Sebastiano

Al Mercato di Ortigia B&B

TopBnB Very good 9.2 / 10

(41 reviews)

Piazza Cesare Battisti, 3 - Siracusa (SR) - Area: ortigia | Map

Codice identificativo: 19089017C101109

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Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
3

Breakfast
not included

Bathroom
Ensuite
for some rooms

Guests in this venue liked

In the city center
Cheap
Shopping area
Charming property
At the seaside
The design of the property
Near the station
Spectacular view

Description

Sebastiano and Antonella invite you to come and stay at their comfortable B&B in the fascinating historic centre of Siracusa, at the heart of Ortigia's colourful daily market. The rooms, decorated with originality and flair, have private bathrooms, air-conditioning, Tv and free Wi-fi internet. Guests are also free to use the breakfast and reading room, with internet point and informations about Siracusa and the area. We provide our guests with maps, brochures and lots of practical advice about the city and its surroundings, incl. informations about sports as bike, climbing, diving and trekking. We serve a generous breakfast, on request we provide gluten-free meals. The B&B is easily reached by car, and it is easy to park. Storage space for bicycles
THE HOLIDAY-FLAT
Casa del Corso is a comfortable apartment on the first floor on the main road of Ortigia island, the historic center of Syracuse. The apartment has an entrance hallway, a completely furnished kitchen, a bathroom with a shower and two large bedrooms with a ceiling fan and with a sitting area, clothes drier and WiFi. There is enough room for extra beds. On the top of the building there is a little "solarium" with a beautiful view. In this apartment you would only be a few moments from the main tourist attractions and principle monuments of the city, and from the beaches that surround the island of Ortigia.

The price includes sheets, all utility costs, and the final cleaning of the apartment.

CLIMBING
The area just outside Siracusa is characterized by the highland of Monti Iblei and its eastern foothill, The Climiti Mountains. Wild canyons with caves and white rocky cliffs cross the highland. The warm weather of the area makes it a perfect spot for climbers all year round. You will be able to climb cliffs and experience deep-water solo all day long and spend the evening in Ortigia for a night swim or a relaxing walk in the hustle and bustle of the city centre. You will of course enjoy a tasty dinner "sicilian style" in the amazing Baroque setting of the island.

Rooms and Rates

Conditions for pets staying in this facility:

Pets of small size by prior agreement with the host

Well-behaved, not aggressive or noisy; kept on a leash; pets may not be left alone at the facility

A daily cost of 5 € is due per pet

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Number of rooms with own bathroom but outside the room:

Kitchenette
Pets Allowed
Air Conditioning
Romantic Atmosphere
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Fine Design
Charm
Heating
Ideal for trekking
Near cycle paths
Bicycles available

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Pets allowed
Rooms with air conditioning
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker
German speaker

House features

Recently restored house
Sharing areas available for guests

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions

Services of the house

Kitchenette

Facilities and services

Bicycle, boat, horses / sports equipment

Location and surroundings

City centre
Panoramic view
Archeologic area / near monuments
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 1
Number of rooms with own bathroom but outside the room: 1

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

TV
Mirror or luggage case
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

2 windows / panoramic view
Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Every 3 other days

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Guestbook
Shuttle service

Holiday themes - the place

Arts town

Holiday themes - town size

City - between 100.000 and 300.000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Historic centre
Shopping area
Seaside

Holiday themes - house features

Fine design
Charm
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

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Hey from Sebastiano

Member since October 2005 | 111,504 hits

Meet Sebastiano Giuffrida, an Environmental Hiking Guide who was born in 1968 and is a Capricorn with a Cancer rising. Although he is a Sociologist by profession, his true passion lies in long walks, the peacefulness of Mount Etna, and the delicious Sicilian dessert, babbà.

And let us introduce Antonella Manca, born in 1964 and an Aquarium with a Gemini rising. She used to be a teacher but is now a translator and a loving mother. Antonella was born in Sardinia and has lived in both Italy and Germany but now spends her time making excellent citrus jams.

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Conditions

Check-in after 12:00 PM

Check-out before 10:30 AM - If you're late you may be charged for an extra night

Area Ortigia

Welcome to Ortigia! To get to the B&B "Al Mercato di Ortigia," you can enter through the Santa Lucia bridge. Once you've crossed the bridge, head straight through the square and you'll find yourself on Via Trieste. Take a right at the first street after the bridge, then an immediate left. Keep going until you reach the end of the street and take a right. You have now arrived at Piazza C. Battisti. The B&B "Al Mercato di Ortigia" is located just behind the statue of Cesare Battisti. Enjoy your stay!

