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Ortigia, 5 min from the sea and the Duomo, luminous casa, large flowered terrace

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 4 reviews
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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About the area

Syracuse

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Syracuse, steps from Teatro dei Pupi and Church of the Immaculate. .This apartment is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lungomare di Ortigia.
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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 - 14 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Ortigia, 5 min from the sea and the Duomo, luminous casa, large flowered terrace

Charming 100 m2 duplex apartment including a beautiful flowered terrace of 25 m2, in the heart of the Ortigia peninsula, historic center of Syracuse, 5 minutes 'walk from Piazza dell' Duomo and the seaside.
The apartment is located in the della Giudecca district, historically the Hebrew district of Ortigia.

It is a large, very bright duplex located on the 2nd floor with a nice high ceiling..

- The first level consists of a large fully equipped kitchen-bar, a living room overlooking the street with a flowered balcony, a nicely furnished bedroom, a bathroom with walk-in shower and WC . On the floor, old ceramics.

- On the second level: refined attic room, office, overlooking a beautifully flowered terrace of 25 m2 and overlooking the picturesque roofs of Via della Giudecca. You can admire the sunset. Eat there and sunbathe. On the other side of the room, bathtub embedded under a vasistas which opens onto a sea side view. Optimal equipment: small dishwasher, fridge and washing machine. Stereo with CD.

The whole is furnished with taste and refinement with touches of design and art.

Equipment side:
- First level
• fully equipped kitchen-bar (dishwasher, fridge, freezer, gas stove)
• dining / living room, with double sofa bed, stereo
• bedroom, double bed, with wardrobe, dressing table, and ceiling fan
• bathroom with walk-in shower and wc

At the second level:
• bedroom, double exposure, 2 glass doors on the terrace side and window on the sea side, with sunken bathtub and sink, equipped with washing machine, small fridge, small dishwasher, stereo
• office area leading directly onto the terrace
 
-The 25 m2 terrace has a dining area with parasol where you can eat there with delicacies from March to December and sometimes more, and a lazy corner with deckchairs. It is decorated with green plants and flowers.

Accommodation capacity
4 people
Bedroom on the first level. : double bed
Attic room on second level: double bed
Living room: 2-seater sofa bed (inside the sofa chest is stored all the bedding for the apartment).
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
This apartment features a stereo, books, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a music library, designated smoking areas, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: fumer uniquement sur la terrasse. Merci

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 6

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: A éviter enfants en très bas âge

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

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

Ortigia, 5 min from the sea and the Duomo, luminous casa, large flowered terrace Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exquisite apartment in our favorite part of the city. Our host was super responsive. Great location. Perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection in Ortigia

We stayed in Ortigia for the month of April. The apartment on Via Della Giudecca is in an ideal location - on the most delightful block, close to everything but quiet and very much a family street. The apartment is absolutely charming, with a view over rooftops to the mediterranean, and a lovely terrace large enough for dining and sunning. The host made sure we were warmly greeted (even though we were 8 hours late) and provided all the information we needed to settle in. It is perfect for a couple, would be tight with more than two people. We would stay again in a heartbeat! Grazie to our host!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine H.

Beautiful Ortigia

Wonderful location, lovely roof terrace. Comfy bed. Well equipped kitchen. However, the second bedroom does not have a door so limited privacy. The property is full of the owner's belongings and is very cluttered making it difficult to find storage space for our own things. The shower is not in a cubicle so the whole bathroom (and beyond) gets very wet and dangerously slippy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay in Ortigia

The property is very central. The apartment is very quirky with lots of art. We ate out so didn’t use kitchen really but it looked well equipped. Although it didn’t bother us this apartment may not be very good for the elderly as a lot of stairs. Overall we really enjoyed this apartment and loved Ortigia.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property in the best part of Ortigia

This apartment is full of character and in a very attractive part of the old Jewish quarter, close to local shops and very handy for exploring Ortigia. Perhaps the best single thing about the property is the sun terrace - blissful! Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

kiki l., live in fairfax, work in san rafael, ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming with wonderful terrace

Communications and checking were excellent! Location excellent on a charming street with everything you need a few steps away including the famous puppet theater! And everything you want to see in this tiny Island in easy walking distance. The apartment is homey and comfortable, fully equipped. The upstairs bedroom has a sloped ceiling and beams which make it difficult to stand in the low places—the occasional head bump. Water system and plumbing worked well. Bathroom is a wet room with integrated shower, no problems. Clean and comfortable! Thank you Melina and Viviana for a sweet stay in Ortigia.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michaela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It's like a home away from home.

For travellers who are looking to stay somewhere with character - not a generic polished hotel. It's like a home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Hickman

Wonderful holiday, very generous accommodation but does need air conditioning!

The apartment is superbly located a short walk from Syracuse Cathedral, all the restaurants & shops on the island of Ortigia plus a good range of small supermarkets practically next door. The large, superbly equipped apartment is on the second floor with an internal glass staircase to the 2nd bedroom & sunny terrace -though the staircase has only one handrail so possible not for the nervous or suitable for children. The main drawback is the lack of air conditioning; we were there in September with temperatures in the mid to high 80s and we had to use the fan all night in the bedroom.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Naomi T.

