A home in Ortigia. in the heart of historic centre, few steps away from the sea! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is A home in Ortigia. in the heart of historic centre, few steps away from the sea! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is A home in Ortigia. in the heart of historic centre, few steps away from the sea! located?

Located in Ortigia, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Antico Mercato and Lungomare di Ortigia. Temple of Apollo and Ionian Sea are also within 5 minutes. Syracuse Station is 18 minutes by foot.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm M.

21 June 2024

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Lovely apartment in a amazing location

First visit to Sicily, we opted to stay in Ortigia which was a great decision, the apartment is close to the daily market, being able to buy fresh fruit and veg every morning was a lovely bonus. The island of Ortigia is a wonderful place and a must visit, Alberto was very helpful during our visit

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

26 October 2023

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Wonderful location. Great host. Lots of room in the unit. Totally recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

28 May 2023

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Perfect Location

This lovely property is the perfect home base to explore Syracuse and Ortigia. Very close to safe public parking, the rooftop terrace is ideal for a sunset glass of wine, while the cafes near the Temple of Apollo offer your morning cappuccino and excellent people watching just steps away from the wonderful market. Alberto was responsive and helpful at both check in and departure. A five star stay for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay L.

23 October 2023

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Great location!

The property was just as advertised. We stayed 5 nights and felt safe in the neighbourhood near the market. It was an easy walk to the Duomo and historical city centre. Our only complaint about the property was that the interior floors were not washed clean and the house had a musty smell, particularly on the main floor.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

14 June 2015

Authentic living in Ortigia

We were privileged to be one of the first people to stay in this nice property. We had a very warm welcome and from the very beginning we felt like home. The owner Ginevra and her friends were lovely and more than happy to help in any regard. The house is a typical Sicilian house in the historical center and has been newly renovated by Ginevra herself in a charming Italian flair with many details. Don’t expect the high tech style of a 5* hotel, but if you like authentic and stylish design, you will love it. The house has 3 floors and a roof top terrace, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 kitchens.We were only the two of us and chose one of the bedrooms on the 2nd floor with two large windows and a comfortable double bed. We used the 2nd bedroom on the same floor as a dressing room, also because this one had a wardrobe. The two kitchens are well equipped. There is a large one on the ground floor, where you also find a cozy living room. The smaller kitchen at the top floor is only a few steps away from a great terrace. We mainly used the upper kitchen, because we mostly went out for dinner. But having breakfast in the morning or enjoying a glass (or two) of delicious Sicilian wine with some olives in the evening at the roof top was beautifully amazing.We also found a grill on the terrace and decided to have two great fish & sea food barbecues from the market. The market is only 2 minutes from the front door and the best place to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and seafood. Shops and restaurants are all just a walk away. Food is great at nearly any place in Ortigia and you´ll find our special highlights and recommendations in Gineva’s guest book. Ortigia still is authentic and real. You find everything you need - Sicilian Style - without being too touristic. Ortigia is a great place and if you want to see and visit the more suburban surroundings, a car is recommended, although parking (and Italian traffic) is challenging. Ortigia is a good place to start a visit to the nice Baroque cities as well as Vulcano Etna and the nice coast. If you are lazy you will find cozy little bays at Plemmiro. Just 200 meters from the house there are steps to a wooden swimming platform. The water looks great there. We loved getting lost in the little walk ways and strolling over the wide Pizza Duomo We didn’t love leaving Ortigia and that nice apartment we called home. We would thoroughly recommend staying in this property and would love to come back - anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

23 February 2025

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Great location

3 friends in 70s stayed for a week as part of a longer trip to Sicily and Naples. The property is well placed close to the sea and it’s easy to walk to restaurants and other attractions. The accommodation is quite quirky. It’s located over 3 floors and the steps are quite steep and winding so not suitable for very young children or people with mobility problems. We managed just fine and loved the roof terrace, it must be particularly useful in the summer, we were there in February but still got some days up there. Loved Otigia, it’s winding streets and its cats!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

14 October 2024

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Great location

Loved the property. Quirky. Lots of stairs. Well equipped. Lovely roof terrace. Comfortable beds. Good air con. Excellent location for the market. Fresh croissants every day. Superb restaurants within 5 minutes

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

10 September 2023

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Wohnen in Ortigia

Optimale Lage zum täglichen Markt, ab vom Trubel und trotzdem durch alte Seitengassen in wenigen Minuten im Zentrum Ortigias. Nettes Ferienhaus auf drei Wohnebenen.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauryl S.

