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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hotel Gran Bretagna Ortigia in Siracusa offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and sea or city views. Each room includes a work desk, minibar, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor seating area. Additional services include private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle, housekeeping, full-day security, and luggage storage. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, Italian, and gluten-free. Breakfast includes local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice. Prime Location: Located 63 km from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, the hotel is an 8-minute walk from Aretusa Beach and near attractions such as Tempio di Apollo and Syracuse Cathedral. Boating is available in the surroundings. Highly rated for staff and breakfast.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rebecca
United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was a delight - lots of homemade cakes & pastries too, which was a treat! Room was spacious, clean & bathroom had a really strong shower (which was good!). Absolutely value for money - wished...” - Dvd
Spain
“The location is perfect, and the personnel were very helpful.” - Alison
Australia
“Francesca was a delightful person to great us each time we came through reception. Location was great and so was breakfast.” - Ilker
Netherlands
“I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, creating a very positive atmosphere throughout. The location is also excellent, with everything I needed close by and easy to reach. Overall, a great experience...” - Vittoria
Australia
“Francesca and staff were absolutely fabulous! The location was perfect and in the centre of the city!” - Melissa
Ireland
“There was a leak in hotel gran bretagna before our arrival so we got moved to their sister accommodation Apollo suite which was very close to the hotel. Francesca informed us with plenty of time and it didn't negatively impact our stay at all.” - Kristian
Malta
“Breakfast was good and varied, location is very good as it is close to the sea/boat tours and parking areas. Staff is very helpful and also arranged for our boat tours. Also close to supermarkets and a good restaurant next door and many others....” - Manon
France
“The staff was so astonishingly nice and attentive to us. They really made our stay incredible. 100% recommended !” - Vt
Turkey
“The breakfast was much more than I have expected. The staff was very friendly and efficient.” - Lukáš
Czech Republic
“Nice hotel with great location on Ortigia. Many sights In walkable distance. Helpful and kind staff. Great breakfast with big selection. Clean and spacious room. Many shops and restaurants around.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that the rooms are located on the first and second floor in a building with no elevator.
Please inform Hotel Gran Bretagna Ortigia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: 19089017A353108, IT089017A1MPYOQUV3