Syracuse

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Syracuse showing street scenes as well as an individual femail
Ortygia featuring boating, a marina and a sunset
Ortygia showing a sunset, night scenes and a coastal town
Ortygia showing a house
Ortygia which includes a coastal town and heritage elements

Where to stay in Syracuse

Temple of Apollo featuring a ruin and heritage elements

Ortigia

4.5/5(147 area reviews)

Travelers come to Ortigia for its seaside views, and you can see top attractions like Cathedral of Syracuse and Piazza del Duomo while you're in town.

Ortigia
Syracuse showing street scenes as well as an individual femail

Santa Lucia

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

Santa Lucia is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Porto Piccolo and Ionian Sea.

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Tiche

Gardens and restaurants are notable features of Tiche. You might consider a stop by Ionian Sea while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Tiche
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Acradina

You'll enjoy the churches and seaside views in Acradina. You might want to make time for a stop at Ionian Sea or Capuchin Quarry.

Acradina
The Roman amphitheatre of Syracuse is one of the best preserved structures in the city of Syracuse, Sicily, from the early Imperial period.

Between the arch and the amphitheatre, there was a monumental fountain, fed by a large cistern which has not yet been identified. A separate cistern provided water to the amphitheatre itself - it is preserved under the nearby church of San Nicola.

Neapolis

While visiting Neapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Ear of Dionysius and Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse.

Neapolis

Grottasanta

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Grottasanta is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pista Ciclabile Siracusa and Ionian Sea.

Grottasanta
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 93, Syracuse, SR
$185 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$215 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (887 reviews)
Can't say enough great things about Algila! The staff was so helpful & accommodating, awesome location, nice rooms and large common areas to gather aft

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort

Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort

4 out of 5
Strada Spinagallo 50, Syracuse, SR
$89 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$102 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (314 reviews)
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Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort
Mercure Siracusa Prometeo

Mercure Siracusa Prometeo

4 out of 5
Viale Teracati 20, Syracuse, SR
$92 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$117 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)
Great staff. Good location

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Mercure Siracusa Prometeo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
 Byssus Suites

Byssus Suites

Via del Porto Grande 2, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this aparthotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and Ginnasio Romano are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
We had experience and Emanuele that works at the front desk was super helpful going out of his way to provide outstanding service! Perfect communication skills in English!! Rooms are spacious and comfortable. We had a great tour guide, Roberta, that I would highly recommend!! +39 347 8156243 She ...

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Byssus Suites
Alla Giudecca

Alla Giudecca

3 out of 5
Via Alagona 52, Ortigia, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly residence in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a business center, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (266 reviews)
We loved the history of the building, it was beautiful. Spacious rooms with outside sitting area. Walkable to all areas of interest in Ortigia and cafes and restaurants. Staff were helpful.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Alla Giudecca
Aretusa Vacanze B&B

Aretusa Vacanze B&B

1 out of 5
Vicolo Zuccalà 1, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this aparthotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and Palazzo Bellomo Regional ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (293 reviews)
Very kind and professional people. They treated us like family. We were sad to leave. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Aretusa Vacanze B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Syracuse

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Bocephus

Ortigia Island is wonderful, Syracuse city...meh, but Ortigia makes it worth going to.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful place! Beaut with a lot of culture and history!

5/5 - Excellent

Matt

Ortigia is a great little self contained area rich with history and culture, but not precious about it. This is a real place that is also a great place to explore and relax.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved the whole experience, but highly recommend staying in Ortigia

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

So many things to see and do! Delightful!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Enjoyed the city very much!

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