2 September 2023

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Beautiful!

We love Ginerva’s place in Rome and this apartment in Ortigia exceeded our expectations. It was comfortable, beautiful, close to everything. Alberto who checked us in was very helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia R., Oxford, UK

10 August 2023

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Perfect place to stay

We had a lovely few days in Ginevra’ house on Ortigia. It is perfectly located and nicely decorated. We enjoyed dinners on the roof terrace and cool rooms downstairs when we needed to escape the heat. Very comfortable for 6 of us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

2 April 2023

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Amazing location!

We spent a wonderful two weeks at this property perfectly located in Ortigia. The rooftop patio was the perfect place to enjoy a late afternoon aperol spritz!

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg B.

8 January 2023

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A winter respite in Ortigia

We stayed at Ginevra’s apartment for a glorious month. We were there dec/jan and the weather was mild and sunny enough for morning swims. Our family of 4 was very comfortable in the apartment and loved the proximity to the market. We bought fruit and vegetables almost every morning and loved to cook lunch at the apartment and eat on the rooftop terrace. The kitchen is minimal but has everything you need. In the evenings we enjoyed a game of checkers before heading out to explore the town. We were very at home in this art filled retreat! We will cherish our month in Ortigia! Thank you to Ginevra for opening your home to us and to Alberto for the warm welcome and ease of communication!

Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry R.

20 June 2022

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Great location to explore Ortigia and Syracuse

This is a great house for up to six family members or 3 couples. You will be staying in an ancient city so expect to be comfortable but in a renovated but old building. The host is great and very helpful. I was a bit apprehensive at first as the address does not show up on google or iMaps. But we were given great directions and were met upon arrival on the road adjacent to the property which is on a small alley off a pedestrian alley. The neighborhood is safe and consists of a maze of alleys that lead to the main market and streets that run the length of the island. You can walk anywhere on the island within 15 minutes and I can't think of a more charming or convenient location. We stayed 8 nights and left the island 4 times; for a visit to a winery on Mt Etna, to Noto to see the Baroque architecture and the famous Caffe Sicilia and to go to the beach twice at Lido Sayonara in Fontaine Bianche. Otherwise there is so much to see and do in Ortegia and the main city of Syracuse within walking distance that our rental car spent most of the time parked. Street parking is difficult but the pay parking lot across the street is a 5 minute walk from the house. I would highly recommend this house as a home base for a visit to Ortigia. There is good air conditioning (essential in the summer heat) and strong wifi throughout the house. My wife and daughters and I had a great time.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Line S. H.

16 May 2022

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A great house with all you need and good beds !

This is a very nice and special house! Exquisitely furnished, and with great art on the walls. It was very clean and proper as well as charming ! We enjoyed staying so close to everything. The sea with nice small beaches, and lovely fresh water :) and all the restaurants and interresting historical buildings!!! We even got to know some sweet cats in the narrow streets ! And of course we tid not miss the Theatro dei Pupi ! Also close to the house.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gianluca D.

14 September 2020

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Magica atmosfera

Siamo stati benissimo! San Nicola è un palazzetto intero ben restaurato e arredato internamente con ottimo gusto. In cima una carinissima terrazza ci ha regalato ogni giorno colazioni, aperitivi e cenette al tramonto. Zona tranquilla, nella magica cornice della Graziella e a due passi dal mitico mercato di Ortigia! Ottima qualità/prezzo. Consigliamo vivamente! Noi sicuramente torneneremo al più presto! Un grazie particolare a Ginevra e ad Alberto che accoglie gli ospiti con grande simpatia!

