Hotel Aretusa Vacanze is an atmospheric hotel in Syracuse's historic centre housed in an attractive 17th-century villa. There are 10 simply furnished, contemporary-style rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV and fridge. Aretusa Vacanze, Syracuse
The Katane Palace Hotel is a prestigious four star hotel in the city of Catania, and ideally placed for guests who wish to explore this verdant, eastern province of Sicily. With great food and a vast array of museums and theatres to explore, there is much more to do in Catania than simply visit Mount Etna (though that is an unmissable treat). Katane Palace Hotel, Catania
Looking onto the broad curve of the bay from Siracusa, this Sicilian hotel is both central and very quiet. Hotel Mediterraneo, Syracuse
Hotel Villa Sant'Andrea is a beautiful four-star hotel in Taormina, Sicily - a stunning setting with idyllic views over the Ionian sea. There are 78 elegantly furnished rooms all with telephone, TV, hairdryer, minibar and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. Hotel Villa Sant' Andrea, Messina
Sicily's elegant Hotel Villa del Bosco was once an aristocratic residence and lies on the outskirts of Catania with easy access to the ring road. There are 52 spacious, elegant rooms, all with lovely en-suite facilities as well as direct-dial telephone, satellite television, personal safe and a minibar. Hotel Villa del Bosco, Catania
The historic hotel Grande Albergo Sole is right in the heart of old Palermo. 110 tastefully furnished rooms each have en-suite bathroom, TV, direct-dial phone and minibar and there is an excellent rooftop restaurant and bar with panoramic views. Grande Albergo Sole, Palermo
A lovely hotel in Agrigento, southern Sicily, the Colleverde Park Hotel is set in 10,000 square metres of luxuriant, sub-tropical parkland overlooking the Valley of the Temples. The hotel has 48 spacious and luxurious rooms, all comfortably air-conditioned and with modern en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, safety-deposit box and a minibar. Colleverde Park Hotel, Agrigento
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
