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
Residence Riviera is a friendly hotel close to Syracuse's extraordinary archaeological park offering self-catering accommodation. There are five apartments, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, fridge and kitchenette. Residence Riviera, Syracuse
Hotel Kennedy is a friendly three-star hotel in Sant'Alessio, a seaside town in the Sicilian province of Messina. Just 12 kilometres up the Ionian coast from Taormina, the Kennedy offers 83 clean and modern rooms, each with satellite TV, in-room safe and air conditioning. Hotel Kennedy, Messina
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
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
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
You'll be guaranteed a taste of history in this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel, housed in a former convent dating back to the 17th century. Conveniently located for all the sights of this historic city, the Hotel Sorella Luna features 12 rooms decorated with antique Sicilian furniture and tasteful ornaments. Hotel Sorella Luna, Syracuse
Stromboli is known as the 'Lighthouse of the Tyrrhenian Sea' because its volcano is almost permanently active. The Hotel Villaggio Stromboli is a unique, three-star establishment in between two solidified lava flows on this Aeolian Island off northern Sicily. Hotel Villaggio Stromboli, Messina