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Aurélien B.

20 August 2020

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Le charme à Ortigia

Logement hyper charmant très bien situé. Une vraie maison sicilienne, décorée avec bon goût. Alberto nous a très bien accueilli. Il est réactif pour chaque petite demande. Points positifs : - emplacement - maison de charme - 3 belles chambres avec chacune leur sdb - literie très correcte - terrasse sur les toits - équipement maison - climatisation - proximité plage et marché - Alberto! Points négatifs : - pression de l'eau (difficile de prendre 2 douches en même temps) - chaleur cuisine du haut (seul pièce sans clim ni ventilateur) Bilan ultra positif

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Giorgia D.

7 November 2019

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Soggiorno incantevole

La casa si trova nella zona più caratteristica di Ortigia. Posizione strategica per raggiungere la cattedrale, i ristoranti e le gallerie d’arte oltre ad essere 2 passi dal lungomare. Vicinissimo al parcheggio comunale. La casa è bellissima: stanze arredate con gusto e romantiche. Ognuna con una caratteristica diversa. Il terrazzo all’ultimo piano rende la casa super. Assolutamente da ripetere.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Drew L., Marshall, North Carolina, USA

4 November 2019

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Artist's eye

This rental is the essence of good taste. Every detail is perfect. The small living room is comfortable, the kitchen is well equipt, the bedrooms are quiet, and the small roof-top terrace is delightful. We could not have been happier. A huge bonus is the proximity to the fabulous daily market. Heaven.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

florence b.

18 July 2019

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Artistic home from home in great location

This is a beautiful home full of artistic touches and gives the impression of living in your own little part of the beauty that is Ortigia. Alberto was great and gave us lots of tips about where to eat etc and parking - we always found free parking near the house ( we had 2 cars). The great Ortigia market is a 2 minute walk and so we bought fresh figs and honey and ricotta for breakfast every morning and cooked in the evenings - lovely stalls selling super fresh fish and shellfish.. there isn’t an oven but big pans and lots of utensils so cooking was enjoyable- we ate on the top terrace as the sun set and the swifts came out to fly across the city. We would then walk into the city -beautiful streets and squares, the sea and harbour, live music at the weekend, lots of gelatos, cafes bars and restaurants, shops - very lively and pleasant- everything was open until around midnight and safe for everyone - lots of kids up late, a lovely atmosphere. Everyone very friendly. The house had 3 bathrooms and so was good for our larger party. Was super clean, good WiFi and some English programmes on sky atlantic.... you can walk to the town beach - we swam everyday and called in to our fave cafe for Granita on the way back. A beautiful house in a beautiful city - soak up the Sicilian life and magic of Ortigia.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lodovica d.

6 May 2019

Grandissimo fascino in un'atmosfera densa di cultura e tradizione....!

Era da molto tempo che volevamo andare a perlustrare la parte orientale della Sicilia : Siracusa con Ortigia e i dintorni e Val di Noto , il classico che ci arriva dalla Magna Grecia e il barocco! Una meraviglia , superiore a ogni aspettativa ! La casa un piccolo grande gioiello nel cuore di Ortigia , in una fantastica posizione : * fuori dalla grande folla, ma vicina ai luoghi più significativi, facili da raggiungere a piedi; * fuori dalle arterie di traffico , ma facile da raggiungere e con facile parcheggio * non lontano dai siti archeologici , né dalle spiagge.... Casa piena di fascino e tutto perfettamente funzionante : dall'aria condizionata calda e fredda (dato il clima di questi giorni noi abbiamo utilizzato quella calda !), alla cucina, ai bagni e docce. Molto divertente il fatto che sia su tre livelli con la terrazza "on the top" meravigliosa a qualunque ora del giorno, ma specialmente al tramonto! Molto carino e piacevole l'arredamento discreto e di grande gusto. Siamo arrivati di sera intorno alle 8 e abbiamo avuto la calorosa accoglienza di Alberto che ci ha fatto fare il tour con spiegazione di tutti i "segreti" della maison .... la casa era perfetta, calda e accogliente , cosa non del tutto scontata dopo una stagione invernale ... e per di più al mare ! Il soggiorno piacevolissimo, senza il minimo problema, con Alberto sempre disponibile per consigli , chiarimenti ecc E poi Ortigia con i suoi vicoli, piazze, palazzi e chiese barocche è un vero gioiello! Consiglierei vivamente questo luogo magico e questa casa a tutti coloro che volessero trascorrere una vacanza tra mare e cultura e , perché no ?, gastronomia super !! Voto : il massimo con lode