Great location

Wonderful location close to everything. Lovely deck for sitting out. Owner is very responsive to any requests. Great place for a family. Loft bedroom more challenging for older adults.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julia B., Bonn

Liked: Cleanliness
Melinas Haus ist ein wunderbarer Ort, inmitten der belebten Gassen Ortigias bietet dieser Ort trotzdem Ruhe. Wir lieben die Dachterrasse mit Blick auf die vielen Pflanzen, auf Sonnenuntergang und Sternenhimmel. Wir hatten traumschönes Wetter und haben stets draußen gegessen. Aus dem anderen Fenster des Schlafzimmers sieht man auf Palmen und die aufgehende Sonne. Die Küche ist hübsch und besonders, das Wohnzimmer mit dem wunderschönen Steinboden gemütlich und liebevoll gestaltet.Wer absolute Funktionalität erwartet, für den ist diese Unterkunft vielleicht nicht das richtige. Wer sich an Seltenem, Gesammelten, Kunst und Vorhängen aller Art erfreuen kann, für den ist dieser Ort ein Traum. Man hätte mit der Person, die hier lebt, gerne einmal ein Glas Wein getrunken. Alle Geräte funktionieren einwandfrei. Um die Dachterrasse stressfrei wässern zu können, gibt es einen Schlauch.An die Glastreppe gewöhnt man sich. Während wir uns am Anfang verängstigt ans Geländer klammerten, liefen wir sie am Ende wie kleine Gazellen rauf und runter. Apropos klein: wir sind sehr große Menschen, und haben uns im oberen Raum ab und an die Rübe gestoßen.Apropos Treppe: mit sehr kleinen Kindern wäre ich wohl ein wenig besorgt gewesen, aber unsere 18 jährige erklomm diese auch nach einem Glas Wein trittsicher.Der Kontakt zu Melina und Viviana war bei Fragen und Problemen aller Art eine Freude.Habt Dank für alles!PS: Parksituation schwierig, vorher googeln. Geschäfte um die Ecke.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026

4/10 Poor

EMMA B.

bel appartement mais....

Attention ! Nous avons tenté un séjour que nous savions sans climatisation avec seulement 2 ventilateurs nous avons pu prendre les températures dans les chambres ( respectivement 35 et 39 degrés dans la chambre sous les combles )les 10 premiers jours du mois d'août.. Impossible donc d'envisager un séjour reposant en Sicile en plein été dans un logement non climatisé L'appartement est beau et lumineux dans un très bon quartier d'Ortigia ... Bémol également pour le périlleux escalier en verre aux bords contondants et au réfrigérateur de la taille d'un minibar la terrasse est également très bien aménagée et très agréable si vous acceptez la contrainte de devoir arroser les plantes tous les matins/ou soirs .car telles sont les conditions du propriétaire

8/10 Good

Alain S.

Appartement tres bien situé.

Dans l'ensemble l'endroit est tout a fait convenable et fonctionnel mais aurait peut-etre avantage a etre un peu dépersonnalisé. Ceci dans le but d'avoir un peu plus d,espace pour mettre nos effets personnels. La terrasse est belle mais un peu trop de fleurs en pots...ce qui minimise l'espace.Pour le reste tout est adéquat. L'hotesse est accueillante et donne toutes les informations utiles pour un séjour dans ce lieu de rêve.... Nous gardons de beaux souvenirs d'Ortigia

6/10 Okay

Petra M.

Zum Heimischfühlen, aber nicht ganz ungefährlich

Eine sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtete Wohung auf zwei Etagen. Leider ist wenig Platz für den Gast zur Ablage seine mitgebrachten Kleidung und sonstigen Utensilien. Es ist eben eine meist wohl von der Besitzerin selbst bewohnte, sehr hüsch trapierte, aber für die Vermietung etwas zu volle Wohnung. Die Lage in einer wunderbar abwechslungsreichen Straße ist sehr gut, sehr nah zum Domplatz. Durchaus ein Ort zum Wiederkehren. Leider ist die Glastreppe in den ersten Stock nicht ganz ungefährlich. Bei uns gab es einen Sturz.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

himmelheber w.

Die Ferienwohnung ist sehr persönlich eingerichtet und es gab sogar im Kühlschrank Schinken

Schöne Wohnung, aber nur für Menschen, die keine Angst vor Glastreppen habebn. sprich kleine Kinder, dass geht nicht in dieser Wohnung. Die Eingangstür müsste mit Gitter, was nicht funktionierte, gesichert werden können. Die nachbarn haben dies alle.Sehr ruhig dort und leider hat mann aber Nachts manchmal den Gerucch der Erdölraffinerie gerochen. Der Ort ist sehr nett und lebendig im Frühjahr ist es aber zu kalt zum baden.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2017