Sicily, accommodation in Syracuse - the Lakkios Residence, Siracusa

Lakkios Residence, Syracuse

For a unique view over the small harbour and Ortigia island, this Siracusa (Syracuse) hotel can't be beaten. Just a few yards away from the quayside, this family-run hotel offers rooms and suites in a nicely understated Sicilian design. Equipped with en-suite bathrooms and satellite television, every room has a balcony with sweeping vistas across the Mediterranean skyline. For guests in suites, breakfast can be enjoyed in your room, and those in regular rooms are entitled to a free breakfast in a charming local cafe.

For a special day's sightseeing you should take a water taxi from the harbour in front of your hotel. Captained by friendly locals, the service can take you on a tour of the picturesque island suburb of Ortigia. Ortigia harbour is a great place to disembark and take in some of the history of this ancient city. The central Piazza del Duomo is the best place to experience a range of the city's past: from the ancient Greek Tempio di Atena, dating back to 500 BC, to the 17th century Municipio (Town Hall). The water-taxi can take you on to the glorious beach at Fontane Bianche for an afternoon's basking in the Sicilian sunshine.

Back at your hotel in Syracuse, guests in one of the three suites can choose to cook up some Sicilian specialities in their own private kitchens. For other guests, plenty of local restaurants surround the hotel, serving up fresh fish and regional pasta dishes. Don't forget to finish your meal with a glass of one of Sicily's superb local wines.

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Double room from €100