we stayed at the hotel , that had previously been a convent or church school. It was beautiful, overlooking the sea, the staff were lovely and helpful, the rooms beautifully presented , with lovely linen and furnishing

The best place to see Ortyghia, at the heart of Syracuse (old town), very close to the sea with a wonderful view. The staff are very kind and ready to help you in any way: excellent service (breakfast included in the spa on the other side of the street) at a reasonable price.

We found this albergo quite by chance as our booked hotel let us down. We found ourselves in Syracuse at 10pm after a day's travelling with nowhere to stay. Luckily for us, they had room and were welcoming and helpful. It is a pleasant hotel with lots of stairs but the staff insisted on carrying our cases up to the... More

The Domus Mariae is located in Ortygia where the Greeks settled in the VIIIth Century BC, at walking distance by sinuous streets and narrow lanes to many of the most evocative sites. This part of the city has undertaken a sound restoration. Our room with its high ceiling and two large beds, immaculate clean, was very calm and very pleasant.... More

Great room on top floor (no elevator), Daniela insisted on carrying our bags up all those stairs! Small shower. Very helpful & competent staff, friendly - especially Cinzia who even wished me an Happy Birthday! Free parking on site. Ask for sea view - worth the extra $

This is a review for the Domus Mariae (not the Albergo Domus Mariae). If you are clear that you are staying in a convent (i.e. there are also nuns living in the same building - I was not) I suppose it is OK. The people are nice but everything is out dated. Not surprisingly, it is closer to staying in... More

I called the number for Albergo Domus Mariae and made a reservation for a sea view room. When we arrived the hotel was closed. When I called the hotel number again I was told that we would be staying across the street in the Domus Mariae Benessere, the convent. It didn't really matter but it was confusing. Our room was... More

Was booked into their sister hotel domus benessere, but the hotel closed due to issues and I was sent here. Cinza was very helpful from the beginning although I was not happy with the situation, as I was not getting a sea view room which I paid for. Was very dissapointed that I wasn't upgraded due to inconvenience and would... More

I'm embarassed it has taken me so long to write this review. Ortygia was our first stop on a two week holiday at the end of August and Domus Mariae was a great landing place. It is in a perfect location, easy to walk around Ortygia and to see all of the sites. Cinzia was simply the best - outgoing... More