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Aretusa Vacanze B&B

1.0 star property

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Economy Triple Room, Ground Floor | Bathroom
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Economy Triple Room, Ground Floor
Fishing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Explore the area

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Vicolo Zuccalà 1, Syracuse, SR, 96100
  • Place, Lungomare di Ortigia
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Syracuse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Temple of Apollo
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Double Room, Ground Floor

Economy Double Room, Ground Floor

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Triple Room, Ground Floor

Economy Triple Room, Ground Floor

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Syracuse

Aretusa Vacanze B&B places you in the centre of Syracuse, within a short 5-minute stroll of Lungomare di Ortigia and Cathedral of Syracuse. Highlights at this aparthotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace and in-room kitchenettes. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features free WiFi, an LCD TV and a coffee/tea maker. A kitchenette comes equipped with a fridge and a stovetop, and a minibar provides refreshments. Nice touches to enhance your stay include free toiletries and a pillowtop bed. A safe, a hairdryer and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. .This smoke-free aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, babysitting services and multilingual staff. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Ortigia aparthotel include Temple of Apollo and Porto Piccolo.
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What's nearby

  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tropical Aquarium of Syracuse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Temple of Apollo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 13 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zefiro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Aretusa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sun Set Ortigia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spizzica Al Vecchio Lavatoio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Calarossa Caffe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Aretusa Vacanze B&B

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Aretusa Vacanze B&B. The aparthotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This Syracuse aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1650
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Aretusa Vacanze B&B offers 11 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free cot

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 30 per night

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Outdoor areas

  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry service

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 11 units
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1650
  • Connecting units available
  • Individual decor
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 07 January and 31 January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per room (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (1083 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number IT089017B4MZ6MIALM

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Aretusa Vacanze B&B Syracuse
Aretusa Vacanze Apartment
Aretusa Vacanze Apartment Syracuse
Aretusa Vacanze Syracuse
Aretusa Vacanze Sicily/Syracuse, Italy
Aretusa Vacanze
Areusa Vacanze B B
Aretusa Vacanze B B
Aretusa Vacanze B&B Syracuse
Aretusa Vacanze B&B Aparthotel
Aretusa Vacanze B&B Aparthotel Syracuse

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aretusa Vacanze B&B?

Aretusa Vacanze B&B offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Aretusa Vacanze B&B?

As of 10 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aretusa Vacanze B&B on 6 Jul 2026 start from NZ$204, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Aretusa Vacanze B&B?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Aretusa Vacanze B&B?

Yep, Aretusa Vacanze B&B is a short 1-minute walk from Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is Aretusa Vacanze B&B family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Aretusa Vacanze B&B is a hit with families.

Does Aretusa Vacanze B&B serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aretusa Vacanze B&B?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aretusa Vacanze B&B?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aretusa Vacanze B&B?

No, pets are not allowed.

Aretusa Vacanze B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 304 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

esther

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, excellent breakfast and very supportive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very well run hotel with attentive and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very good service and also very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing family owned place
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Breakfast was great! Nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The staff was wonderful. All family members, very helpful and gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly run Italian family hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHOEBE

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
It was an amazing stay!! The people were so accommodating and helpful and the food was amazing they were one of the best places I stayed in while in Sicily!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The b and b breakfast view was awesome and the breakfast tastes delicious. Staff is very helpful without them we wouldn’t be able to get our car. Overall a really worth stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very kind and professional people. They treated us like family. We were sad to leave. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Friendly and helpful staff, great food, convenient location, and clean facilities with a beautiful rooftop terrace. An excellent stay overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, big comfortable. Location was great.Bathroom modern and functional.Staff was fantastic and breakfast very good on roof top.Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel was in a fabulous area, walkable to everything. The family run hotel treated all guests as if they were the only ones there, providing personalized care. The breakfast was fantastic and the homemade jam was delicious! We would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent staff, location, and room. Close to all the attractions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness
The family that runs the business are very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonder stay. The room was spacious, breakfast delicious, and our hosts were helpful. Will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Beautiful hotel, wonderful hosts x

The B&B is wonderful, the hosts couldn’t have been anymore helpful and we will 100% be back to stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Very nice hotel ! good location! Very nice staff !

amazing stay ! Grazie Stefano! very nice family run hotel !! very clean and perfect location ! Stefano was very helpful and hospitable ! The breakfast is homemade and the cornetto’s are fantastic !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing stay

We felt welcome from the moment we arrived. Room was spacious and clean. Hotel was Central to everything. Breakfast was so delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Wonderful

A wonderful place to stay. The people who run this hotel are kind, welcoming and very helpful with recommendations. Would definitely recommend. Plus the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Wonderful little gem!

Fantastic location in the heart of Ortigia. Our room was spacious and practical with lots of convenient amenities. Stefano and his family were so welcoming and attentive - it felt like staying with friends!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Amenities
We absolutely loved Aretusa Vacanze! The room was very cozy and spacious. The owners were there every morning preparing breakfast, and the rest of the family helped manage the B&B beautifully. We especially appreciated Stefano’s dinner recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stefano and family were very welcoming and helpful, genuinely wanting their guests to enjoy Sicilian hospitality. The room was very clean, beautifully decorated, spacious and in excellent location in Ortigia. Breakfast was delicious, especially the wide array of jams.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Aretusa Vacanze was excellent and all the staff were so friendly. The breakfasts were very good and they were enhanced by the excellent selection of homemade jams. Parking was about 10 minutes walk away for €20/ day in a private lot which was reasonable for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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