We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Siracusa, Italy. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Creative. Stylish. Rooftop bar. Grand Hotel Des Etrangers is located in the centre of Ortigia Island and boasts beautiful sea views. It features a restaurant specialising in national cuisine. Each space is different, but everywhere there is a sense of peace and luxury. Rooms and suites at Grand Hotel Des Etrangers are air conditioned and come with an international TV channels, wooden floors and a private bathroom. Most rooms have a balcony, while some also have sea views. The hotel restaurant serves the finest Italian dishes. The breakfast room offers panoramic views over Siracusa's coast line, while the Roof Garden has a wonderful terrace for outdoor dining. The Hotel reveals the perfect balance between tradition and modernity.Show full description
Central. Great location. Great views. Offering a rooftop terrace and glass elevator with sea views, the Grand Hotel is next to the main harbour and a 5-minute walk from the Aretusa Fountain. It is the only hotel in Ortigia with a private parking and spa facilities. Rooms at the Grand Hotel Ortigia are spacious, and offer free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Some have a spa bath. The Terrazza sul Mare restaurant is on the top floor of the hotel, overlooking the sea and harbour. it serves a variety of fine wines and regional specialities.Show full description
This luxury hotel has outstanding views and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Very central. Great location. Hotel Roma is in the heart of Ortigia Island, next to the Cathedral. It offers free lobby Wi-Fi and modern, air-conditioned rooms. The Roma Restaurant serves new and traditional Sicilian recipes. Drinks are served at the bar and can be enjoyed in Piazza Minerva square. The Hotel Roma is 2 km from the Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum, named after the famous archaeologist who was also a regular guest of the hotel. Neapolis Park is 2 km away.Show full description
Good breakfast. Set on Ortigia Island overlooking the Ionian Sea, Algilà Ortigia Charme is right on the seafront. It features elegant, air-conditioned rooms equipped with antique furnishings from the 1700s. WiFi here is free. It is housed in 3 buildings dating from 1700 decorated with antique furniture and decorations. Each room comes with antique furniture and a private bathroom with decorated tiles. Some rooms boast wood-beamed ceilings or a four-poster bed. Breakfast is buffet style, and includes Sicilian specialities such as organic marmalades. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with seafood specialities and a choice of gluten-free meals. Other services offered at the property include free rental bike and free phone calls in Europe and North America. Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Siracusa Cathedral and 1 km from Castello Maniace. The ancient Greek amphitheatre is 10 minutes away by car.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Located on Siracusa's Ortigia island, Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection features a spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant. This converted Art Nouveau post office offers rooms with air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV. Rooms at Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection come with a kettle, a minibar and a private bathroom with soft bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms have views over the Porto Piccolo marina. Guests can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast daily. The wellness centre includes 2 Turkish baths, a sauna and a gym. There is also a hairdresser's and a beauty salon. The 24-hour front desk provides currency exchange and a tour desk. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are also available. The Temple of Apollo and the Ortigia Street Market are 250 metres from the property. Siracusa Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Very stylish. Elegant. Cosy rooms. Set in Siracusa in the Sicily Region, 200 metres from Porto Piccolo, Caportigia boasts a sun terrace with panoramic views of the surroundings. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms have an elegant and modern décor. Each comes with air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV, minibar, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer. Some rooms also have a seating area. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. At the Hotel Caportigia Boutique you can start the day with a buffet-style breakfast, which includes a selection of sweet and savoury products. The hotel also offers bike hire. Syracuse Cathedral is 1 km from Caportigia, while Archaeological Park of Neapolis is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 49 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely the most STYLISH central luxury hotel in Siracusa. It also has VERY COSY ROOMS.
Highly elegant. Nice style. Great restaurant. Attractively set in Siracusa, palazzo salomone features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and a garden. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Guests at palazzo salomone can enjoy a continental or a à la carte breakfast. The accommodation offers a range of wellness facilities including a hot tub and a sauna. Syracuse Cathedral is 0.45 km from palazzo salomone, while Porto Piccolo is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 64 km from the hotel.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Siracusa.
