Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, where Europe meets Africa, it is an island of breathtaking natural beauty which is only surpassed by the warmth of the Sicilian people who make foreign visitors feel perfectly at home whatever their nationality. This stunning Mediterranean island, lower in latitude than some parts of Africa, is an eye-opening melting pot of culture, history and natural phenomena. Having been invaded by everybody from the Normans to the Nazis, the people of Sicily have a unique identity but don’t worry - it’s extremely unlikely you’ll be garrotted in this day and age.

Our pick of Hotels in Sicily

5 Star *****
Grand Hotel des Etrangers et Miramare (www.hoteldesetrangersetmiramare.com)
This stunning 5 star luxury hotel sits on the southern side of Ortigia island overlooking the Bay of Siracusa in one of the most sublime coastal locations Italy has to offer. With three restaurants and unending land and sea facilities for guests, Des Etrangers et Miramare is the ultimate Mediterranean 5 star experience.

4 Star ****
Hotel Hilton Portorosa Messina (www.hotelportorosasicily.com)
Messina is basically the gateway to Sicily from mainland Italy and is also a fine producer of beer, but slightly outside of town on the northern coast of Sicily is this stunning 4 star complex. This is a great location from which to take excursions to the volcanic Aeolian Islands nearby.

Hotel Relais Angimbe (www.angimbe.it)
located in Trapani just outside Palermo the Relais Angimbe is a charming 4 star hotel set in a former nobleman's villa and farm, the hotel boasts an award winning eco restaurant and in Summer 2010 distinguished guests included Giorgio Napolitano the President of the Italian Republic whose role and duties are equivalent to those of the Queen in Great Britain. The hotel boasts its own swimming pool and has proved very popular with guests from all nationalities.

3 Star ***
Hotel Agathae Catania (www.hotelagathaecatania.com)
Quality 3 star hotel on the main street of Sicily’s second city, Catania, which lies in the wake of Europe’s largest active volcano - Mount Etna. Carla and her dedicated team offer a warm and personal service at great value for money and if the volcano erupts, you don’t have to pay!

Other

Residenza alla Giudecca Siracusa (www.residenzaallagiudecca.com)
Once again back to the mesmerising former Greek colony of Siracusa and the Residenza alla Giudecca provides a fantastic experience for those looking to really get into the history of this place. Converted from a medieval building and containing a deconsecrated church, this wondrous building also contains an Hebrew Bath House from the Byzantine period. Watch out for tour groups passing you in the corridor!

Other Accommodation in Sicily

Sicily Hotels Direct (www.SicilyHotelsDirect.com)
Sicily’s most comprehensive dedicated accommodation portal, with properties all over the island and particularly Palermo, Catania and Siracusa.

5 Star Hotels Sicily *****

Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo ; Excelsior Grand Hotel Catania ; Hotel Des Etrangers et Miramare Siracusa ; Romano Palace Hotel Catania

4 Star Hotels Sicily ****

Hotel Mediterranee Taormina ; Hotel Excelsior Palace Palermo ; Grand Hotel et Des Palmes Palermo ; Grand Hotel Villa Politi Siracusa ; Hotel La Rosa sul Mare Siracusa ; Hotel Grimaldi Palace Cittanova Sicily ; Hotel Hilton Portorosa Furnari Sicily ; Hotel Nettuno Catania ; Hotel Mercure Siracusa

3 Star Hotels Sicily ***

Hotel Gresi Catania ; Villa Il Glicine Taormina ; Hotel Agathae Catania; Hotel La Ville Catania ; Hotel Sorella Luna Siracusa ; Hotel Biscari Catania ; Hotel Jonic Taormina ; Residenza Alla Giudecca Siracusa ; Hotel Del Santuario Siracusa ; Hotel Etnea 316 Catania

Bed & Breakfast Apartments Hotels Sicily

Aretusa Vacanze Sicily

Any other suggestions? I’ve you’ve stayed in a great accommodation in Sicily that’s not listed here, contact us and let us know about it!