Airports

Catania Airport - Fontanarossa 49 Km
Comiso Airport 62 Km

Train Stations

Siracusa Train Station 1 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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In The Surroundings

Parcheggio Talete 103 m
Temple of Apollo 169 m
Old Arsenal 502 m
University - Faculty of Literature 557 m
University - Faculty of Archaeology 577 m
University - Faculty of Science of Cultural Heritage 580 m
Temple of Athena 654 m
Cathedral 660 m
Cathedral Square 689 m
Papyrus Museum 720 m
Museum of Cinema 723 m
Basilica of Santa Lucia 832 m
The Abbey Church of Saint Lucia 848 m
Museum Bellomo 877 m
Fountain Arethuse 923 m

*Distances As The Crow Flies

Very good

Overall Rating 9.2 / 10
41 reviews

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zak

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

We loved our stay here. The property is in an ideal location for exploring Ortigia, close to parking, the water, and right next door to an amazing and vibrant market. The B&B itself is lovely and is guarded by an adorable cat named Jean Paul. Sebastiano is a lovely host who helped us when we had trouble finding the property and even showed us an ideal place to park, which is important if you're visiting Ortigia via car. He also had excellent suggestions for places to visit both in Ortigia and near Syracuse. We would happily recommend this to anyone visiting the city.

stayed from 05/19/2024 to 05/22/2024

paola

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

Great value for money. Pink, bright and welcoming room with ensuite bathroom. Only downside is the shower being a bit narrow, otherwise everything is okay.

stayed from 03/21/2024 to 03/23/2024

hubi

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 7

hubi rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 10/16/2023 to 10/20/2023

The answer from the host:
grazie mille hubi!

patrizia

Property: 6 | Cleaning: 6 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 7

The location in Ortigia is excellent, very close to everything. However, you need to equip yourself with water, toilet paper, and whatever else. Nevertheless, we had a great time.

stayed from 08/13/2023 to 08/16/2023

ana

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

A central, very pleasant, comfortable and clean accommodation where you can rest and sleep comfortably. The owner was very kind and provided me with a map of the city and information about the neighborhoods and places I would visit in Ortigia, and also about other cities where I would go when leaving there. I recommend it 100%.

stayed from 11/08/2022 to 11/09/2022

clarissa

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Lovely room, great location and friendly host.

stayed from 08/31/2022 to 09/02/2022

gianfranco

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Excellent property, spacious and clean in the heart of the city. Strategic for visiting Al Mercato di Ortigia B&B in the best way. Sebastiano very helpful and welcoming.

stayed from 08/18/2022 to 08/22/2022

sibilla

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

Very simple structure; good value for money. Clean. Strategic location for visits, etc. I loved waking up to the hustle and bustle of the beautiful market of Ortigia Siracusa. I will return.

stayed from 07/13/2022 to 07/14/2022

sebastiano

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Sebastiano is very welcoming and generous in giving stimulating directions and suggestions. The room was very pleasant. The house is in a great location, convenient for parking.

stayed from 05/03/2022 to 05/04/2022

francesco

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

Simple, functional, unbeatable quality/price ratio. Great courtesy and availability of the manager. I will come back with the family.

stayed from 03/14/2022 to 03/15/2022

cinzia

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 8 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

cinzia rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 08/15/2021 to 08/17/2021

fabio

fabio rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 06/25/2021 to 06/26/2021

mario

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Everything fine, clean, close to the center of Ortigia.

stayed from 06/19/2021 to 06/20/2021

The answer from the host:
Grazie Signor Garagozzo.

francesca

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

We stayed there one evening, booked at the last moment. Sebastiano was super kind! The room is very nice and very clean! The B&B is located in a very convenient area, both for shops and for the sea and other services! I highly recommend it.

stayed from 09/07/2020 to 09/08/2020

The answer from the host:
Grazie, é stato un piacere ospitarvi.

fabio

fabio rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 09/16/2019 to 09/17/2019

klaus

klaus rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 03/31/2019 to 04/03/2019

alessandra

Great welcome, warm place!

stayed from 12/22/2018 to 12/23/2018

paola

Good location for visiting Syracuse-Ortigia. Owners very knowledgeable and discreet, excellent breakfast.

