Name: Aretusa Vacanze B&B
Address: Vicolo Zuccalà 1, Syracuse, 96100, IT

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Linda

Well placed, super helpful owners and great breakfasts

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Leonard

Amazing location, and Stefano and Antonio are beyond helpful! Thanks to their recommendations we ate at some fantastic restaurants and saw sites we would have missed. And then there’s their incredibly breakfasts on their rooftop terrace, well beyond any included breakfast we’ve ever had! Grazie mille!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Deborah

My friends and I loved this BnB and the family that runs it. The breakfast was very fresh with lots of variety. The rooms were very clean. Everything was just steps away. We’d definitely stay here again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Virginia

Location was perfect. Steps away from the most popular attractions. Stefano and his family did a great job of making us welcome and comfortable. Each day Stefano suggested local restaurants and booked reservations for us. All were excellent.

The rooftop breakfast was a treat. Be sure to request the fresh squeezed blood orange juice. Relaxing with a beautiful view of the bay.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Hassan

Very kind and professional people. They treated us like family. We were sad to leave. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Yelena

Breakfast was great! Nice room.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Roger

The staff was wonderful. All family members, very helpful and gracious.

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

Caroline

Very well run hotel with attentive and attentive staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Angela

Room was very clean, comfy and felt like home. The family that ran the B&B was so kind and sweet. This is the place to stay if you are in Ortigia. It's a gem. The roof-top balcony gives you a breathe taking scene to look at while enjoying a simply yet delicious breakfast, which you can change daily. The Pistachio Croissants are delicious, I ate at least two each morning. You are feet from the water, restaurants and shops. If you are ever in need the family will help you in any way they can. I cannot state how kind they all are. They even printed out recommendations and offered to walk a couple to a place so they didn't get lost. A must stay if you are in Ortigia. We stayed for 4 days and would do it again. Love this B&B

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

mira

Room was very nice, big comfortable. Location was great.Bathroom modern and functional.Staff was fantastic and breakfast very good on roof top.Thank you for a wonderful stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

esther

Wonderful location, excellent breakfast and very supportive staff.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Ariella

Amazing family owned place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Susan

The hotel was in a fabulous area, walkable to everything. The family run hotel treated all guests as if they were the only ones there, providing personalized care. The breakfast was fantastic and the homemade jam was delicious! We would definitely recommend and would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Natalie

Very nice hotel ! good location! Very nice staff !

amazing stay ! Grazie Stefano!

very nice family run hotel !! very clean and perfect location !

Stefano was very helpful and hospitable !

The breakfast is homemade and the cornetto’s are fantastic !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Ayesha

Stefano and family were very welcoming and helpful, genuinely wanting their guests to enjoy Sicilian hospitality. The room was very clean, beautifully decorated, spacious and in excellent location in Ortigia. Breakfast was delicious, especially the wide array of jams.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2024

Alberto

Excellent staff, location, and room. Close to all the attractions. Highly recommend.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Alan

Beautiful hotel, wonderful hosts x

The B&B is wonderful, the hosts couldn’t have been anymore helpful and we will 100% be back to stay :)

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Angela

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Stefano is the perfect host, extremely helpful and accomodating. The location is perfect. The breakfast is the best we had on our trip. The room was clean. And the price is reasonable. Honestly, I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if/when I visit Ortigia again. Highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Michael

Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2024

Verified traveler

Wonderful little gem!

Fantastic location in the heart of Ortigia. Our room was spacious and practical with lots of convenient amenities. Stefano and his family were so welcoming and attentive - it felt like staying with friends!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2023

Michelle

Aretusa Vacanze was excellent and all the staff were so friendly. The breakfasts were very good and they were enhanced by the excellent selection of homemade jams. Parking was about 10 minutes walk away for €20/ day in a private lot which was reasonable for the area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2023

Robert

Friendly run Italian family hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2023

Linda

Excellent family run B&B

A lovely family run B&B with a rooftop terrace overlooking the city and the sea. Wonderful breakfasts with choice of delicious homemade jams and yummy croissants etc. Our room was large and comfortable and the bathroom totally modern. Stefano provided great restaurant recommendations and helped with travel arrangements. Highly recommend and great value!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2023

Carole

I can't say enough nice things about the hosts. They were so accommodating and gave us great recommendations on restaurants. The location is very close to the main areas. The room was wonderful. There was a place to hang your laundry on a little terrace. I would highly recommend staying here. Ortigia is just beautiful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2023

