Syracuse hotel reservation, Sicily, Italy

Hotel Sorella Luna, Syracuse

Located in a elegant building once home to a 17th century convent, this hotel in Siracusa (Syracuse) is perfectly located just a few minutes walk from the island suburb of Ortigia and within easy distance of the archaeological park, the main harbour and the town's railway station. Decorated with antique furniture and specially-selected drapes and hangings, the rooms at this Sicily hotel offer a home from home feel for weary travellers. There is a tastefully designed roof terrace with potted plants and gazebos, under which guests can write postcards or have an evening cocktail.

If the labyrinthine passageways and bustling commercial streets of Syracuse get too hot and crowded, intrepid tourists should make the trip to Castello Eurialo, just a few miles from the centre of town. A defensive fortress built by Dionysius the Elder in the 4th century BC, the imposing castle and its grounds, are a great place to explore. A network of passageways and tunnels lead off from the defensive trench at the foot of the castle towers. Climbers to the top will be rewarded by panoramic views over Siracusa and the boats which come in and out of the smaller harbours to the north of the city.

Upon returning to this Syracuse hotel, guests can congregate in the quaint bar and make some new friends over a glass or two of Marsala, the fortified wine famed in the region. The friendly staff will be happy to help with airport connections, laundry services and safety deposit boxes, and the front desk is manned throughout the night.

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Double room from €45