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About the Hotel

Via Savoia 21, Syracuse, Italy
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Steps from the Temple of Apollo
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Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Hotel Gran Bretagna Ortigia Syracuse sits a 25-minute walk from the Technopark Archimedes. Boasting a location in close proximity to the legendary Fountain of Arethusa, this hotel offers 18 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Location

The 3-star hotel is located within 400 metres of the offshore Ortigia Island, 1.8 km from Siracusa train station. The Gran Bretagna also gives access to the Ortygia Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery, which is 5 minutes' walk away.

This property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Fountain of Arethusa about 800 metres away. A 30-minute stroll from the Latomia del Paradiso is a perk for guests staying at the boutique-style hotel.

The smoke-free accommodation is located 65 km from Fontanarossa airport and a stone's throw from Archimede bus stop.

Rooms

An air conditioner, along with a mini-fridge-bar, provide in-room convenience at the Gran Bretagna Syracuse. Bathrooms include a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, and such comforts as a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Eat & Drink

Offering Southern-Italian dishes, Trattoria La Tavernetta da Piero is 250 metres away.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the stunning Fonte Aretusa for a picturesque sunset.
  • Try fresh sea urchin at the Ortigia market on Saturday mornings.
  • Explore the ancient ruins at the Temple of Apollo nearby.
  • Don't miss the vibrant street art in the Quartieri Arabi.
  • Savor a traditional granita from Caffè Sicilia for a treat.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double or Twin Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

Via Savoia 21, Syracuse, Italy
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Via Savoia 21, Syracuse, Italy
Nearby
Church
Cathedral of Syracuse
1300 ft
Island
Ortigia
1300 ft
Piazza Pancali Ortygia
Temple of Apollo
1300 ft
Fountain
Fountain of Arethusa
1300 ft
Museum
Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery
1300 ft
Fountain
Fountain of Diana
1300 ft
Piazza Duomo
Piazza del Duomo
1300 ft
Square
Piazza Archimede
1300 ft
Via Santa Lucia alla Badia 2
Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia
1300 ft
Largo Porta Marina
Porta Marina
500 ft
Ponte Umbertino
Archimedes Statue
800 ft
Museum
Temple of Artemis in Syracuse
1300 ft
Via Dei Mergulensi 4
Palazzo Montalto
1300 ft
Museum
Leonardo da Vinci Museum and Archimede Siracusa
1300 ft
Museum
Museo dei Pupi
1900 ft
Piazza Duomo
Palazzo Beneventano Del Bosco
1200 ft
Piazza Archimede 11 Palazzo Pupillo
Arkimedeion Museum
1000 ft
Church
Church of St. Filippo Apostolo
1700 ft
Piazza Francesco Corpaci 1
Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
1500 ft
Church
Church of San Giovanni Battista
2000 ft
Restaurants
Caseificio Borderi
1400 ft
Via Emanuele de Benedictis 6 Mercato di Ortigia
L'Olimpo del Gusto
300 ft
Via Savoia 32
Ristorante Cinese Il Mandarino
300 ft
Via Tripoli 20
Caffe' Apollo
400 ft
Largo XXV Luglio 13 piazza sul tempio di Apollo
Bar Savoia
200 ft
Via XX Settembre 42
Casa Del Cannolo
200 ft
Via Savoia 54 Close to Tempio di Apollo
Il Cucchiaino
600 ft
Via Cavour 81
Sapori DiVini
600 ft
Ronco I Ai Bottai 2/3
Bar della Marina
400 ft
Via Savoia 4 Largo Porta Marina 4
Il Chioschetto
700 ft
Piazza Emanuele Pancali 1
Getting around
City Centre
Syracuse10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)94 min  ·  38.6 mi
Comiso Airport (CIY)133 min  ·  54.8 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-18:00
Check-out
from 08:00-10:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Gran Bretagna Ortigia serves a full breakfast for free. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
18
Former name
gran bretagna boutique hotel ortigia
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