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OrtigiaSeaView Bed & Breakfast
Piazza Cesare Battisti 3, Syracuse, SR

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 36 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and good view of the ocean. Hostess gave several very helpful tips re local sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Ida on Oct 10, 2019
thank you

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely accommodation in Ortigia
We so enjoyed our stay here. Ina could not do more for us and her breakfasts were varied and delicious. The location was perfect close to the market with a balcony and sea view. The room was spacious very clean and comfortable with en-suite facilities and we would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Ida on Jun 22, 2019
A pleasure to meet you and happy to have hosted you. Until next time Ida

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ortigia seaview
Ida was very helpful and gave us all the tips we needed. It was a great location for walking the area and to the sights. View of the sea was beautiful. The street was noisy early in the morning as sellers set up their market stalls, but fine with the double windows closed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Ida on May 26, 2019
Thank you for your attention it was a pleasure to host you!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I would not stay here again
Host was very rude. Our booking stated breakfast. Host argued this & no breakfast was served. Made us feel very unwelcome right away. Shower is cold as boiler gets turned off. Room very clean & above a great market. Room difficult to find within the block as not signposted. Coffee pods charged 0.50c per time. No outdoor seating as advertised & the great pictures are of her own accommodation not the guest bedrooms. She also tries to retain your ID so beware!! Awful experience & made to feel wholly unwelcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from ortigia sea view on May 1, 2019
Just as anonymous could write these things

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The worst B&B I've ever been, especially for family with little kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Ida on Feb 11, 2019
Certainly said by an anonymous that is not very credible

8/10 Good

Dianne

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Basic but pleasant
The location of this property is great. The building is very dated. The room was clean comfortable. It is basic accommodation, nice enough for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Ida on Oct 2, 2018
Thank you

4/10 Poor

Francisco, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was difficult to find and because we were not advised of the Limite Traffic Area when entered Ortigia we ended up paying a fine of 100 Euro.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from Ida on Jan 17, 2018
We are sorry for your disappointment. But we could not warn her of what she is not. In fact we are NOT in a restricted traffic area. If you have been fined, it is because you did NOT follow the road signs. So the value assigned to us should have given it to the city council. We are a b & b and provide room and breakfast. He should have evaluated those

10/10 Excellent

Bilyana

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Spectaculae View
We stayed in the Bed & Breakfast for 2 nights and absolutely loved it! First off- the room was a lot bigger than we expectes and has a truly spectacular view. It is towards sunrise so you are promised an amazing start of the day for the early birds. Breakfast is at the main apartment - everything is home made, fresh and delicious. I recommend this place to everyone visiting Ortigia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Spectacular even you guests. Thanks for choosing us Ida

6/10 Okay

Anne

Interesting B&B - not what i expected
It is situated next to the market, with cheese stall, fruit & veg & fish restaurants & a very friendly coffee shop next door. On arrival we felt that the host was abrupt, however the rooms were spacious with sea views. The description on the website said there would be tea making facilities, room service & free bottled water. But there were no facilities in our room or room service, no bottled water & the local tap water is salty. When we arrived we found a kettle with tea & coffee making facility in the hallway, but this was taken away on the second day of arrival, & were never seen again. The breakfast cost €7pp per-day; they had a good selection of fruit, breads, meats, cheese, cakes which changed daily. There’s a couple of small beaches nearby, we liked the beach next to a park & sun lounger bar, walking distance. We met a lovely danish couple where we stayed & noticed how warm & inviting the host was with them, but that warmth was not transferred to us. The host was very good in helping us book a taxi & ensuring that we go & visit certain areas. We found the Ortigia film festival was held that weekend & we appreciate the suggestions. We took the hop-on-off bus located just outside the car park & visited the Archaeological Park Neapolis which has great views, the most impressive part was the Ear of Dionysius. We would visit Syracuse again, but I would probably look for an apartment in the same area as it was safe & friendly. This B&B is good if you are looking to dine out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Dear guest With pleasure we have hosted you But I'm sorry about your feelings. You have to know that the guest is the most important thing in this work and we can never afford the attitude she scolds us. It's been 15 years since we're open and surely we could not be in this job if that was the case.  For his next visit to Syracuse I hope you can find a home that makes you feel more comfortable Good luck Enjoi

8/10 Good

Frank

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A+
We had a good stay ant Ida the Host was so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and abundant. View from our room was beautiful; looking over the sea and Syracusa. Parking is a bit problem but if you wait few minutes you'll find for sure. Would recommend this to everybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Thank you We hope see you again

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Good Location in Siracusa
We had a large, quiet bedroom and bathroom with a shared balcony overlooking the marketplace and the the ocean. Self Parking was not an issue. Since our room was the furthest away, we were disappointed that we did not have wi-fi in our room but the owner allowed us to use her apartment when needed and assured us that this would be resolved over the winter. She was also very pleasant and gave us good tips on what to see and do in Siracusa, in the surrounding area and for our subsequent travels.
Response from Ida on Oct 21, 2016
thank you for having enjoyed your stay, They are either valuable your advice. the next

2/10 Terrible

Ann, Ireland

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is not a hotel. It is a B&B situated on the 4th floor of a block of flats. Viewed from outside it looks like a tenement block and we searched the area, not believing this could be the "hotel" that looked so nice on-line. The entrance hall is dirty and smelly and we dared not use the tiny lift but walked up 12 flights of dirty stairwells to the 4th floor. Rooms are spread out in tiny passages with many doors which one must lock and open with a key and lots of steps: very awkward. Room was clean with a nice view, bathroom basic, shower tiny. B&B had no amenities or service. Good location for walking around the island. All in all, not a nice place to stay and a rip off for the quality.

