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Casa Sophia - Ortigia

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Exterior detail
Interior
Dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Siracusa, Sicilia
  • Place, Lungomare di Ortigia
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Syracuse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the area

Syracuse

With a stay at this apartment in Syracuse (Ortigia), you'll be steps from Teatro dei Pupi and Jewish Bath. .This apartment is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ionian Sea.
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What's nearby

  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Teatro dei Pupi - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Temple of Apollo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allumettes Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪VIOLABAKERYCAFE' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪profumi e sapori - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A Putia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MOON - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Casa Sophia - Ortigia

Casa Sophia is a traditional Sicilian two-floor style house with a sunny terrace overlooking the rooftops of Ortigia. Always related to art, this house was the home of a famous Sicilian painter at the beginning of the last century, and it was later inhabited by a restorer and now owned by a theatre director. Casa Sophia is recommended for guests looking for an original, exclusive and chaos-free environment. It is bright and located in a quaint alley, it consists of a large bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and a classic small balcony overlooking the alley, a living room with a large and comfortable sofa bed, a bathroom and a kitchen with a dining area overlooking a courtyard. The flooring of the house dates back to the early 1900s. The terrace, perfect for lunches and dinners, is furnished with a table, chairs and an umbrella. With all its amenities, Casa Sophia can accommodate up to 4 persons. The famous Piazza Duomo is only 150 meters away. Its location allows guests to reach major sites with historical value within a few minutes of walking. Located approximately 200 meters away from the sea, it is also extremely close to the beautiful Church of St. John the Baptist, known as “San Giovannello” , the old Jewish baths, the Puppet theatre, bars, shops, restaurants, the shuttle stop, a supermarket, a bakery and much more.
Make yourself comfortable in your apartment, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
This smoke-free apartment features hiking/biking trails nearby.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a 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 IT089017B4RYBQDPIK

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

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Casa Sophia a Little gem in the Heart of Ortigia

Casa Sophia - a Little gem in the Heart of Ortigia Syracuse

Casa Sophia - Ortigia Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very characterful property bedecked with artistic reminders of the owners; very convenient for a stay in Syracuse and with a local delicatessen/ supermarket a few hundred meters away . the stairs to the roof garden are a bit steep but worth the climb and the shower was small for someone of 110+ kilos but otherwise perfect. Please note that the description fails to mention that they have air conditioning in the living room and a fan in the bedroom which was essntial during the heatwave.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Artist abode

If you prefer to stay in a place that genuinely feels lived in versus a sterile hotel room you would enjoy staying here. It’s a bohemian atmosphere filled with art and located in a residential neighborhood with the sounds of families nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in your favorite artistic uncle's apartment

We liked everything about this place - the narrow alley walkway lined with plants, the location - close to most everything, the apartment itself with a very well stocked pantry, art everywhere, a charming, plant filled roof top terrace. And Marco, the host manager was extremely helpful. We felt so fortunate to experience life in Ortigia there for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of Charm and Great Location

We loved our stay at Casa Sophia--as others have mentioned, it has a sweet quirkyness to it. We enjoyed dinner on the terrace and loved the location--so close to everything you want to see and experience. The checkin and checkout process was super easy. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J., London UK

Liked: Cleanliness

An absolute gem of a place in a superb location

The property is right in the middle of the historic Ortigia Island in Siracusa and near all the sites. It is beautifully arranged and has lovely personal touches, even a bit quirky! There is a roof terrace with planting and steep steps, but as it was fairly cool on our visit we weren’t able to make best use of it. The welcome was outstanding and friendly and helpful, and they kept in touch with us during our stay. I thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith S., Utrecht

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy appartment in the center of town

Verry cozy place in the center of town with a nice roof terrace. Quiet at night. We felt at home in casa Sophia!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elise W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful apartment in a great location

It was an old, quirky and charming apartment full of character and interesting pictures and objects. This made it feel cosy and lived in, like you were staying in someone’s home. We had a very helpful check in with tips and advice on where to visit and eat out. The apartment was in a great location, down some back streets, but near shops and cafés. Ortigia was a great place to stay, packed with history and great places to eat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexis N., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness

Très bel emplacement.

Parfait emplacement et l’agence est sérieuse et attentionnée. L’appartement est suffisant pour un couple et est décoré avec goût ce qui ajoute au confort du séjour. Luminaires bien choisi.

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Tolles Appartement in historischer Altstadt

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Wohnung ist liebevoll und mit Stil eingerichtet. Die Dachterrasse ist genial.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017