Reviews of Joy's Bnb Ortigia
45 Corso Giacomo Matteotti 2 piano, Ortigia, 96100 Syracuse, Italy
#91 of 255 B&Bs and inns in Syracuse
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 224 B&B reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.2
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Free Wifi
7.8
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Reviewed: September 25, 2025
Vincenzo
Australia13 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“The host Sebastian went above and beyond in ensuring we had everything we needed and was always available if we needed a”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fantastic location right in the centre of Ortigia. Easy walking distance to all the must see points of interest.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: September 24, 2025
Bianca
Germany15 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast below average compared to other places in Siciliy
Very central location with modern facilities. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: September 24, 2025
Mette
Denmark5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cozy b&b in perfect location on Ortigia, lovely breakfast and a cute balcony, wherr you can enjoy a coffee with a view of the street life. Sebastiano was a very friendly and helpful host. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: September 22, 2025
Lorena
United Kingdom4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Bnb is in a fantastic location in Ortigia. Sebby was a great help throughout our stay and was very welcoming. I would definitely reccomend to others in the future.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: September 20, 2025
Joseph
Israel29 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“excellent location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
average breakfast
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: September 15, 2025
Patricia
Australia19 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
So well located and the hosts are lovely
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: September 8, 2025
Sophie
United Kingdom4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing location, beautiful room and helpful friendly host
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: September 7, 2025
Ismail
United Kingdom10 Reviews7 helpful votes10“Our stay of two nights on Ortigia was great - Would recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom was small.
Great location. Easy to find and access. Lift was a great bonus. Seby and the team did everything to make our stay comfortable and easy. They helped us with the carparking. Grazie mille for the very good wine, Seby!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: September 6, 2025
John
Ireland8 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Deadly spot.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We don’t focus on minor details while on holiday, and in this case, everything was just perfect.
Lovely accommodation – other guests were very respectful and quiet during the night. I’m Irish, so the Mediterranean-style breakfast wasn’t really my thing, but it was definitely a fine display of food if that’s what you enjoy. Our bedroom was spotless and very comfortable. The main man, Sebastian, was an absolute gentleman who couldn’t do enough for us. He gave us great advice and tips on activities and things to do. A genuinely pleasant guy who would go out of his way to help. We’ll definitely be returning to Ortigia and this B&B. Best wishes to Sebastian and his family from Ireland ☘️ John Michael
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Lisa
United States28 Reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Lovely little place to stay for a night in Ortigia . Location was great , easy to walk to from the station in Siracusa.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mattress was not great quality.
Location, host , breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Christopher
Spain19 Reviews10“Really great 2 night stay in Ortigia”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location! Seb is a very attentive and helpful host.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Alice
United Kingdom10 Reviews10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room is very lovely and has a wonderful scent. Sebastiano was amazing, offering transport to the station and back and couldn’t be more helpful if he tried. He was always checking in to make sure everything was ok and if I needed any help he was there to offer it. He was a wonderful host. The property is very central so close to a lot of main attractions. All rooms have a lovely balcony also. Wide variety offered for breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Anamaria
Romania14 Reviews5 helpful votes10“If you want a relaxing stay in ORTIGIA this is the place for you. 5⭐️”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The stay was great, clean and very comfortable. Location great, center of the island. We had a great stay and really enjoyed everything. Breakfast great. Coffee excellent. Sebastiano helped us with everything that we needed, and we don’t have enough words to thank him.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Family
United States118 Reviews8 helpful votes10“Nice spot. Comfortable room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great hosts - helped us with parking which since this is a driverless island was a bit complicated! Great place to lay our heads. I really like the code entry. Nice easy to find spot with a great balcony view from both sides of the building.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 20, 2025
Andrew
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Great stay, unbelievable location, very accommodating staff!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: July 3, 2025
Gabrielle
United Kingdom3 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was a little hot in the evening, air conditioning could have been better.
Breakfast was great and the room lovely. Amazing location and very clean. Lovely balcony
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 30, 2025
David
Australia91 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Lovely three day visit to a beautiful part do Sicily.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location in the heart of Oritigia and Sebastiano does all he can to look after his guests including transfers from the station.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Louise
United Kingdom8 Reviews10“The perfect base in Syracuae.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location and helpful staff.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 18, 2025
Anna
Australia5 Reviews10“Wonderful homely friendly bnb - great location , would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Authentic gorgeous homely feel, with friendly helpful staff,particularly Seby who showed wonderful customer service arranging for a friend to drop off to our next destination, something we left behind in the safe. Breakfast was varied and delicious. We loved our stay here
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 10, 2025
Mio
Japan3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast room was super cute, great location, great value. Everything was super clean. Sebastiano was really nice and attentive.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 9, 2025
Erin
New Zealand19 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Loved our stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Seby our host was so fantastic- arranged pick up and drop off, welcomed us, gave excellent suggestions for food and activities. So kind and welcoming! Great breakfast spread and location location location!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 6, 2025
Karen
United Kingdom4 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Great stay in a super central location with friendly hosts and a great breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing, all good
Fantastic location, very central to old town, great hosts - very helpful, lovely breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: June 4, 2025
Edgar
Netherlands6 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Seby was great to us! He had a lot of knowledge about the area and also knows a lot of people in and around Ortigia. The room was great and the location was perfect! From the b&b we walked easily to everything we wanted to see and do in Ortigia. Breakfast was good, parking was good and overall we leave Joy's Bnb with a smile and a lot of cool memories. Would recommend staying here!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 4, 2025
Gerry
United Kingdom6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Joy's is well placed for everywhere in Ortigial. The location couldn't be better. Sebastiano looked after us so we'll, from arranging transfers to breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
