Hotel Aretusa Vacanze is an atmospheric hotel in Syracuse's historic centre housed in an attractive 17th-century villa. There are 10 simply furnished, contemporary-style rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV and fridge. Aretusa Vacanze, Syracuse
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
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 Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel is one of the well-known Jolly chain, and as such offers the height of modern luxury in comfortable well-designed surroundings. The accompanying restaurant is one of the best in the city, serving up a selection of regional specialities and freshly-caught fish from the local harbour. Jolly Hotel, Syracuse
The Hotel Tritone is a smart four-star hotel in central Lipari comprising 38 flawlessly decorated rooms, each with wooden floors, heavy rugs and marble bathrooms. In-room facilities include colour television, air conditioning, internet connection and hairdryer. Hotel Tritone, Messina
This four-star Italian hotel lies near the town of Trapani, Sicily. Below the little village of Erice, on the side of Mount Venere, this is a lovely choice among hotels in Sicily, Italy. Hotel Baia dei Mulini, Trapani
Hotel Gardenia has 16 comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms, each with en-suite facilities, many with balconies. Rooms are air-conditioned and have en-suite facilities along with telephone, cable/satellite TV, fax machine and ADSL internet connection. Hotel Gardenia, Palermo
The Albergo Athenaeum Palermo is conveniently located near the city's university and just 500m from the motorway to Catania and Trapani. There are 80 comfortably furnished, modern rooms all with air conditioning, TV, telephone, safety-deposit box and tea/coffee-making facilities. Hotel Athenaeum, Palermo
