Name: Grand Hotel Ortigia
Address: Viale Mazzini 12, Ortigia, 96100 Syracuse, Italy, Viale Mazzini 12, Sicily, 96100, Italy
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $134 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Grand Hotel Ortigia

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*9.2* Syracuse Cathedral: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

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Fabulous luxury hotel. Great location, warm, friendly staff, comfy bed with quality sheets and delicious breakfast! I highly recommend this hotel, and wish I didn't have to leave.

Shelley, Canada

We enjoyed the location of the hotel, the size and comfort of the room and the quality of the breakfast. The restaurant for dinner was excellent.

Donald, Australia

The location was perfect for exploring Ortigia and getting outside of Siracusa. It was easy to get to the station via taxi or walking. The staff was amazing. They are all so helpful from the front desk to the lifeguards at the private beach. Sitting on the roof terrace having breakfast was the perfect way to start the day. The breakfast was plentiful and always fresh. I was there 6 nights so I really got to experience the hotel and will definitely go back.

Eric, United Kingdom

The view from the rooftop restaurant and the private Beach were fantastic.

Trine, Switzerland

Good location. Staff was responsive to our problems with the room. Good breakfast with views over the bay.

Stuart, United Kingdom

The Hotel was excellent, all staff proved very helpful and informative. Breakfasts superb, offering everything from fresh fruit to cakes and muffins, via eggs and smoked sausage. All with a beautiful view over the marina. Room service need a mention, they were attentive and discreet. Always ensuring the rooms was clean and tidy.

Anthony, United Kingdom

Hotel is well-located, with a fantastic rooftop, overlooking the sea. The rooms are well-appointed, especially for Europe, and the hotel itself is very charming.

Samantha, United States of America

Loved the view! The dinner on the terrace-- friendliness of the waiters, the staff in general-- the decor. The boardwalk.

Bitten, United States of America

The staff are wonderful and the restaurant is fantastic!!

Scott, Italy

Wonderful breakfast overlooking port and shuttle boat to a private beach across the bay

David, United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Syracuse – Excellent location – show map

One of our top picks in Syracuse.

Offering a rooftop terrace and glass elevator with sea views, the Grand Hotel is next to the main harbor and a 5-minute walk from the Aretusa Fountain. It is the only hotel in Ortigia with a private parking.

Rooms at the Grand Hotel Ortigia are spacious, and offer free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Some have a whirlpool bathtub.

The Terrazza sul Mare restaurant is on the top floor of the hotel, overlooking the sea and harbor. it serves a variety of fine wines and regional specialties.

From the end of June, a boat shuttle is available to/from the hotel's private beach. Alternatively, it is just a 10-minute drive away.

Ortigia is a great choice for travelers interested in ambiance, atmosphere and architecture.

This is our guests' favorite part of Syracuse, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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	Superior Double with Sea View and Balcony 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 323 ft² This double room features a balcony, sea view and air conditioning. Room Facilities: Minibar, Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Balcony, Suit press, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wake-up service, Wardrobe/Closet, Bidet, Sea view, Entire unit wheelchair accessible Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 140 ft² Rooms are 13 square metres. Room Facilities: Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double or Twin Room with Sea View 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 194 ft² Includes free Wi-Fi and views of the sea. Please specify bed preference when booking. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Radio, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Sea view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Economy Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 140 ft² Offers free Wi-Fi. This room cannot accommodate extra beds or cots. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wardrobe/Closet, Bidet, Entire unit wheelchair accessible Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 129 ft² Offers free Wi-Fi. Room Facilities: Minibar, Shower, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 194 ft² Includes free Wi-Fi. Please specify bed preference when booking. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Triple Room 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed or 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 194 ft² Includes free Wi-Fi. Please specify bed preference when booking. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Junior Suite 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 269 ft² With an air-conditioned living room on the ground floor and a bedroom on the mezzanine. Has free Wi-Fi. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Quality and Welcome In order to give to a restaurant the explicit name "La Terrazza sul Mare" (The Terrace on the Sea), nothing else needs to be made up: in fact, a quick look to the pictures is enough to understand the atmosphere of the place. Furthermore, there is the welcome, that in Sicily is almost a religion: the chef Maurizio Urso and his staff will take care of everything, making you live enjoyable moments strengthened by a cuisine of other times, in a seducing frame of ineffable beauty. We find ourselves in Ortigia, a small little island linked to Syracuse and directly reachable by car; Here we can admire intense sunsets characterised by the Mediterranean colours and bright lights that flood the diversities of the sea, all of that observing the Penisola della Maddalena in the distance.

