HOTEL GUTKOWSKI

Hotel Gutkowski is a charming boutique hotel and is located on the western seefront promenade of the historical center of Ortigia, the heart of Syracuse. The small hotel overlooks the sea and features 26 rooms spread over two 19th century buildings, originally inhabited by artisans and fishermen.

The renovation was carried out in a contemporary style, yet in respect of the buildings’ original concept, mantaining all its external aspects (the classic façade) as well as many internal aspects (soaring ceilings). The materials used include wood, stone, cement and lime. The special character of the hotel consists of its furnishings, including traditional Sicilian furniture mixed with modern design objects.

Each room has its own set of furniture and each piece and accessory are unique. Some of the rooms come with a small balcony and have an outstanding view of the deep blue of the Ionian sea while other have a romantic view across the rooftops of Ortigia. All are equipped with air conditioning, minibar, satellite TV, internet Wi-Fi, bathroom with bath or shower, safe.

The hotel also has various equipped terraces that are always accessible to the guests at any time during the day and evening, perfect to enjoy the view of the sea, or relax with a nice book. And on summer afternoons the hotel offers a delicious, refreshing Sicilian granita (fruit crushed with ice).

Breakfast is outstanding! and includes local organic produce, fresh seasonal juices, homemade jams, fresh seasonal fruit, cakes, cheese, brioches and croissants.
The simple but cozy bistrot offers aperitifs and dinners in the evenings. The menu changes daily and is based on typical seasonal products. During summertime one can have dinner outside, just in frint of the Old Bulwark that protects the island from the sea.

The Southeast of the island is definitely one of the most interesting to visit and we highly recommend the following:

• Noto, Modica, Ragusa Ibla and Scicli with their jewels of baroque architecture
• The necropolis of Pantalica
• The archeological site of Cava Ispica
• The natural reserve of Vendicari, Pachino and Capo Passero
• The fishermen village of Marzamemi