Name: Lanterne Magiche Ortigia
Address: Via Gian Battista Alagona, Siracusa, 96100, IT

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Charlotte

Our first room had a problem with the air conditioning and they graciously provided an alternative. We checked in with an extra guest and they accommodated us. Then the host helped our daughter find transportation to the airport. I erroneously had us checking out one day early and they were able to add an extra day for us. I cannot say enough about Gabriella and her excellent English and absolute kindness. We gave this hotel every chance to make this trip stressful but they were not having it! 10/10!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Nathan

Excellent location near the water and a swimming area on a hot day!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

KAMARUL

Good location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Kehley

Such a beautiful hotel (palace). Will definitely stay again the next time in Ortigia. Thank you so much for the hospitality!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Cara

The reception workers are extremely helpful and kind- offering lots of suggestions and tips. The hotel is spread out with some small apartments with kitchenettes and washing machines (very helpful!)

Great location in the city- easy to walk to lots of areas.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Warren

Pilar at the front desk was kind, helpful and thoughtful. She made great recommendations for dinner. Archeological park was amazing; excellent walking tour of Ortigia. Wish we had stayed more than two days.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Matthew

Check in process was super easy. We got there early and were able to leave our bags prior to being able to get into our rooms so we didn’t have to carry them around the city.

The property was beautiful. I would recommend staying here!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Allie

Our studio was larger and more inviting than I expected. Staff were very friendly and informative. Our friends stayed in different rooms and enjoyed their space as well.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Christine and Joel

Check in was a breeze and our little apartment was clean and roomy. Absolutely lovely experience in Ortigia.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Stacy

We had a wonderful time! Our room was very clean and it was nice to be able to leave our luggage so we could venture out in town. Staff was very friendly ☺️

Friends

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

JUNG MIN

I booked this property through Expedia as a Platinum member chose it based on it being VIP property, photos and positive reviews. Unfortunately, my experience did not match those expectations.

The location in Ortigia is excellent and breakfast was appreciated. However, the room (22) we were assigned was in noticeably poorer condition than expected. It was a lower-level room with signs of dampness, visible mold/mildew in the room, rust on bathroom fixtures, and general maintenance issues. The room was functional but did not feel consistent with the quality represented in the listing photos.

We explored alternative room options, the discussions became difficult and frustrating. While the hotel ultimately refunded an upgrade charge after we decided not to proceed with the room change, the overall handling of the situation left us disappointed.

My constructive feedback for management would be:

Address mold, dampness, and maintenance issues in the lower-level rooms.

Ensure room photos accurately represent the range and condition of rooms guests

Handle guest concerns with a more solution-oriented approach.

Ortigia is a wonderful place to visit, but based on this experience I would likely choose a different property on a future trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Kevin

An excellent spot that we wish we had more time at. Great room, great staff. A little tricky to drive to, but we took advantage of the valet parking so that we avoided any hassles with the car. I would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Knut

A wonderful place to stay in Ortigia. The room was excellent, the atmosphere throughout the property was unique, and the rooftop garden was a lovely place to relax. The house itself is full of cinematic history and character, making the stay even more memorable. Highly recommended.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Nathalie

Hébergement spacieux et très bien placé pour profiter d'Ortygie en journée comme en soirée, personnel très courtois et agréable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Arkadiusz

Simply the best place we stayed in during our Italy trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Deborah

Fantastic location and a really beautiful room with excellent facilities and a comfortable bed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Amy

Very convenient location, good breakfast, very helpful staff.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Humberto

the people, the location, the cleanliness, and more important...the people. We will be back!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Fleur

In a good location, good value for money. Nice terrace on the top of Hotel.
Breakfast was ok, not amazing.
Helpful staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Jacob

We loved our stay here: the breakfast was nice with a good variety of options; the air conditioning wasn't limited by the hotel staff like many properties in Italy seem to be; the staff were incredibly friendly - when we requested a pillow top for the bed they didn't have any so they went out and purchased one just so my partner would have a better night sleep! The apartment itself was very well equipped for our multi day stay, including a laundry machine and mini fridge. I am looking forward to my next trip to Siricusa so I can stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Roger

The hotel is located in a car-free zone, which made it difficult to find. The parking options are not very good. We had to park in a lot a long distance away and had concerns about the car being left. Otherwise, our stay was wonderful. Comfortable, large suite with views of the sea. Once we got settled, it was an outstanding experience to be in this area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Brad

Everything was great. Just a few recommendations, turn up the heat on the eggs and bacon in the buffet slightly cold. Also turn up the heat on the coffee. Front desk, staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Helped us set up multiple transports and made helpful recommendations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Maryellen

Our stay was relaxed and comfortable. Breakfast quick and easy with plenty of offerings. The hostess and staff were very friendly. Great location.

