A home in Ortigia. in the heart of historic centre, few steps away from the sea!
First floor:
-Living room with a sofa/bed (french size bed 140cm), coffee table, armchair, flat screen tv table and chair that can be used to work with your laptop. -Kitchen/dining area with gas stove, fridge/freezer -Bathroom with shower. -Spacious bedroom with queen size bed, two bedside tables, big closet and a small window.
Second floor:
-Master bedroom (queen size) with two big door/windows, one balcony and en suite bathroom with shower. -Double bedroom with two single beds that can be made up as one double, bathroom with bath tub.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number IT089017C2Q2SIZKQ7
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Syracuse
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Ortigia neighbourhood and is connected to the airport. Jewish Bath and Temple of Apollo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fontane Bianche Beach and Ciane River and Saline Nature Reserve. Museum of the Sea of Syracuse and Arkimedeion Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Is A home in Ortigia. in the heart of historic centre, few steps away from the sea! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at A home in Ortigia. in the heart of historic centre, few steps away from the sea!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A home in Ortigia. in the heart of historic centre, few steps away from the sea!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A home in Ortigia. in the heart of historic centre, few steps away from the sea! located?
Located in Ortigia, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Antico Mercato, Temple of Apollo and Ionian Sea. Lungomare di Ortigia and Arkimedeion Museum are also within 10 minutes. Syracuse Station is 18 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
3 friends in 70s stayed for a week as part of a longer trip to Sicily and Naples. The property is well placed close to the sea and it’s easy to walk to restaurants and other attractions. The accommodation is quite quirky. It’s located over 3 floors and the steps are quite steep and winding so not suitable for very young children or people with mobility problems. We managed just fine and loved the roof terrace, it must be particularly useful in the summer, we were there in February but still got some days up there. Loved Otigia, it’s winding streets and its cats!
Loved the property. Quirky. Lots of stairs. Well equipped. Lovely roof terrace. Comfortable beds. Good air con. Excellent location for the market. Fresh croissants every day. Superb restaurants within 5 minutes
First visit to Sicily, we opted to stay in Ortigia which was a great decision, the apartment is close to the daily market, being able to buy fresh fruit and veg every morning was a lovely bonus. The island of Ortigia is a wonderful place and a must visit, Alberto was very helpful during our visit
Malcolm M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret
26 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful location. Great host. Lots of room in the unit. Totally recommend
The property was just as advertised. We stayed 5 nights and felt safe in the neighbourhood near the market. It was an easy walk to the Duomo and historical city centre. Our only complaint about the property was that the interior floors were not washed clean and the house had a musty smell, particularly on the main floor.
Optimale Lage zum täglichen Markt, ab vom Trubel und trotzdem durch alte Seitengassen in wenigen Minuten im Zentrum Ortigias.
Nettes Ferienhaus auf drei Wohnebenen.
We love Ginerva’s place in Rome and this apartment in Ortigia exceeded our expectations. It was comfortable, beautiful, close to everything. Alberto who checked us in was very helpful.
We had a lovely few days in Ginevra’ house on Ortigia. It is perfectly located and nicely decorated. We enjoyed dinners on the roof terrace and cool rooms downstairs when we needed to escape the heat. Very comfortable for 6 of us.
This lovely property is the perfect home base to explore Syracuse and Ortigia. Very close to safe public parking, the rooftop terrace is ideal for a sunset glass of wine, while the cafes near the Temple of Apollo offer your morning cappuccino and excellent people watching just steps away from the wonderful market. Alberto was responsive and helpful at both check in and departure. A five star stay for sure!
We spent a wonderful two weeks at this property perfectly located in Ortigia. The rooftop patio was the perfect place to enjoy a late afternoon aperol spritz!