Maria

We absolutely loved Aretusa Vacanze! The room was very cozy and spacious. The owners were there every morning preparing breakfast, and the rest of the family helped manage the B&B beautifully. We especially appreciated Stefano’s dinner recommendations.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2023

Jonathan

We were welcomed by Stefano, whose English was excellent.
He was gracious and helpful in the extreme.
This is a truly family-run business, including Stafano's father (Maurizio) and son (Christian).
We have also met Antonio, who works on the front desk.
The room was spotlessly clean and of the highest quality.
A fridge as part of a small kitchen, access to a little courtyard, high speed wi-fi, a superior wall safe, lots of storage space and really effective air-conditioning gives you everything you want and more.
Stefano had arranged a taxi from Catania Airport to Aretusa Vacanze with his friend, Danilo, for €90.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2023

Rachael

Amazing stay

We felt welcome from the moment we arrived. Room was spacious and clean. Hotel was Central to everything.

Breakfast was so delicious

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Nicole

Wonderful

A wonderful place to stay. The people who run this hotel are kind, welcoming and very helpful with recommendations. Would definitely recommend. Plus the breakfast was delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2023

Neville

Friendly and helpful staff, great food, convenient location, and clean facilities with a beautiful rooftop terrace. An excellent stay overall!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2023

richard

The family that runs the business are very friendly and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2023

PHOEBE

It was an amazing stay!! The people were so accommodating and helpful and the food was amazing they were one of the best places I stayed in while in Sicily!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2022

Paul

A Delight

Fantastic family run small hotel which provides excellent value and is ideally placed to enjoy the delights of Syracuse. Rooms are spacious with good facilities. Stefano and his staff go out of their way to help and nothing is too much trouble to make your stay perfect. The roof terrace is a highlight and you can enjoy your breakfast with views over the city to the sea or enjoy the sunset. We will definitely be back.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2022

Joanne H.

The B&B was centrally located with easy walking to all the sights on the island of Ortygia. The room and bathroom were spacious and modern. The breakfast was very good which was served on the rooftop deck with views of the city. The owner and staff were very friendly and helpful.

The parking garage was unavailable and we had to park over the bridge in Syracuse, about a 10 minute walk away.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2022

Patricia

The owners were very conscientious and helpful. Every effort is made to make your stay enjoyable. I would definitely go back

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2022

John

Pearl of Ortigia FANTASTIC STAY!!!

Stefano and his amazing family offer family friendly, affordable, first class service. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy a true Italian treasure in one of the most beautiful locations available. Super convenient to everything the Island of Ortigia (Isola di Ortigia). Rooms are lovely. Breakfast is fabulous. I can't say enough about our stay here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2022

Valerie

We had a wonder stay. The room was spacious, breakfast delicious, and our hosts were helpful. Will come back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2022

Kent

Fantastic Syracuse Lodging

Follow the instructions they provide for driving there. They will come get you, help you park off sight and walk you to hotel. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Bed is a little firmer than I prefer but that seems to be common in Sicily. Lovely room, plenty of space, AC worked great, breakfast was amazing - a dozen different homemade jams to try. Centrally located - easy walking to most sights. Would definitely stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2022

Frank

Perfect location on island to see local sites and enjoy great restaurants

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2020

Jeremy

Amazing service, in a great location! Staff was attentive to our requests and went the extra mile to cater to our needs. Communication was also clear and concise

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Excellent service and it made us feel like home. It is a small B&B but the rooms are normal hotel. The bed is amazing!!! Great location

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Beautiful property with easy access to the historic centre. Would recommend

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2020

Milana

The views were beautiful and staff was so kind and helpful!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2019

john r

This is a fine bed and breakfast in a very nice location in Ortigia. One can not drive to the B&B. After we became completely confused, we called their office and a staff member graciously came and escorted us to the B&B. The room was very nice although our window was overlooking the scaffolding of the construction across the street (no fault of the B&B). The staff could not have been kinder. When we asked if we could extend our stay an additional night, he told us they were booked. But he located another nice B&B for us and made all the arrangements. The breakfast was amazing, the best I ever enjoyed in Italy. The only fault is, even though there is an elevator, the stairs could be dangerous for the elderly and young. The stairwell extended partially into our doorway. There is also a tricky spiral staircase leading to the breakfast terrace. My sister and I had no trouble with the stairs. We would gladly stay again on a future visit to Siracusa

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2019

carmela

Carmenc

Lovely stay for 2 nights in a family room. Excellent location and incredibly friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful with loads of local pastries, home made crostata and jams. Coffees were very good too and plentiful. I must stress again how lovely the staff was. Addressing all our needs and questions with a smile. I would definitely recommend it.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2019

Peter

Great stay In Siracusa

Amazing service, comfortable an clean room and great location. Amazing breakfast, best coffee in Sicily’

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2019

Catherine

Spacious clean friendly staff. Good location close to everything.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2019

Michael

Excellent place.

