The Hotel

Set in the city center, this modest hotel is 0.3 km from the 13th-century Castello Ursino and 2.1 km from the Monastero dei Benedettini.

The chic, individually designed rooms feature Wi-Fi, TVs and DVD players, plus sitting areas and balconies. The apartment offers a lounge, a kitchen and a seated terrace with a view of Etna. Cribs are available on request.

Amenities include breakfast at an off-site cafe and an exhibition space featuring works by local artists.

Groupon's Guide To Sicily

Separated from the European continent by the narrow Strait of Messina, La Trinacria, more commonly known as Sicily, is surrounded by the shimmering sapphire waters of the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas. An exotic land speckled with both historical and natural landmarks, La Regione Siciliana is a pinpoint on the map for Mediterranean-flavoured breaks.

On the Sicilian land, the flavour of wild flowers and olive trees combines with the salty air of the Mediterranean breeze. The mountains and hills covered in endless vineyards and the sea that constantly changes its colours are matched in richness and diversity by the island’s historical attractions. On the north west coast lies Palermo, the capital city of Sicily and one of the most popular tourist destinations of the island, offering travellers an array of historic and cultural attractions such as the Palermo Cathedral or Teatro Massimo. The north east part of the island is dominated by Etna National Park and its central attraction, Mount Etna, displaying its destructive yet mesmerising power through more than 400 craters. No traveller should leave Sicily without a visit to the bustling local markets filled with a wide range of products, from clothing to traditional Sicilian food. The island has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, ten hours of sunshine per day and temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 °C. If the heat becomes unbearable, travellers may take a dip in the sea or relax with a cool drink under the shade of a parasol.