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At the gates of Ortigia, apartment in historic building

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4430.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Siracusa, Sicily
  • Lungomare di Ortigia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Syracuse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Piazza del Duomo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

At the gates of Ortigia, apartment in historic building

Quiet apartment, well furnished, in a strategic position in the heart of Syracuse at the gates of the historic center (Ortigia) and 15 minutes from the archaeological park. A few kilometers from the most beautiful beaches of eastern Sicily and the famous baroque town of Noto (UNESCO heritage). Easy hiking Mount Etna, the tallest volcano in Europe.

Property manager

alessandra tito

Languages

English, French, Italian
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number IT089017C2CU9PF5MS

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Syracuse

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Santa Lucia, a neighbourhood in Syracuse. Lungomare di Ortigia and Porta Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Arkimedeion Museum and Museum of the Sea of Syracuse. Technopark Archimedes and Aretusa Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Siracusa, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto Piccolo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Archaeological Park of Neapolis - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 11 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voglia Matta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Piano B - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Citylife - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vanilla Cupcake Bakery House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Civico 25 - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is At the gates of Ortigia, apartment in historic building pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at At the gates of Ortigia, apartment in historic building?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at At the gates of Ortigia, apartment in historic building?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is At the gates of Ortigia, apartment in historic building located?

Located in Santa Lucia, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Lungomare di Ortigia. Santa Lucia Bridge and Temple of Apollo are also within 5 minutes. Syracuse Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly host and perfect location

Stayed 4 days and enjoyed every minute. Close to boat cruise docks and 2 minutes on foot to Ortigia. Property includes use of a courtyard where we ate our breakfast everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way

Alessandra and her husband were warm, hospitable and gracious. We felt at home among friends from the first minute. The location perfect. The apartment tastefully appointed with everything one would want. Felt so lucky to start my Sicilian visit here. magical.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given a very warm welcome by Alessandra, who even came back early from work to let us in before the official time of entry. The apartment is ideally located for visiting not just Ortigia, but the rest of Siracusa and outside the city, and it had everything we needed for an excellent stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael A., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Well situated property, at the doorstep of Ortigia, near all sites, attractions, beaches, and terrific restaurants. Could not be a better location. Quiet at night...no street or traffic noise. 1 bed up, 1 down, were comfortable. We realised immediately rhat neith bwd was large or lobg enough for 2 tall persons, so took 1 each, and slept perfectly well. The kitchen is well outfitted and the owners are lovely. Friendly, approachable, helpful, kind. Great stay!!! Many kind thanks...
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefania N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A due passi dall'indole d'Ortigia

Bellissima esperienza,vicinissimi al centro, peccato pochi parcheggi auto
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enrico P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un'ospite speciale

Alessandra ci ha accolto con grande gentilezza. L'appartamento è bello e curato. Non manca nulla. Pur essendo vicino a Corso Umberto è molto silenzioso. Alessandra ci ha dato consigli preziosi su spiagge, gite e cibo. Ed è sempre sorridente. Grazie.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Una bella esperienza

La casa perfettamente in linea con le nostre aspettative ci ha permesso di vivere tranquillamente la nostra vacanza. L’host gentile e disponibile
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr freundliche Vermieterin

Sehr schöne geschmackvoll eingerichtete Wohnung. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Armando C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Sicilia che non ti aspetti. Bellezza, cultura ed accoglienza

Appartamento situato in posizione strategica, poprietari disponibili e presenti per risolvere ogni problema.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toll

Zehntägiger Aufenthalt in Syracus. Ideale Lage, schöne Wohnung, gut eingerichtete Küche. Schöne Tipps von der Vermieterin, die sich herzlich um einen kümmert.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernard S.

Quel superbe séjour et que de gentillesse.