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in ambiance, atmosphere and architecture – Check location

Closest Landmarks

Syracuse Cathedral 0.3 miles
Porto Piccolo 0.3 miles
Archaeological Park of Neapolis 1 miles
Ospedale Rizza 1.8 miles
Plemmirio Marine Park 2.6 miles
Arenella 4.5 miles
Ognina 6 miles
Cattedrale di Noto 16.9 miles

Closest Airports

Fontanarossa Airport 31 miles
Comiso Airport 38 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Loved the beautiful building in itself. Location and staff added to its appeal. The staff were so fluent in English and were always so helpful and friendly. The sea view rooms we had were spectacular.”

Blou

Canada

“Wonderful location. Chose room with water view and were upgraded to one with balcony.”

clftraveler

United States of America

“Great location, restaurant, staff, view, parking, service.”

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United States of America

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1 Restaurant On Site

Terrazza sul Mare

Menu: À la carte

Food: Italian, Local

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All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

Free! All children under 6 years stay free of charge for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

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Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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September 20, 2017

Carrie
United States of America
7.9

“Comfortable accommodations with the best location you can get in Ortigia!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The layout of the bathroom was a bit tight. the door opened in and it was a bit dark and dingy. Room was interesting with stairs up to the bed area and a separate living room downstairs. It was comfortable but most rooms have stairs to something to know. Breakfast was fair. I eat eggs and they were so runny that I could not eat them. It would be nice to have a better balance of healthy as I ended up just eating more breads and pastries.
눇Location Location Location! 5 min walk to the seaside restaurants and center of Ortigia which was beautiful, charming and full of wonderful energy. The hotel has a lovely fishing village vibe and view from the rooftop restaurant. Parking is super easy and I think this is the only hotel in Ortigia that has parking. It is 12 euro a night but if you are driving from town to town well worth it! The hotel has a private beach club that is small but very clean with super friendly staff. Cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen at a beach. The boat ride to the beach is very scenic and wonderful. It is 15 euro pp and includes boat to and from, chairs, towels and umbrella. You can also get snacks and drinks at the beach and charge it directly to the room. Great for a hot afternoon into the evening to relax and swim. Make sure you ask the hotel before booking to see if the beach club is open. We got lucky as it was the last week they were opened and we were there Sept 16th - 18th. It seems to close mid Sept for the season. You should still go to this town and hotel even if beach isn't open as there is so much to do. Check out the local food market daily except Sundays. You get a real feel for the town and it does not feel very touristy. Overall it was truly spectacular! Plenty of wonderful places to eat in town and the town was alive with local teenagers and families on Saturday night which was a nice energy.
September 20, 2017

Shelley
Canada
10

“Perfect hotel for a wonderful holiday!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Fabulous luxury hotel. Great location, warm, friendly staff, comfy bed with quality sheets and delicious breakfast! I highly recommend this hotel, and wish I didn't have to leave.
September 16, 2017

Donald
Australia
9.0

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇We enjoyed the location of the hotel, the size and comfort of the room and the quality of the breakfast. The restaurant for dinner was excellent.
September 5, 2017

