Via Quintino Sella 1/7, 90139 Palermo, Italy

Located just 100 metres from Palermo's Politeama Theatre, Hotel Vecchio Borgo offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Rooms have a satellite flat-screen TV. Rooms at the Vecchio Borgo Hotel come with air conditioning and elegant parquet floors. Some offer a balcony and complimentary toiletries. A generous breakfast of local homemade food is served daily. Staff can recommend some of the many cafés, bars and restaurants in the area. The Borgo Vecchio open-air market is next to the hotel. Palermo Port is a 10-minute walk away.

Via Veterani 40, 90015 Cefalù, Italy

Enjoy beautiful sea views from Hotel La Giara's rooftop terrace. Situated in the heart of historic Cefalù, this hotel is only 150 metres (1 minute walk) away from the beach and 280 metres (5 minutes walk) from the cathedral. The Mandralisca Museum is 200 metres from Hotel Ristorante La Giara. The train station is only a 10-minute walk away. Relax on La Giara's terrace and look out over the old town before discovering the many nearby restaurants. All rooms are equipped with desk, flat screen satellite TV , fridge, free Wi-Fi internet access, air-conditioning and a private bathroom. The continental breakfast is a buffet and can be adapted to people with food intolerances.

Via G.Marconi 35, 98055 Lipari, Italy

Set on Lipari Island, just 300 metres from the tourist harbour, Hotel Oriente offers family-run accommodation in a peaceful location, near the Archaeological Park. Stay in bright rooms, each with a large panoramic balcony furnished with table and chairs. In-room amenities include individually controlled air conditioning, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Oriente provides a free buffet breakfast with a rich selection of typical Sicilian products. You will be within easy reach of pubs, wine bars, nightlife and a variety of restaurants.

Paseo Maritimo 294, 08860 Castelldefels, Spain

Facing onto the beach in Castelldefels, the Hotel Mediterraneo offers easy rail and road access to central Barcelona and the airport. It has free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool. All of the rooms in the Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo have air conditioning. Most have balconies. Next to the outdoor swimming pool is a large terrace for sunbathing. The property also has a well-equipped fitness centre and contrast showers are available for an extra cost. The Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo has a popular restaurant offering regional specialities and seafood. A breakfast buffet is served every morning. The hotel is just 10 minutes’ walk from Castelldefels Platja railway station. From here you can reach central Barcelona in about 30 minutes. Barcelona Airport can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. Onsite parking is available on request.