Set amongst private gardens, this hotel in Marina di Ragusa is a family-friendly haven just a short walk from the golden shores of the Sicilian coastline. Each room has a private bathroom, satellite television, and a secluded balcony from which to watch the sun set with a drink from your minibar. Hotel Terraqua, Ragusa
A lovely hotel near Agrigento, the Baia di Ulisse Beach Hotel is idyllically located close to the lovely Le Dune beach and just seven kilometres from the medieval centre of Agrigento itself. There are 92 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, colour TV, personal safe and minibar. Baia di Ulisse Beach Hotel, Agrigento
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
Over 130 years old, this hotel near Noto, Sicily offers a taste of baroque heritage to all its guests. You'll sleep in a converted peasant house designed in a simple rustic style without forgetting modern conveniences. Hotel Villa Giulia, Syracuse
The Aldebaran Family Hotel is a small, friendly modern hotel set in rolling countryside between Syracuse and Floridia. There are nine bright, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, direct-dial telephone and safety-deposit box. Aldebaran Family Hotel, Syracuse
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
The Una Palace Hotel is conveniently situated in the centre of Catania, Sicily and offers superior four-star accommodation in elegant, stylish surroundings. This Sicilian hotel has 80 beautifully decorated rooms and 14 gorgeous suites. Una Hotel Palace, Catania
The Hotel Villa Kristina, Sicily, has a friendly, informal atmosphere and is quietly located a short distance from Taormina's historic centre. The hotel has 27 comfortable rooms, all with private bath or shower room, telephone and hairdryer. Hotel Villa Kristina, Messina
