Ortigia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Temple of Apollo featuring a ruin and heritage elements
Temple of Apollo featuring a ruin and heritage elements
Temple of Apollo featuring a ruin and heritage elements
Temple of Apollo which includes heritage elements and street scenes
Temple of Apollo which includes building ruins and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

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Our pick of the best Ortigia Hotel Deals

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 93 Syracuse SR
The price is AU$342 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$342
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (913 reviews)
Nice room- great view.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa

Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa

5 out of 5
Viale Mazzini, 12 Syracuse SR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$329 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$329
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (567 reviews)
Stunning hotel and area on the waterfront in Ortigia. Strongly recommend everything except the restaurant. Food was marginal for the price with much better options close by

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa
Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection

Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
Via Riva Nazario Sauro Syracuse SR
The price is AU$377 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$377
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa property in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (255 reviews)
Great hotel, great service. Well located,

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Grand Hotel Des Ètrangers - The Leading Hotels of the World

Grand Hotel Des Ètrangers - The Leading Hotels of the World

5 out of 5
Passeggio Adorno 10/12 Syracuse SR
Stay at this luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tropical Aquarium of Syracuse and Spiaggetta ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Great hotel and saff

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Des Ètrangers - The Leading Hotels of the World
Palazzo Artemide - VRetreats

Palazzo Artemide - VRetreats

4 out of 5
Via Roma 66 Syracuse SR
Stay at this hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (657 reviews)
Very clean, elegant and comfortable. Pleasant and helpful staff.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Palazzo Artemide - VRetreats
Domus Mariae Albergo

Domus Mariae Albergo

3 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 76 Syracuse SR
The price is AU$219 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$219
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Palazzo Montalto and Arkimedeion Museum are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews)
Beautiful Otigia! Most helpful staff!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Domus Mariae Albergo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Ortigia

The Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Lacrime was erected in memory of the miraculous lacrimation of the effigy depicting the Immaculate Heart of Mary, placed to the bedside of the spouses Lannuso at their humble home in Via degli Orti in Syracuse, in 1953.

Santa Lucia

4/5(6 area reviews)

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

Santa Lucia
The Ara di Lerone, or Altar of Heron, was once used by the Greeks for sacrifices involving hundreds of animals at once. A few pillars still stand, along with the mammoth stone base of this 3rd-century-B.C. monument. The longest altar ever built, it measured 198.4m

Neapolis

While visiting Neapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse and Archaeological Park of Neapolis.

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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
Latomia dei capppuccini

Grottasanta

4/5(1 area review)

Grottasanta is noteworthy for its historical 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 stopping by Ionian Sea while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Tiche
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Epipoli

While Epipoli isn't home to many top sights, Greek Theatre of Syracuse and Archaeological Park of Neapolis are some notable places to visit nearby.

Epipoli


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