The ancient heart of Ortigia
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
With its seafront position, its panoramic roof terrace, its proximity to excellent restaurants and a vibrant street market and its comfortable, bright and airy accommodation, Ortigia is an ideal solution for anyone wishing to get the very best out of Syracuse, one of Italy's most delightful towns.
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Keyholder highlights
- Prestigious seafront location in the heart of Ortigia
- Panoramic rooftop terrace
- Easy walk to restaurants, cafés and a street market
Gallery
Ortigia's fabulously panoramic roof-top terrace
Views from the roof terrace of the sea down below.
It may be tempting to stay here all day, but there's so much to explore!
The translucent sea below the apartment is tempting indeed.
The bright airy living area with its sea views.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A mid-week cleaning and linen change service
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
Ortigia was better than the photos - it exceeded our expectations.
Elizabeth Weber June 2025
Ortigia is a superb apartment, brilliantly located. What stood out was the location opposite the ocean, air conditioning that cooled it during the hot days, and the lovely roof top terrace. Would we return? Yes, we loved it.
Verified guest, July 2025
Ortigia is in a fantastic location and has friendly and welcoming staff. Would we return? Yes, it's perfect for a summer vacation.
Verified guest, August 2025
Ortigia is a stylish and comfortable retreat from a bustling beautiful town. Beautiful views, stylish furnishing, great location. Effective air-con.
Verified guest, August 2025
Ortigia is a beautiful house in a great location and with attentive staff.
Verified guest, September 2025
Location, location, location! Ortigia overlooks the sea, about a 5-minute walk to town. We loved the rooftop
Verified guest, October 2025
Excellent
4.7/5
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The Area
There are few town centres in Italy that are as beautiful, as historic or as intriguing as Ortigia, Syracuse's ancient island heart. Remains of Greek temples rub shoulders with sumptuous baroque palaces, labyrinthine streets offer surprise vistas out to sea and open out into splendid piazzas, restaurants, bars and cafés spill out onto the streets, and a daily market offers up a vast array of irresistible local produce. Following its triumph over Athens in 413 BC Syracuse was arguably the most important city in the Mediterranean (and hence perhaps the world). Remains of that period are beautifully preserved on Ortigia, at Neapolis and in the fabulous archaeological museum, all of which are within a few minutes walk or drive of the apartment. Also within easy distance are white sandy beaches, towns such as Noto, Modica and Ragusa, Mount Etna, and much more.
