"Hotel is clean and updated in the old city. Location is conveniently located to sites, restaurants, and shopping, The street entrance is on a narrow side street which you can have a taxi take you to the property. But it is very secure, safe and quiet with a nice breakfast buffet."
"Hotel is clean and updated in the old city. Location is conveniently located to sites, restaurants, and shopping, The street entrance is on a narrow side street which you can have a taxi take you to the property. But it is very secure, safe and quiet with a nice breakfast buffet."
"Location of the hotel was fantastic- very safe and quiet! Beautiful historic building minutes from the sea. Check in was easy and staff was excellent!"
"Location of the hotel was fantastic- very safe and quiet! Beautiful historic building minutes from the sea. Check in was easy and staff was excellent!"
"Nice little bistro hotel ideally situated to walk to everywhere on Ortigia.and it was lovely to be right on the harbour. Roof terrace was beautiful for breakfast, breakfast was wonderful if you got there early but a bit and hit and miss later in the morning
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would recommend to anyone"
"Nice little bistro hotel ideally situated to walk to everywhere on Ortigia.and it was lovely to be right on the harbour. Roof terrace was beautiful for breakfast, breakfast was wonderful if you got there early but a bit and hit and miss later in the morning
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would recommend to anyone"
"Absolutely fabulous property! Great location, immaculate and well designed…quiet…comfy beds, amazing breakfast. So comfortable..a lovely place on every level."
"Absolutely fabulous property! Great location, immaculate and well designed…quiet…comfy beds, amazing breakfast. So comfortable..a lovely place on every level."
"No elevator, and the stairs aren't easy to navigate with luggage. No handrails in parts. Room decor was minimal, but comfortable. Nice breakfast buffet."
"No elevator, and the stairs aren't easy to navigate with luggage. No handrails in parts. Room decor was minimal, but comfortable. Nice breakfast buffet."
"The B&B Porta Marina Ortigia has an excellent location, next to a lovely church in the Historical part of Siracusa (Ortigia), and close to both restaurants, cafes, shopping and the sea.
We ordered the Double room - Executive, as I was traveling with my mother, and we needed a twin room. Usually that means two single beds, but here there was one big double bed in a large bedroom, and one double sofa-bed, made up in another large room, that also had a TV and a desk. As we had a stay of 9 days, and...
"The B&B Porta Marina Ortigia has an excellent location, next to a lovely church in the Historical part of Siracusa (Ortigia), and close to both restaurants, cafes, shopping and the sea.
We ordered the Double room - Executive, as I was traveling with my mother, and we needed a twin room. Usually that means two single beds, but here there was one big double bed in a large bedroom, and one double sofa-bed, made up in another large room, that also had a TV and a desk. As we had a stay of 9 days, and...
"Sadly we did not get to stay. Apparently there was a technical problem at the apartment.
Alternative accommodation was proposed but no longer available by the time I saw the message posted on my Expdia account. Not what you want 3 days before your holiday is due to start. Fortunately I was able to find another apartment.
We visited the property during our holiday and it looks excellent from the outside."
"Sadly we did not get to stay. Apparently there was a technical problem at the apartment.
Alternative accommodation was proposed but no longer available by the time I saw the message posted on my Expdia account. Not what you want 3 days before your holiday is due to start. Fortunately I was able to find another apartment.
We visited the property during our holiday and it looks excellent from the outside."
"The rooms are very cute and comfortable with a clean bathroom and privat toilet. There is a very nice family who use the kitchen which gives the stay a local flavour and there is a nice market in the area. There is a cafe close to the apartment and that offcourse can be a bit noisy but it is also very local and in a very beautiful area. I would definitely choose to stay there again as Ortigia is a very charming part of the area. "
"The rooms are very cute and comfortable with a clean bathroom and privat toilet. There is a very nice family who use the kitchen which gives the stay a local flavour and there is a nice market in the area. There is a cafe close to the apartment and that offcourse can be a bit noisy but it is also very local and in a very beautiful area. I would definitely choose to stay there again as Ortigia is a very charming part of the area. "
So the truth is we don’t end up staying. Not because the accommodations weren’t lovely and cleanly it was because I didn’t understand that. It wasn’t the whole apartment. It is just a room in the apartment. You do have people staying in the apartment with you as well in one room over just not enough privacy for us, unfortunately. If you’re looking for something like this, though, it would be perfect for you.
