Situated merely 9 minutes' walk from the Roman Amphitheatre, the smoke-free Gymnasium Bed & Breakfast Syracuse features a courtyard and various recreational opportunities. The 3-star hotel, located within a few blocks of the 3rd-century-BC Altar of Hieron, features a shopping area.

The bed & breakfast is about 65 km from Fontanarossa airport and 1.8 km from such cultural venues as the Paolo Orsi Regional Archaeological Museum. Natural attractions in the area include the Ear of Dionysius, within 5 minutes' drive of the Gymnasium Bed & Breakfast Syracuse, and a beach is approximately a 15-minute walk away. A small beach is not far from the property, while the offshore Ortigia Island is situated just 1.2 km away. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit the Catacombs of San Giovanni, a popular place of worship located about a 10-minute drive from this Syracuse hotel. Capolinea Flixbus bus station is in the immediate vicinity of the Gymnasium Bed & Breakfast.

The rooms comprise a shared kitchen complete with an air conditioner, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The view of the city and the elegant furniture are provided there. A raised toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets, are provided in the bathrooms.

Caffe Midolo offers a selection of dishes 450 metres from the Gymnasium Bed & Breakfast Syracuse.