Family run business, excellent service, very good breakfast. It is a very old building - about 300 years old, so some steps maybe necessary depending on your apartment.
Front desk is open until 11pm.
Very very place. Would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2018

ChrisandEmma

Great location right in the centre of Ortigia. Restaurants in every direction and the Duomo Piazza only a few mins walk away. Room was spacious, clean and felt safe and secure.

Staff are very friendly and helpful and the breakfast on the roof terrace was a great way to start the day!

Parking is in a private garage situated about 5 mins walk away from the hotel, which you will be shown to upon arrival - you will need to leave the keys with the attendants with the car and pay them upon leaving. The garage opens from 7am, we had to leave earlier so the staff made arrangements for our car to be left outside the evening before.

We would definitely stay here again if returning to Syracuse.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2018

julia

What a B&B should be

:Lovely place with superb hosts. Great room with little kitchen and loft with beds. Comfortable beds. Clean. Spacious. Only problem is that it is right on the passageway and people pass by all night. Take a blind fold and ear plugs and you will be fine. Nice breakfast on the room with cordial service

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2018

Mircea

Excelent breakfast on the terrace.
Very clean, friendly staff, perfect location

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Awesome owners. Amazing breakfast. Spacious room.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2018

Peter

Great choice for old town Syracuse

Exceptionally friendly service, very good breakfast (with a rooftop view), comfortable, spacious and well-equipped room which is quiet after nearby restaurants close at a reasonable hour. Well located to see everything in the old city. Everything to like about Aretusa Vacanza B&B, we'd happily stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2018

Miguel

Fabricio and staff,very kind,breakfast good with many good and diferent things in a small terrace

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2018

Val

Great B&B with excellent breakfast and location

Breakfast on the roof terrace was superb. It had more choice than bigger hotels and offered local produce, including a home made apricot tart. The staff were willing to go the extra mile if you wanted something that you couldn't see. I just wish we could have stayed longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Best place on my 3 week trip to Sicily. Friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic room and location. And the breakfasr was outstanding.

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2018

Gary

Lovely people, great location, good value

Great break in an amazing little town, staff were very friendly, location is excellent, room very comfortable, bathroom was a little tired and breakfast a bit limited, otherwise it would have definitely been full marks!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

You should stay here!

Such a great hotel! Friendly staff, amazing location, adorable rooms. I would stay here again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2018

Kimberly

Lovely place!

The staff is amazing. Extremely helpful. Our room had been updated last year and was so nice! We had 1.5 bathrooms! Loved it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Spacious/clean room in a great location

The room was spacious and clean (and a bit noisy), we had a nice breakfast on the roof terrace and the hosts of the property are lovely. The location in the heart of the city center makes it convenient to explore the town by foot.
Be mindful of the parking facility, where you need to leave your keys at the garage and you are restricted to their opening hours.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

A gem in Ortigia!

We had an apartment in the B&B and it was wonderful! It had outdoor access which we loved. It was clean and updated and in a great location to all the points of interest. The staff were really helpful and even had breakfast made up for us when we were unable to go to the buffet in the morning. We appreciated this touch when we had such an early start. Great place to stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2018

Verified traveler

Fantastic stay. The room was bright and clean, water pressure was good in the bathroom, and breakfast buffet was impeccable on the roof deck.

Centrally located in Ortigia, but a ways from the main tourist zone, so it was a bit quiet as well.

Looking forward to returning one day!

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2018

Verified traveler

Centrally located and easy walking around the island. Owners and staff go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2018

Mark

I want to go back already!

Fabulous place to stay. Quirky fun comfortable rooms with plenty of space. Ideal location in old town Siracusa. Owners are so sweet and helpful. Breakfast on the room terrace was perfect—delicious and very local. Blood red fresh squeezed orange juice was particularly special.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2018

Richard

Wonderful B&B

This was a great place to stay in the heart of Ortigia, Syracuse. We felt welcomed on arrival and were given great recommendations of places to eat and places to visit. We parked in the garage which was very convenient. The place was beautifully decorated and our room(s) were large, comfortable and quiet. Fantastic breakfast, served on roof terrace, with fresh orange juice, coffee and a great choice of food.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2017

Deborah

Lovely, Large room w/ great hospitality

The city of Ortigia is impossible to navigate if driving, and with the tiniest streets imaginable-ripe with tons of confusing roundabouts to boot-so beware!

