La Svizzera is a delightful family-run bed & breakfast-style hotel in the centre of Taormina, Sicily. There are 22 quiet rooms, all with en-suite shower facilities, satellite television and safety deposit box. Most rooms have a balcony with views out to sea. Hotel La Pensione Svizzera, Messina
Run by a friendly local family, this hotel in Pozzallo is set just a few blocks from the Mediterranean and within easy walking distance of the sights of this harbour town. Manenti's House, Ragusa
The Jolly Hotel Bellini is an attractive modern hotel in Sicily, located close to Catania's lively market district. The historic heart of the city is just a five-minute walk away. There are 130 comfortable rooms here, all with en-suite bath or shower room plus satellite TV, internet connection point, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Jolly Hotel Bellini, 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
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
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Hotel Eros is a spacious four-star hotel on the Aeolian isle of Vulcano, off northern Sicily. This Vulcano hotel has 26 generously proportioned rooms, each with satellite TV, air conditioning, mini-bar and private bathroom facilities. Hotel Eros, Messina
Picturesque views across the Mediterranean, comfortable accommodation and a variety of modern conveniences are guaranteed in the luxurious confines of this hotel in Trapani. Surrounded by grassy meadows, the hotel has a range of rooms from family-friendly apartments to private suites with jacuzzi. Resort I Mulini, Trapani
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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