stayed from 10/09/2018 to 10/11/2018

joan

Ubicació idònia per conèixer Ortigia. Situada a l'inici del mercat però en una zona excessivament concorreguda.

stayed from 09/14/2018 to 09/16/2018

raoul

raoul rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 06/06/2018 to 06/09/2018

eva

Sehr nette Gastgeber, hilfreich und liebenswert. Antonella spricht ausgezeichnet Deutsch. Preis/Leistungsverhältnis stimmt.

stayed from 05/10/2018 to 05/11/2018

The answer from the host:
Vielen Dank Eva!

hartmuth

Kleines B&B mit zwei schönen Zimmern. Gutes Frühstück ganz nach Wunsch. Freundliche, äußerst hilfsbereite Wirtsleute, Antonella spricht fließend Deutsch. Liegt direkt am täglichen Obst, Gemüse- und Fischmarktmarkt am Rande der Altstadt Ortigia. Gar nicht so schlechte Parkmöglichkeiten im Umkreis von 300-600m. Kann man empfehlen.

stayed from 03/28/2018 to 04/05/2018

The answer from the host:
Vielen herzlichen Dank!

friederike

Sono stata molto bene da Antonella e Sebastiano! Sono tutti e due molto simpatici e disponibile. Camera, bagno ottimo, anche la posizione del B&B che si trova in Ortigia, ma all'inizio dell'isola e quindi facilmente raggiungibile. Tornerò!

stayed from 10/17/2017 to 10/21/2017

The answer from the host:
Grazie Friederike, è stato un piacere averti nostra ospite, speriamo di rivederti presto! Tanti auguri per il tuo lavoro, Antonella e Sebastiano.

sonia

A primo acchito lo stabile anni '60 appare un po' trascurato ma entrando nel B&B si è accolti dal calore e la professionalità del gestore che con la sua conoscenza dei luoghi, della storia e dell'attenzione per l'ambiente ti cattura positivamente. In centro al vivace mercato dell'Ortigia è in una posizione assolutamente favorevole per gli spostamenti sia a piedi alla scoperta della città vecchia sia per escursioni guidate di cui il gestore del B&B è preparatissimo e qualificato accompagnatore. Colazione ottima e abbondante, la signora dolce e disponibile. Due piccoli suggerimenti per migliorare: togliere i profumatori elettrici in corridoio e sostituire le porte della doccia troppo grandi per la misura del piatto-doccia. Lo consiglio. Tornerò.

stayed from 10/10/2017 to 10/12/2017

asia andrea

È la terza volta che torno in questo B&B, non mi delude mai.. al contrario l'ho trovato ancor più progredito. Posizione strategica nel cuore di Ortigia, mare a due passi, per non parlare dei profumi inebrianti delle spezie provenienti dal mercato. Numerosissimi comfort: WiFi, aria condizionata, TV, posto auto.. pulizia della camera e dei luoghi comuni ottimale, colazione stratosferica. Le mie papille gustative fanno ancora i fuochi d'artificio per quei cornetti appena sfornati. Non sono da meno nemmeno le escursioni in compagnia del mitico Sebastiano. Do 10 alla struttura e 10 ai proprietari, gentilissimi e disponibilissimi a qualsiasi ora, è come essere a casa.

stayed from 08/13/2017 to 08/20/2017

The answer from the host:
Gentilissima Asia, sei e sarai sempre la benvenuta, ti aspettiamo alla prossima.

blandine

Nous sommes arrivés, sans avoir réellement réservé ! j'avais conservé l'adresse dans mes emails Et franchement, nous ne regrettons pas notre choix. La maison est super bien placée, en plein coeur d'Ortigia. Très bon accueil de la part de Sebastiano: très cool et de bons conseils notamment pour l'Etna. Petit déjeuner très sympa, joliment prépare. Ortigia est un merveilleux endroit, l'un de nos coups de ❤️ Nous y retournerons, c'est sur ! See you soon.

stayed from 07/25/2017 to 07/27/2017

The answer from the host:
Merci Blandine, nous esperons de vous revoir bientot.

claudia

Die beiden Vermieter sind sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Eine geführte Wandertour mit Sebastiano haben wir zwar nicht gemacht, aber bestimmt wäre es ein einmaliges Erlebnis gewesen. Besonders schön ist, dass der Markt von Ortigia direkt um die Ecke ist und das auch noch jeden Tag außer Sonntag.

stayed from 09/20/2016 to 09/26/2016

julia

Es war perfekt, das Bed and Breakfast liegt direkt in Ortigia am Markt, die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend, das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist sehr gut und das Frühstück sehr in Ordnung!