Cool. Central. Domus Mariae has a fantastic location on the island of Ortigia, in the heart of Siracusa. The rooftop terrace offers a beautiful sea view and there is also a luxury wellness centre on site. Your guest room at Domus Mariae Benessere is air conditioned and comes with satellite TV. Some rooms also have a spa bath. Managed by nuns, this charming hotel is set in a 14th-century property with a large hall where you can read, watch TV, and take advantage of free Wi-Fi internet. Domus Mariae Benessere features a modern, paid spa with a range of massages and beauty treatments which can be booked at reception. Sessions in the gym, in the hot tub or steam bath should be booked on site.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Great breakfast. Set overlooking the sea on the island of Ortigia, Hotel Henry's House offers a sun terrace, snack bar and free Wi-Fi throughout. The Duomo di Siracusa Cathedral is a 5-minute walk away. Most featuring a small balcony or sea views, the elegant-style rooms at Henry's House come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and minibar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. Eggs, ham and cheese are served daily at the international breakfast along with locally produced cannoli pastries and cakes, orange juice and coffee. The property is 150 metres from Castello Maniace, while the Neapolis Archeological Site is 3 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest and most creative central luxury hotel in Siracusa.
Great location. Set on Ortigia Island, this 4-star hotel provides spacious rooms, most with views of the sea and the Sicilian Coast. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout Livingston Hotel. Their luxurious marble bathroom is equipped with a hydromassage shower. The air-conditioned rooms provide a satellite TV and minibar, while most come with partial or full sea views. Livingston Hotel offers a piano bar, a reading room, and a conference centre. Staff will assist you with car rentals, airport transfers, and tourist information.Show full description
Super central. Comfortable beds. Great value. Located in the city centre of Syracuse, Grande Albergo Alfeo offers free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. Here you will be within walking distance of Ortygia Island. Rooms at Grande Albergo Alfeo are bright and spacious. In-room amenities include large LCD TVs, satellite channels, and hydromassage showers or baths. You will have a 24-hour front desk, room service, a reading room, a meeting room and a bar at Grande Albergo Alfeo.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most CENTRAL central luxury hotel in Siracusa. It also has a central location, super comfortable beds and great affordability!
Very clean. Cosy rooms. Offering a sun terrace overlooking the port, Hotel Centrale is next to Siracusa Train Station and bus terminal and a 10-minute walk from Syracuse Ortigia. This hotel features a lift with panoramic views of the sea and a bar open around the clock. Centrale Hotel running on thermal and photovoltaic solar energy is 1 km from the Neapolis Archaeological Park. Rooms come with air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms overlook the harbour or the historical centre. An equipped garden and reading room are available for your relaxation. WiFi is free in public areas.Show full description
Great views. Set on cliffs overlooking Siracusa and Ortygia Island, Minareto is a 5-starluxury hotel in the protected Plemmirio area. This property offers a quiet location, outdoor pool, 2 private beaches and unbeatable views. Rooms have a classic Italian design with works of art on the walls and fine fabrics and bed linen. All air-conditioned, they also feature a balcony with sea view and an interactive LCD TV with free internet access. Villas with a private garden and pool are also available. You have free access to the private beach and a free beach set including a sun lounger, parasol and beach towels. Breakfast is buffet style. The restaurant serves Sicilian and Italian cuisine, which can be enjoyed up on the roof terrace in summer. Minareto is just 15 minutes drive from Siracusa centre and Ortygia Island. It is 9 km from the ancient ruins of the Greek Amphitheatre. A shuttle boat service to Siracusa is available on request. Free parking is provided.Show full description
