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About this property

Prime Location: Elsa d'Ortigia in Siracusa offers a beachfront setting with Cala Rossa Beach just a 3-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Castello Maniace (2625 feet) and Syracuse Cathedral (4-minute walk). Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 40 mi from the property. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a children's playground, massage services, and free bicycles. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and shuttle service. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as streaming services and work desks. Breakfast is served à la carte with Italian options, and room service is available. Local Activities: Guests can engage in fishing, boating, and visit nearby attractions like the Archaeological Park of Neapolis (2.3 mi) and Vendicari Natural Reserve (28 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Syracuse, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

Breakfast Info

Italian


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paula
    United States United States
    Loved the location, cleanliness and warmth of the staff, especially our breakfast server!
  • Laudene
    United States United States
    The location was very good. Breakfasts prepared were tasty and enjoyable. Hosts Andre and Maria are wonderful people.
  • Emily
    United States United States
    Ortigia is a delightful city, and it was so nice to be able to stay in the middle of the action. The room was beautiful with thoughtful touches like a water and cookie tray to welcome us and outlets all of the beds. The hosts were very sweet and...
  • Gallup
    United States United States
    The room is well appointed with outlets and space for luggage. Spotless and fresh. We were greeted with a welcome tray including local pistachio liquor. The breakfast has excellent variety and protein options. Andrea and Maria were extremely...
  • Massimo
    United States United States
    I liked everything! Location is great, in the center of Ortigia, restaurants in few minutes walking distance., attractions in few minutes walking. Few minutes to the closest access to the sea”.( Ortigia is on a rock ) Room was clean, with some...
  • Orawan
    Thailand Thailand
    It was in the heart of Otigia. Very convenient. Both Andrea and Maria were very kind and helpful. The room was clean and the blanket was very comfortable.
  • Kevin
    United States United States
    Great location with wonderfully hospitable and kind hosts. Maria and Andrea are the ultimate duo — so genuine and made our stay so carefree. Maria prepares a great spread for breakfast and Andrea was so kind to lead us from the hotel to parking...
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    The hosts were extremely helpful, helping us with car parking and happily answering any questions we had. Our room was very clean, the breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect. I would highly recommend Elsa d’Ortigia. Thank you Maria...
  • Amac
    Italy Italy
    Central, comfortable, good breakfast. Kind hosts, they provided pickup and dropoff service for the nearby feee parking place.
  • Jakel
    United States United States
    Great breakfast. Comfy and safe space. Maria and Andrea were very helpful in arranging logistics. Ortigia is beautiful and the B&B is perfectly situated. Be aware that it the site is small, and so there is no staff except during checkins and...

Managed by Andrea & Maria Giovanna

Company review score: 9.8Based on 965 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

We are Andrea and Maria Giovanna, a young couple with a 14 year old daughter, Elsa, from whom our business, Elsa d'Ortigia , takes its name. Our experience in the tourism industry began about 13 years ago when, thanks to friends who ran a B&B, we started offering our support and discovered our passion for this field. Since then, tourism has become more than just a profession for us it is a true passion. Our philosophy is based on the joy of meeting people from all over the world and connecting with different cultures. Being sociable people, we love building genuine and lasting relationships. Our motto is: Arrive as guests, leave as friends.

Property info

Our guesthouse is equipped with all the comforts to ensure a pleasant and relaxing stay. The property features four rooms, each with a private bathroom. The spacious showers are designed to provide a comfortable experience, thanks to the optimal water pressure ensured by the presence of a water pump. All rooms have balconies overlooking the main street and are carefully furnished, featuring an independent air conditioning and heating system for maximum comfort in every season. Guests also have access to two common areas: a fully equipped kitchen and a cozy lounge, perfect for relaxing and socializing. Our guesthouse is located on the second floor of a charming three-story building, offering a quiet and private atmosphere—ideal for a rejuvenating break in the heart of the city.

Neighborhood info

Our hotel is located in the heart of Ortigia, the historic island of Syracuse, one of the gems of the Mediterranean. The centre offers unmissable monuments such as the Cathedral, the Fountain of Arethusa and the Maniace Castle. Piazza del Duomo, the seafront promenade and the local cuisine based on fresh fish complete a unique experience where history, culture and natural beauty meet.

Languages Spoken

English,Italian

Area info

House rules

Elsa d'Ortigia takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 15 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 19089017C217158, IT089017C2G2M88X6X