In the heart of the city, a few minutes from the historical center and the great archaeological monuments, you will find the Como Hotel, completely refurbished with comfortable rooms in warm and elegant colors. Its typical Mediterranean Hall is enriched with artwork by young Sicilian artists, amphoras and flowers that create an atmosphere that recalls to mind the Sicilian hospitality of earlier times. A short distance away, many restaurants and �trattorie� offer exquisite dishes representative of both regional and international cuisine .The visitor will be able to experience a city that has much to offer, rich in history and culture, but also with many local traditions, little markets, and of course, the characteristic fish market. You can visit the island of Ortigia, the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheater, the Ear of Dionisio the Great, S. Giovanni's Catacomb, the Cathedral in �Piazza Duomo�, the remains of Roman Villas, the greatest Archaeological Museum of Europe (Paolo Orsi) or the Museum of the Papyrus and that is only the start!. In summer you can choose between rocky beaches or beaches with the white sand of Arenella or,alternatively, the resort of Fontane Bianche, and you are always within easy reach of a comfortable room in the centre of the city. The Hotel organizes, on request, horse rides and guided tours of the island of Ortigia in a traditional Sicilian horse-drawn coach. For the romantically inclined, the Hotel recommends boat excursions to the source of the Ciane river where papyrus grows naturally, between majestic trees, 500 years old. Here you can see migrating birds from nearby Africa. Siracusa,once the capital of the Mediterranean was, is today, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and offers its splendor to everyone. Services:All of our rooms are equipped with en suite bathrooms with shower ,complimentary toiletries and a hair drier, a telephone and satellite tv. They are air conditioned and have central heating with individual heating controls. We also provide many complimentary services for our guests, Including: a fax service, as well as reminder calls, a 24 hour bar with room service and private parking. Tickets can also be obtained for performances in the Greek theatre , for art exhibitions and concerts.Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served every morning from 7:00 to 9:30 with typical Sicilian produce and is included in the cost of the room. Daily newspapers and magazines in various languages are available to our guests, in the space adjacent to the bar.Additional services: Organization of guided tours; transfers to/from Catania airport, Ortigia, beaches and restaurants; Car hire, bicycles and tandems; Reservations for flights, trains and buses; Laundry services; Hairdressing salon and barber, manicures, chiropodist and massagesHow to get here: By plane: Catania Airport, Fontanarossa; continue by train or bus to Siracusa Station. By train: to Siracusa train Station, exiting in front of the station. By car: Highway Catania � Siracusa, exit �Siracusa Sud�.