2/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Tuba

Although it was advertised as parking available, there was no parking available nearby. The nearest public parking was 1.8 km away. The room was on the basement, with the windows directly looking at the next building, so practically, the was no view and limited light. Not recommended.

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Sabine

the room was spacious (we had a bedroom and a kitchen with a couch- the ocean view was debatable ( you can only see the ocean if you stand right in front of a high window ) - the terrace is lovely, the breakfast was ok but no vegan options

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Caitlin

Beautiful place and room, hotel had a lot of character. Great breakfast. Would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Bjorn Egil

Very good stay

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Virginia

Amazing location and space

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Marilyn

exceptional hôtel located in the heart of Ortigia, in a beautifully renovated former palace. We spent a week enjoying our private, quiet and spacious, spotlessly clean apartment with kitchen and laundry. A copious and delicious breakfast was served in the dining room every morning. We cannot say enough about the warm and friendly welcome we received from Domenico and all his wonderful staff. This unique hôtel also houses a small cinema and exhibition of cinema history. truly a magical experience

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Catherine

Excellent. L'établissement est superbe et très bien placé. Les photos des appartements ne reflètent pas la beauté et le charme de ce lieu. Personnel accueillant et agréable. Je recommande.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

michael

Great staff nice rooms fantastic location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Claude

Very nice place, big rooms. Good location. Great staff. Highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Marjorie

Great location, very helpful and friendly staff, lovely room, nice breakfast. We had a great stay and would’ve liked to stay longer!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2025

Ann-Charlotte

Service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

JAIMEE

Wonderful room. Spacious, good amenities, comfortable bed.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Elisa

Incredible accommodations and building set in a quiet and quaint alley. Couldn’t have imagined a nicer room for our stay in Ortigia.

The breakfast was stellar and staff were all very helpful and communicative.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Susan

Wonderful stay!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

TINGTING

The room was huge and very comfortable. The location was great, and the staff was very friendly ang helpful. The breakfast was great as well.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Calogero

The breakfast was really good, many choices. The valet did an amazing job, I would recommend it to everyone! So worth it!
It had a lot of character to the rooms, we had 3 different rooms and each one was different and enchanting!
Very close to everything! Highly recommend!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Renee

The room is spacious and clean (other than the dusty, mildewy curtains). The description is misleading and I would not have chosen it because there is no sea view, no breakfast included and there wasn't even coffee and tea in the room. The receptionist even said our room has a sea view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Patricia

Ple

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Oct 2025

Zuzana

For the price I was not impressed. The room was large but very dark— the shower was not very nice (rusty, water not so warm), had to pay for bottled water and the safe did not work.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Penelope

Room was very clean. Bedroom was very bright with a sea view, but there was a bar in courtyard below that played loud music until after midnight on a Saturday night. Also, the power went out in the hotel overnight with no lights or AC throughout the night and no explanation. Staff was friendly, location great, breakfast very nice and rooms were clean, but because of those 2 bad nights, I wouldn’t stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Shane

Really great value. Perfect location. Great sheets.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Andrew

The breakfast was good though some fruit salad would have been nice. The other guests seemed baffled by the self service requirements. Maybe some greater guidance (rotation direction of guests) and induction to self service etiquette might have helped.

The staff were helpful and kept their coolt despite the demanding guests at peak times. The front desk staff were exceptional.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

Cheryl

This was a nice hotel with an ample buffet breakfast. Our room was comfortable, but not well appointed. The location was good. We were able to walk everywhere. The parking is very inconvenient and when we left our car for a moment to bring our luggage into the hotel, we were given a 29 euro ticket. There is no help in moving your luggage. We thought it would have been nice to have someone from the hotel watch the car until we got our luggage situated. The receptionist shrugged her shoulder when we told her about the ticket. The evening receptionist showed some sympathy. We would not recommend the hotel if you are arriving by car.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2025

Robert

Room was small, but clean. Most surprising was that for a standard room, there were windows that opened to a wall, only 2 feet away!!! With a window looking down to our room, so we had to keep the shutters closed. Quite stifling. We didn't expect a water view, but it just felt like a closet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Martin

The building was beautiful and full of character. Our room was spacious, quiet and comfortable. It was close to bars, restaurants and shops. The valet parking was well worth the $25 Euro particularly after a long day of driving. I would happily stay at this hotel again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Christopher

We stayed here as part of our honeymoon trip and we got this huge loft style apartment room which was super cool! They had left us some treats which was very nice :)

The hotel is about a 2 minute walk from the swimming access point which is amazing.

