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Marina
Interior
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Siracusa, Sicily
  • Place, Temple of Apollo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lungomare di Ortigia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Syracuse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Syracuse

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Syracuse, steps from Ionian Sea and Santa Lucia Bridge. .This apartment is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Temple of Apollo.
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What's nearby

  • Temple of Apollo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto Piccolo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 11 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nuova Dolceria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Midolo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crisalva - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Forneria Siciliana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Fornaia 2.0 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

At the gates of Ortigia, apartment in historic building

Quiet apartment, well furnished, in a strategic position in the heart of Syracuse at the gates of the historic center (Ortigia) and 15 minutes from the archaeological park. A few kilometers from the most beautiful beaches of eastern Sicily and the famous baroque town of Noto (UNESCO heritage). Easy hiking Mount Etna, the tallest volcano in Europe.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a dishwasher. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a washing machine.
This smoke-free apartment features books, hiking/biking trails nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby and windsurfing nearby.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 431 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT089017C2CU9PF5MS

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gates Ortigia Apartment Historic Siracusa

Gates Ortigia Apartment Historic

Gates Ortigia Historic Siracusa

Gates Ortigia Historic

At the Gates of Ortigia, Apartment in Historic Building Syracuse

At the Gates of Ortigia Apartment in Historic Building

At the Gates of Ortigia, Apartment in Historic Building Syracuse

At the gates of Ortigia, apartment in historic building Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudette L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way

Alessandra and her husband were warm, hospitable and gracious. We felt at home among friends from the first minute. The location perfect. The apartment tastefully appointed with everything one would want. Felt so lucky to start my Sicilian visit here. magical.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly host and perfect location

Stayed 4 days and enjoyed every minute. Close to boat cruise docks and 2 minutes on foot to Ortigia. Property includes use of a courtyard where we ate our breakfast everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Well situated property, at the doorstep of Ortigia, near all sites, attractions, beaches, and terrific restaurants. Could not be a better location. Quiet at night...no street or traffic noise. 1 bed up, 1 down, were comfortable. We realised immediately rhat neith bwd was large or lobg enough for 2 tall persons, so took 1 each, and slept perfectly well. The kitchen is well outfitted and the owners are lovely. Friendly, approachable, helpful, kind. Great stay!!! Many kind thanks...
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Sevenoaks, UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given a very warm welcome by Alessandra, who even came back early from work to let us in before the official time of entry. The apartment is ideally located for visiting not just Ortigia, but the rest of Siracusa and outside the city, and it had everything we needed for an excellent stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

A very nice apartment in an ideal location and excellent value

We highly recommend this place. The owner is very friendly and helpful, the apartment well equipped and very quiet, the location perfect for exploring the old town or getting about in the new. No hesitation in recommending it.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefania N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A due passi dall'indole d'Ortigia

Bellissima esperienza,vicinissimi al centro, peccato pochi parcheggi auto
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enrico P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un'ospite speciale

Alessandra ci ha accolto con grande gentilezza. L'appartamento è bello e curato. Non manca nulla. Pur essendo vicino a Corso Umberto è molto silenzioso. Alessandra ci ha dato consigli preziosi su spiagge, gite e cibo. Ed è sempre sorridente. Grazie.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Una bella esperienza

La casa perfettamente in linea con le nostre aspettative ci ha permesso di vivere tranquillamente la nostra vacanza. L’host gentile e disponibile
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr freundliche Vermieterin

Sehr schöne geschmackvoll eingerichtete Wohnung. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Armando C.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Sicilia che non ti aspetti. Bellezza, cultura ed accoglienza

Appartamento situato in posizione strategica, poprietari disponibili e presenti per risolvere ogni problema.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Toll

Zehntägiger Aufenthalt in Syracus. Ideale Lage, schöne Wohnung, gut eingerichtete Küche. Schöne Tipps von der Vermieterin, die sich herzlich um einen kümmert.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernard S.

Quel superbe séjour et que de gentillesse.

Quel merveilleux séjour à Siracusa. Retraité, j'ai séjourné 52 jours dans l'appartement proposé par Alessandra et Renato. Un accueil des plus chaleureux et durant toute cette période ils ont été aux petits soins. Je n'oublierai pas la gentillesse de mes hôtes tout comme celle des Siciliens. L'appartement loué, très fonctionnel et très propre est idéalement situé puisqu'il suffit de traverser le pont situé à deux pas de l'immeuble pour être sur l'île d'Ortigia la Siracusa historique. Merci encore Alessandra et Renato pour votre gentillesse et vos si beaux sourires. Je ne vous oublierai pas. Bernard
Stayed 53 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paolo R., Luino, Italia

appartamento molto curato e aderente alla descrizione presente nel sito

con mia moglie e due bimbi abbiamo trascorso una bellissima settimana in questo appartamento ed e’ stata una bellissima esperienza. E’ situato in una posizione startegica per raggiungere le spiagge più belle del litorale siracusano e a pochi passi da Ortigia. Un ringraziamento particolare alla signora Alessandra e a suo marito per la disponibilità e l’attenzione che ci hanno rivolto per agevolare il nostro soggiorno. Consigliato!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

TROUBOUL H.

Très bon accueil, propriétaires très sympas

La location correspond bien à l'annonce ,excellente situation ,pleins de bons conseils par les propriétaires qui savent êtres présents s'il le faut, mais restes très discrets.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Oliver S.

Ideal gelegene, atmosphärisch schöne Wohnung

Ich habe die zweieinhalb Wochen Aufenthalt in Alessandra Titos Wohnung sehr genossen. Freundliche, warmherzige Aufnahme - schön geschnittene, überraschend großzügig wirkende Maisonette-Wohnung - solide, gut durchdachte Ausstattung für die Selbstversorgung - und eine ideale Lage direkt am Übergang in die Altstadt Ortigia.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

annarita m.

Come a casa propria!

Ho scelto questa abitazione per i miei genitori, per una vacanza ad agosto. Sono tornati più che entusiasti! La casa è in un'ottima posizione, esattamente alle porte di ortigia, al di fuori della zona Ztl, che potrebbe rappresentare un problema per il parcheggio e il transito dell'auto. La casa è provvista di ogni comfort (aria condizionata, stoviglie, asciugacapelli, biancheria da letto e da bagno). La cosa che più ha lasciato entusiasti i miei è stata l'estrema gentilezza e disponibilità della proprietaria, che ha saputo guidarli, consigliarli per tutti gli spostamenti , dandogli qualche dritta anche su dove mangiare bene. Non posso che ritenermi estremamente soddisfatta!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

bruna d.

Alloggio molto curato e funzionale, anche se piccolino. In posizione strategica rispetto l'Ortigia

Proprietari molto disponibili a dare suggerimenti turistici e gastronomici, oltre che un ottimo limoncello casalingo. La posizione della casa permette di coniugare visite artistiche e mare
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Camille A.

Très bien !!

L'appartement est idéalement placé, à moins de 10min de la gare routière et aux pieds des ponts menant à l'île. Il est vraiment bien équipé et très propre: beaucoup d'ustensiles de cuisines, des condiments, un sèche cheveux, parasol, draps et serviettes très propres etc. Alessandra et son mari sont très gentils, ils peuvent vous donner de nombreux conseils pour le tourisme. Concernant les points négatifs évoqués dans d'autres commentaire, rien de bien horrible. En effet la terrasse n'est pas privative, mais nous nous en sommes servi sans problème. Le soir il y a quelques odeurs venant du restaurant en bas, mais étant donné qu'il y a la climatisation dans l'appartement les fenêtres restent fermées donc ce n'est pas gênant.