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Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a nearby private beach and a rooftop terrace

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, alfresco dining
Private beach nearby, black sand, beach shuttle, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Food court
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa captures Ortigia's essence with a rooftop terrace and stunning views. Enjoy the black sand beach or book spa treatments. La Terrazza sul Mare offers al fresco dining, while WiFi and a 24-hour business center keep travelers connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room (Small) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room (Small)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Viale Mazzini, 12, Syracuse, SR, 96100

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Porto Piccolo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Archaeological Park of Neapolis - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 16 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viola Espressobar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sicily - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Apollo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Tavernetta Uno da Simone - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Tana del Gufo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa

Luxury hotel near Lungomare di Ortigia
Consider a stay at Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach, sun loungers, and a beach shuttle. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment, or a facial. The on-site international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, La Terrazza sul Mare, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and beach umbrellas
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a banquet hall, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 58 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and first-run movies, in addition to perks like pillow menus and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with first-run movies
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Terrazza sul Mare
  • Roof Garden

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (538 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1890
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • First-run movies
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system

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
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa Syracuse
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Grand Ortigia Siracusa Syracuse
Grand Hotel Ortigia Sicily/Syracuse, Italy
Grand Hotel Siracusa
Grand Siracusa
Ortigia Siracusa Syracuse
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa Hotel
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa Syracuse
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa Hotel Syracuse

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa located?

Located in Ortigia, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Lungomare di Ortigia. Porta Marina and Santa Lucia Bridge are also within 5 minutes. Syracuse Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 563 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 563 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 563 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 563 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 563 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right on the waterfront with parking (paid) just in front. Excellent service and breakfasts. Room elegant with high ceilings but would benefit from air conditioning for the summer months. Easy walking to seafront and around Ortigia.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moritz

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

Great two day stay

We had a lovely two day stay here with the family. We arrived with a camper van and the Hotel was very accommodating with parking. Overall very pleased, many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in great condition and the staff was attentive. The room was nice but a bit small. Great location . Excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Highly recommend

Wonderful hotel in great location with large room, rooftop dining/bar and easy parking! We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Johanne

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

Great getaway

Everything great , very clean Nice extras, perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property transporting you back in time. Excellent hotel staff kindly arranged a breakfast box to go as we were leaving early. We did not even ask for it. How generous and kind. We shall return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful with all our needs. The food and views from the hotel roof were outstanding. Everyone was very friendly as well. However, the steps into the hotel were a challange for me as I have mobility issues. At least there were hand rails.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is exactly what you expect from an Italian Grand Hotel. The location is excellent, close to the city center and directly at the seafront. The rooms and interior are a bit outdated but very clean. The bar on the rooftop has a fantastic view and the service was really nice-specifically for a sundowner and the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Wonderful. Clean cosy room over a split level so didn’t feel small like many single rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having the rooms on two floors is cery inconvenient. It was supposed to be an upgrade but seemed more like a downgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast and dinner were very good and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous historic hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient to everything. Gorgeous views for apertivo and breakfast on the rooftop.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atsushi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, quick and swift service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIANA

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

Escolha perfeita em Ortigia

Hotel com localização privilegiada não só na questão de estar em frente ao mar mas estar perto de todas as principais atrações da cidade. O Hotel tem uma praia particular maravilhosa com cadeiras , guarda-sóis , chuveiros e banheiro . Tem um custo de barco de ida e volta por 20 euros ou de uber no nosso caso que não tínhamos alugado carro. Quartos confortáveis. Um agradecimento especial ao Carmelo do restaurante que foi muito atencioso e simpático com toda a nossa família
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Okay but not sure about 5 star

Nice view for breakfast, but besides that it wasn’t really a 5 star hotel, the room was very small for the cost, the bed wasn’t very comfortable and the breakfast wasn’t the best, for a 5 star hotel. Location is great and the staff were lovely though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ennio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
davvero una bella esperienza, Hotel molto affascinante, e il personale è stato professionale e davvero servizievole, ci tornerei subito
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Excellent Location and Hotel!

This is such a lovely hotel! Do not hesitate a stay here. Well located…no complaints whatsoever!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

emanuela

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

Lovely

A lovely place, with fantastic staff, very polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Não é 5 estrelas !

O Hoyel parou nos anos 60/70 a nível de conforto Tudo muito Velho, moveis extremamente antiquados roupa de cama de qualidade horrível…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

5 Star in Ortigia with a spa and safe easy parking

Location, location, location! Great location, many Americans staying here end of June, not why we booked, still very Italian hotel. Reception staff are professional and kind, upgraded one of our two triple rooms but we had booked sea view rooms and we did not receive this, we let it slide without mentioning. Breakfast was above average and the servers were outstanding, lovely view and fresh food, good coffee. We had drinks at the roof top bar one evening, great service but over priced drinks, paying for the view, expensive spritz is too much. The spa was wonderful, we had booked three Acqua express treatments and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience, very professional service in a charming venue, don’t miss the small museum next to the spa room with Ancient Greek ruins! Parking was the best, right across the street from the hotel, safe and easy, 15€ per day was economical for Ortigia. Our only mention is the bathroom had mold on the marble walls, just a small bit but I am allergic, though we kept the door closed and it was ok. The nightly cookie service was a treat, so try the almond bites! We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was outstanding as was the property. Staff was very attentive and helpful. The view every morning on the roof top while eating breakfast was wonderful. Would absolutely stay there again. There was a safe in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bellísima
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

NATALIE

Disliked: Amenities
This is not a 5 star hotel. Since you walk in no one helps you with the bags, there is no hospitality and people are extremely rude and not helpful. The rooms smell like an old perfume store and it’s extremely noisy. Don’t make the same mistake i made! There are better options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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