8/10 Good

Penny & Dudley, Buckinghamshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ortigia Sea View - Home from Home
Easy to find after faxed map from Ida, our congenial host. Convenient nearby parking. Wonderful sea and harbour view from room. Excellent breakfast with home-made jams & cakes.

10/10 Excellent

Martin, NRW

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr gut gelegenes B&B, tolles Frühstück und wirklich liebevolle Gastgeberin (kann auch gut englisch). Direkt neben dem B&B ist der Markt, einerseits klasse aaaber nicht unbedingt was für geruchsempflindliche. Parken und Autofahren in Ortigia ist echt ätzend - gegenüber vom B&B ist ein großes Parkhaus. Wie man da hin und auch überhaupt in die Stadt reinfährt habe ich da in die Bewertung geschrieben.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from Ida on Oct 29, 2019
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Olaf

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Real nice Location, Great view and fresh Homemade Sicilian breakfast - many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Ida on Sep 6, 2019
Thank you very much but even the guests weren't kidding! Simply fantastic Ida

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Ida Bianca on Jul 3, 2019
Ma perché dovrei accettare un 6/10 da un anonymus? Io ci metto la faccia lei no!

8/10 Good

Inger Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Ida on Jun 5, 2019
Thank you

8/10 Good

Norella

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Response from Ida on Apr 30, 2018
Le personnel remercie À la prochaine

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, St Etenne du Rouvray

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Un vrai B&B
Superbe séjour à Syracuse. La propriétaire est bilingue et est surtout charmante et attentionnée. De bon conseil sur la ville elle nous a préparé des petits déjeuners fait maison et succulents .( en supplément ) Bonne literie et emplacement calme.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Ida on Dec 29, 2017
Merci beaucoup nous sommes heureux quand notre invité se sent à la maison Bonne année

4/10 Poor

Micha , Stuttgart

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Insgesamt enttäuschend
B&B im 4. Stock eines etwas herunter gekommenen Hauses zu hohem Preis, den es insgesamt nicht wert war. Wir hatten ein "DeLuxe-Zimmer" gebucht und wunderten uns über spärliche Möblierung (kein Tisch, nur ein Stuhl, auf dem Balkon gar nichts), veraltetes Bad (in dem es über Fenster und Siphon teils recht unangenehme Gerüche gab, auf dem Badezimmerboden waren zudem einige lange schwarze Haare verteilt.), nur gel. funktionierendes WLAN, kein warmes Wasser am Anreisetag (die sonstigen Gäste hatten es schon weg geduscht). Letztendlich stelllte sich heraus, dass es eine Verwechslung und ein "Normalzimmer" war, uns wurde bei der Abreise ein geringer Abschlag offeriert. Weiteren Argumentationen hinsichtlich des Preises zeigte sich die Besitzerin unzugänglich. Frühstück war ok (wenn auch die herzhaften Bestandteile unter repäsentiert waren), aber wurde mit schöner Sicht auf die Bucht serviert. Der Aufzug mutet gefährlich an (Knopf wirkich erst drücken, wenn alle drin sind!). Die Aussicht war wirklich schön und gut gelegen zur Altstadt. Direkt unterhalb des Hauses findet täglich ein Markt statt (schön, aber auch geräuschvoll schon am frühen Morgen).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Kid

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es stinkt!
Das Haus liegt direkt neben dem Fischmarkt, was an sich ganz nett ist. Die "Sea View" ist zwar vorhanden, wird aber getrübt durch das Parkhaus "Talete", auf das man direkt vom Balkon guckt. Apropos Balkon, dieser fällt fast auseinander, das Holz bröckelt vor sich hin. Das Schlimmste ist aber der muffige Gestank, der vom Badezimmer die ganze Wohnung einnimmt, so dass die Kleidung nach kurzer Zeit danach zu stinken scheint. Es war wirklich so abartig dass wir nach einem Tag wieder ausgezogen, obwohl wir noch eine weitere Nacht gebucht und bezahlt hatten. Das Preisleistungsverhältnis stimmt hier überhaupt nicht in Anbetracht der Mängel des Hauses. 160€ für zwei Nächte in so einer Spelunke ist eine Frechheit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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great b&b
Nice b&b, great location in Ortygia next to wonderful street matket. That market is also little problem if you want to sleep longer than 6am... It is quite noisy! Ida, the owner, is warm and friendly. Good breakfast, almost all is homemade. Parking is easy, the Parcheggio Talete is next to b&b and costs 10 euros/24 hours. I highly recommend Ortygia seaview!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Syntes det var et dejligt sted. Dog oplever jeg at beskrivelsen er skudt lidt over mål. Der fandtes ikke mini bar, privat parkering, eller spise område. Men alt i alt godt sted.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zaskakujący i klimatyczny
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Kirsten

