The Arciduca Grand is a charming four-star hotel on the Aeolian Island of Lipari. This volcanic island off northern Sicily has only 10,000 inhabitants and is a relaxed and friendly destination. Arciduca Grand Hotel, Messina
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
Hotel Magnolia is an attractive, family-run B&B-style hotel in the ancient heart of Syracuse's Isola di Ortigia. It's extremely calm and peaceful here and you are perfectly placed for exploring the rich historic heart of the city. Hotel Magnolia, Syracuse
Hotel Parco degli Aragonesi is a very nice four-star hotel near Catania, located close to a fine sandy beach and within easy reach of Sicily's second city. There are 124 generously-proportioned en-suite rooms, all with balconies and lovely views either out towards the Ionian Sea or over the hotel's extensive gardens. Hotel Parco degli Aragonesi, Catania
This Catania hotel is one of the ever-popular Jolly Hotels chain, and offers reliable, modern comforts and a great base for exploring Sicily's beautiful eastern coastline. The Jolly Hotel Catania Ognina is a very nice modern hotel with 56 spacious en-suite rooms, many with lovely harbour views. Jolly Hotel Catania Ognina, Catania
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
The Katane Palace Hotel is a prestigious four star hotel in the city of Catania, and ideally placed for guests who wish to explore this verdant, eastern province of Sicily. With great food and a vast array of museums and theatres to explore, there is much more to do in Catania than simply visit Mount Etna (though that is an unmissable treat). Katane Palace Hotel, Catania
The town of Francavilla in the heart of the beautiful Alcantara valley is in ideal base from which to explore eastern Sicily. The lively seaside resort of Taormina and the breathtaking volcano of Mount Etna are both only 20 kilometres away, and there is local natural beauty to be found at the nearby olive-groved gorges. Hotel D Orange D Alcantara, Messina
