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Fortaleza Charme House

Central inn with a nearby private beach connected to a shopping center in Syracuse

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Superior Triple Room, Sea View | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Lobby sitting area
Superior Triple Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Rooftop terrace
Lungomare di Ortigia is located near Fortaleza Charme House, which provides a beach bar, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room, Balcony, City View | Living area

Family Quadruple Room, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Sea View | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Sea View | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Quadruple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Pillow menu
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Garden View | Living area

Superior Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite, Garden View | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Studio Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Classic Room Mansardata | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room Mansardata

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Executive Room, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Via Eritrea 6, Syracuse, SR, 96100

What's nearby

  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Porto Piccolo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Archaeological Park of Neapolis - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 13 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nuova Dolceria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Chioschetto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Fornaia 2.0 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Peter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sapuri E… Amuri - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Fortaleza Charme House

Inn near Lungomare di Ortigia
At Fortaleza Charme House, you can look forward to a beach bar, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, local meal delivery service, and an elevator
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Low-height door lock
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT089017B4TWKQGLSJ

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 information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Fortaleza Charme House Inn
Fortaleza Charme House Syracuse
Fortaleza Charme House Inn Syracuse

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortaleza Charme House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fortaleza Charme House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fortaleza Charme House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fortaleza Charme House located?

Located in Santa Lucia, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Lungomare di Ortigia. Santa Lucia Bridge and Temple of Apollo are also within 5 minutes. Syracuse Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Fortaleza Charme House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very friendly service, huge rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, parking on street was challenging, safe area and great communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Everything we wanted to see was within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful host who shared lots of recommendations and tips. Great location and very nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable accommodation

It’s an updated facility, very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our 3 night stay at Fortaleza Charme House. Francesco is a wonderful host! The location is perfect, an easy walk to the bridge to Ortigia Island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fortaleza is a great find and the perfect location for a Syracuse/Ortigia visit. The building is beautifully charming and Francesco is a great host. Lovely room and will recommend to anyone visiting.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Beautiful property and a lovely room. Excellent communication and service. Great location within walking distance of everything and very quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, excellent host (Francesco) and perfect location. Public, pay parking is convenient and available (late May).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredable room. The hotel staff called me multiple times to check on me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Absolutely amazing stay! I could not recommend it more! Francesco was always so helpful and attentive, from after we booked until the moment we left we always felt looked after. Such a beautiful hotel in a perfect location! If we ever find ourselves back again we will be staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely amazing. The location was perfectly walkable to Ortigia while still having access to ample parking options. The rooms were big, impeccably clean, and comfortable. Most importantly, Francesco was soo friendly and helpful. He went above and beyond to make our stay as good as it could possibly be. He had great recommendations not only for Syracuse, but for all of Sicily. We would go back just to stay here!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay on our honeymoon at Forteleza Charme House. Our room was spotless and decorated so beautifully. It felt practically brand new! We had a nice terrace with a gorgeous view of the harbor. The hotel is very centrally located within walking distance of everything. We were taken great care of by Francesco who is so kind and hospitable. He helped us in many ways throughout our stay and gave us wonderful recommendations for local restaurants. I cannot recommend Forteleza Charme House more highly!! Thank you so much, Francesco!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Didde

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Beautiful room stunningly fitted out Great service throughout Close to everything 20 second walk to then walking bridge to Ortigia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wunderschönes Hotel

Eine der schönsten Unterkünfte bis jetzt in Italien. Neu renoviertes Gebäude und Zimmer. Wunderschön und zentral gelegen. Etwas laut da direkt an einer Strasse, aber ganz ok und nachts beruhigt sich der Verkehr in den Strasse von Siracusa.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vielen Dank für den perfekten Urlaub in einem tollen, ruhigem Hotel. Francesco hat dafür gesorgt, dass man sich gut aufgehoben gefühlt hat. Vielen, vielen Dank, Francesco. Wir werden wiederkommen. Bis dahin bleib so wie Du bist. Diana und Frank
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Einfach alles sehr gut
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon accueil ,agréable et souriant . Etablissement ressent ,ouvert en 2024. Emplacement idéal Je recommande
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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