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Oplev Orthigia Syracusa
Fint B&B i ældre ejendom. Ikke så meget komfort på badeværelset men der er hvad der skal være, fin seng, alt rent og i orden, pænt stort værelse og flot udsigt over havet fra overdækket balkon. Fin beliggenhed lige overfor parkeringshus, ved det gamle grøntsags marked. Dejlig hjemmelavet italiensk morgenmad, der serveres hos ejeren. God modtagelse af vores vært, der straks ved ankomsten gav os et kort og en forklaring over byen. En god oplevelse for en nat eller to, centralt i Orthigia Syracusa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Thanks from Ortigia Seaview staff

8/10 Good

Arthur Flemming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding and friendly service.
Fantastic view from a balcony in a nice bedroom. Outstanding and friendly service. Superb breakfast with new surprices every day.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017
Thank you From Ortigia Sea View Staff

8/10 Good

Charles

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8/10 Good

RAFAEL

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Hotel muy tranquilo
Muy bien, tiene un bonito centro histórico. El mercado al aire libre está pegado al establecimiento.
Response from General Manager on Oct 21, 2016
gracias por haber disfrutado de su estancia, el próximo

6/10 Okay

laurent

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent accueil
Chambre dans un bel appartement avec vue sur la cité Très facile à trouver tout près du temple d'Apolon
Response from Ida on Sep 9, 2016
merci beaucoup Je l'espère vous voir bientôt

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente su owner IDA.
Fue nuestra primera experiencia en un B&B en Ortigia, del cual nos llevamos una satisfactoria estancia, tanto de su dueña Ida que nos hizo sentir como si estuvieramos en nuestra casa, su atencion personalizada, sus desayunos maravillosos y el lugar excelente ubicacion con una inolvidable vista desde la habitacion. Eternamente agradecidos. Laura y Juan Carlos
Response from Ida on Sep 7, 2016
¡muchas gracias fue un placer de acoger el próximo

10/10 Excellent

Harry, Helsinki

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Our great two days and nights in Syracusa!
Excellent location, magnicifient view from balcony, clean rooms, super-friendly hostess. Me and my wife we did enjoy! - What is worth of mentioning, there is a public parking facility just accross the street, which is a good asset because finding vacant parking is a challence in old towns. - If and when we come back to Syracuse, hopefully this b&b is available again for us.
Response from General Manager on Oct 21, 2016
Thank you We will be delighted to host yet

8/10 Good

Tatiana, Montréal, Québec, Canada

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Fabuleux.
En haut du marché public. n'ayez pas peur. Quoi que un peu bruyant c'est le charme de ses gens et la qualités des produits. incroyable. Ortigea island ce fait a pied. Pris un tour de barque et nagé avec les locaux. ca vaux la peine pour 20 euros. Quel effervessance cette ville. Aller visiter la ville de Noto aussi . tres belle ville avec 50 cathedrales. Le B and B vaut la peine car vous etes dans l'action et proche de tout.un peu veillot mais vous ne passez pas trop de temps dans la chambre! Ida BIanca la prop. est tres charamante et ses petits dejeuners avec vue sur la mer delirant.

8/10 Good

Sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Accogliente B&B fronte mare
Grazie alle cortesie e premure della padrona di casa Ida, il soggiorno è stato riposante e sereno. Alle inevitabili magagne tecniche (idrauliche nel nostro caso) che strutture storiche dell'isola di Ortigia possono sempre presentare, si è sempre trovata la immediata soluzione. Dormire sopra lo storico mercato di Ortigia non è stato affatto difficile per il "rumore" dei caratteristici strilli dei venditori. Respirare l'aria del mare e i profumi dei peperoni grigliati al mattino ha fatto liberare la mente dai clacson e le urla della città. Fare colazione con i prodotti fatti in casa e acquistati freschi al mercato, guardando il porto nelle mattine di sole è stato poetico.

10/10 Excellent

Claude & Isabelle, FR

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Excellent séjour.
La vue sur la mer est super, l'accueil est très sympa, le petit déjeuner excellent. Super bien situé dans l'île d'Ortigia, au dessus du marché, près des centres d'intérêts et avec de bons restaurants alentours.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Angenehmes B&B in hervorragender Lage
Das B&B Ortigia Sea View ist ansprechend eingerichtet und sauber, sein größter Pluspunkt ist jedoch die Lage: sehr schöner Blick auf Hafen und Meer, guter Ausgangspunkt zur Erkundung der Sehenswürdigkeiten von Siracusa/Ortigia, das Frühstück aus eigener Herstellung ist sehr gut, die Wirtin gibt gute Tips