So the truth is we don’t end up staying. Not because the accommodations weren’t lovely and cleanly it was because I didn’t understand that. It wasn’t the whole apartment. It is just a room in the apartment. You do have people staying in the apartment with you as well in one room over just not enough privacy for us, unfortunately. If you’re looking for something like this, though, it would be perfect for you.
amanda
Reviewed September 11, 2026Reviewed September 11, 2026
My hotel room was very clean and staffs were very kind to me.
And your hotel was close enough to go to the sea in swimsuit.
I'd like to visit your hotel again.
My hotel room was very clean and staffs were very kind to me.
And your hotel was close enough to go to the sea in swimsuit.
I'd like to visit your hotel again.
Hotel manager Federico that greeted us at check in was excellent! Was very knowledgeable about the history of Ortigia and suggested things to see and do.
Hotel manager Federico that greeted us at check in was excellent! Was very knowledgeable about the history of Ortigia and suggested things to see and do.
Alexander
Reviewed October 29, 2026Reviewed October 29, 2026
This charming hotel is in a great location overlooking the sea and within easy walking distance of everything in historic Ortygia. Our room was spotlessly clean and came with a small balcony that overlooked the street and ancient church below. There is an amazing rooftop terrace, open to guests, where one can sunbathe or eat a meal overlooking the absolutely beautiful blue Mediterranean. The helpful staff assisted us as we found a nearby parking spot for our car and gave us a paper to put on the...
This charming hotel is in a great location overlooking the sea and within easy walking distance of everything in historic Ortygia. Our room was spotlessly clean and came with a small balcony that overlooked the street and ancient church below. There is an amazing rooftop terrace, open to guests, where one can sunbathe or eat a meal overlooking the absolutely beautiful blue Mediterranean. The helpful staff assisted us as we found a nearby parking spot for our car and gave us a paper to put on the...
I can't say enough great things about this hotel. It's in a great location, easy to get to, helpful staff, and has an amazing view. The parking wasn't really an issue either.
We were greeted with two glasses of prosecco and some bruschetta. We hope to return someday.
I can't say enough great things about this hotel. It's in a great location, easy to get to, helpful staff, and has an amazing view. The parking wasn't really an issue either.
We were greeted with two glasses of prosecco and some bruschetta. We hope to return someday.
This was a great place to stay. The location is terrific. In a really nice part of the island with lots to see and do. The staff was extremely helpful. The building has ultra security. If you are driving your car it is difficult to find as the street names are non existent but once you get there it is very comfortable.
This was a great place to stay. The location is terrific. In a really nice part of the island with lots to see and do. The staff was extremely helpful. The building has ultra security. If you are driving your car it is difficult to find as the street names are non existent but once you get there it is very comfortable.
Even though we’ve traveled to Italy for decades, this was our first visit to Sicily—and to Ortigia—and it turned out to be unforgettable. While the charm and rich history of the town speak for themselves, what truly made this trip exceptional was the warmth and genuine hospitality of Maria and Andrea, and the comfort of the space they’ve so thoughtfully created.
Words fall short in capturing how welcome, cared for, and at home we felt during our stay. It was, without question, one of the most...
Even though we’ve traveled to Italy for decades, this was our first visit to Sicily—and to Ortigia—and it turned out to be unforgettable. While the charm and rich history of the town speak for themselves, what truly made this trip exceptional was the warmth and genuine hospitality of Maria and Andrea, and the comfort of the space they’ve so thoughtfully created.
Words fall short in capturing how welcome, cared for, and at home we felt during our stay. It was, without question, one of the most...
Great unique boutique property facing the sea and in the middle of Ortigia. Recently renovated property. Highly recommend for a stay exploring the island and its alleys.
Great unique boutique property facing the sea and in the middle of Ortigia. Recently renovated property. Highly recommend for a stay exploring the island and its alleys.
This is a great boutique hotel. We had one of the rooms with the sea view which was amazing. Very pretty rooms with a clean but quirky look. Quick walk to anywhere in Ortigia. Highly recommend!
This is a great boutique hotel. We had one of the rooms with the sea view which was amazing. Very pretty rooms with a clean but quirky look. Quick walk to anywhere in Ortigia. Highly recommend!
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed December 1, 2015Reviewed December 1, 2015
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 stopped working and a staff person was there to help within minutes. I would just advise that hotidays send instructions to Expedia at least 24 hrs ahead as not everyone has international calling or...
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 stopped working and a staff person was there to help within minutes. I would just advise that hotidays send instructions to Expedia at least 24 hrs ahead as not everyone has international calling or...
Sean
Reviewed January 14, 2026Reviewed January 14, 2026