, has a friendly, informal atmosphere and is quietly located a short distance from Taormina's historic centre. The hotel has 27 comfortable rooms, all with private bath or shower room, telephone and hairdryer. Hotel Villa Kristina, Messina
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Hotel Villa Augustus, Aeolian Islands - 3-star Sicily hotel lies on Lipari off the north coast of Sicily. Great facilities, excellent sightseeing, nearby beaches, and splendid views of the Mediterranean make this the perfect spot for a romantic Italian vacation. Hotel Villa Augustus, Messina