They charge 5 euros per beach towel if you want to rent it, and have a mini fridge stacked (with extra charges) of drinks.

The service was amazing! One feedback is the breakfast was repetitive, it would be cool to see some more options for hot foods (for example: sausages, omelettes, etc.

Overall it was a great stay and the hotel is like an amazing maze its huge and exciting to explore!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Anthony

This place is beautiful! It’s near everything and the breakfast was amazing. It was quiet and there’s a terrace that’s fun the hangout. Staff was also really nice
Would definitely stay here again if I ever visited.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Pauline

We loved this hotel. It was in a great position for the public solarium and for a variety of restaurants and cafes. The service was very good from the reception to the cleaning. Our room had a balcony with table and chairs and a sun lounger plus there was a great sun roof terrace with very comfortable seating . There is a lift to the top floors which not all hotels have in Sicily. The breakfast was good and offered a huge variety of foods.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

HEATHER

Little balcony to watch the sunrise over the ocean was lovely

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

tina

A lovely building with a great roof terrace to watch the sunset. Staff were really friendly and coordinated a valet pick up for our car on arrival which worked out great. Room spacious with good amenities. Lots of choices for breakfast. If we are ever fortunate to be in Ortigia again, wouldn’t hesitate to stay here.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2025

Joyce

Staff was wonderful, breakfast was superior.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2025

Maria

A nice stay in a good location

This 'apartment' was located in an ideal area - within a 8-10 minute walk from the city center. No frills (which is totally ok with me) -- located on a pedestrian street so definitely no parking at hotel, however, parking garage located within a couple of blocks and $25 euro/day so they were able to accommodate us. Staff was helpful (recommended one of our favorite restaurants on this vacation!) and was clean!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Sarah

Absolutely magical

Beautiful setting—perfect combination of preserving original architecture and providing modern comforts like strong AC and modern bathroom. Loved my stay in the sea view room. Was a great size, had everything I needed. Staff so friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. Amazing location. Perfect balance of being able to rest but also right in the mix. Quiet at night. Will return.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Steve

Very large room well appointed and wonderful breakfast. Staff was very welcoming and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Uladzislau

Great hotel in great place!

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

LOUIS

Hébergement de caractère service impecable

Situé à proximité immédiate d’un ponton permettant d’accéder à la mer et de nager ainsi que du centre ville historique cet hébergement joliment rénové propose une décoration simple mais authentique

Service impeccable. Je vous conseille le service voiturier proposé par l’etablissement

Petit déjeuner standard

Rapport prestations prix très satisfaisant pour découvrir le vieux Syracuse

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Maria

I loved the style of the hotel, there are very interesting place to visit nearby, good restaurants, parking lot at walking distance.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Jong Cheol

Cozy and clean

My hotel room was very clean and staffs were very kind to me.
And your hotel was close enough to go to the sea in swimsuit.
I'd like to visit your hotel again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Jonas

Nice and convenient

The staff was very professional and serviceminded. This creates a very friendly atmosphere. The breakfast was also very good!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

saverio

Excellent!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Steven Rudolph

Beautiful property including our room. Large and with a view of the Sea. Wonderful breakfast and staff as well. Great location - picturesque streets and area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Rachel

Check in was easy
Staff was friendly and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Kristen

Absolutely loved this property! Called ahead and secured valet parking…worth it! Clean and spacious rooms, kind staff and walkable to everywhere in Ortigia. Great breakfast included as well. Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Selma

Awesome stay in Oritigia

Very well located with a very efficient parking service . A good breakfast offers and an awesome staff creed

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2025

Richard

Need to better communicate the location of the property. Google maps gets confused when driving. The valet parking worked well

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Kai

Austerely elegant, clean, great breakfast and super wonderful staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Stephanie

The property has very nice updated rooms, kitchenette, and great location. It’s an interesting place with old filmmaking cameras and memorabilia. The staff is wonderful. They were very helpful and accommodating. Parking in Ortigia is difficult. The staff helped us with a valet service which worked out well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Kai

Indeed magical! Beautifully restored and appointed. Quiet, special, lovely.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2025

Nestor

Nice place. Several issues with maintenance

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Jan 2025

Songgang

Front desk staff was not nice. In flexible.
The deluxe apartment was the worst choice. The upstairs has a kitchen, the basement is basically barely enough to fit in one bed. Everything is old. The furniture looks like antique. The stuff in the kitchen is old and dirty, not even dare to use it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2025

JOHN E

An excellent choice.

