Via Santa Teresa 25, Ortigia, 96100 Syracuse, Italy
#59 of 246 B&Bs and inns in Syracuse
Guests' ChoiceBased on 127 B&B reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 13, 2024
Shalini
United KingdomI can’t think of anything I didn’t like!
very centrally located.. we were able to explore Ortigia easily from this BnB. it was an old style charming palazzo, with a very spacious high ceilinged room! We were very comfortable and surprisingly it wasn’t noisy at all, considering the central location. Our host Giovanni was so very helpful and kind.. gave us some great restaurant recommendations and other tips. He even arranged for us to have coffee and croissant at a nearby restaurant, to make up for the broken coffee machine. We enjoyed our stay at Palazzo del Sale and I would heartily recommend it to anyone!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Jonathan
United States of AmericaMore gre
Giovani was a perfect host. Provided map and suggested restaurants and sights to see. Palazzo Del Sale is a great location for exploring the island.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Dirk
United States of AmericaEverything met our interests and then some...
Our host Giovanni was attentive, helpful, and very gracious. Our room had an outdoor patio with rooftop views. The room decor was comfortable with uniquely designed. The location was in the historic neighborhoods of Ortigia Island and close to good eateries. All of this for a very reasonable price and good value.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Elaine
United KingdomNothing.
Excellent location. Close to cafes and restaurants but also peaceful at night. Easy to walk to everywhere.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Roxana
RomaniaEverything was great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: December 18, 2023
Charles
United Kingdomall good
all good
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 17, 2023
Ella
United KingdomWonderful from start to finish. The room was absolutely stunning and it was the perfect location.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 7, 2023
Harel
IsraelThe host was friendly and caring
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 1, 2023
Dicky
United KingdomNothing
It is perfectly located to explore Ortigia. Giovanni is very helpful and did everything he could to help. We felt very at home and super relaxed. A special place to stay in a very special place to visit. Grazie mille
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 26, 2023
Elise
United States of AmericaGiovanni was extremely hospitable, even helping me book a midnight taxi to the airport. I hope he gets a day off every once in awhile, as it seems he is always available for guests.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 14, 2023
Frits
DenmarkFantastic host. Charming decor. Perfect location.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Amanda
AustraliaRoom was enormous and beautiful. Our host, Giovanni, was incredibly kind, generous and welcoming. We very much enjoyed our chats with him on the streetside deck with an excellent coffee and delicious cornetti with home made jams and lemon curd. Location was super central - close to bars for sunset Spritz, easy walk to the piazza and market too. A really comfortable bed too!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 27, 2023
Judith
United KingdomNothing.
Our host, Giovanni, was super helpful whilst relaxed and friendly. He made excellent local recommendations and wonderful coffee and breakfasts on the terrace. B&B del Sale is in a great location up a quiet street in the southern tip of Ortigia very close to the Piaza del Duomo, the Fontana Di Aretusa and within walking distance of a local swimming beach. Lovely old property renovated in a contemporary style, with quirky local artwork. Our room was very spacious and there is a large, airy lounge to relax in as well. Overall we loved our stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 22, 2023
Felicia
IndiaEven before we arrived at the property, the owner, Giovanni, was in constant touch with us to ensure he understood all our requirements so that he could make our stay as comfortable as possible. When an owner is personally involved in the daily running of a property, you know you're in good hands and everything will be in ship shape! Whenever we would leave or return from a day out, we'd meet Giovanni. He would personally serve us fresh croissants and hot beverages every morning and enquire about our day's plan. He personally helped us with our luggage on arrival and during departure. He organised daily parking for our rented car superbly. He gave us excellent restaurant recommendations and sightseeing tips. The B & B is superbly located with so much of Siracusa's old town just a walking distance away. Also there are many restaurants all around, as well as the waterfront from where we could see beautiful sunsets. The famous Puppet Museum and Theater are also walking distance away.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: September 14, 2023
Supervielle
ArgentinaVery well located. The owner is there to help you and he is very friendly
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: September 8, 2023
Jemima
United KingdomSuch a lovely B&B - Giovanna was so friendly and great at giving recommendations for where to visit and what to do. Room was very spacious and clean and in a great location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 18, 2023
James
United KingdomBed felt like it was sloping one way.
Very relaxed atmosphere - quirky room. Giovanni was very hospitable
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 11, 2023
Ailyssa
NetherlandsIncredible B&B. Big rooms, perfect location and amazing host.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 22, 2023
Lisa
AustraliaNothing!
Giovanni is a wonderful host, with nothing too much trouble. My room and terrace were large, with great air conditioning. So well located, with everything close by in this stunning part of the world, and his restaurant tips were superb. Great to compare French and Sicilian croissants for breakfast!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 9, 2023
Alice
Czech RepublicDefinitely unique place to stay. The room was spacious and clean, comfortable bed. We also appreciated early check-in.
The overall atmosphere and location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 5, 2023
Laura
United Arab EmiratesGiovanni provides croissants and a lovely cup of coffee (or two) to his guests as well, as detailed information about what to see, and where to go, and how to get there! We felt very well taken care of. I love the variety of rooms as we had 5 rooms for our family. This hotel is located in a very convenient part of Ortigia.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 17, 2023
Gioia
GermanyLove the set up of the room, a beautiful BnB. Very close to the beach, amazing host and beautiful breakfast. Wanted to stay on and on and on!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 7, 2023
Rochelle
United KingdomNothing - we felt at home and more than comfortable
Perfect location - couldn’t be better Giovanni was wonderful to us and so knowledgeable about where to go and where to eat and so helpful and wanted us to be happy and have a good time- nothing was too much trouble -really a lovely stay
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 4, 2023
David
United States of Americacouldn’t get tv to work but we don’t watch much when on vacation anyway except to catch up on news shower handles need work
location convenient owner very friendly artistic/creative atmosphere clean cozy
Stayed in June 2023
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