Hotel description Villa dei Papiri
Nestled in the green surroundings of this vast nature reserve, the hotel is housed in a building dating back to the year 1800 and comprises a total of 24 rooms. It is set on 500 m² of grounds and features a lounge where guests can relax, read, listen to music, watch TV or use the Internet (free access point or wireless connection with own laptop), or even sit down at the splendid upright piano. Further facilities on offer at this air-conditioned, family friendly apartment establishment include a lobby area, a bar, a breakfast room and conference facilities. Guests can also take advantage of the laundry service and there is parking available for those arriving by car. Visitors will also find a bicycle hire station on the premises.
Room description
All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer and offer a double bed. They are equipped with a direct dial telephone, TV, Internet access and a minibar/fridge. Furthermore, tea and coffee-making facilities, an ironing set and individually adjustable air conditioning and heating are provided in all accommodation as standard features.
Sport activities description
Guests can relax in the garden or on the sun terrace which is equipped with parasols and sun loungers. They can also explore the surrounding area by bicycle and there is a special programme of entertainment for children.
Meal service description
Guests can select their breakfast each morning from a rich sideboard buffet.
Hotel location description Villa dei Papiri
This hotel lies in the Ciane and Saline Nature Park, a few metres from the source of the Ciane River (2.5 km), famous for the myth of Proserpina, Ovid's Metamorphoses and is surrounded by wonderful Egyptian papyrus plants. There are links to the public transport network just 4.6 km away and it is 5 km to the sandy beach and the sea. Guests will find restaurants, bars, nightspots and shops all 6 km away in Siracusa. Visitors to the area will find plenty of sights nearby, including the Isola di Ortigia (6.3 km), Noto (37.4 km) and Catania (65.4 km). Catania Airport is 60 km away.
Payment methods description
American Express, CartaSì, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this hotel.
How to get there
Guests arriving from Catania Airport should leave the highway for Siracusa, after the Siracusa nord exit. At the first traffic light turn right towards Canicattini, go straight for 400 m and at the roundabout turn right, then turn left, to Contrada Cozzo Pantano, and continue for 1 km. At the end turn left for Fonte Ciane and find the entrance gate to the hotel.
Description Villa dei Papiri
- » Number of floors (annex building): 1
- » Year of construction: 1800
- » Number of floors (main building): 1
- » Last renovated: 2008
- » Total number of rooms: 24
- » Disabled rooms: 2
- » Apartments: 24
Hotel type
- » Country house
- » Family friendly hotel
- » Apartment complex
Methods of payment
- » JCB
- » Visa
- » American Express
- » MasterCard
- » Maestro
- » Diners Club
Beach
- » Rocky
- » Sandy
Room facilities (Standard room)
- » Shower
- » Mini fridge
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » TV
- » Hairdryer
- » Bathroom
- » Individual heating
- » Tea / Coffee
- » Individual air-conditioned
- » Internet access
- » Direct dial telephone
- » Minibar
- » Iron and board
- » Kitchenette
- » Double bed
Facilities
- » Sun loungers
- » Medical Service
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » Laundry service
- » Public Internet
- » Parasols
- » Car park
- » Bicycle rental
- » Bar-s
- » Air-conditioned in common areas
- » TV room
- » Breakfast room
- » Conference room
- » Reception area
Restaurant
- » Breakfast buffet
- » Bed and breakfast
Activities
- » Kids entertainment
- » Bike / mountain bike
Interest points
- » Isola di Ortigia: 6.3km
- » Riserva Fonte Ciane: 2.5km
- » Noto: 37.4km
- » Catania: 65.4km
Distances (in meters)
- » Bar / Pub: 5.2km
- » Sea: 5km
- » Town centre / Siracusa: 5.2km
- » Shopping facilities: 5.2km
- » Beach: 5km
- » Restaurants: 5.2km
- » Next big city / Catania: 65.4km
- » Tourist centre / Isola di Ortigia: 6.3km
- » Train station / Siracusa: 4.6km
- » Bus station / Siracusa: 4.6km
- » Golf course: 4km
- » CTA Airport - Catania: 50km
- » Disco / Club: 5.2km