Quel merveilleux séjour à Siracusa. Retraité, j'ai séjourné 52 jours dans l'appartement proposé par Alessandra et Renato. Un accueil des plus chaleureux et durant toute cette période ils ont été aux petits soins. Je n'oublierai pas la gentillesse de mes hôtes tout comme celle des Siciliens. L'appartement loué, très fonctionnel et très propre est idéalement situé puisqu'il suffit de traverser le pont situé à deux pas de l'immeuble pour être sur l'île d'Ortigia la Siracusa historique. Merci encore Alessandra et Renato pour votre gentillesse et vos si beaux sourires. Je ne vous oublierai pas. Bernard
Stayed 53 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paolo R., Luino, Italia

appartamento molto curato e aderente alla descrizione presente nel sito

con mia moglie e due bimbi abbiamo trascorso una bellissima settimana in questo appartamento ed e’ stata una bellissima esperienza. E’ situato in una posizione startegica per raggiungere le spiagge più belle del litorale siracusano e a pochi passi da Ortigia. Un ringraziamento particolare alla signora Alessandra e a suo marito per la disponibilità e l’attenzione che ci hanno rivolto per agevolare il nostro soggiorno. Consigliato!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

A very nice apartment in an ideal location and excellent value

We highly recommend this place. The owner is very friendly and helpful, the apartment well equipped and very quiet, the location perfect for exploring the old town or getting about in the new. No hesitation in recommending it.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

TROUBOUL H.

Très bon accueil, propriétaires très sympas

La location correspond bien à l'annonce ,excellente situation ,pleins de bons conseils par les propriétaires qui savent êtres présents s'il le faut, mais restes très discrets.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Oliver S.

Ideal gelegene, atmosphärisch schöne Wohnung

Ich habe die zweieinhalb Wochen Aufenthalt in Alessandra Titos Wohnung sehr genossen. Freundliche, warmherzige Aufnahme - schön geschnittene, überraschend großzügig wirkende Maisonette-Wohnung - solide, gut durchdachte Ausstattung für die Selbstversorgung - und eine ideale Lage direkt am Übergang in die Altstadt Ortigia.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

annarita m.

Come a casa propria!

Ho scelto questa abitazione per i miei genitori, per una vacanza ad agosto. Sono tornati più che entusiasti! La casa è in un'ottima posizione, esattamente alle porte di ortigia, al di fuori della zona Ztl, che potrebbe rappresentare un problema per il parcheggio e il transito dell'auto. La casa è provvista di ogni comfort (aria condizionata, stoviglie, asciugacapelli, biancheria da letto e da bagno). La cosa che più ha lasciato entusiasti i miei è stata l'estrema gentilezza e disponibilità della proprietaria, che ha saputo guidarli, consigliarli per tutti gli spostamenti , dandogli qualche dritta anche su dove mangiare bene. Non posso che ritenermi estremamente soddisfatta!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

bruna d.

Alloggio molto curato e funzionale, anche se piccolino. In posizione strategica rispetto l'Ortigia

Proprietari molto disponibili a dare suggerimenti turistici e gastronomici, oltre che un ottimo limoncello casalingo. La posizione della casa permette di coniugare visite artistiche e mare
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Camille A.

Très bien !!

L'appartement est idéalement placé, à moins de 10min de la gare routière et aux pieds des ponts menant à l'île. Il est vraiment bien équipé et très propre: beaucoup d'ustensiles de cuisines, des condiments, un sèche cheveux, parasol, draps et serviettes très propres etc. Alessandra et son mari sont très gentils, ils peuvent vous donner de nombreux conseils pour le tourisme. Concernant les points négatifs évoqués dans d'autres commentaire, rien de bien horrible. En effet la terrasse n'est pas privative, mais nous nous en sommes servi sans problème. Le soir il y a quelques odeurs venant du restaurant en bas, mais étant donné qu'il y a la climatisation dans l'appartement les fenêtres restent fermées donc ce n'est pas gênant.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sophia L.

Sophia and Laci

Like beeing at home, thanks dear Alessandra and Renato
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

richie A.

a gem location for visiting Siracusa, Sicily

We felt part of the neighbourhood during our week in Siracusa, Sicily. An affordable clean, secure and comfortable small apartment which is two minutes from the harbour- close to tours, beautiful sights and great people watching. Four minutes from a daily fresh local market and surrounded by ancient ruins and tons of charm. We were there a week and easily could have spent a month exploring and with day trips. We were two but it accommodates 4. It has all you need to cook and clean including dishwasher. We loved our charming hosts Alessandra and Renato - they were very helpful for local knowledge and directions. We will be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

agnes p.

