Title: A LIFE STORY APARTMENT Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # A LIFE STORY APARTMENT ![Coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29680000/29672000/29671908/6c94914a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29680000/29672000/29671908/7ca0d602.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29680000/29672000/29671908/78b2deba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29680000/29672000/29671908/c456f733.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29680000/29672000/29671908/9c4675e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Lungomare di Ortigia, A LIFE STORY APARTMENT provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2431 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A LIFE STORY APARTMENT New ideal apartment for couples of travelers and singles, workers or professionals, who want to spend their days in a unique environment full of details and with many stories to tell. Easy to reach, convenient for traveling by car to and from the airport, with free parking always available and public transport stop a few meters away. Shuttle to Ortigia under the house, Taxi 2 euros per person Free parking around the property Guarded Parking for Motorcycles Possibility of transfer from / to Catania airport The apartment is located on the ground floor of a courtyard house managed by me and my family, and can accommodate up to a maximum of 2 people. It is about 35 square meters large and overlooks the external courtyard. It consists of an independent entrance, kitchen / living room, bathroom and double bedroom. You will also have Wifi, satellite TV, air conditioning / heating, clothesline and iron + ironing board. Finally Sheets, Towels, Tablecloths for the face and the courtesy set consisting of soaps, shower shampoo with olive oil and foam bath with wheat germ oil. For any other needs, please ask, we will do everything possible to satisfy you. Guests have an independent entrance to the apartment. The host gives them two keys, one for the apartment and another for the main entrance to the structure. You can communicate with me and my family at any time, via APP or by mail or by message. At check-in you will be given a sheet with all the useful numbers to use when needed. The apartment is located in the second historic center of Syracuse. Compared to Ortigia, 1.1 km away, which can be covered in about 20 minutes on foot, it enjoys the advantage of free parking right under the house at any time of the day. Ortigia can be reached with the "Siracusadamare" line 2 shuttle service operating every day or with the AST public service lines 1, 2, 3 and 4. See the "puntozerosiracusa" website for more info. The area offers the greatest concentration of attractions in Syracuse. A few minutes walk starts with a visit to the Neapolis Archaeological Park, which includes, among others, the Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionysus and the Roman Amphitheater. In the same route we find the Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum, the Sanctuary of the Madonnina delle Lacrime, the Catacombs of San Giovanni and the newly renovated Church of the same name. In the opposite direction, always a few minutes on foot, we find the Latomie dei Cappuccini and, overlooking the sea of Syracuse, the Monument to the Fallen. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 431 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31850000/31842800/31842768/92c6d7b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PUNTOZERO2 - LE GRAND BLUE APARTMENT Santa Lucia - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=31842768&PinnedHotelID=31842768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29770000/29761700/29761672/b65823d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### POINT ZERO1 - ART GALLERY APARTMENT Santa Lucia - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=29761672&PinnedHotelID=29761672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as A Life Story Syracuse A Life Story Apartment Syracuse A Life Story Apartment Apartment Syracuse A Life Story Apartment Apartment A Life Story A Life Story Apartment Syracuse A Life Story Apartment Apartment A Life Story Apartment Apartment Syracuse ## About the area Located by the sea, this apartment is in Santa Lucia, a neighbourhood in Syracuse. Papyrus Museum and Technopark Archimedes are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Arkimedeion Museum and Museum of the Sea of Syracuse. Jet skiing, windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Syracuse travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Syracuse.dx4912) [View more Apartments in Syracuse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Syracuse-Apartments.d4912-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.07509%2C15.28741&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VYLoasv0Rkqk8hqIApjPAwlmQlE=) Siracusa, Sicilia ### What's nearby - Porto Piccolo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Archaeological Park of Neapolis - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Greek Theatre of Syracuse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Lungomare di Ortigia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Cathedral of Syracuse - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles ### Getting around - Syracuse Station - 17 min walk - Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 57 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Caffe Della Palma - ‬9 min walk - ‪Panineria da Pyter - ‬7 min walk - ‪u' CARUSO - ‬5 min walk - ‪Bar Riccioli - ‬1 min walk - ‪Il Cortese 1989 - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A LIFE STORY APARTMENT pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A LIFE STORY APARTMENT? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A LIFE STORY APARTMENT? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A LIFE STORY APARTMENT located? > Located in Santa Lucia, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Papyrus Museum and Lungomare di Ortigia. Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi and Catacombs of St. John are also within 5 minutes. Syracuse Station is 17 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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