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The Grand Hotel Villa Politi is located at Via Maria Politi Laudien 2, on the evocative Latomie dei Cappuccini, in the heart of Syracuse.
Just 100 metres from the property lies a charming cycle path of approximately 7 km, ideal for jogging or a leisurely walk, accompanied by the sound of sea waves breaking against the rocks.
In the Tyche district, the ancient rocky quarries have withstood the passage of time, having served various social purposes: in the 6th century BC, the Latomie were a necropolis; later, an open-air prison for the Athenians during the Peloponnesian War; and a place of encampment during the siege of Syracuse. At the end of the 16th century, the Latomie were converted into a convent for the Capuchin friars.
Today, the site is home to a lush green area and a large stone theatre, visible from the hotel rooms and from the Terrazza delle Latomie.
Within this prestigious historical and archaeological setting lies the charm of the Grand Hotel Villa Politi, offering guests the opportunity to observe at close range the remains of ancient civilizations.
For those who travel by car to Syracuse, it is necessary to head to Largo della Latomia and, from the square, merge onto Via Maria Politi Laudien in order to reach the Grand Hotel Villa Politi.
• From Catania (65 km): the journey takes about one hour and includes travelling along the E45 towards Syracuse/Ragusa.
• From Noto (38 km): travelling along the A18/E45 towards Syracuse, you will reach your destination in about 40 minutes.
• From Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): about 60 km away and a one-hour drive from Syracuse, it is the most convenient option for reaching our hotel.
• From Comiso Airport (CIY): located in the province of Ragusa, it is about 115 km away and a two-hour drive from our hotel in Syracuse. You need to travel along the A18/E45 towards Syracuse/Modica/Sacro Cuore to reach the property.
Syracuse FS train station is about 10 minutes by car and 13 minutes by local bus from the Grand Hotel Villa Politi. For those travelling by train from Northern Italy, we recommend changing in Naples, from where more direct and convenient connections to Sicily are available.
The Grand Hotel Villa Politi is easy to reach by sea through the two ports of the city of Syracuse: Porto Piccolo (Riva della Posta) and Porto Grande.
• from the Port of Messina: for those travelling from mainland Italy, it is possible to reach Sicily via the Port of Messina, which is connected to Calabria by frequent ferry services. Messina is about a two-hour drive from Syracuse.