We stayed at Ginevra’s apartment for a glorious month. We were there dec/jan and the weather was mild and sunny enough for morning swims. Our family of 4 was very comfortable in the apartment and loved the proximity to the market. We bought fruit and vegetables almost every morning and loved to cook lunch at the apartment and eat on the rooftop terrace. The kitchen is minimal but has everything you need. In the evenings we enjoyed a game of checkers before heading out to explore the town. We were very at home in this art filled retreat! We will cherish our month in Ortigia! Thank you to Ginevra for opening your home to us and to Alberto for the warm welcome and ease of communication!
This is a great house for up to six family members or 3 couples. You will be staying in an ancient city so expect to be comfortable but in a renovated but old building.
The host is great and very helpful. I was a bit apprehensive at first as the address does not show up on google or iMaps. But we were given great directions and were met upon arrival on the road adjacent to the property which is on a small alley off a pedestrian alley. The neighborhood is safe and consists of a maze of alleys that lead to the main market and streets that run the length of the island. You can walk anywhere on the island within 15 minutes and I can't think of a more charming or convenient location.
We stayed 8 nights and left the island 4 times; for a visit to a winery on Mt Etna, to Noto to see the Baroque architecture and the famous Caffe Sicilia and to go to the beach twice at Lido Sayonara in Fontaine Bianche. Otherwise there is so much to see and do in Ortegia and the main city of Syracuse within walking distance that our rental car spent most of the time parked. Street parking is difficult but the pay parking lot across the street is a 5 minute walk from the house. I would highly recommend this house as a home base for a visit to Ortigia. There is good air conditioning (essential in the summer heat) and strong wifi throughout the house. My wife and daughters and I had a great time.
This is a very nice and special house! Exquisitely furnished, and with great art on the walls.
It was very clean and proper as well as charming !
We enjoyed staying so close to everything. The sea with nice small beaches, and lovely fresh water :) and all the restaurants and interresting historical buildings!!! We even got to know some sweet cats in the narrow streets ! And of course we tid not miss the Theatro dei Pupi ! Also close to the house.
Siamo stati benissimo!
San Nicola è un palazzetto intero ben restaurato e arredato internamente con ottimo gusto. In cima una carinissima terrazza ci ha regalato ogni giorno colazioni, aperitivi e cenette al tramonto. Zona tranquilla, nella magica cornice della Graziella e a due passi dal mitico mercato di Ortigia!
Ottima qualità/prezzo. Consigliamo vivamente!
Noi sicuramente torneneremo al più presto!
Un grazie particolare a Ginevra e ad Alberto che accoglie gli ospiti con grande simpatia!
Logement hyper charmant très bien situé. Une vraie maison sicilienne, décorée avec bon goût.
Alberto nous a très bien accueilli. Il est réactif pour chaque petite demande.
Points positifs :
- emplacement
- maison de charme
- 3 belles chambres avec chacune leur sdb
- literie très correcte
- terrasse sur les toits
- équipement maison
- climatisation
- proximité plage et marché
- Alberto!
Points négatifs :
- pression de l'eau (difficile de prendre 2 douches en même temps)
- chaleur cuisine du haut (seul pièce sans clim ni ventilateur)
Bilan ultra positif
La casa si trova nella zona più caratteristica di Ortigia. Posizione strategica per raggiungere la cattedrale, i ristoranti e le gallerie d’arte oltre ad essere 2 passi dal lungomare. Vicinissimo al parcheggio comunale.
La casa è bellissima: stanze arredate con gusto e romantiche. Ognuna con una caratteristica diversa. Il terrazzo all’ultimo piano rende la casa super. Assolutamente da ripetere.
This rental is the essence of good taste. Every detail is perfect. The small living room is comfortable, the kitchen is well equipt, the bedrooms are quiet, and the small roof-top terrace is delightful. We could not have been happier. A huge bonus is the proximity to the fabulous daily market. Heaven.
