Syracuse

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Syracuse showing street scenes as well as an individual femail
Ortygia featuring boating, a marina and a sunset
Ortygia showing a sunset, night scenes and a coastal town
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Ortygia which includes a coastal town and heritage elements

Where to stay in Syracuse

Temple of Apollo featuring a ruin and heritage elements

Ortigia

4.5/5(147 area reviews)

Travelers come to Ortigia for its seaside views, and you can see top attractions like Cathedral of Syracuse and Piazza del Duomo while you're in town.

Ortigia
Syracuse showing street scenes as well as an individual femail

Santa Lucia

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

Santa Lucia is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Porto Piccolo and Ionian Sea.

Santa Lucia
Latomia dei capppuccini
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Grottasanta

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Grottasanta is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pista Ciclabile Siracusa and Ionian Sea.

Grottasanta
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Tiche

Gardens and restaurants are notable features of Tiche. You might consider a stop by Ionian Sea while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Tiche
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Acradina

You'll enjoy the churches and seaside views in Acradina. You might want to make time for a stop at Ionian Sea or Capuchin Quarry.

Acradina
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Epipoli

4/5(1 area review)

When in Epipoli, you can plan a visit to Greek Theatre of Syracuse and Ear of Dionysius, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Epipoli
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 93, Syracuse, SR
The price is SAR 1,842 per night from May 14 to May 15
SAR 1,842
SAR 2,069 total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (801 reviews)
"Wonderful antique hotel with a great service staff. They couldn’t be more helpful. The morning breakfast was just so delicious and had so many Italian delicacies to choose from."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort
Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort
4 out of 5
Strada Spinagallo 50, Syracuse, SR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 814 per night from May 15 to May 16
SAR 814
SAR 938 total
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (274 reviews)
"Extremely nice hotel. Especially after a long drive. Pool was beautiful and staff very helpful. Highly recommend. Good price."

Reviewed on 2 October 2024

Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort
Hotel Como
Hotel Como
3 out of 5
Piazza Stazione Centrale, 12, Syracuse, SR
The price is SAR 277 per night from May 26 to May 27
SAR 277
SAR 316 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (366 reviews)
"Next to the station"

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Hotel Como
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Alla Giudecca
Alla Giudecca
3 out of 5
Via Alagona 52, Ortigia, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly residence in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a business center, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions ...
"This is a very charming place to stay. Cannot say enough good about this place. The service and friendly staff gets 5 stars. On the other side, what I missed was having an overhead circulating fan and a full length mirror. Minor issues"

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Alla Giudecca
Byssus Suites
Byssus Suites
Via del Porto Grande 2, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this aparthotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ginnasio Romano and Syracuse Forum Ruins are ...
Just great
"Spacious rooms. Super nice and helpful staff. Very convenient location. Everything was great. Highly recommend it to visit Siracusa and Ortigia. Breakfast was lovely and the waitress it was such a sweetheart."

Reviewed on 28 October 2024

Byssus Suites
Aretusa Vacanze B&B
Aretusa Vacanze B&B
1 out of 5
Vicolo Zuccalà 1, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this aparthotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Church of San Martino and Palazzo Bellomo Regional ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (275 reviews)
"The hotel was in a fabulous area, walkable to everything. The family run hotel treated all guests as if they were the only ones there, providing personalized care. The breakfast was fantastic and the homemade jam was delicious! We would definitely recommend and would stay here again."

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

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Popular places to visit

Magnificent view

Lungomare di Ortigia

4.5/5(37 reviews)

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

Lungomare di Ortigia
Ear of Dionysius from inside. One of the most famous targets on #Sicily. Bit overrated for me to be honest.

Archaeological Park of Neapolis

4.5/5(40 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Archaeological Park of Neapolis. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Archaeological Park of Neapolis
Piazza Duomo, Siracusa, Sicily

Piazza del Duomo

4.5/5(58 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Piazza del Duomo
Temple of Apollo featuring a ruin and heritage elements

Temple of Apollo

4.5/5(86 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a visit to Temple of Apollo. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Temple of Apollo
The Roman amphitheatre of Syracuse is one of the best preserved structures in the city of Syracuse, Sicily, from the early Imperial period. Between the arch and the amphitheatre, there was a monumental fountain, fed by a large cistern which has not yet been identified. A separate cistern provided water to the amphitheatre itself - it is preserved under the nearby church of San Nicola.

Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse

4.5/5(14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a visit to Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse
Ear of Dionysius

Ear of Dionysius

5/5(11 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ear of Dionysius, a lovely green space in Syracuse. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Ear of Dionysius

Reviews of Syracuse

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Bocephus

Ortigia Island is wonderful, Syracuse city...meh, but Ortigia makes it worth going to.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful place! Beaut with a lot of culture and history!

5/5 - Excellent

Matt

Ortigia is a great little self contained area rich with history and culture, but not precious about it. This is a real place that is also a great place to explore and relax.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved the whole experience, but highly recommend staying in Ortigia

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

So many things to see and do! Delightful!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Enjoyed the city very much!