SIRACUSA in located in the south-east corner of the island of Sicily, and it is over 2.700 years old. The city is noted for its rich Greek history, because, for a short period of time, it was the main rival of Athens in Greece. Back then it was the capital one of the most powerful states in the Mediteranean. It has been continuously inhabtied since and this explains why some of the remains can be hard to spot.

The city was founded by Ancient Greek Corinthians, and Cicero said (of it): "the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all". One of the most important Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, ARCHIMEDE, was born in Siracusa.

In the modern day, the city is listed by UNESCO, as a World Heritage Site. Highlights are the Ear of Dionysius, the Greek Theater (in which each year are the performances classic: tragedy), Fountain of Arethusa, Temple of Apollo, Castello Maniace, many very interesting Church and edifices, and the beautiful Cathedral (that was Temple of Athena): a baroque facade, an early medieval interior, but basically still the greek structure it was when it was erected as a temple to the greek Gods.

Its a good stepping off point for many of Sicily's places of interest whether you are travelling by car or by public transport.
Most of the train services from Messina going South pass through and, adjacent to the principle Post Office, which you see on your left as you pass over the ponte Umbertino going into Ortygia, is the main bus exchange from where you can get to almost anywhere in Sicily and to many of the major cities and towns in Italy. When I last checked there were even occasional services to Poland and Greece!
Siracusa is not a town to be hurried.

Sure there's a plethora of the obvious archiological and historical places to visit, but...there's more.
The tourist bureaux are staffed by the usual disinterested individuals that one finds in most of Italy's bureaucracies and are completely lacking in initiative. Certainly they lack even the most basic understanding of the diversity of needs of travellers and tourists: And worse, they are usually badly un-(or mis-)informed themselves.
So you'll need to dig about for yourselves for a lot of the good gen. and that needs a fair bit of time and a good pair of walking shoes. (And shady hat and sunscreen in the Summer!).

The Giuggiulena Hotel, ranked as a "Bed and Breakfast" in the tourist literature, is a shelter carved into a cliff overlooking a bay of the Ionic sea on the east coast of Sicily , in the city of Siracusa. It is an almost sel...

• Double room with bath - seaview starting from 47.50 Euro per person/night

Palazzo del sale is placed in Syracuse; each of our 6 rooms is spacious and unique. The bathrooms are comfortable and are made with strikingly original local materials; all rooms include sat TV, air conditioning, internet access and minibar.

• double room with bath starting from 47.50 Euro per person/night

The Hotel rises a few Km from Siracusa, only 300 m. from the suggestive Giove Temple. It has 18 rooms with every conforts: private bath with hydromassage, air conditioned, minibar, satellite Tv, telephone, possibility to use internet, safe.

• Single room with bath starting from 60.00 Euro per person/night
• Twin Room starting from 40.00 Euro per person/night

The Roma Hotel is located in the heart of the Island of Ortigia, just a few steps from the Cathedral, a very ancient and sacred area, in the historic-artistic centre of Siracusa, an authentic palimpsest of a culture whose unique featur...

• Single room with bath starting from 80.00 Euro per person/night
• Double room with bath starting from 49.50 Euro per person/night
• Triple room with bath starting from 46.33 Euro per person/night

The B&B Il Labirinto is palced in the heart of Ortigia Island, thirty metres from Archimede Square. The rooms are furnished with extreme care. Equipped with private bathroom provided with hairdryer and showers; sat TV; heating system and air conditioning.

• double room use single with bathroom starting from 40.00 Euro per person/night
• Double room with bath starting from 25.00 Euro per person/night
• Twin room with bath starting from 25.00 Euro per person/night
• Triple room with bath starting from 23.00 Euro per person/night
• Quadruple room with bath starting from 21.00 Euro per person/night

In the fabulous setting of the Val di Noto, a few kilometres from the town centre on the Siracusa, stands the Aldebaran Family Hotel, a 3 star hotel in Siracusa with 9 rooms: single rooms, double rooms, triple rooms and rooms for four people.

• Single room with bath starting from 50.00 Euro per person/night
• Double room whith bath starting from 30.00 Euro per person/night
• Triple room with bath starting from 26.66 Euro per person/night

Alla Giudecca Apartment Hotel is situated in the fascinating historic centre of Syracuse. 23 apartments, all tastefully and elegantly furnished, with well-equipped kitchen, air-conditioning, satellite TV, fridge bar.

• Single room with bath starting from 30.00 Euro per person/night
• Double room starting from 48.00 Euro per person/night
• Triple room with bath starting from 48.00 Euro per person/night
• Quadruple room with bath starting from 42.50 Euro per person/night

The B & B Artemide is a charming three-star facility located on Levante waterfront in the historic center of Ortigia. THE B & B has 6 rooms furnished with taste and elegance, soundproofed. The atmosphere is cozy and elegant, id...

• Single room with bath starting from 45.00 Euro per person/night

...

Thanks to the expert restoration of the ancient Villa Impellizzeri, the Caiammari is today one of eastern Sicily’s most exclusive hotels. A spacious garden, flourishing with centuries-old trees and a beautiful swimming pool crea...

Bed and Breakfast close to the sea of Siracusa You will have here the possibility to live in close contact to the sea, in a unique environment in the world. In those places that Unesco ascribed in the “world heritage list”...

The Archimede is one of the most ancient hotel in Siracusa. It is appreciated for its proximity to the railway station and the Ortigia old city. The hotel offers 15 rooms and 1 suite all with bath, tv sat and air conditioning. Parking facilities.

B&B Gelone is placed in Syracuse, a strategic position that allows you to reach by foot the Archaeological Area (the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre); moreover you can also visit the island of Ortigia, placed just 500 mt away from the B&B.

In the historical center, in a beautiful artistical building as the Clock Palace, to little steps from public square Duomo, Bed & Breakfast "DIANA" borns. The bedrooms are simply and stylishly decorated to harmonise w...

Our B&B Triskeles is a new, elegant bed and breakfast situated in the heart of the city of Syracuse. The B&B Triskeles is placed near many archaeological sites of the area like Greek theater and Archimede's Grave. Moreover we are near to the seaside.

Set in a 12,000 square meter estate of orange and olive tree groves which has maintained the characteristics of a farm with high walls forming a large courtyard which the rooms overlook. Private beach equipped with umbrellas, elegant and luxury rooms.

Hotel Mediterraneo, 3 star Hotel with central location, faces the sea of the Harbour of Siracusa; it takes only few minutes by walk to reach the ancient Isle of Ortigia, the railway station. The bus station is only 200 mt far from this hotel in Siracusa

Completely renovated in 2003, the hotel is situated on the most beautiful hillside of the Plemmirio nature park and sea reserve in Syracuse.During the summer season a solarium and a swimming pool are available.Small-size animals are allowed.

Lakkios Residence is housed in a 19th century building in Syracuse, in front of Greek Arsenal and Small Port; 3 charming apartments with kitchen furnished with taste with sea sight near Ortygia Island. Near Railway Station, Museums and Archaelogical Park.