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Panorama View of the Fortress Castello Maniace on Ortygia Island, Syracuse, Italy - UNESCO World Heritage
Panorama View of the Fortress Castello Maniace on Ortygia Island, Syracuse, Italy - UNESCO World Heritage
Syracuse, panoramic phot of the Roman Amphitheatre at Syracuse (Siracusa), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sicily, Italy, Europe
Some tourists are walking admiring the baroque cathedral in the historic center of the island of Ortigia in Syracuse, in Sicily, Italy.
Coast of Ortigia island at city of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

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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
The Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Lacrime was erected in memory of the miraculous lacrimation of the effigy depicting the Immaculate Heart of Mary, placed to the bedside of the spouses Lannuso at their humble home in Via degli Orti in Syracuse, in 1953.

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.

Santa Lucia
Latomia dei capppuccini

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
The Ara di Lerone, or Altar of Heron, was once used by the Greeks for sacrifices involving hundreds of animals at once. A few pillars still stand, along with the mammoth stone base of this 3rd-century-B.C. monument. The longest altar ever built, it measured 198.4m

Neapolis

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

Neapolis
Syracuse, panoramic phot of the Roman Amphitheatre at Syracuse

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
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 93 Syracuse SR
$203 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$235 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (925 reviews)
What a great hotel. Comfortable rooms, great location, the best staff, and an overall fantastic experience. We booked a room with a beautiful terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. We also had a hot tub. After five nights, I was ready to move in. If you want a memorable experience in Ortigia, book ...

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa

Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa

5 out of 5
Viale Mazzini, 12 Syracuse SR
$187 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$218 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa
Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection

Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
Via Riva Nazario Sauro Syracuse SR
$222 nightly
The price is $256 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$256 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa property in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (256 reviews)
The hotel itself is a beautiful building with an interesting heritage as the main post office. The location is excellent offering a great starting point for a walking tour of Ortigia. Great stay.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
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.
Alla Giudecca

Alla Giudecca

3 out of 5
Via Alagona 52, Ortigia Syracuse SR
Book a stay at this family-friendly residence in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a business center, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (273 reviews)
Property is incredible old building. Very spacious. Kitchen not very well stocked. Bed not comfortable was the main issue. Otherwise would be 5 star.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 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 Palazzo Bellomo Regional Gallery and Spiaggetta ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (300 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
Sunshine's House, Beautiful Villa With Swimming Pool Close ToThe Beach, Sun&Relax

Sunshine's House, Beautiful Villa With Swimming Pool Close ToThe Beach, Sun&Relax

Fanusa Sicily
Book a stay at this beach villa in Syracuse. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Cantine Gulino and Spiaggia Punta del Pero ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
A group of 12 of us stayed a long weekend. The place was amazing and we all had plenty of space. The pool, kitchen and barbaque were excellent and we really enjoyed our stay. Salvos was an amazing host, very responsive and helped with recomendations as well as helping coordinate taxis for our large ...

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Sunshine's House, Beautiful Villa With Swimming Pool Close ToThe Beach, Sun&Relax
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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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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