Great place. Excellent location. Prompt service response when we had a ce problem with the shower. Very good breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

dalia

Would stay again :)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2024

Marlene

We enjoyed a lovely suite, constructed in an old palace. It was spacious, quiet and clean! Breakfast was excellent with lots of choice! It was one block from the sea and everything was close by. We would highly recommend this hotel!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Ruth

Nice

The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was small; the towel holder was rusted. The air conditioner was so noisy we had to turn it off at night in order to sleep. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The breakfast buffet was nice. Like most hotels in Ortigia, the parking was about about a half mile away—long to drag suitcases!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2024

william

Great

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2024

Rachel Olivia

Lovely reception staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2024

Mary

We enjoyed our stay. The staff was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The blending of old and new architectural features was interesting and unique. Our group booked 3 suites/apartments and each was very spacious and different. The location was very convenient. We were impressed on how the staff was continually cleaning spaces around the hotel.
We loved the rooftop patio and the waterviews.

The furniture needs upgrading some of the upholstery was stained.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Karisa

Wonderful hotel tucked in the beautiful city of Ortigia! Walkable to everything and breakfast was delicious! Staff super friendly and helpful with any need at all! Would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2024

Richard

Inside ztl but valet parking is ok

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2024

Deborah

Very nice hotel in Ortigia, in a quiet location between the sea and the centre. The staff were helpful with information about parking prior to our stay, and responded quickly. Our studio was spacious with a view of the sea, and the bed was very comfortable. A great experience all round!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Catie

Lovely hotel boutique hotel in a historic building. The staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and well appointed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

Kathleen

Friendly, helpful staff and great location in the middle of Ortigia.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2024

Mary Clare

This is a beautiful new property, really lovely renovation of several joined houses. But it's twisty and oddly planned, for example the breakfast room is in a far corner, rather than centrally located. The staff is friendly but not as helpful as we'd like. (They said they'd order a taxi to pick us up from the bus station, but didn't.) Our room was very nice, but missing some basics: there was an outlet and light on only one side of the bed, there were not enough hooks in the bathroom for towels and cloths. Also the bathroom was poorly designed and a bit dingy. The property is in a pedestrian zone and not near a bus stop, and there are sketchy streets and alleys nearby.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Maryellen

I loved Lanterne Magiche Ortigia. The staff were patient and kind and gave me advice for exploring Siracusa. If you need a taxi to the train station, they’ll book one for you! My suite was comfortable and clean, and I enjoyed the rooftop terrace on several evenings.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Christina

Perfect location for exploring Ortigia. Clean, updated and comfortable room in lovely historic building. Staff helpful and attentive and breakfast was delicious and had many options.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2024

Larry

A lovely hotel

A great location for shopping, dining and site seeing. The staff is excellent and the hotel rooms are very spacious. I'd definitely stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2024

Gloria

An exceptional property - absolutely beautiful and so close to the main square and the beach. The staff and breakfast was just unbelievable.....We love Siracusa because of places and people like these. LOVED IT!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

Jerry

Thoroughly enjoyed our two nights stay. The staff was extremely professional and nice. They arranged taxi and tuk tuk rides. Their breakfast was a great way to start our mornings.

Highly recommended and would stay there again.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2024

James

The property is on the island and a great location. All updated and beautiful. For 25 they can park a car which is very important in the area

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2024

Janice

Lovely sea view. Quiet pedestrian street. Very spacious

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2024

Kevin

An excellent place to stay in Ortegia. Our room was very comfortable, clean, and relaxing. The hotel staff was outstanding...professional, kind, and helpful. The breakfast buffet was delicious and the lady keeping it stocked was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2024

Pamela

Magical Ortigia

My room was very spacious and clean. The staff was kind and helpful. The breakfast was good.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2024

Gloria

Lovely historical renovation.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

The location is great. The room was quite a bit larger and brighter than anticipated. Breakfast was ample and tasty. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2024

James

Beautiful hotel centrally located. I would highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2023

Stephen

Thought it was fab. We were there off-season (Nov. 25) but still liked our stay. I even went for a swim at the bottom of the staircase leading down to the water a block from the hotel. We stayed in Room 9 which has an attached balcony with water views. Fantastic.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2023

Elizabeth

exceeded my expectations in every way

Leisure Self