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We've compiled the best of the best in Siracusa - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Opened in 2024, the UNA group's stunning contemporary renovation of this lungomare limestone palazzo offers stylish public spaces and individual guest rooms, some with vibrant cassata-inspired pop art, others with antiquity-inspired mosaics. Stunning design delights you around every corner, from giant snails climbing an inner courtyard wall to space-age bathrooms with mood lighting and a tranquil, fragrant herb garden.
A stylish, luxurious, and modernized apartment originally built in the early 19th century, Casa Sabir faces the historic open market of Ortigia, with balconies that open up onto the market and views of the Ionian Sea. The apartment has been tastefully restored using original materials and handmade bespoke furniture, and also has a huge kitchen with a steel island for those who want to cook using local produce from the market. In addition, the apartment has its own wine cellar that features wines from the island’s best vineyards. with a focus on organic, natural, and biodynamic wines. The owners of the apartment are also eco-conscious, using LED-lighting, water flow reducers, and a heat pump air-conditioning system.
Opt for a stylish, homey stay at this beguiling B&B, which has elegantly furnished, whitewashed rooms with interesting art and decor, most with balconies perched over the craggy shoreline. Sabrina, Claudia, and staff dispense local insights and tips, providing warm hospitality and bespoke services including meals, massages, arranged excursions. There's private access to the rocky shore below and the option to splurge on renting their bijou two-bedroom apartment.
