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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Siracusa

15 stays · 11 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments

Siracusa, or Syracuse, is a good place to choose aparthotels or serviced apartments. Most visitors split their time between the archaeological sites, the old island of Ortigia and the coast, which tends to mean four or five nights rather than one. A kitchen is especially useful here because the outdoor market in Ortigia sells fish, vegetables and fruit, as Wikivoyage describes it, and cooking with what you buy is half the pleasure.

15 stays

Where to stay in Siracusa

Ortigia

  • first-time visitors
  • couples
  • food

Ortigia is the historic island core, according to Wikivoyage, and Wikipedia describes the brackish water of the Fountain of Arethusa here, with its papyrus. Wikivoyage names the Cathedral, built as a Greek temple of Athena in the 5th century BC, and the Castello Maniace fortress at the southern tip. Wikivoyage also says the whole island is a limited traffic zone, with most vehicles prohibited at night and on Sundays and holidays.

Stays in or near Ortigia

Neapolis

  • archaeology
  • families
  • culture

Neapolis is on the mainland, north of the station, and Wikivoyage calls it the archaeological area, 20 minutes' walk from the station. Wikipedia describes the Neapolis Archaeological Park, which covers 240,000 m², and places the Paolo Orsi Regional Archaeological Museum and Villa Landolina in the Neapolis district. It suits visitors whose priority is the ancient sites, and who are happy to take a bus or short drive to Ortigia.

Akradina

  • long stays
  • residential feel

Wikipedia lists Acradina (Akradina) among the nine former administrative districts of Syracuse, between the Temenite Hill and the Cappuccini Quarry crag, and says it holds about a fifth of the urban population. It is a mainland neighbourhood north of Ortigia, and suits stays where you want a more everyday area while staying within reach of Ortigia.

Plemmirio

  • coast
  • quiet stays
  • swimming

Plemmirio is the headland south of Ortigia, which Wikivoyage places about 10 km south of the centre, with a protected marine area on it. Wikipedia describes the Plemmirio marine protected area as an observatory for cetaceans. It is a sensible option if the coast matters more than sightseeing, and you are happy to travel into the city for the sites and the market.

Getting around Siracusa

Wikivoyage gives the distance to Catania-Fontanarossa airport as 50 km north of Syracuse, and says intercity buses between Catania and Syracuse all call at the airport, taking just over an hour. It lists direct trains along the coast from Messina eight times a day, five train connections a day from Palermo via Enna and Catania, and intercity buses run by Interbus and AST from the hub next to the railway station. Services change, so use the operators' timetables when you plan a connection.

Within Siracusa, Wikivoyage describes small electric shuttle buses, run by Siracusa d'Amare, on three lines through the centre, with the Neapolis lines running from the terminal at Molo Sant'Antonio. Wikivoyage says the two areas of interest, Ortigia and Neapolis, are each a 20-minute walk from the station.

Living in Siracusa for longer

For a stay of a week or more, Ortigia gives you the best of the daily routine on foot: Wikivoyage describes the outdoor market there as a place for the freshest fish, vegetables and fruit. For bigger shopping, the large Sunday market at Piazza S. Lucia is on the mainland.

If you are moving for work or an extended trip, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to check before booking, from laundry facilities to contract length. The city is also a base for exploring the south-east of Sicily by train and regional bus.

When to visit Siracusa

Wikipedia describes the climate as cool with moderate rainfall in winter and extremely hot and dry in summer, with the sirocco wind a regular feature. For walking the archaeological park and Ortigia, spring and autumn are the more comfortable seasons, although summer suits swimming along the coast.

The annual season of classical drama at the Greek Theatre, run by INDA, ran from April to July in 2026, with the first production opening on 8 May, so book well ahead for that period. Wikivoyage describes the Festival of Santa Lucia, the city's patron saint, on 13 December, and Wikipedia records her martyrdom on 13 December 304.

Wikipedia says the city was founded on Ortygia by Corinthians in 733 BC, and that Syracuse was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the Necropolis of Pantalica. This page explains where visitors stay, how to arrive and move around, what the weather is like and which seasonal events shape the calendar. For background on the format, see what is an aparthotel, or browse Italy and the island's capital, Palermo.

Long-stay tips for Siracusa

Of the 15 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 10 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

14 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 40 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Siracusa?

Ortigia is the best base for first visits, with the market, cathedral and seafront on foot. Neapolis suits archaeology-focused trips, and Akradina is a more residential mainland option.

How far is Siracusa from Catania airport?

Wikivoyage gives 50 km between Catania-Fontanarossa and Siracusa, and says intercity buses between Catania and Syracuse all call at the airport, taking just over an hour.

Is Ortigia a limited traffic zone?

Wikivoyage says the entire island is a limited traffic zone (ZTL), and that most vehicles are prohibited at night and on Sundays and holidays.

When is the Greek Theatre season?

INDA's 2026 season of classical performances ran from April to July, with the first production opening on 8 May; the dates change from year to year.

Is there a market in Ortigia?

Yes. Wikivoyage describes an outdoor market there for fish, vegetables and fruit. A large Sunday market takes place at Piazza S. Lucia on the mainland.

How many aparthotels are there in Siracusa?

We currently list 15 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Siracusa.

Do aparthotels in Siracusa have kitchens?

15 of the 15 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Siracusa have a washing machine?

2 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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