This is a beautiful home full of artistic touches and gives the impression of living in your own little part of the beauty that is Ortigia. Alberto was great and gave us lots of tips about where to eat etc and parking - we always found free parking near the house ( we had 2 cars). The great Ortigia market is a 2 minute walk and so we bought fresh figs and honey and ricotta for breakfast every morning and cooked in the evenings - lovely stalls selling super fresh fish and shellfish.. there isn’t an oven but big pans and lots of utensils so cooking was enjoyable- we ate on the top terrace as the sun set and the swifts came out to fly across the city. We would then walk into the city -beautiful streets and squares, the sea and harbour, live music at the weekend, lots of gelatos, cafes bars and restaurants, shops - very lively and pleasant- everything was open until around midnight and safe for everyone - lots of kids up late, a lovely atmosphere. Everyone very friendly. The house had 3 bathrooms and so was good for our larger party. Was super clean, good WiFi and some English programmes on sky atlantic.... you can walk to the town beach - we swam everyday and called in to our fave cafe for Granita on the way back. A beautiful house in a beautiful city - soak up the Sicilian life and magic of Ortigia.
florence b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lodovica d.
6 May 2019
Grandissimo fascino in un'atmosfera densa di cultura e tradizione....!
Era da molto tempo che volevamo andare a perlustrare la parte orientale della Sicilia :
Siracusa con Ortigia e i dintorni e Val di Noto , il classico che ci arriva dalla Magna Grecia e il barocco! Una meraviglia , superiore a ogni aspettativa !
La casa un piccolo grande gioiello nel cuore di Ortigia , in una fantastica posizione :
* fuori dalla grande folla, ma vicina ai luoghi più significativi, facili da raggiungere a piedi;
* fuori dalle arterie di traffico , ma facile da raggiungere e con facile parcheggio
* non lontano dai siti archeologici , né dalle spiagge....
Casa piena di fascino e tutto perfettamente funzionante : dall'aria condizionata calda e fredda (dato il clima di questi giorni noi abbiamo utilizzato quella calda !), alla cucina, ai bagni e docce. Molto divertente il fatto che sia su tre livelli con la terrazza "on the top"
meravigliosa a qualunque ora del giorno, ma specialmente al tramonto!
Molto carino e piacevole l'arredamento discreto e di grande gusto.
Siamo arrivati di sera intorno alle 8 e abbiamo avuto la calorosa accoglienza di Alberto che ci ha fatto fare il tour con spiegazione di tutti i "segreti" della maison .... la casa era perfetta, calda e accogliente , cosa non del tutto scontata dopo una stagione invernale ... e per di più al mare !
Il soggiorno piacevolissimo, senza il minimo problema, con Alberto sempre disponibile per consigli , chiarimenti ecc E poi Ortigia con i suoi vicoli, piazze, palazzi e chiese barocche
è un vero gioiello!
Consiglierei vivamente questo luogo magico e questa casa a tutti coloro che volessero trascorrere una vacanza tra mare e cultura e , perché no ?, gastronomia super !!
Voto : il massimo con lode
Lodovica d.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 March 2019
Lovely time in Ortygia
I spent five days in Ortygia and lived in this super flat. Three floors including a small, lovely roof terrace with flowers. Quiet area. Lovely bed. Nice colours. Walking distance to everywhere. A house with a soul.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
8/10 Good
Olivier A.
23 February 2019
Maison avec beaucoup de charme, très bien placée
Super accueil d’Alberto qui a pris le temps de tout nous expliquer : parking, restaurants...
Il faisait un peu froid la première nuit et les sanitaires ont quelques petits soucis mais rien de grave. Alberto nous a changé la bouteille de gaz à 8h du soir !
Olivier A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
dominique B.
5 January 2019
Maison charmante
Tres bon accueil d'Alfredo sympathique et arrangeant
Belle décoration vintage
Tres propre
Située en plein centre de la ville , près de la mer , du parking couvert et de tous les lieux touristiques à visiter à pied
La Salle à manger et la chambre du rez de chausse sont sans doute plus agréables l'été qu'en cette saison du fait d'un manque de lumière naturelle
Cependant Nous y avons passé un nouvel an Tres agréable
Juste un bémol concernant la salle de bain du bas : la disposition de la douche et du lavabo rend le lieu peu pratique à utiliser à deux personnes en même temps
Le plus : la terrasse et sa cuisine
Nous avons pu y prendre notre petit déjeuner en cette saison !