Elegant. Very clean. Cosy rooms. Located a 3-minute drive from the Mediterranean coast, Wellness Spa Hotel Principe Fitalia is set in Fanusa and features a restaurant, fitness centre and two swimming pools. Offering free WiFi, all air-conditioned rooms come with a satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom complete with a bathrobe and slippers. Some units have a spa bath or balcony. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast and relax in the hotel garden. Spa treatments and massages can be booked at the on-site wellness centre, which includes a Kneipp path, Wassar path and Vichy shower. A hairdresser is also available. The Wellness Spa Hotel Principe Fitalia is located in the Plemmirio Natural Reserve. Punta Milocca is 2.2 km from the property. Syracuse is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Rooftop pool. Rooftop bar. Set right next to Siracusa's archaeological area and Greek Theatre, Mercure Siracusa offers a spa, a stunning rooftop pool and restaurant, and minimalist rooms with modern décor. WiFi is free throughout. Each room at Hotel Mercure Siracusa comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and toiletries. The on-site Bar Agorà is open throughout the day for drinks, snacks and lunch. Dionisio Bistrot on the top floor serves fine wines and Mediterranean cuisine for dinner. Guests can unwind at the Syraca wellness centre including a sauna, sensory showers and a hydromassage pool. Massages and beauty treatments can also be reserved, and herbal teas are available in the relaxation area. There is a choice of free outdoor parking or garage parking at the Mercure Hotel. The island of Ortygia, Siracusa's historical centre, is a 30-minute walk or short drive away.Show full description
Great value. Grand Hotel Villa Politi is situated in the centre of a spectacular, natural amphitheatre, within the ancient Sicilian quarries known as the Latomie dei Cappuccini. Grand Hotel Villa Politi is a truly original establishment, rising on an ancient cliff. The hotel occupies 3 floors and has many original architectural features. From the windows you can enjoy a fairytale view of the Mediterranean Sea. Guests at the Villa Politi can enjoy special rates at an adjacent sea-front sun terrace, set on the rocks with umbrellas and deck chairs, and available from mid-June until mid-September. Check out the new add-on option when booking and guarantee your half-board service in advance.Show full description
Trendy. Superb breakfast. Great value. Popular among business travellers. UNAHOTELS One Siracusa offers modern accommodation in a panoramic position, a 10-minute drive from Ortigia, Siracusa's historic centre. It features a roof-top terrace, rooms with contemporary features and designer furnishings, plus a panoramic glass elevator. Rooms at UNAHOTELS One Siracusa are all equipped with a 26-inch satellite LCD TV and DVD player, while en suite bathrooms are standard. Drinks are served on the Sky Roof terrace, which offers panoramic views across Syracuse. On request, guests can have relaxing moments in the Dream spa, set in a natural cave. It includes a Finnish sauna, a thalasso pool, plus a Turkish bath and sensory shower built into the cliff rock. The gym includes the latest cardio exercise machines with Pilates and body sculpture programmes. A rocky private beach is located 400 metres away. Neapolis Archaeological Park and the renowned Ear of Dionysius Cave are both located a 5-minute drive from the UNAHOTELS One Siracusa. Free private parking is available.Show full description
Located in Siracusa, the Aretusa Palace Hotel has an on-site restaurant and free parking. It offers classically furnished accommodation with air conditioning. Rooms at the Jolly Aretusa come with a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some feature a bath. In addition, this property has bike rental and a bar. Ortigia is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The Neapolis Archaeological Park is 800 metres away, and Siracusa Train Station can be reached in 8 minutes on foot.Show full description
Creative. Elegant. Friendly staff. Set in a former nobleman’s residence 1 km from Arenella Beach and 7 km from the centre of Siracusa, Caiammari Boutique Hotel & Spa is an elegant 4-star hotel on the Plemmirio Peninsula. This property offers free bikes and botanical gardens with 2 outdoor pools. The spacious rooms are stylishly furnished and feature wrought-iron bed and exposed-beam ceilings. Each includes air conditioning, a minibar and satellite flat-screen TV. Massages and beauty treatments can be purchased on site. One of the 2 pools has a hydromassage corner. The gourmet Hibiscus restaurant serves a fusion of Sicilian and gourmet cuisine with an extensive wine list. The bar is famous for its cocktails, and breakfast includes a continental or Italian buffet with organic produce.Show full description
Very clean. Friendly staff. Borgo Marino Aparthotel is situated on a high ground with a view of the Mediterranean Sea. It is not far from the protected sea area of Plemmirio, and is 10 km from the centre of Syracuse. The structure is composed by a group of apartments with all comforts and services. Its position gives the opportunity to easily reach the most beautiful seaside areas (Penisola Maddalena, Fontane Bianche, Arenella, Costa del Sole, Fanusa). Syracuse is one of the most important archaeological places of the Mediterranean and one of the most enchanting cities of Sicily, with its historical centre located on the island of Ortigia.Show full description
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