Piazza Duomo 1, Ortigia, 96100 Siracusa, Italy
#28 of 255 B&Bs and Inns in Siracusa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 220 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 May 2024
Gary
United KingdomIt didn't trouble us but anyone with mobility issues needs to know there are a many stairs to negotiate and no lift
Location brilliant.Breakfast excellent choices.Room clean.Staff very helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Maureen
AustraliaUnbeatable location, and when you add an excellent breakfast and the friendliest, most helpful staff, I would stay there every time I could. Fantastic in every way.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Mark
AustraliaYou could not get a better location!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Nestor
United StatesThe location was PERFECT. Nice size , very comfortable room. The breakfast was excellent. If you are driving I recommend to book a parking space before arrival.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Catherine
United StatesFabulous property in an old palazzo. Great location. Very clean. Our room was a nice size. Many options for breakfast. Hosts could not have been more helpful and kind. Beds were extremely comfortable. There was some work going on to restore the property but that didn’t bother us. It will be fun to see what the changes are when we come back one day to this special B&B! We loved every minute there!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Andrew
United StatesIncredible location right at the head of the Piazza del Duomo. The room was palatial (literally), with a big bathroom and rain shower. Windows sealed out all noise from outside, while the little balcony allowed us to enjoy the scene in the piazza below. And breakfast by Cristina was the best breakfast I've ever had in Italy. Fresh pastries and croissants, eggs, bacon, cereal, fruit. Everything anyone could wish for.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Susan
United KingdomA bottle of water in the room would have been nice.
The breakfast was enjoyable. The dining room was nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Ivor
AustraliaBrilliant location, so close to the Duomo. A modest establishment, reasonably priced. We had everything we needed and our hosts were friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Norbert
NetherlandsThe inside entry hall ground floor of the palazzo was under construction and being worked on. But was no issue. Make sure you book a parking place somewhere before arrival.
Fantastic palazzotype building at the duomo square! Room with balcony to ghe Duomo square. Great breakfast, large room. Grandeur being restored by the owner, who is upgrading the old building to a modern hotel. I appreciated the personal message with a link to a safe private (valet) parking nearby 200 m distance. (a must in the Syracuse old town centre)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Marco
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn’t like about the property. It was fabulous.
The location was absolutely fabulous and the view from the window was superb. We’re definitely coming back here, hopefully soon. Breakfast was great. It was just a lovely place. It was a 10 minute walk to the car park where we could leave the car and that gave us an excellent opportunity to explore the little streets of Ortigia. Just outside the hotel, there was lots of bars, restaurants and shops. Highly recommend a visit to this beautiful place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Michael
United StatesCar parking 9 minute walk from the hotel
Perfect location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Oliver
United KingdomEverything was good
Perfect position and excellent value. Lots of choice at breakfast. The location in the main square is perfect.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Jill
United StatesThe location was fantastic. We were 2 doors down from St Lucia the main square. The room and staff couldn't be better. The breakfast was very complete and delicious. We would stay here again next time. We were lucky that we found parking by the marina. It was a few short blocks to the hotel.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
David
United KingdomNothing
Location unbeatable, right next to the lovely Piazza Duomo. Silvia was so kind to me in many ways, including helping to dress my cuts after a careless fall. Breakfast very good and I had a lovely big room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Vito
United StatesWe have no negative things to say about this wonderful hotel.
The staff was so pleasant. Our room was very well kept up & very modern. The breakfast included was a plus. Our view as excellent The location was perfect.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Michele
United StatesNothing
The manager is really pleasant and helpful. Eager to ensure that the guests are well taken care of and happy. Quicky responds to any request.The breakfast is great, and so is the location!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Leslie
AustraliaNil.
Well located right on Piazza Duomo on Ortigia Island. The room was as described and very comfortable. More than adequate breakfast is included. Stefano the host was a good communicator and was helpful in our accessing the premises by car and subsequent car parking arrangements.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Carroll
United StatesLocation and the wonderful hosts!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Tomasz
United StatesNothing to complain.
Great location, cannot beat it in Syracuse. Staphano and his wife who manage the place, were very helpful beyond just being nice. They hospitality was exceptional.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Mary
CanadaGreat location next to the Duomo on Ortigia. Wonderful staff and excellent breakfast.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Gordon
CanadaThe entry at street level and the stairs to reception appear to be shared by more than one property, which may explain why they are poorly lit and in need of a general upgrade. An elevator would be nice, though Stefano is a pretty good substitute.
The door to this hotel opens onto one end of Piazza il Duomo. In either direction there were many restaurants and shops. The waterfront was a 5 minute walk. The parking garage recommended by the hotel was only 80 meters away (€20/day). There is no elevator, but Stefano at reception met us at the street door and carried our bags up for us. He did the same on our departure. The room was plain, but clean and in good shape with high ceilings, nice furniture, tile floor, a mini balcony, and a good bathroom with a large shower. The bed was very comfortable. AC was good. Breakfast was excellent with bacon and eggs in addition to the usual buffet items. It was served in a large, bright room off of reception. Aside from the hotel we found Siracusa to be our favourite spot in all of Sicily. The island of Ortigia is definitely the right place to stay in Siracusa with waterfront all around, nice promenades, swimming spots, great restaurants with fresh seafood and everyone very hospitable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Maria
United StatesNothing, there was nothing we would change
Our driver drove through the main square in Ortigia and stopped the car right within about 200 feet of the Cathedral, and got out. I looked at him. “We’re here,” he said. I was amazed. I knew that Booking said that it was central, but this was really central. Wherever we went in the town, all we needed to do was ask for Il Duomo, or look for the dome of the Cathedral and we found this lovely hotel. The room was very nice, with floor to ceiling French doors which opened onto the main square. Bed was comfortable, air conditioner very quiet, and bathroom very nice. The breakfasts were wonderful. Staff very pleasant and helpful. When I left I thanked the hotel manager very much. I saw the Trip Advisor rating of 9.4 and shook my head…..”No, no, no,” I smiled…”9.5!” and he laughed.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Lucy
United KingdomLocation. Room. Staff. Very nice about our late arrival.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Robert
United KingdomLocation is superb and the owners were friendly+ very helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
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