The apartment is in Ortigia, the heart of Syracuse historical centre, minutes walk from the main square and the promenade by the sea. Ortigia is a small island linked by two bridges to the main town and is now one of Unesco protected World Heritages centres. Its labyrinth of little alleyways dotted with ancient Greek ruins, Baroque fountains, open air restaurants and cafes will not fail to entertain you.
Syracuse was the capital of the Magna Grecia and you can enjoy visiting one of the largest Greek theatres, where in May and June they still perform plays from Aeschylus to Aristophanes; another sight not be missed are the S. Giovanni Catacombs, second in size only to the Rome ones. The heart of the town is the magnificent Cathedral Square, a large pedestrian area surrounded by beautiful buildings. The sight of the lit up square enjoyed while having a meal in one of the open air restaurants will be an unforgettable magical memory.
THE APARTMENT It is situated in a narrow road lit up by pretty lanterns and suitable only for small cars.
External stairs to second floor. From a pleasant terrace there is the main entrance door into a corridor leading to a small bedroom with two single beds (that can be joined together for a double bed), double French doors with mosquito nets, opening onto the terrace with table and chairs, and separate bathroom with shower and mosquito nets. On this floor, we find the living area with beamed ceiling, with sofas (one of which is a double sofa bed), a single divan bed, and open plan kitchen with fridge/freezer, cooker with oven, dishwasher and microwave, dolcegusto coffee maker ( bring your own pods please). Satellite Smart TV. The living room has mosquito nets on the window.
From the lounge, stairs to 3rd floor (top floor), we find a large double bedroom with view of the sea in the distance and mosquito net on the window. From this bedroom, doors (with mosquito nets) lead up to a covered terrace (retractable roof) with washing machine, outdoor kitchen with 4 gas ring hob and sink, table and chairs (no fridge), and a lovely furnished area with shaded cover, soft seating and table with chairs for al-fresco meals. On this floor there is a separate bathroom with shower and mosquito net.
The apartment has WI-FI included and it is fully air conditioned (cold and hot air for summer and winter). It has heated tower rail radiators in the bathrooms for the cooler months.
Please note: we feel that this apartment it is not suitable for small children or people with walking difficulties due to the external stairs. Please note this is a NON SMOKING apartment. Smoking is allowed only in the terraces.
Sandy beaches are within 15 minutes drive or a rocky beach is 10 minutes walk from the apartments. In the Summer months only, there is a lido 5 minutes walk away.
Parking: Ortigia is now a Unesco protected area and therefore there is a car ban in place within the historical centre. Parking in a private garage , situated in Piazza San Giuseppe, 2 minutes from the apartment, this can be pre-booked and subject to availability ( extra).
It can be paid directly to the Garage owner, the parking charge will include the transit permit to access the traffic free zone . Cars can also be left at the Talete car park just before the exclusion area; there is a free shuttle service connecting the car park with Piazzale Archimede in Ortigia just 5 minutes walk from Casa Dei Nonni. The Talete car park is 10-15 minutes walk from Casa Dei Nonni.
Sleeps 5 - Code SI134
CHECK-IN: 16:00 - 21:00 CHECK-OUT: 09:30 SUNDAY, ITALIAN BANK HOLIDAYS AND LATE ARRIVALS AFTER 21:00 €50 (CASH ON ARRIVAL). PAYABLE LOCALLY: REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT €200, ELECTRICITY ON CONSUMPTION AT €0.50/KWH. PARKING SUBJECT TO PRE-BOOKING AND AVAILABILITY (APPROX. €20 PER DAY). TOURIST TAX €5 PER PERSON PER NIGHT (18+ ONLY; MAX. 7 NIGHTS).
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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About the area
Syracuse
Located near the beach, this apartment is in Ortigia, a neighbourhood in Syracuse. Museum of the Sea of Syracuse and Syracuse Municipal Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Arkimedeion Museum and Technopark Archimedes.
Antica Giudecca - Pizzeria, Biscotti, Arancini, Take Away - 2 min walk
Bistrot Le Vin De L'assassin - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa Dei Nonni - Apartment in Syracuse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Casa Dei Nonni - Apartment in Syracuse?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Dei Nonni - Apartment in Syracuse on 31 Jul 2026 start from £223, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Casa Dei Nonni - Apartment in Syracuse?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa Dei Nonni - Apartment in Syracuse?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Dei Nonni - Apartment in Syracuse?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Casa Dei Nonni - Apartment in Syracuse located?
Located in Ortigia, this apartment building is steps away from Church of San Giuseppe, Museum of the Sea of Syracuse and Syracuse Municipal Theater. Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception and Teatro dei Pupi are just steps away. Syracuse Station is 23 minutes by foot.
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We were very happy with our stay and loved the rooftop terrace. Good location, clean and well equipped.Assistance with a parking reservation was key. Thank you for that!
Overall nice property, very well situated close to the Duomo. The living room and the two bed rooms have dedicated A/C units, a must if you visit Ortigia in summer. Beautiful views of the city (and sea) from the top patio.
My only concern is that not all fees are handled through VRBO. A separate company (ItalianBreaks) manages a second contract with additional fees for electricity, weekend checkin etc….
Patrick P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Dear Patrick I am very happy you enjoyed your stay in my apartment in Ortigia.
I am also the Director of Italian Breaks a holiday rental Company. As a Company we advertise many properties on VRBO . including Casa dei Nonni, my own flat. I hope this explains a little. If I were to add upfront all electricity charges , late arrivals etc. Lots of guests would end up paying more than what they actually use in electricity or for arrival after hours etc. I think it is fairer to guests to read the meter on arrival and departure so that they pay what is due. the local charges are clearly shown in the description before booking . I hope this helps. I look forward to having you and your friends as guests . Arrivederci. Cristina