Eric D B
United Kingdom
Age group: 35 – 44
10

“Grand stay in Ortigia ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The location was perfect for exploring Ortigia and getting outside of Siracusa. It was easy to get to the station via taxi or walking. The staff was amazing. They are all so helpful from the front desk to the lifeguards at the private beach. Sitting on the roof terrace having breakfast was the perfect way to start the day. The breakfast was plentiful and always fresh. I was there 6 nights so I really got to experience the hotel and will definitely go back.
September 2, 2017

Trine
Switzerland
9.2

“Excellent position for some relaxing days.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The view from the rooftop restaurant and the private Beach were fantastic.
September 1, 2017

Stuart
United Kingdom
Age group: 35 – 44

2 helpful votes
5.0

“Definitely not 5 star”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The hotel is old, parts of it were renovated, parts were not. We were unlucky to get a dated, really small room. With our two bags, there was literally no place left at all. It looked like a single that they had made a double. Air conditioning is not straightforward, we really never got to understand how it worked neither the staff were able to explain, as parts of it are automatic, centrally controlled. We had to call to reception and ask them to turn it off as the controller did nothing. The terrace door has broken while we were there and generally in the room bits and pieces are broken or barely hanging. There is no gym, no pool. You get charged 10 Euros for Room Service! Sauna is extra, parking is also extra. To use the beach it's 15 Euros each. Our conclusion is that the hotel is not a 5 star hotel. The management keeps basic room price down and you have to pay for everything extra. Can't say for any other rooms, but ours was in serious need of renovation.
눇Good location. Staff was responsive to our problems with the room. Good breakfast with views over the bay.
August 29, 2017

Anthony
United Kingdom
9.6

“Magical. I urge everyone to visit this area of Sicily”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
눉Nothing at all.
눇The Hotel was excellent, all staff proved very helpful and informative. Breakfasts superb, offering everything from fresh fruit to cakes and muffins, via eggs and smoked sausage. All with a beautiful view over the marina. Room service need a mention, they were attentive and discreet. Always ensuring the rooms was clean and tidy.
August 29, 2017

Samantha
United States of America
8.8

“I really enjoyed the hotel, given its location, well-appointed rooms and rooftop.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 3 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Not all showers have been updated to rain heads, but what was in place was fine.
눇Hotel is well-located, with a fantastic rooftop, overlooking the sea. The rooms are well-appointed, especially for Europe, and the hotel itself is very charming.
August 18, 2017

Bitten
United States of America
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉If it had been possible I would have chosen a different month for my stay- the weather was rather hot and the crowds were big! But this is of course not s reflection on the hotel!!
눇Loved the view! The dinner on the terrace-- friendliness of the waiters, the staff in general-- the decor. The boardwalk.
August 18, 2017

Scott
Italy
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇The staff are wonderful and the restaurant is fantastic!!
August 13, 2017

David
United States of America
Age group: 55 – 64
10

“Perfect base for Siracusa with your car out front and the old town at your feet with beautiful rooms”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Wonderful breakfast overlooking port and shuttle boat to a private beach across the bay
August 11, 2017

Lena
United States of America
10

“It's a very good hotel, in a very good location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 4 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I liked everything!
눇Great hotel, very friendly and accommodating staff.
August 6, 2017

Kathrine
Norway
8.3

“The Best Staff Ever”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 7 nights
눉We didn't get what we first ordered, rooms next to each other, which was a problem with the kids. And also we had very dark rooms and uncomfortable extra beds the 4 first nights. Despite that, we had a good stay.
눇This is old-fashioned, but real luxury. Friendly staff and top service from everyone working in the hotel and at the fantastic beach!
August 6, 2017

Anonymous
Netherlands

4 helpful votes
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
눇great breakfast and boat trip facility to private beach (only overpriced with 15 euro pp)
July 27, 2017

Stephen
Malta
9.2

“My stay in Ortigio”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No swimming pool
눇The cleanlinesss the amazing hosts and the quietness of the hotel

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