Villa Dei Papiri

On a river in Syracuse, just a short drive from the Ciane River and Saline Nature Reserve. This pet-friendly guesthouse sits about 6 km from the city center and close to the Greek Theatre, Archaeological Park of Neapolis and the Roman Amphitheatre. Fontanarossa Airport is roughly 61 km away.

Small and stylish with 22 air-conditioned rooms. Expect pillowtop or Select Comfort beds, premium bedding, in-room refrigerators and TVs with digital programming. Rooms offer garden views and simple, relaxed décor. Shared spaces include a kitchen, library and picnic/BBQ spots that give the place a social, easygoing vibe.

Seasonal outdoor pool and a poolside bar for chilled afternoons. Picnic and barbecue areas, a garden to wander, plus table tennis, karaoke and a diving club for active days. Tour and ticket assistance, laundry services and free self-parking are on hand. Wake up to river-side mornings and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the property. Conference hall and meeting/presentation facilities available. Multilingual staff, express check-out and airport transfer service (roundtrip shuttle for a surcharge) help keep trips smooth.

A complimentary continental/buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00–10:00. There’s a bar/lounge and poolside bar for drinks, plus a shared kitchen if you prefer to cook your own meals.