One of our top picks in Syracuse.Surrounded by citrus trees, Villa dei Papiri offers a peaceful setting for your stay in Siracusa, 3.7 mi from the historic center. Each room has a patio overlooking the gardens. Parking is free. Dating back to the 19th century, this grand villa is located in the Riserva Naturale Ciane & Saline, the nature reserve surrounding the River Ciane, where you can take boat trips. Every room and suite at Villa dei Papiri is spacious and air conditioned. All accommodations features a TV, fridge, and original 19th-century furniture, such as four-poster beds. Each morning a large buffet breakfast is available in the elegant dining hall. A selection of gluten-free food is available upon request. Neapolis Archaeological Park and the Syracuse War Cemetery are both less than a 10-minute drive away. You can drive to the Arenella and Fontane Bianche beaches in the same time.