Temple of Apollo - Ortigia Cozy Apartment

Characteristic 80 sqm apartment with mezzanine, which can accommodate up to 4 people, located on the 1st floor of a period building without lift (20 steps to access the apartment). The property is located in the heart of the island of Ortigia, a few steps from the Temple of Apollo, in the heart of the historic center of Syracuse (Traffic-Restricted Area).
The apartment has a living area with kitchenette, a bedroom, another bedroom on the mezzanine, two bathrooms and two small balconies.

The inside is organized as follows:
- LIVING AREA with KITCHENETTE (gas hob with 4 burners, fridge with freezer, oven, microwave, moka, kettle and kitchenware), dining table, wardrobe, sofa, smart TV (with external keyboard - no cable channels) and small balcony;
- SERVICE BATHROOM with sink and toilet;
- BEDROOM with double bed (1.60m x 1.90m), AC split, chest of drawers and small balcony;
- INTERNAL BATHROOM with shower (raised), sink, bidet and WC;
- MEZZANINE (15 steps to access to it) with double bed (1.40m x 1.90m).

FURTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE TO GUESTS: unlimited wifi, A/C (splits in the bedroom and in the living area), fans (the house is very cool in summer due to the very thick walls and the high roofs), washing machine (in the bathroom), hairdryer and clothes hanger.
Towels and bed linen included (with optional changes for a fee).
Baby cot and high chair available on request.

PLEASE NOTE: the apartment is NOT suitable for very young children due to the presence of the internal stairs to reach the mezzanine. In addition, there are two steps in the bathroom inside the bedroom.

PLEASE NOTE: the music of the store under the house could cause noise.

***Taxi service from/to Catania Airport available upon request***

The apartment is for the exclusive use of our guests and won't be shared with the host or other tenants.

We are happy to organize early check-in when there are no other guests leaving the apartment on that same day; however, it will not be possible to arrange late check-out. If you need assistance for luggage storage, we can recommend you an affiliated structure.

All guests' IDs must be shown upon check-in, as required by Italian law.

From 15:00 to 19:00, check-in will take place in presence.

After 19:00, self check-in will take place (free of charge). Further instructions will be provided a few days before your arrival.

Alternatively, after 19:00 check-in in presence will also be available upon request and with a supplement to be paid in cash on arrival, as follows:
EUR 25 from 19:00 to 23:00;
EUR 30 from 23:00 and 00:00;
EUR 40 from 00:00 to 01:30.
All requests for late arrivals are subject to confirmation by the property. The last possible check-in, even by paying the supplement, is 01:30.

The apartment is locted in Ortigia, a few steps from the Temple of Apollo, one of the most important monuments of Ortigia and the first to have been built in Syracuse. Dated to the beginning of the 6th century BC, it is the oldest Doric temple in Sicily. Walking through the streets of the island, it is possible to admire centuries of history, splendid palaces, lively trattorias and cafes, as well as other monuments such as the Castle of Maniace, the Fonte Aretusa and the Piazza del Duomo.
In two minutes on foot it is possible to reach the market (held every day, except on Sunday), a typical market full of local products and street food, where it is possible to shop and to eat local delicacies.
In the area it is possible to find many other services such as a bank,a post office, a minimarket, restaurants, bars, shops and much more.

Main points of interest:
- Temple of Apollo: 1 minute on foot;
- Piazza Duomo: 6 minutes on foot;
- Fonte Aretusa: 10 minutes on foot;
- Cala Rossa beach: 10 minutes on foot;
- Castle of Maniace: 14 minutes on foot.

- Apollonion - Osteria da Carlo (fish restaurant): 1 minute on foot;
- Viola Espresso Bar: 2 minutes on foot;
- Market: 2 minutes on foot;
- Crai (supermarket): 3 minutes on foot.

Near the apartment, it is possible to find "Talete" electric minibus stop (one run every 30 minutes, from 8:00 to 20:00, one-way price of 1 euro) which will allow you to comfortably reach some of the main points of interest in the city:
- The Sanctuary of the Madonnina delle Lacrime;
- The Paolo Orsi museum;
- The Archaeological Park of Neapolis;
- The Fonte Aretusa;
- The Castle of Maniace;
- The bus and train station.

The main towns of Sicily can be reached by Interbus coaches from the central station (via Rubino), where the shuttles to Catania-Fontanarossa airport also depart (approximately 1 hour journey).

- FROM CATANIA AIRPORT: it is possible to reach the apartment by taking the ALIBUS bus service that connects Catania airport to Catania Central Station, where it is possible to take the regional train to Syracuse station, less than 20 minutes on foot from the property.
Alternatively, it is possible to reach the apartment from the airport by taking Interbus bus, up to Syracuse Station.

- FROM SYRACUSE STATION: it is possible to reach the apartment on foot in less than 20 minutes or by taking the minibus.

- IF YOU ARE TRAVELING BY CAR: The nearest car park is 350m away from the apartment and is called “Talete”. It’s open 24/7, with convenient fares:
10 euros per day
30 euros per week
40 euros per month.
Alternatively, it is possible to park for free a few steps from the property (NOT guaranteed and NOT bookable).

PLEASE NOTE: Ortigia is located in the Traffic-Restricted Area -ZTL in Italian- (closing days and times depending on the season).

REGIONAL CODE: 19089017C222013.