Ortigia

Syracuse

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

Popular places to visit

Lungomare di Ortigia

Lungomare di Ortigia

You can take time to visit Lungomare di Ortigia during your travels to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Lungomare di Ortigia
Piazza del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo

You can find out about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Piazza del Duomo
Temple of Apollo showing heritage elements and a ruin

Temple of Apollo

Discover over 2,000 years of history when you visit the oldest Doric temple in Sicily.

Temple of Apollo
Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa

Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa during your trip to Syracuse? Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa

Cathedral of Syracuse

Learn about the local history of Syracuse with a stop at Cathedral of Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Cathedral of Syracuse

Tropical Aquarium of Syracuse

You can browse the exhibits at Tropical Aquarium of Syracuse, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Tropical Aquarium of Syracuse

Things to do

Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.

Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.

P1,622
per adult
Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.
Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour

Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour

P1,622
per adult
Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour
Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

P1,946
per adult
Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves
Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h

Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h

P2,595
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h
Ninfeo's Grotto

Half Day Tour of Syracuse

P7,007
per adult
Half Day Tour of Syracuse
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Plemmirio Sailing Tour from Ortigia with Snorkeling

P3,568
per adult
Plemmirio Sailing Tour from Ortigia with Snorkeling
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Top hotels in Ortigia

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 93, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (823 reviews)
"It is a historic place. Everyone in Syracusa knows this hotel. There is wonderful breakfast. Rooms are unique and beautiful. We had two rooms that connected with a hallway. Loved the grand staircase. Easy to walk everywhere in Ortigia."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

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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 P18,095 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P18,095
P20,567 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (540 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel right on the waterfront with parking (paid) just in front. Excellent service and breakfasts. Room elegant with high ceilings but would benefit from air conditioning for the summer months. Easy walking to seafront and around Ortigia."

Reviewed on May 12, 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 P24,078 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
P24,078
P27,149 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star spa property in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (236 reviews)
"Had a wonderful time in Syracuse and Ortigia"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Lanterne Magiche Ortigia
Lanterne Magiche Ortigia
Via Gian Battista Alagona, 55, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this property in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
"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."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

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Lanterne Magiche Ortigia
Maniace Boutique Hotel Ortigia UNA Esperienze
Maniace Boutique Hotel Ortigia UNA Esperienze
Lungomare d'Ortigia 13, Syracuse, SR
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Arenella Beach and Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Absolutely recommend this hotel. In great location, garden room was nice and quiet (requested a quiet room and hotel accomdated it, which really appreciated it). Bed is very comfortable (not super soft which provide a great support for my back. Duvet and bedding are also comfortable. Pillows are ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

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Maniace Boutique Hotel Ortigia UNA Esperienze
Charme Hotel Henry's House
Charme Hotel Henry's House
4 out of 5
Via del Castello Maniace n. 68, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
"Truly a unique hotel in gorgeous Ortigia, Syracuse. From the welcoming Francesca to the breakfast menu, the experience makes you want to come back."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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Charme Hotel Henry's House
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Other neighbourhoods around Ortigia

Syracuse showing street scenes as well as an individual femail

Santa Lucia

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

Santa Lucia
The Roman amphitheatre of Syracuse is one of the best preserved structures in the city of Syracuse, Sicily, from the early Imperial period. Between the arch and the amphitheatre, there was a monumental fountain, fed by a large cistern which has not yet been identified. A separate cistern provided water to the amphitheatre itself - it is preserved under the nearby church of San Nicola.

Neapolis

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

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
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Grottasanta

Grottasanta is noteworthy for its historic 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 a stop by Ionian Sea while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Tiche
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Epipoli

When in Epipoli, you can plan a visit to Greek Theatre of Syracuse and Archaeological Park of Neapolis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Epipoli

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