Siracusa hotels, Sicily, Italy

Hotel Principe di Fitalia, Siracusa

This hotel in Siracusa (Syracuse) is a perfect spot for travellers wishing to combine the quiet of the countryside with the history and culture of Sicily's most ancient city. Located in peaceful surroundings just a few miles from downtown Syracuse, this four-star hotel offers guests a range of outdoor activities including free bicycle hire, a large swimming pool, solarium and an activity park for the kids. There's also an elegant hotel bar and internet cafe where you can enjoy a cocktail or a cappuccino while checking your email.

Visitors eager to find out a little of the history of Syracuse and Sicily itself can do so in the sun-burnished archaeological Park, where the ruins of the city's ancient Greek settlement can be explored. The Teatro Greco is one of the best preserved ancient theatres in Italy, and the playwright Aeschylus once produced his works here. Best of all is the Anfiteatro Romano, the substantial remains of a gladiatorial colosseum which dates back to the 3rd century AD. You can still see the tunnels from which the gladiators and animals entered the stadium, and don't forget to keep an eye out for the Greek names etched on the seats.

Back in the spacious confines of this hotel in Siracusa you can enjoy fish and meat dishes from the kitchens of the hotel restaurant, cooked in a traditional Sicilian style and served up with an excellent variety of local wines. En-suite bathrooms are offered with every room as well as air-conditioning, satellite television, private safe and a minibar.

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Double room from €70