Ortigia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lungomare di Ortigia
4.5/5(3 reviews)
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
4.5/5(4 reviews)
Discover over 2,000 years of history when you visit the oldest Doric temple in Sicily.
Cathedral of Syracuse
4.5/5(8 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Syracuse with a stop at Cathedral of Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Piazza del Duomo
4.5/5(7 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.
Porta Marina
Explore the waterfront in Syracuse with a trip to Porta Marina. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Fonte Aretusa
Fonte Aretusa is just one of the places to see in Syracuse, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Syracuse Boat Tour with Captain Mirko Snorkeling and Caves
AU$49
per adult
Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.
AU$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Group guided tour of the archaeological park of Neapolis
AU$37
per adult
siracusa boat tour with visit to sea caves and ortigiaisland
AU$33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat tour of the island of Ortigia and the sea caves
AU$33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Ortigia Hotel Deals
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Via Vittorio Veneto 93 Syracuse SR
The price is AU$456 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$456
1 July - 2 July
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (962 reviews)
"Gorgeous little hotel meticulously maintained by super charming people"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa
Viale Mazzini, 12 Syracuse SR
The price is AU$652 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$652
7 June - 8 June
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (594 reviews)
"This is a fabulous old style hotel brought up to date in a really good location for Ortigia. The rooftop restaurant and terrace have a beautiful view and breakfast has a very large choice and is very good. The staff are extremely attentive and all seem to have the freedom to chat to guests like human ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Via Riva Nazario Sauro Syracuse SR
The price is AU$795 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$795
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (264 reviews)
"The in-room WiFi wasn’t working and they said it wouldn’t be working. That the in-room was a third party and they had no control!! Out coffee table was about to fall apart. Maintenance did come to try and save it but they couldn’t. So we had to live with it for the duration of our stay. The bar was ..."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Lanterne Magiche Ortigia
Via Gian Battista Alagona, 55 Syracuse SR
The price is AU$183 per night from 11 June to 12 June
AU$183
11 June - 12 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
"Hébergement spacieux et très bien placé pour profiter d'Ortygie en journée comme en soirée, personnel très courtois et agréable."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Grand Hotel Des Ètrangers - The Leading Hotels of the World
Passeggio Adorno 10/12 Syracuse SR
The price is AU$829 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$829
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tropical Aquarium of Syracuse and Fonte Aretusa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"We were a bit disappointed with our stay at Grand Hotel des Étrangers. While the hotel has been beautifully renovated and is in very good condition, it felt more like a generic luxury hotel and lacked the Sicilian character we were hoping for. The breakfast room also felt somewhat “hotel-like,” although ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Palazzo Artemide - VRetreats, SLH Collection
Via Roma 66 Syracuse SR
The price is AU$679 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$679
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (671 reviews)
"Magnifique hôtel de luxe au cœur de Syracuse. Emplacement de choix, propreté et service remarquable. Matelas, literie et oreiller très confortable."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
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
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.
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.
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.
Tiche
Gardens and restaurants are notable features of Tiche. You might consider stopping by Ionian Sea while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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