Bref nous avons beaucoup aimé Syracuse et ses environs
dominique B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
raimondo m.
13 December 2018
Come a casa. Quella con il fascino del tempo perduto
Che meravigliosa esperienza e che "casa"!! Nel quartiere più pittoresco di Ortigia. Accucciata tra i vicoli, ha mantenuto il suo antico splendore e il carattere unico di questo posto. Merito di Ginevra e Koen che hanno con amore fatto una ristrutturazione che non ha snaturato l'essenza e il carattere dall'appartamento. Ogni oggetto anche il più piccolo è una scoperta, dall'ingresso alle testiere dei letti realizzate con le porte antiche. Dall'incredibile terrazza dove cenare o rilassarsi godendosi l'intricato panorama di Ortigia, alle finestre che da ogni stanza sbirciano tra i vicoli della casa a "sviluppo verticale". In ogni ambiente è stato come fare un piccolo viaggio a se stante.
Vicina al mercato ma riparata dai rumori della strada principale è comodissima ed ospitale come solo la sicilia sa essere. Con una passeggiata di 10 minuti sei ovunque, dal duomo al fontanone con i papiri. E la sera passeggiare tra i vicoli illuminati è pura magia. Grazie mille per l'ospitalità indimenticabile, i consigli per mangiare di gusto e per le piccole e grandi "chicche" da visitare. Torneremo.
Anche perchè con il cuore non siamo mai andati via. R
raimondo m.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 December 2018
Posto unico ed incantevole, vicino ai luoghi di maggior interesse dell'isola
Sono state 4 giornate stupende nel palazzetti di Ginevra, arredato con stile ed impeccabile nei dettagli. Molto confortevole ed elegante al tempo stesso. Lo consiglio vivamente per soggiornare ad Ortigia sia in pochi che in gruppo. Ottimo per le famiglie.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
BARBARA D., Italia
27 September 2018
La proprietà è molto bella ed arredata con gusto. Situata nel quartiere storico di Ortigia
Nella casa di Ginevra
Siamo stati magnificamente, abbiamo trascorso momenti indimenticabili nel grazioso terrazzo. Vicinissima al mare, al Duomo, all’antico mercato
Arredata con gusto e ricerca dei particolari
Veramente splendida
BARBARA D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
About the host
Hosted by Ginevra
Ginevra Lovatelli the owner of this property is Roman art historian, interior decorator and tourist guide and fell in love with Ortigia almost 10 years ago. Her dream to have a place to stay here came finally true when she bought this little building that she has restored and decorated with a lot of passion. A personal and sophisticated touch is given also by her Flemish husband’s artworks spread all over the place!
What makes this property unique
The apartment is spacious and except for one bedroom at the first floor is very bright. Furniture and decoration are simple and unique thank to the paintings of Ginevra's husband and the old pieces she personally found restored and recicled to create unusual pieces of furniture. On the top floor a lovely terrace overlooking the rooftops is accessible climbing four more steps from the summer kitchenette. Here you can relax sunbathing, reading a book, sipping fresh Sicilian squeezed oranges or having a barbecue and few glasses of a good wine with your family or friends. Located few steps away from the little, charming square “della Graziella” which takes its name from the old neighborhood between the ruins of the stunning Greek temple dedicated to Apollo and the colorful open air market. Few steps away from cafes, shops and two of the best restaurants in town. A 5 minutes walk brings you to the closest access to the sea Forte Vigliena where you can relax swimming in clean water and sunbathing on big rocks or on the typical wooden platforms even if you are in the historical centre of a city! A 10 minutes walk will bring you in the famous square of the Cathedral and a 15 minutes walk to the romantic spot of the mythological spring “Fonte Aretusa”
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