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 Syracuse Forum Ruins.

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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
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 ...
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Grand Hotel Villa Politi

Grand Hotel Villa Politi

4 out of 5
Via Maria Politi Laudien 2 Syracuse SR
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Grand Hotel Villa Politi
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa

Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa

5 out of 5
Viale Mazzini, 12 Syracuse SR
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. ...
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa
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 ...
Byssus Suites
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 ...
Aretusa Vacanze B&B
La Dimora di San Nicola

La Dimora di San Nicola

Via Paolo Sarpi Syracuse SR
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Antico ...
La Dimora di San Nicola
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

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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