Hotel Albatross is a striking modern hotel a short distance from Syracuse's ancient centre. There are 18 beautifully designed rooms, each with luxurious en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Albatros, Syracuse
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Set in a beachside suburb of the ancient town of Syracuse (Siracusa), the Hotel Villamare is decorated with Sicilian fabrics, rugs and drapes, giving a feeling of a comfortable home away from home. The seafront is just a few minutes walk from your hotel door, but if you get tired of sunbathing you can always make the trip into downtown Syracuse. Hotel Villamare, Syracuse
Looking onto the broad curve of the bay from Siracusa, this Sicilian hotel is both central and very quiet. Hotel Mediterraneo, Syracuse
Set alongside the small harbour of this ancient city, this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel offers six rooms with views across the harbour, the island suburb of Ortigia and the Mediterranean sea. Breakfast is included in the price of each of the rooms, and en-suite bathrooms and satellite TV come as standard. Lakkios Residence, Syracuse
This Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel is a moderately-priced and modern alternative to the antique guesthouses of the centre of Sicily's most historic city. The gentle lighting and comfortable furnishings of the rooms mean you have a cosy haven to retire to after a long day of sightseeing. Panorama Hotel, Syracuse
