Syracuse Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Syracuse

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Ortigia

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Ortigia is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathedral of Syracuse or Piazza del Duomo.

Ortigia
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Santa Lucia

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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

Santa Lucia
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Tiche

2/5(1 area review)

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

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

Grottasanta

4/5(12 area reviews)

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

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Epipoli

3/5(1 area review)

While Epipoli isn't home to many top sights, Greek Theatre of Syracuse and Ear of Dionysius are some notable places to visit nearby.

Epipoli
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 93, Syracuse, SR
The price is ₹42,457 per night from 5 May to 6 May
₹42,457
₹47,674 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (798 reviews)
"Valet service for parking. Great breakfast. Good location for all of Ortigia"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
Via Riva Nazario Sauro, Syracuse, SR
The price is ₹37,953 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹37,953
₹42,717 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star spa property in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)
"The staff were charming. They made the stay feel very special"

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025

Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Grand Hotel Des Ètrangers
Grand Hotel Des Ètrangers
5 out of 5
Passeggio Adorno 10/12, Syracuse, SR
The price is ₹40,515 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹40,515
₹45,537 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tropical Aquarium of Syracuse and Spiaggetta ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Grand Hotel Des Ètrangers
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
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly residence in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a business centre and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (246 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised that this apartment, in the middle of a busy tourist centre, was quiet and"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Alla Giudecca
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 Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Temple of Apollo and Porta Marina ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
"This property is perfectly placed for sites and restaurants in Ortigia and close to the bridge to the main town of Syracuse. The manager is helpful and communicative. The apartment was spacious and comfortable."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Residence Arco Antico
 Byssus Suites
Byssus Suites
Via del Porto Grande 2, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this aparthotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ginnasio Romano and Syracuse Forum Ruins are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Just great
"Spacious rooms. Super nice and helpful staff. Very convenient location. Everything was great. Highly recommend it to visit Siracusa and Ortigia. Breakfast was lovely and the waitress it was such a sweetheart."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Byssus Suites
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

Verified traveller

Such a cute little town, peaceful. Very good for a weekend get away to reset ❤️

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful city. Still, like so many other Italian cities, an issue with rubbish.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Ortigia is excellent. Syracuse is good for the archeological site, transport but little else.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Would love to go back. For a relatively small area there was so much more we wish we had time to see and experience. Very beautiful place.

4/5 - Good

Catherine

Ortigia is beautiful however Syracuse needs a good clean. Everything you need is in Ortigia so you only need to go to Syracuse for a few attractions and these can be easily reached by the hop on hop off bus at €5 each per day its quick, cheap and eas

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

There are plenty of nice places but also a lot of run down places in between so if you dont have a hire car you will struggle as requires alot of driving.

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