Belle vacanze a Siracusa !

Comme toujours, merveilleuses vacances à Syracuse! Tout y est parfait: l'accueil d'Alessandra et Renato, la situation de l'appartement, les belles promenades dans Ortygia, et le soleil toujours présent, sans parler du bonheur de profiter des fruits et légumes délicieux du marché quotidien .... Je le dis à chaque fois, mais ...on reviendra !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jean-Pierre G., Verdun, Québec, Canada

Bel appartement bien situé.

Bel appartement, très bien situé, tranquille, très bien décoré et très propre. La propriétaire est extrêmement gentille et nous a fourni une foule d'informations utiles sur la ville et la région. Les seuls petits bémols sont les suivants: l'appartement est annoncé comme ayant une terrasse, cependant celle-ci n'est pas adjacente à l'appartement et donne sur la cour intérieure. Vous aurez une vue sur les appartements adjacents, et eux sur vous. Le restaurant situé au rez de chaussée ne cause pas trop de bruits, mais il y souvent des odeurs de fritures. EN fermant les fenêtres et en utilisant la climatisation nous avons pu éviter les odeurs. En somme nous avons beaucoup aimé l'appartement.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carlo P.

Come stare in famiglia

La posizione dell’alloggio è eccellente. Non nelle strette stradine di Ortigio, ma allo stesso tempo ad un passo da esse. Anche i rumori esterni sono quasi assenti, con qualche eccezione dal vicino ristorante, ma nel complesso sembra di essere “fuori stagione”. Spazioso e ben disposto, su due piani, dalle abili mani dei proprietari. È presente quel che occorre, a partire dall’indispensabile aria condizionata (anche per chi non ne è un fanatico). Se mancasse qualcosa… basta chiedere. Proprietari deliziosi, desiderosi di trasmettere grande cordialità e tutte le informazioni sulla zona, anzi sull’intera regione, visto “quanto ne sanno”. Ben più di quanto è possibile reperire dalle info turistiche. ci siamo sentiti come in famiglia. Davvero gentili e amichevoli. Da consigliare! Excellent location of the flat! Not in the narrow and messy roads of Ortigia, but so close to them to make you feel you’re in. Very quiet building. The flat is very comfortable, unless you’re on a wheelchair”, disposed over 2 floors. Almost everything you need is present, but if if isn’t, just ask ant it will be. Lovely owners, who live next door, really expert of the whole region, they gave us much more info than tourist information offices and made us feel as we were at home!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roberto A.

Una vacanza indimenticabile

La casa non solo rispecchia la descrizione dell'annuncio, ma è di gran lunga migliore: l'appartamento è curato nei particolari, è molto accogliente, romantico... Perfetto per una coppia! Gli spazi sono molto ampi e l'abitazione è dotata di tutto (stoviglie, asciugamani, lenzuola, aria condizionata e chi più ne ha più ne metta). La posizione è strategica: permette di raggiungere Ortigia a piedi in un paio di minuti e, nonostante si trovi al centro della città, la zona è tranquillissima ed è anche facile trovare parcheggio gratuitamente. Per chi è amante del mare, è possibile raggiungere spiagge bellissime in pochi minuti, se muniti di auto. A rendere il nostro soggiorno ancora più bello è stata l'accoglienza e l'immensa simpatia di Alessandra e Renato: due persone davvero squisite che ci hanno dato tantissime dritte e suggerimenti su cosa vedere, dove mangiare, ristoranti, spiagge, e tutto ciò che la bellissima città di Siracusa e dintorni offrono (altro che guida turistica!!!). Abbiamo trascorso una vacanza meravigliosa e di una cosa siamo certi: ritorneremo :)))!!! Martina e Roberto
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

agnes p.

Accueil toujours aussi ex...

Accueil toujours aussi exceptionnel de la part d'Alessandra et Renato. Quelle gentillesse ! Appartement confortable,très bien situé, aux portes d'Ortigia, ce qui permet d'assister aux nombreuses manifestations sans prendre le véhicule. Mais parking facile tout près. Merveilleuses vacances en Sicile, tant de choses à voir !!! On reviendra !

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