Syracuse was the capital of the Magna Grecia and you can enjoy visiting one of the largest Greek theatres, where in May and June they still perform plays from Aeschylus to Aristophanes; another sight not be missed are the S. Giovanni Catacombs, second in size only to the Rome ones. The heart of the town is the magnificent Cathedral Square, a large pedestrian area surrounded by beautiful buildings. The sight of the lit up square enjoyed while having a meal in one of the open air restaurants will be an unforgettable magical memory.
THE APARTMENT
It is situated in a narrow road lit up by pretty lanterns and suitable only for small cars.
External stairs to second floor. From a pleasant terrace there is the main entrance door into a corridor leading to a small bedroom with two single beds (that can be joined together for a double bed), double French doors with mosquito nets, opening onto the terrace with table and chairs, and separate bathroom with shower and mosquito nets. On this floor, we find the living area with beamed ceiling, with sofas (one of which is a double sofa bed), a single divan bed, and open plan kitchen with fridge/freezer, cooker with oven, dishwasher and microwave, dolcegusto coffee maker ( bring your own pods please). Satellite Smart TV. The living room has mosquito nets on the window.
From the lounge, stairs to 3rd floor (top floor), we find a large double bedroom with view of the sea in the distance and mosquito net on the window. From this bedroom, doors (with mosquito nets) lead up to a covered terrace (retractable roof) with washing machine, outdoor kitchen with 4 gas ring hob and sink, table and chairs (no fridge), and a lovely furnished area with shaded cover, soft seating and table with chairs for al-fresco meals. On this floor there is a separate bathroom with shower and mosquito net.
The apartment has WI-FI included and it is fully air conditioned (cold and hot air for summer and winter). It has heated tower rail radiators in the bathrooms for the cooler months.
Please note: we feel that this apartment it is not suitable for small children or people with walking difficulties due to the external stairs. Please note this is a NON SMOKING apartment. Smoking is allowed only in the terraces.
Sandy beaches are within 15 minutes drive or a rocky beach is 10 minutes walk from the apartments. In the Summer months only, there is a lido 5 minutes walk away.
Parking: Ortigia is now a Unesco protected area and therefore there is a car ban in place within the historical centre. Parking in a private garage , situated in Piazza San Giuseppe, 2 minutes from the apartment, this can be pre-booked and subject to availability ( extra).
It can be paid directly to the Garage owner, the parking charge will include the transit permit to access the traffic free zone . Cars can also be left at the Talete car park just before the exclusion area; there is a free shuttle service connecting the car park with Piazzale Archimede in Ortigia just 5 minutes walk from Casa Dei Nonni. The Talete car park is 10-15 minutes walk from Casa Dei Nonni.
Sleeps 5 - Code SI134
CHECK-IN: 16:00 - 21:00
CHECK-OUT: 09:30
SUNDAY, ITALIAN BANK HOLIDAYS AND LATE ARRIVALS AFTER 21:00 €50 (CASH ON ARRIVAL).
PAYABLE LOCALLY: REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT €200, ELECTRICITY ON CONSUMPTION AT €0.50/KWH. PARKING SUBJECT TO PRE-BOOKING AND AVAILABILITY (APPROX. €20 PER DAY). TOURIST TAX €5 PER PERSON PER NIGHT (18+ ONLY; MAX. 7 NIGHTS).
Oven
Kitchen
Microwave
Coffee maker
Air conditioning
Cooking basics
Iron
Hair dryer
Essentials
Dishwasher
Blog | Booking Conditions | Booking Procedure | Health Safety & Foreign Office Advice © Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.
Bed linens
Wireless Internet
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
TV
Refrigerator
Heating
Stove
Hangers
Hot water
Shampoo
Washer
Dishes and silverware
BBQ grill
Patio or balcony
Fire extinguisher
Maria,, August 2020 5.0 • Hostify
Ottimo soggiorno
Jenny, May 2022 5.0 • Hostify
This is a spacious, comfortable and well-equipped flat, with all you would need for a short or a long stay. The two terraces are excellent, especially the upper one, which has great views. The entry steps are quite steep and narrow; not a problem for us, but might be for some. As flagged in the particulars, there is a charge for energy usage. The position is great, close to the cathedral, and a great base for exploring Ortigia. We enjoyed trips to Noto, Donnafugata, Taormina and a rail journey around Etna. The vegan restaurant Moon, very near the flat, was excellent.
