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
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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.

Santa Lucia

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
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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
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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
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
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 93, Syracuse, SR
$465 nightly
The price is $523 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$523 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
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! (871 reviews)
"Highly recommended! Helpful friendly staff and a beautiful hotel building. The breakfast was excellent too. This would be my top choice hotel for a stay in ortigia"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Archinuè Suite & Apartments

Archinuè Suite & Apartments

Corso Umberto, 143, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this guesthouse in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
"Great apartment. Fairly small but comfortable bedroom. Fantastic views and big balcony. Could do with some more shade on balcony. A few technical issues with spa but staff were very helpful. Bit of a walk into town but flat and manageable. Ortiga is incredible. Well worth a visit for at least 2 days. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

Archinuè Suite & Apartments
Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection

Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
Via Riva Nazario Sauro, Syracuse, SR
$514 nightly
The price is $578 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$578 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star spa property in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews)
"Amazing property in Syracusa. Do not miss this majestic property close to shopping, activities and dinning."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

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.
Residence Arco Antico

Residence Arco Antico

3 out of 5
Corso Matteotti n.65, (Ronco C.so Matteotti), Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 3-star residence in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and Temple of ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (92 reviews)
"Very close to the market and the bridges from Siracusa. Nice, big rooms with excellent air conditioning. Motorcycles a bit loud from the first floor. Friendly staff. No real breakfast available on premises, but numerous options close-by."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Residence Arco Antico
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! (259 reviews)
Ortigia
"Really enjoyed the stay and the area. The property is a bit of an odd lay out but our room was lovely. Visit the baths downstairs."

Reviewed on Sep 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! (285 reviews)
"Room was very nice, big comfortable. Location was great.Bathroom modern and functional.Staff was fantastic and breakfast very good on roof top.Thank you for a wonderful stay"

Reviewed on May 26, 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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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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