Alexandra came to the rescue though and we were eternally grateful. There are restricted/zoned areas where you are not supposed to drive and even with my google translate app we could not discern if a street was safe to drive onto or not-so Alexandra met us at a piazza and jumped in the car with us and took us to the parking garage-total LIFE saver. She also took a photo of our car and license plate for us to send to the police so we wouldn't be flagged and ticketed later on for having driven in a permit-only zone.

The room was really spacious with a little kitchen and fairly big bathroom for Sicily standards. Spotless and clean too.

Wonderful roof top breakfast included with great views!

The hospitality of the entire staff is fantastic and definitely worth a stay if in this lovely water side town.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2017

Steven

Friendly B&B is the heart of Ortygia.

The staff is rctrmely friendly and helpful. The breakfast is excellent. The room was clean and specious and the bed was comfortable. Furniture was a bit sparse and basic. Excellent value in the very heart of the city.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2017

JoAnne

Comfy, perfect location, delicious breakfasts

My husband and I stayed at Aretusa in the large triple for five nights. We had tons of space with a kitchen and a very comfortable bed. The place has \"character\" with lots of narrow stairs (the elevator is only in use during the day so not recommended for someone with mobility issues) but it has all the conveniences you need, is well maintained and has someone on the front desk all day and into the evening. The breakfast is excellent and served on a rooftop balcony with warm and charming hosts. Loved it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Aretuza Vacanze is location in the heart of Ortigia, 100 meters to Fonte Aretusa, at the very narrow road -- you can not get there by car and have to leave it on another street. It is build inside 2 or 3 different buildings, standing wall to wall and pretty unusually connected. The lobby is built in what was inner yard in the past. Elevator is also pretty unique with \"doors\" at 3 directions. Excellent huge rooms, all different as far as I can see. Nice breakfast place at the roof and breakfast itself. Very friendly and helpful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2017

Amanda

Good value for money. Fantastic helpful staff. Brilliant location. Thoroughly recommend this place.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2017

cheryl

Fabulous hotel

Absolutely loved this hotel, lovely staff, great location, lots of character.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2017

Karen

Great location

Location of this B&B is perfect within easy walking distance of the old town sights. The staff were very helpful & friendly and breakfast lovely. Undercover parking nearby can be arranged at a fee. Accommodation clean and comfortable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Staff was very friendly and helpful! Great location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2017

Alan

Great location

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Syracuse. This B&B provided an excellent location to use as a base for exploring the local area and beyond. Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was a highlight of our stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2017

Richard

Well located in Ortigia with great staff

We had a lovely stay at Aretusa Vacanze. The hotel is well located in Ortigia and is walking distance from the key sites. We used the hotel as a base for wider sight-seeing in eastern Sicily, so booked a parking space in the nearby garage, which is within easy walking distance of the property. The room was spacious and clean, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the breakfast spread each morning was something we really looked forward to. Warmly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2016

Claire

Excellent place to stay

All the praise and positive reviews are totally justified. Had 4 nights in the economy ground floor room as it was the only room left on our dates. We were warned the window opened onto a pedestrian alley so some noise would be heard and there is a restaurant down the alley. The noise reduction electric windows were effective although couldn't be 100% so and we needed the blinds down so passers by didn't look in but with the heat this was fine with the very efficient (and quiet)air cond on and we weren't kept awake .. We would have preferred a room with a view but wouldn't hesitate about staying in the room again if others were not available...and it was brilliant value. Beds and pillows extremely comfortable. Plenty of space. Quality bathroom fittings. Loved the paintings and real care about furnishings/decorations. Bonus having small kitchenette to make cuppa or cook if required . Antonio and staff couldn't have been more helpful and the lovingly prepared breakfast on rooftop really made this a special stay. Thanks all.

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2016

Rita

Great location, great service and food

Amazing hotel..... Great service, great food. Only thing I would change is the room we stayed in. At the front of the building at ground level...... You hear everything(description does say the room is at street level). Would highly recommend you stay away from that one.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2016

Roselynn

Aretusa Vacanze - A wonderful place to stay!

