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
Set in a beachside suburb of the ancient town of Syracuse (Siracusa), the Hotel Villamare is decorated with Sicilian fabrics, rugs and drapes, giving a feeling of a comfortable home away from home. The seafront is just a few minutes walk from your hotel door, but if you get tired of sunbathing you can always make the trip into downtown Syracuse. Hotel Villamare, Syracuse
This Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel is one of the well-known Jolly chain, and as such offers the height of modern luxury in comfortable well-designed surroundings. The accompanying restaurant is one of the best in the city, serving up a selection of regional specialities and freshly-caught fish from the local harbour. Jolly Hotel, Syracuse
The Aldebaran Family Hotel is a small, friendly modern hotel set in rolling countryside between Syracuse and Floridia. There are nine bright, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, direct-dial telephone and safety-deposit box. Aldebaran Family Hotel, Syracuse
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
Hotel Albatross is a striking modern hotel a short distance from Syracuse's ancient centre. There are 18 beautifully designed rooms, each with luxurious en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Albatros, Syracuse
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
