Ortygia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Ortygia

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
"The only reason I didn’t rate this hotel 5 stars is because there is no outdoor space to sit / relax in. Outdoor space is important to me. If not to you it is a 5 star review."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa
"This is a fabulous old style hotel brought up to date in a really good location for Ortigia. The rooftop restaurant and terrace have a beautiful view and breakfast has a very large choice and is very good. The staff are extremely attentive and all seem to have the freedom to chat to guests like human ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
"Amazing stay for last minute plan, easy to acquire rooms and Concetta was extremely pleasant and welcoming."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Lanterne Magiche Ortigia
"A wonderful place to stay in Ortigia. The room was excellent, the atmosphere throughout the property was unique, and the rooftop garden was a lovely place to relax. The house itself is full of cinematic history and character, making the stay even more memorable. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Aretusa Vacanze B&B
"Amazing location, and Stefano and Antonio are beyond helpful! Thanks to their recommendations we ate at some fantastic restaurants and saw sites we would have missed. And then there’s their incredibly breakfasts on their rooftop terrace, well beyond any included breakfast we’ve ever had! Grazie ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Residence Arco Antico
"Great location. Large amount of space. Elevator was super helpful. Only down side was not a ton of hot water."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Popular places to visit

Lungomare di Ortigia
You can take time to visit Lungomare di Ortigia during your travels to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Temple of Apollo
You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a visit to Temple of Apollo. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Cathedral of Syracuse
Learn about the local history of Syracuse with a stop at Cathedral of Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Piazza del Duomo
You can find out about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.
Tropical Aquarium of Syracuse
You can browse the exhibits at Tropical Aquarium of Syracuse, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Castello Maniace
Learn about the local history of Syracuse when you spend time at Castello Maniace. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
- Cathedral of Syracuse
- Piazza del Duomo
- Castello Maniace
- Fonte Aretusa
- Porta Marina
- Museum of the Sea of Syracuse
- Abbey Church of Saint Lucia
- Palazzo Bellomo Regional Gallery
- Jewish Bath
- Palazzo Lanza
- Piazza Archimede
- Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
- Church of San Giuseppe
- Church of San Martino
- Hypogeum of Cathedral Square
- Palazzo Municipale
- Museum of Cinema
- Church of the Immaculate
- Palazzo Montalto
- Ionian Sea