Aretusa Vacanze is a wonderful place to stay. It is located near great restaurants and all the sights in Siracusa. The breakfast was delicious. The owners are very hospitable and go out of their way to make sure that your stay is a good one. In addition, they will respond to any questions you may have. An absolutely great vacation! I would come back again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel in Syracuse

Lovely hotel in a very central location in Syracuse. The staff were very helpful especially Antonio who recommended lots of sights and nice restaurants.
The breakfast on the terrace was very good each day especially the freshly squeezed orange juice.
My only complaint was that as we were leaving we booked a taxi to the station. We were told it was 10 euro by the hotel but the driver charged 15. Not the hotels fault but annoying nonetheless.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2016

Verified traveler

Great location. Delightful breakfast. Room on ground floor meant no stairs but a little noisy at night. Very comfortable though. Gorgeous, quaint cafe on corner - La Foglia.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2015

Claire

Lovely hotel, great location, excellent value

My two sons and I stayed here for two nights. It was perfect from start to finish. A jewel box of a hotel down a picturesque narrow alley, five minute walk to the Duomo, two minute walk to the Arethusa Fountain. Our room was spacious and lovely with four solid bars on the wifi. We were on the third floor, but there is an elevator, retrofitted into the 18th century building, and it was convenient for the lovely breakfast on the rooftop patio. Breakfast had a huge assortment of delicious items, including (real) scrambled eggs, bacon, multiple types of pastries and breads, home made jams, cereals, fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee any way you could possibly want it. The staff was lovely and incredibly helpful. I heartily recommend this hotel for anyone staying in Ortygia. It was lovely, convenient and incredibly good value for the money.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2015

Evelyn

Perfect!

Wonderful family's run B& B in the heart of Ortigia. Owners could not have been more helpful or friendly. Everything you could want is within an easy walk.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Lovely B&B in Ortigia

Wonderful B&B in a great location and with excellent, helpful staff. The room was lovely, and very comfortable and practical. Great breakfast on the roof terrace. Could not have been bettered.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2015

Kevin & Lyn

B&B in prime location on Ortigia

A most welcoming and friendly B&B. Antonio met us in our hire car at the Fonte Aretusa - Lyn was taken with the luggage a short distance to the room while Antonio acted as guide to park the car underground. We then had three relaxing nights stay on Ortigia. Our room was on the ground floor - economy triple with kitchenette - and although the alley ran alongside, no problems with noise. The double bed was comfortable and with the blind down you could sleep the day through. Not that you would want to miss the breakfast on the roof terrace - a wide ranging buffet - including the much lauded home made jams - plus freshly squeezed orange juice and great coffee made to order. The roof terrace was the place to come relax with a book / drink / snack. All in all a great place to start the holiday.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2015

june

Nice hotel with resonable price

The room is clean n comfortable. The staff is really nice n helpful. The breakfast is great with fresh orange juice which I really love this.

But there is a restaurant right next to the hotel, it will be a little bit noisy if u stay at the ground floor. Besides this, all other things are nice n worth staying.

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2015

juliana

Paradise in Ortega!

Very pleasant and friendly staff, great breakfast, supper location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2015

Matthew

Fantastic place with fantastic staff

Great stay- staff were brilliant and friendly. We booked the \"budget\" room which turned out to be split over two levels, kitchen, bathroom and living space downstairs and bedroom on the upper level- far more space than expected. Lovely breakfast with a very attentive and personal touch, homemade jams and even the owners mothers cakes! Fantastic location with fantastic staff on Ortiga with everything within easy reach.
I would highly recommend staying

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2015

Su

Highly recommend Aretusa Vacanze

What nice people! What a great place! lovely rooftop for breakfast, perfect location. We were 11 hours late due to the fire in Rome airport, and Hectore waited for us and even came to save us when we got lost. The only down-side was a shortage of hot water in the shower, but even that worked out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2015

Verified traveler

Siracusa

Beautiful area, great food, good location.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2015

siu yuen veronica

good stay

we stayed for 2 nights, right in the old town centre. the staff will asist in parking in a nearby carpark but need to book ahead. the host can speak good english and explain things clearly. Breadfast is very good and has a lot of choices and fresh juice. service is polite and keen. our room has a small kitchen and is spacious. the decoration is new and has a ceiling fresco---cool. will recommend this hotel to others

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2015

Tom

Excellent B and B in Ortigia.!

