5/5 - Excellent
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Syracuse Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Syracuse
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Neapolis
While visiting Neapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse and Archaeological Park of Neapolis.
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Via Vittorio Veneto 93, Syracuse, SR
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! (824 reviews)
"Beautiful property in the heart of Syracuse. Very professional and courteous personnel. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025
Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort
Strada Spinagallo 50, Syracuse, SR
The price is £92 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£92
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (282 reviews)
"Extremely nice hotel. Especially after a long drive. Pool was beautiful and staff very helpful. Highly recommend. Good price."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2024
Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Via Riva Nazario Sauro, Syracuse, SR
The price is £317 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£317
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (236 reviews)
"Had a wonderful time in Syracuse and Ortigia"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025
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
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! (251 reviews)
"This is a very charming place to stay. Cannot say enough good about this place. The service and friendly staff gets 5 stars. On the other side, what I missed was having an overhead circulating fan and a full length mirror. Minor issues"
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025
Matteotti Luxury Residence
Corso Giacomo Matteotti 16, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this apartment in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach shuttle (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Arenella Beach and Piazza Archimede ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Very clean , newly renovated, very secure"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024
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 Arenella Beach and Ginnasio Romano are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Syracuse! Excellent location, easy walk to the old city, lots of excellent eateries close by, parking nearby, great and well set up rooms and excellent service!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Lungomare di Ortigia
4.5/5(26 reviews)
You can take time to visit Lungomare di Ortigia during your travels to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Archaeological Park of Neapolis
5/5(30 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a visit to Archaeological Park of Neapolis. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Piazza del Duomo
4.5/5(37 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.
Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse
4/5(5 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Ear of Dionysius
4.5/5(20 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Ear of Dionysius, a lovely green space in Syracuse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Temple of Apollo
4/5(42 reviews)
Discover over 2,000 years of history when you visit the oldest Doric temple in Sicily.
Things to do
Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.
£21
per adult
Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour
£21
per adult
Syracuse: Pillirina, Ortigia, and Sea Caves Tour by Boat
£34
per adult
Cooking class in a charming villa in front of the sea
£98
per adult
Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
£34
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Syracuse
4.7
Top destination
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.
