Ortygia Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Ortygia
Ortigia
Ortigia is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathedral of Syracuse or Piazza del Duomo.
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Charming hotel. Great location! Good breakfast! We enjoyed our stay here!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa
This was one of my highlights of staying in Sicily its truly a 5 star Hotel. The staff was great the breakfast view really set my day right.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
The hotel itself is a beautiful building with an interesting heritage as the main post office. The location is excellent offering a great starting point for a walking tour of Ortigia. Great stay.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Alla Giudecca
This hotel had a truly lovely location, very close to the water and the old town area that was so charming. We loved the building itself, and the decor in the common breakfast area was beautiful. Our actual room, however, was much less inviting. We had a queen bed, which was just two twin beds pushed ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Aretusa Vacanze B&B
Very kind and professional people. They treated us like family. We were sad to leave. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hotiday Apartments Siracusa
A clean, very well equipped apartment on a lovely quiet little street. Looks like a very recent renovation of an historic building. We had a bit of a problem getting in as the instructions were sent very late, and it’s totally automated. However, after that, communication was very good. The electric ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 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.
Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa during your trip to Syracuse? 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.
Porta Marina
Explore the waterfront in Syracuse with a trip to Porta Marina. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
- Cathedral of Syracuse
- Piazza del Duomo
- Porta Marina
- Castello Maniace
- Fonte Aretusa
- Jewish Bath
- Piazza Archimede
- Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
- Palazzo Lanza
- Palazzo Bellomo Regional Gallery
- Palazzo Municipale
- Hypogeum of Cathedral Square
- Museum of the Sea of Syracuse
- Church of San Giuseppe
- Church of the Immaculate
- Palazzo Montalto
- Abbey Church of Saint Lucia
- Museum of Cinema
- Church of San Martino
- Ionian Sea