Great location and breakfast. The staff could not have been more helpful. This is an excellent choice if you ever stay in Syracuse. Also, it is a mistake if you don't stay in Ortigia. The B and B may be ranked less than first but it might as well be ranked number 1.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2015

Albert Henry

It all fits.

Great location, wonderful staff, tasty breakfasts served on the roof terrace overlooking the sea - but be aware you have to climb a circular stairway to reach the terrace. At first glance the building looks run down but the fact is ALL the buildings in Ortygia are run down because they are old. That's the charm of the place.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel for a great break

excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2015

Katherine

Amazing!

This hotel is amazing. We arrived in the early evening and were greeted by the sweetest host. She upgraded our room to a suite and was very helpful with recommendations. It was the perfect location to see the Valley of the Temples and explore Agrigento!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Excellent B&B

We have stayed at this B&B twice now and will do so again if we go back to Syracuse. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The rooms we have stayed in were very good value for the price we paid and were clean and well equipped.

We really enjoyed having breakfast on the rooftop terrace and in particular the freshly squeezed orange juice. The selection of food was very good with a sweet and savoury options available.

We felt very safe in the surrounding area; both times we have had rooms on the ground floor and have had no concerns. The street outside could get a bit noisy in the evening (there is a restaurant next door) although it did quieten down by the time we went to bed.

My only criticism is that the mattress on the bed was too firm but that may suit some people.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Just right

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Location was central and worked for our stay. Breakfast was outstanding and delicious.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2014

jansong

Warm Sicilian hospitality in a great location

Fantastic place - my favourite out of the four we stayed at in Sicily. The owners and staff are very warm and helpful - exceptionally so. The location is great - right in the middle of the restaurant and cafe area of Ortygia, with all key sights within easy walking distance. Depsite having a cafe in the same street, with windows closed it wasn't noisy at night (I'm a light sleeper - it was fine). They have commissioned a mural painter based in Rome to paint the ceilings of the rooms - ours was amazing! Breakfasts on the terrace also brilliant. The one down side is if you are driving, it's very tricky to negotiate the one-way system and narrow streets. The hotel will send you a detailed email explaining the easiest way to do this - unfortunately hotels.com won't share email contacts so they were unable to inform us. If you book with hotels.com contact the hotel independently with your contact details so they can forward this information to you.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2014

Amy Modzel

Aretusa Vacanze in Syracusa

Exceptional. Close-in to the best beach and swim area within the town. Allowed for a beautiful scenic walk surrounding the entire peninsula. This bed and breakfast was clean and spacious with very helpful and cheerful staff. Our room was upgraded due to our third traveler without any fuss. We received quick check-in and check-out with a lovely breakfast on the upper roof terrace. Highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2014

R Vella

Fantastic Stay

Aretusa Vacanze was an excellent hotel. Parking in their secured lot for 5 Euros/night was a great deal. Knowing that the car was safe and not on the street helped relieve some stress from parking in the city. The location is near lots of nice attractions and restaurants. The room was large, clean and had great air conditioning. The bathroom was also very clean and the shower was hot with great water pressure. My only very small complaint was the bed was a bit too firm for my taste, but do not let that deter you from this hotel because it was excellent. Breakfast was plentiful with lots of homemade cheeses and pastries. I will definitely be staying there again if we return to the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2014

Pat

Lovely Hotel in the heart of Syracuse

We loved staying here. The room was spacious and the kitchen adequate for cooking simple meals.
The staff were charming and helpful and it was easy to park our car at a reasonable charge and walk everywhere.
The owner is very friendly and supervises everything so there is a high standard of service. Breakfast on the terrace was delightful with home made baked goods and freshly squeezed orange juice. A fantastic place to stay when visiting Syracuse and very well located in the heart of the old city.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2014

lisa

very friendly hotel in excellent location

This hotel is in a great location, tucked down a little side street - best to get directions from google maps if you're coming from the bus station. The staff are very friendly and we loved the roof terrace for some late afternoon/early evening beers along with breakfast which was tasty and plentiful. Lovely freshly squeezed orange juice and delicious coffee. We had a room on the ground floor which had the bed on the mezz floor. Quirky and fine for us but the steps were steep if you have difficulty walking. There was a restaurant outside and we were bothered it would be noisy but with some ear plugs in we slept soundly. The only fault was we couldn't quite fathom the air-con, it was too cold one night and didn't seem to come on the next. However it was in the thirties when we were there. I'd stay here again for sure, it's great value and has real character.