Hotel accommodation, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Hotel Alla Giudecca, Syracuse

A taste of medieval history is guaranteed by a stay at this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel - in a charming part of Sicily's most historic city. Located in the heart of the island suburb of Ortygia, the hotel once housed several Byzantine Miqwe (traditional Jewish baths), the remains of which can be seen in the basement. You'll sleep beneath dark pine beams in lovingly designed bedrooms, with antique furniture and views across the terracotta roofs of neighbouring villas. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning. In the morning, a buffet breakfast is served in dining rooms with traditional artefacts and vaulted ceilings.

To step outside your hotel is to step into a labyrinth of limestone townhouses, meandering passageways and secret piazzas. Head to the Piazza del Duomo to see the imposing facade of the 17th century town hall, the Tempio di Atena founded by ancient Greeks in the 5th century BC and the grand Duomo with its colossal dome, buttresses and fortified walls. If you want to put your feet up after all that sightseeing just hop on a bus to one of the many seafront beach resorts that line the coast. A great place to eat is in the nearby suburb of Achradina, where a variety of restaurants serve traditional Sicilian fare.

Business visitors to this hotel in Siracusa can be assured that meeting facilities with conference rooms and internet connections are available for up to 150 people. Thirsty delegates can drink afterwards in the hotel's evocative basement cocktail bar. Guided tours of the Jewish baths are available and all credit cards are accepted - a marvellous spot to stay in Sicily.

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Double room from €85