Serenella, June 2022 5.0 • Hostify
La casa \u00e8 centrale, graziosa e corrisponde precisamente alla descrizione. L'accoglienza \u00e8 stata puntuale e gentile, disponibile ad accogliere richieste e imprevisti. La consiglio e spero di tornarvi.
Francoise, June 2022 5.0 • Hostify
This was my 2nd stay at this delightful apartment , perfectly located in enchanting Ortigia , and I found the place perfectly maintained and exactly as I remembered it from 4 years ago . Looking forward to coming back in the many years to come ! Fran\u00e7oise
Samuel, July 2022 5.0 • Hostify
We spent a great week in Cristina\u2019s flat and everything was as expected from the description on airb&b The flat is nicely furnished, is well located in Ortigia and has very nice views The keyholder, Loriana, is also very welcoming and helpful If you want to choose this flat just be mindfull of the stairs and of the need to allow a budget for electricity as this currently cost 0,5\u20ac kwh in Italy and for us, using air conditioning as it was very hot, this added 100\u20ac to the stay for 1 week
Patrick, July 2022 5.0 • Hostify
Overall nice property, very well situated close to the Duomo. The living room and the two bed rooms have dedicated A\/C units, a must if you visit Ortigia in summer. Beautiful views of the city (and sea) from the top patio.
Laurent, August 2022 5.0 • Hostify
Appartement extr\u00eamement bien situ\u00e9 tout \u00e0 proximit\u00e9; que de soit \u00e0 deux pas les acc\u00e8s \u00e0 la mer pour se baigner ou juste \u00e0 c\u00f4t\u00e9 la place du Duomo. Le roof top est tr\u00e8s agr\u00e9able avec ses deux parties pour d\u00eener ou d\u00e9jeuner d\u2019un c\u00f4t\u00e9 pour se reposer de l\u2019autre c\u00f4t\u00e9. Nous avons pass\u00e9 un excellent s\u00e9jour.
Isabel, December 2022 4.0 • Hostify
Die Lage der Wohnung ist phantastisch! Zentral und ruhig! Die Terrasse mit Blick \u00fcber die umliegenden H\u00e4user ist ein herrlicher Ort. Die K\u00fcche ist gut ausgestattet. Nur die Betten im unteren Zimmer hingen ziemlich durch. Zudem gibt es eine Wasserpumpe direkt \u00fcber diesem Zimmer und immer wenn Wasser genutzt wurde brummte sie f\u00fcr einige Zeit. Nachdem wir die Ursache wussten, konnten wir es gut vermeiden Wasser zu brauchen, solang noch jemand dort schlief. Insgesamt hatten wir einen tollen Aufenthalt und waren sehr froh um die tolle Lage.
Jesper, May 2023 5.0 • Hostify
Great stay! We went with two kids, grand mother and two parents. Perfect location, very special and private apartment (with a lot of stairs). Well equipped kitchen, nice outdoor areas. We highly recommend. Thank you Cristina (and local host Loriana)
Joe, June 2023 5.0 • Hostify
Read the fine print carefully - it\u2019s an incredible place and well worth it if you\u2019re up for it - it\u2019s all listed in the original listing but there is a 50 euro fee for arriving Sunday or after 9pm, and a security fee, and they charge for electricity, a lot of back and forth on channels outside the app to connect with local caretaker and provide info etc to get in. There are many stairs and it\u2019s not suitable for anyone w mobility issues. All that said - This place is beautiful. It\u2019s tucked in an incredible location in Ortigia. The terraces are amazing and you can see the ocean across the rooftops of the old city. There\u2019s plenty of space, especially if you\u2019re traveling with 4. The local caretaker was very responsive, friendly and flexible. The communication before, details and security fee were all a bit stressful before checkin, but the views on the terrace among the swifts and lovely accommodations in a perfect location were worth it.