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Siracusa (Syracuse, Italy)

Syracuse is a city and municipality, capital of the free municipal consortium of the same name, located in the autonomous region of Sicily in Southern Italy. As of 2025, with a population of 115,636, it is the fourth most populous city in Sicily, following Palermo, Catania, and Messina.

Type CityPopulation 115,636

Why go

  • City in Sicily, Italy.
  • Served by Aviosuperfice Eloro.

History

Syracuse is a city and municipality, capital of the free municipal consortium of the same name, located in the autonomous region of Sicily in Southern Italy. As of 2025, with a population of 115,636, it is the fourth most populous city in Sicily, following Palermo, Catania, and Messina.

Where to stay

Largo Gaetano Arezzo della Targia, 5, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · dimoredellezagare.com
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Via Pitagora da Reggio, 35, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · giuggiulena.it
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Via Roma, 66, 96100 Ortigia SR, Italy · vretreats.com
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Via Santa Teresa, 25, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · palazzodelsale.com
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Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 53, 96017 Noto SR, Italy · sevenrooms.villadorata.com
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Viale Montedoro, 76, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · hotelcaportigia.com
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Via G.B. Alagona, 59, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · hospitality-guest.teamsystem.cloud
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Riviera Dionisio Il Grande, 66, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · redionisio.com
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Via Larga, 54, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · refederico.com
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Vicolo Zuccalà, 1, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · aretusavacanze.com
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V.le Mazzini, 12, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · grandhotelortigia.it
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Viale Scala Greca, 325, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · hotelparcodellefontane.com
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Via Maria Politi Laudien, 2, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · villapoliti.com
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Via Salomone, n. 21, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · palazzosalomone.com
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Via Diodoro Siculo, 4, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · hotelone.it
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Lungomare di Levante Elio Vittorini, 18, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · guthotel.it
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Riva Porto Lachio, 25, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · boutiquehotelmolosantalucia.it
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Via Passeggio Adorno, 10-12, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · desetrangers.com
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Via Trieste, 33, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · hotelpostasiracusa.it
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Via Nizza, 17, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · hotellivingston.com
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Corso Umberto I, 112, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · bbcasamia.it
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Via Francesco Crispi, 67, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · archimedehotels.it
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Via Nazario Sauro, S.N, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · marriott.com
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Viale Teracati, 20, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · all.accor.com
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Lungomare d'Ortigia, 32, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · liferesidencedeibaroni.it
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Via Tripoli, 40, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · mediterraneo.octosite.net
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Via Avola, 7, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · hotelscalagreca.com
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Via Necropoli Grotticelle, 33, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy
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Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · micheleintheworld.com
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Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · shop.aputiadellecosebuone.it
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Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00,19:00-23:00 · ondablusiracusa.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · kfc.it
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Mediterranean, Italian, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-14:30, 19:30-22:30
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Sandwich, Regional, Tea, Cake, Local, Italian, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free…
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Sri Lankan, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 09:00-18:00; Tu-Sa 09:00-22:30; Su 21:00-22:30
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Regional, Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · alevanteortigia.it
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Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · nipgroup.it
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · sushisusiracusa.it
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-16:00,18:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · bellavitamercato.it
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 19:30-23:30; Jul-Sep off · flycity.it
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Local, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Italian Pizza, Pizza, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · yukisushi.it
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Italian Pizza, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:30-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · agathossr.it
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Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · iltiranno.it
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Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · zioagatinoisola.it
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-13:00,19:00-23:00; Tu off
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Sandwich, Fries, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
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Sri Lankan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Sa 19:00-23:30; Su 19:30-23:30
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Regional, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,Su 10:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 09:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00,19:00-23:30
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 19:00-22:30; Tu off Features: outdoor seating · bellavitamercato.it
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Fast Food · fast food · sbezfood.it
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 09:00-15:00,19:00-23:30; Tu-Su 12:00-15:00,19:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating
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Kebab, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · autogrill.it
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-21:00
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · pizza-al-top.it
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Italian, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · tavernagiudecca.it
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Fish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Airports

Rinaura Airfield 6.8 km to the centre
Rinaura (SR), 82, IT
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Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly 17 km to the centre
Canicattini Bagni, 82, IT
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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aviosuperfice Eloro; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Siracusa (Syracuse, Italy). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Tours & experiences