Hotel Posta - Syracuse

Historic 3-star hotel on Ortigia Island with rooftop breakfast terrace and sea views

Location & Access

Hotel Posta sits on Ortigia Island, the historical center of Syracuse, overlooking the small port. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the ancient market and the Temple of Apollo, and a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral of Syracuse. Guests can reach the Parco Archeologico Neapolis in 40-50 minutes at a leisurely pace, and the hotel offers a shuttle service to Fontanarossa Airport and Syracuse bus and train station.

Rooms & Views

Many rooms at Hotel Posta have a panoramic view over the sea, and select rooms include a private balcony. The hotel offers attic rooms, and each room comes with a private bathroom, satellite TV, and a minibar. Guests can request a room with a sea view or upgrade to a corner room with high ceilings and two balconies.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning on the rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the harbor and bridges. The hotel also offers half-board and full-board options at partner restaurants just steps away, serving typical Sicilian dishes. For early departures, the staff can arrange a breakfast bag to take away.

Services & Staff

Hotel Posta has a multilingual staff at the reception who provide local insights, assist with tour bookings, and coordinate boat tours and taxis. The hotel is pet-friendly, allowing families to include their dogs, and offers baby-sitting and child services. Additional services include luggage storage, 24-hour security, express check-in/check-out, and a concierge desk.

Nearby Attractions & Activities

The hotel is located 2 minutes from the ancient market of Ortigia and the Fonte Aretusa fountain, and within a 10-minute walk of the Cathedral of Syracuse. Guests can explore the Temple of Apollo, the historic streets, and the sea caves boat tour with swimming. The hotel also has an on-site café and an art boutique showcasing local arts and crafts.

• Location: on Ortigia Island, 2 min from ancient market and Temple of Apollo
• Rooms: sea-view rooms with private balconies and attic options
• Dining: complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast on rooftop terrace
• Services: multilingual staff, tour desk, pet-friendly, baby-sitting
• Parking: paid parking garage 70 m away (€15/24h)
• Transport: airport and train station shuttle service available

License number: 19089017A304347,IT089017A17QQ8E69M