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and, in summer, home-made almond granita. There is also a little wine bar, and

private dinners can be arranged for four or more guests. €110

Palazzo del Sale Via S. Teresa 25 0931 69 558, palazzodelsale.it; map.
Stylish, relaxed B&B in a nineteenth-century salt-merchant’s home and warehouse on
a quiet street behind Piazza del Duomo. Six spacious rooms with wooden floors,
architect-designed beds, and intriguing touches such as mirrors framed with driftwood
and lamps with palm-bark shades. Breakfasts are superb, and service is unfussy and

friendly. Free wi-fi – though the hefty stone walls mean that the signal can be weak –
and a PC for guests’ use. €110

Roma Via Roma 66 0931 465 626, hotelromasiracusa.it; map. A serene four-star
oasis in the old centre, the chic Roma presents spacious, contemporary rooms with
wood-block floors and excellent bathrooms. Staff are charming, breakfast is an
extensive buffet spread, and there’s also a fine-dining restaurant, fitness area and

sauna. Excellent deals online, even in high season. €125

HOSTELS AND CAMPSITES

Lol Hostel Via Francesco Crispi 92 0931 465 088, lolhostel.com; map. This
smart, modern youth hostel in a converted old palazzo is just a few steps down from
the train station, with dorms holding up to ten beds as well as private singles and
doubles, all air-conditioned and with en-suite bathrooms. Reception is 24hr, no

membership is required, and there’s internet access and the cheapest bike rental in
town, plus use of a kitchen. Dorms €22; doubles €50

Paradiso del Mare Contrada Gallina Fondolupo, Avola 0931 561 147,
paradisodelmare.it; map. The best-equipped local campsite lies 22km south of
Siracusa off the SS115, in a small secluded spot under trees and close to a great
beach. To get here by public transport, take any bus for Avola, get off at Ospedale di

Maria and walk a couple of kilometres back up the road – or call for a pick-up.
Closed Nov–March. Camping €6.50 per person, plus €6.50 per pitch

Rinaura Località Rinaura 0931 721 224, campingrinaura.it; map. Some 4km south
of Siracusa, this is a very basic campsite – more a couple of fields, really, with little
shade. The washing facilities are fine, though, and there are electric hook-ups as well
as self-catering bungalows. Take bus #21, #22 or #23 (also #24 or #25 in summer)

from Corso Umberto I; it’s less than a 10min walk from the stop on the SS115
(signposted to the right after the Albatros hotel). Camping €5 per person, plus €4 per
pitch; bungalows €50

EATING AND DRINKING

Ortigia holds the city’s best array of cafés and restaurants, most within a short walk