stayed from 09/30/2016 to 10/02/2016

antonio

Siamo stati nella Matrimoniale Rosa per tre notti. La casa si trova in una posizione bellissima, la stanza è ben arredata e non manca davvero niente. Ma la cosa che ci ha più colpito è l'assoluta pulizia della camera. Consigliatissima.

stayed from 08/01/2016 to 08/04/2016

kathrin

Ich hatte einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt im B&B Al Mercato di Ortigia. Das Zimmer sowie die gesamte Unterkunft sind sehr gemütlich und perfekt gelegen für einen Besuch des tollen Markts von Ortigia und andere Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt. Antonella verwöhnt ihre Gäste mit leckerem Frühstück (Käse, Ei, Obst etc) und serviert sogar leckere selbst gemachte Marmelade. Antonella und ihr Mann Sebastiano sind sehr herzliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber - Ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen. Vielen Dank für die tolle Zeit.

stayed from 05/26/2016 to 05/29/2016

marco

Struttura accogliente e ben arredata. Ospiti cordiali, cortesi ed estremamente disponibili. Colazione con prodotti di qualità e pulizia impeccabile. Il soggiorno è stato di nostro gradimento. Consigliato.

stayed from 03/04/2016 to 03/06/2016

giovanni

Permanenza piacevole e gestori ospitali. Ottima esperienza.

stayed from 01/26/2016 to 01/27/2016

lucia

Ottimo soggiorno, camera pulita con tutto il necessario, molto carini i gestori, posizione perfetta.

stayed from 01/01/2016 to 01/04/2016

adriana

Confortevole, familiare, silenzioso, centrale, non difficile trovare parcheggio, pulito, lenzuola bianche, morbide, wifi libero, gentilezza dei gestori, Sebastiano e Antonella, ottima colazione con squisita marmellata d'arance, ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo a presto. Grazie.

stayed from 01/09/2016 to 01/10/2016

marco

Struttura ottimamente posizionata per la visita a Ortigia e a brevissima distanza per fruire mezzi pubblici per visita altri stupendi siti (Neapolis, ecc). Arredata sobriamente. I gestori molto cortesi e disponibili hanno offerto una colazione abbondante.

stayed from 10/02/2015 to 10/04/2015

daniele

Ottima posizione praticamente dentro Ortigia ma con ampio parcheggio nei pressi della struttura gestori cordiali e disponibili colazione abbondante sicuramente ideale per visitare la bella Siracusa

stayed from 04/26/2015 to 04/28/2015

francesco

Sono stato con la famiglia a marzo in questo B&B e ci siamo trovati benissimo. Calore umano ed una ospitalità veramente genuina il tutto ad un prezzo economico. Il bel tempo ci ha permesso di scalare in magliettina è stato fantastico, così come l’ottimo calcare che offrono le falesie a breve distanza da Siracusa. Perfetta la colazione. Mia moglie si è innamorata di Ortigia e io del buon cibo che si riesce a mangiare da quelle parti.

stayed from 03/06/2015 to 03/08/2015

luciano

Situato all'interno di una palazzina anonima al centro del pittoresco mercato di Ortigia, si trova in posizione strategica per visitare Siracusa. I gestori sono gentilissimi e simpatici e sempre disponibili, le loro informazioni utilissime per godere al meglio di un soggiorno a Siracusa. Gli interni arredati in modo giovane con alcuni mobili della "nonna" danno un tono veramente simpatico. Sarebbero necessari alcuni piccoli accorgimenti il tutto per mantenere ottimo questo piccolo B&B.

stayed from 10/03/2014 to 10/07/2014

mauro

mauro rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 08/18/2014 to 08/20/2014

michele

Ci siamo trovati benissimo, la gestione è eccellente, tutto bellissimo, l'unico problemino che è stato peggiorato dal maltempo, il posteggio auto troppo lontano dal B&B, cmq ci ritorneremo. Ortigia è meravigliosa.

stayed from 05/17/2014 to 05/18/2014

bernardo

Ottima posizione per chi volesse visitare Ortigia. Siamo stati accolti dalla signora Roberta, persona molto gentile e disponibile. Ci ha consigliato una trattoria dove abbiamo mangiato veri piatti degni di nota. Grazie ancora di tutto. Dimenticavo. Ortigia è un posto bellissimo.

stayed from 04/29/2014 to 04/30/2014