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

26 March 2019

Lovely time in Ortygia

I spent five days in Ortygia and lived in this super flat. Three floors including a small, lovely roof terrace with flowers. Quiet area. Lovely bed. Nice colours. Walking distance to everywhere. A house with a soul.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Olivier A.

23 February 2019

Maison avec beaucoup de charme, très bien placée

Super accueil d’Alberto qui a pris le temps de tout nous expliquer : parking, restaurants... Il faisait un peu froid la première nuit et les sanitaires ont quelques petits soucis mais rien de grave. Alberto nous a changé la bouteille de gaz à 8h du soir !

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

dominique B.

5 January 2019

Maison charmante

Tres bon accueil d'Alfredo sympathique et arrangeant Belle décoration vintage Tres propre Située en plein centre de la ville , près de la mer , du parking couvert et de tous les lieux touristiques à visiter à pied La Salle à manger et la chambre du rez de chausse sont sans doute plus agréables l'été qu'en cette saison du fait d'un manque de lumière naturelle Cependant Nous y avons passé un nouvel an Tres agréable Juste un bémol concernant la salle de bain du bas : la disposition de la douche et du lavabo rend le lieu peu pratique à utiliser à deux personnes en même temps Le plus : la terrasse et sa cuisine Nous avons pu y prendre notre petit déjeuner en cette saison ! Bref nous avons beaucoup aimé Syracuse et ses environs

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

raimondo m.

13 December 2018

Come a casa. Quella con il fascino del tempo perduto

Che meravigliosa esperienza e che "casa"!! Nel quartiere più pittoresco di Ortigia. Accucciata tra i vicoli, ha mantenuto il suo antico splendore e il carattere unico di questo posto. Merito di Ginevra e Koen che hanno con amore fatto una ristrutturazione che non ha snaturato l'essenza e il carattere dall'appartamento. Ogni oggetto anche il più piccolo è una scoperta, dall'ingresso alle testiere dei letti realizzate con le porte antiche. Dall'incredibile terrazza dove cenare o rilassarsi godendosi l'intricato panorama di Ortigia, alle finestre che da ogni stanza sbirciano tra i vicoli della casa a "sviluppo verticale". In ogni ambiente è stato come fare un piccolo viaggio a se stante. Vicina al mercato ma riparata dai rumori della strada principale è comodissima ed ospitale come solo la sicilia sa essere. Con una passeggiata di 10 minuti sei ovunque, dal duomo al fontanone con i papiri. E la sera passeggiare tra i vicoli illuminati è pura magia. Grazie mille per l'ospitalità indimenticabile, i consigli per mangiare di gusto e per le piccole e grandi "chicche" da visitare. Torneremo. Anche perchè con il cuore non siamo mai andati via. R

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

5 December 2018

Posto unico ed incantevole, vicino ai luoghi di maggior interesse dell'isola

Sono state 4 giornate stupende nel palazzetti di Ginevra, arredato con stile ed impeccabile nei dettagli. Molto confortevole ed elegante al tempo stesso. Lo consiglio vivamente per soggiornare ad Ortigia sia in pochi che in gruppo. Ottimo per le famiglie.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

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