Luxury hotels in Syracuse

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Syracuse. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Caportigia Boutique Hotel Syracuse, Italy

  

  Hotel. 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 Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 99 EUR.

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• 2 Minareto Syracuse, Italy

  

  Hotel. Set on cliffs overlooking Siracusa and Ortygia Island, Minareto is a 5-star luxury 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 free shuttle bus to Ortigia is provided on request, and shuttle boat service to Siracusa is available on request. Free parking is provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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• 3 Grand Hotel Des Etrangers Syracuse, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Siracusa. 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. 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. Each space is different, but everywhere there is a sense of peace and luxury. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 4 Wellness Spa Hotel Principe Fitalia Syracuse, Italy

  

  Hotel. 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 Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 252 EUR.

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• 5 Ortea Luxury Palace Syracuse, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Siracusa. Located on Siracusa's Ortigia island, the Ortea Palace - Luxury Hotel features a spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant. This converted Art Nouveau post office offers modern rooms with air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV. Rooms at the Ortea Palace 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 Guest review score 8.9

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• 6 Palazzo Salomone Syracuse, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Siracusa. 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 Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 135 EUR.

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• 7 Grand Hotel Ortigia Syracuse, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Siracusa. 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 Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 126 EUR.

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• 8 Borgo di Luce I Monasteri Golf Resort & SPA Syracuse, Italy

  

  Hotel. Boasting a wellness centre, Borgo di Luce I Monasteri Golf Resort & SPA is 18 km from Siracusa. It offers free WiFi in public areas and all rooms, and is complete with an outdoor pool. Set in a Benedictine monastery, the resort’s elegant rooms are air-conditioned. The 32" flat-screen TV has satellite channels. Some rooms come with a furnished patio with a view. Located 15 km from Ortigia, Borgo di Luce I Monasteri Golf Resort & SPA’s wellness centre includes a hot tub, a Turkish bath, and a sensory shower, as well as a sauna. The Borgo di Luce I Monasteri Golf Resort & SPA serves a buffet breakfast and features 2 restaurants specialising in Sicilian cuisine. The property also has a bar, and a great wine selection. The city of Avola, famous for its red wine, is 20 minutes by car from the resort. A pay shuttle service, both individual and collective (minimum 2 persons), is available to/from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, Comiso Airport and Siracusa's historical center. Show full description Guest review score 8.1

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!