Grottasanta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Grottasanta
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
Discover over 2,000 years of history when you visit the oldest Doric temple in Sicily.
Pista Ciclabile Siracusa
You can take time to visit Pista Ciclabile Siracusa during your travels to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Greek Theatre of Syracuse
You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a stop at Greek Theatre of 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.
Archaeological Park of Neapolis
You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a visit to Archaeological Park of Neapolis. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Activities
siracusa boat tour with visit to sea caves and ortigiaisland
Syracuse Boat Tour with Captain Mirko Snorkeling and Caves
Group guided tour of the archaeological park of Neapolis
Boat tour of the island of Ortigia and the sea caves
Syracuse: Ortigia Boat Trip with Caves and Pillirina
Our pick of the best Grottasanta Hotel Deals
Grand Hotel Villa Politi
"The hotel is situated in a wonderful location, with beautiful surroundings that made our stay particularly enjoyable. The breakfast was a little below our expectations, and some of the amenities could benefit from updating. However, these were minor issues, and overall we had a very pleasant stay ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
UNA Hotels One Siracusa Wellness & SPA
"Great room, breakfast, and staff. Adequate parking. Not too far from the historic district. Only issue we had is that the walls everywhere are painted black and lights were barely on, so it’s difficult to see where you are going. That’s the vibe, but older people like us may have a problem."
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Park Hotel
"Average hotel that needs upgradingand modernising. Breakfast needs to be a bit more expansive. Good carparking facilities."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2024
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
"We are a family of four, have traveled extensively and absolutely loved this hotel! Perfect location, able to valet park, breakfast included, but what really made it truly amazing is how friendly the staff were, including: Denise-who even helped us with our luggage to our room, Sonia-who was a delight ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection
"The pictures online do not give Mangia Brucoli justice. It is more beautiful in person. Our room had Mt. Etna views that were breathtaking. We had breakfast included and wow it’s amazing. We visited the adult , kids pool and the beach. All were great. Ate in town (Brucoli) and had delicious meals. ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Grande Albergo Alfeo
"All clean and tidy. Good location. Decent breakfast. Was a good base for exploring the town."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Grottasanta
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.
Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Porto Piccolo and Syracuse Forum Ruins.
Neapolis
While visiting Neapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse and Archaeological Park of Neapolis.
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.
Tiche
Gardens and restaurants are notable features of Tiche. You might consider stopping by Ionian Sea while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
