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
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 Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse and Archaeological Park of Neapolis.

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.

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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
$183 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$214 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (911 reviews)
Fantastic hotel! Large, lovely room in beautiful, completely renovated 19th century building that is steps from the waterfront. Terrific breakfast, very friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa

Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa

5 out of 5
Viale Mazzini, 12 Syracuse SR
$186 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$217 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (566 reviews)
Stunning hotel and area on the waterfront in Ortigia. Strongly recommend everything except the restaurant. Food was marginal for the price with much better options close by

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa
Lanterne Magiche Ortigia

Lanterne Magiche Ortigia

Via Gian Battista Alagona, 55 Syracuse SR
$103 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$117 total
Jan 10 - Jan 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this property in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
Very nice place, big rooms. Good location. Great staff. Highly recommend

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Lanterne Magiche Ortigia
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 Ginnasio Romano and Syracuse Forum Ruins are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 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
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 ...
9.8/10 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
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 ...
9.4/10 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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