Hotel Gutkowski

Top choice in Syracuse


Book well in advance for one of the sea-view rooms at this stylish, eclectic hotel on the Ortygia waterfront, at the edge of the Giudecca neighbourhood. Divided between two buildings, its rooms are simple yet chic, with pretty tiled floors, walls in teals, greys, blues and browns, and a sharply curated mix of vintage and industrial details.

There's a fetching sun terrace with sea views, a cosy lounge fit for an Architectural Digest spread, as well as an in-house restaurant serving healthy, seasonal dishes with modern accents.


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