Situated in Pozzallo on the coast south of Ragusa, this charming Sicilian hotel offers ideal access to the so-called Baroque region in the south-east of the island. The towns here are gems of Baroque architecture, especially nearby Noto. Hotel Megaron, Ragusa
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A lovely four-star Sicily hotel, La Rosa sul Mare is on the most beautiful hillside of the Plemmirio nature park in Siracusa, with its cliffs of white rock and its flowered terraces gently sloping down to the Ionian Sea. La Rosa sul Mare, Syracuse
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The charming Hotel Posta is ideally located on the edge of the Island of Ortigia close to the harbour. There are 14 clean, comfortable rooms, all simply furnished and with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, direct-dial telephone and internet link. Hotel Posta, Syracuse
The Hotel Del Centro is ideally placed close to Palermo's major attractions. Set in an elegant period building, each of the 22 rooms has its own balcony together with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, TV and internet connection. Hotel Del Centro, Palermo
Il Principe Hotel is located in downtown Catania, on the verdant east coast of the island of Sicily. It is a luxurious, four-star establishment, with just 25 tastefully furnished rooms and suites, each boasting air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV and a de luxe bathroom with Jacuzzi tub or shower. Il Principe Hotel Catania, Catania
In Sicily's south-eastern corner, near famous Syracuse, with its legendary Greek ruins, this Sicily hotel is in the town of Modica. Hotel Palazzo Failla offers the chance to enjoy unspoilt scenery, magnificent examples of the region's Baroque architecture and a host of local archaeological sites while staying in a building of superb eighteenth-century elegance. Hotel Palazzo Failla, Ragusa
The Hotel Costazzurra, Agrigento, Sicily is located close to a lovely sandy beach in the San Leone area of the town. There are lots of tourist facilities here, including restaurants, bars and nightclubs, plus plenty of opportunities for watersports and beach-based activities. Hotel Costazzurra, Agrigento
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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
