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
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 Weber Ambassador is a four-star luxury Capri hotel, right on the beach at Marina Piccola ... arguably the best beach on Capri. Hotel Weber Ambassador, Naples
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 Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel is a moderately-priced and modern alternative to the antique guesthouses of the centre of Sicily's most historic city. The gentle lighting and comfortable furnishings of the rooms mean you have a cosy haven to retire to after a long day of sightseeing. Panorama Hotel, 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
Aeolian Islands — Fascinating hotel with 3-star holiday accommodation on the Isle of Lipari, just north of Sicily. Sun, sea and history combine to make this the perfect, romantic vacation in Italy. Hotel Oriente. Hotel Oriente, Messina
Villa Greta is a pleasant family-run hotel in a quiet location close to Taormina's ancient centre, on the Italian island of Sicily. This Taormina hotel has 23 bright, cheerful rooms, nearly all of which have a terrace or balcony with fabulous views of Etna or the sea. Hotel Villa Greta, Messina
