Close to not just one, but two beaches, this brand-new Sicilian hotel is located on a stunning coastline south of Ragusa. Only built in 2006, the Hotel Parco Della Rocca, near Ragusa offers near-perfect four-star luxury. Hotel Parco Della Rocca, Ragusa
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
Looking onto the broad curve of the bay from Siracusa, this Sicilian hotel is both central and very quiet. Hotel Mediterraneo, Syracuse
This hotel in Siracusa (Syracuse) literally the 'hotel of sanctuary' is located in a quiet back street of this ancient city, and offers guests a stay in peaceful surroundings only a short distance from the sights downtown. Hotel del Santuario, Syracuse
Right next to the sea and boasting a large outdoor pool, this modern three-star Sicily hotel is located in the Ragusa district, on a stretch of coast still relatively untouched by tourism. Agathae Hotel, Ragusa
Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna is a unique four-star hotel in Sicily, close to the village of Giovanni la Punta. This beautiful Sicilian villa perches at the foot of Mount Etna in eastern Sicily, and has breathtaking views of the volcano and over the green hills of the Catania region. Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna, Catania
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
This elegant hotel in the Catania region of Sicily boasts 91 rooms, with decor inspired by citrus colours and locally-produced ceramic tiles. The Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro lies in the small town of Caltagirone, and every room enjoys views from its balcony over the pretty green hills of the region. Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro, Catania