When my husband and friends and I arrived at this hotel, we almost walked right past the scaffold-covered building until I spotted a little sign for Ortigia Sea View. What a pleasant surprise to discover an immaculate set of rooms with lovely views on the fourth floor. I already loved the location even before I woke up the next morning... more

The best place we stayed in Sicily. After a long day of travelling we finally got to Ortigia and couldn't find the place. We called Ida on the cell phone and she came and met us where we were on her bike and directed us to her place. It really wasn't that hard to find. She was so kind. Ida... more

My family stayed for 5 nights at the Ortigia Sea View hotel. Good things about this hotel are: Very good access to parking Great views Nice Rooms Good breakfast - although I seriously doubt it's home made like Ida says. Bad things about this hotel: Ugly outside - building under construction. At the very beginning of Ortigia island, so a... more

I have to agree with all those people who gave the Ortigia Sea View high marks. The expression "don't judge a book by is cover" may best describe the B&B. With a bit of scaffolding on the front of the building, it does not immediately put its best foot forward but once you press the intercom button and hear the... more

My husband and I stayed here for 1 night in March and would highly recommend it. Ida, the host is very friendly, and put on a lovely breakfast with a yummy homemade ricotta cake. Our bedroom and our private adjacent bathroom were very large, very clean and more than adequate for our needs. We had a great terrace which led... more

I could barely drag myself away from the breakfast table, owner Ida's cake baking skills are so addictive (yes, cake for breakfast!) Homemade jams, exquisite local ricotta, fruit and fresh bread and espresso complete the delicious start to the day. Ida can offer cooking classes by arrangement - a definite attraction, as she is a spectacular cook. The B &... more

It was a real bonus to be up high on the 4th level with a view of the sea and rooftops of Ortigia, Siracusa's historic centre. We had a balcony, a two room apartment and ensuite. Clean, fresh and relatively attractively furnished. The hostess Ida was very welcoming and accepted my masticated Italian with pleasure. She provided lovely breakfasts which... more

This B&B has a prime location in Ortigia and wonderful views from every room (even the bathroom!) out to sea. The building is not much to look at from the outside and it is not 5 star accomodation but the rooms are large, comfortable and spotlessly clean (towels changed every day). The hostess is very accomodating, willing to give reccommendations... more

The B&B (four rooms) is excellently positioned near the bridge onto Ortygia island, conveniently near the underground car park, though parking above ground didn't look too difficult nearby. There is a lift to the B&B on the fourth floor. Our large bedrooms had excellent and open seaviews, as promised, and the beds were comfortable. The airconditioning was a bit on... more