Aretusa Vacanze B&B

This was our first visit to Sicily. We had such a lovely time here. I can only echo what other 5* reviews have said - the family running the B&B are charming and helpful, and our room was interesting in a good way and spotlessly clean. We particularly enjoyed our chats with Stefano in the mornings when breakfast was being served to us on the roof terrace (which has views over Ortygia and to the sea beyond). Once you step outside the front door you are in the heart of the old town, but our room (no. 9) was so quiet you wouldn't have known you were so near the street. A perfect base for a holiday.

Stephano is the most wonderful host. We had an amazing stay. From arriving and receiving a ceramic pineapple in honor of our anniversary, to the wonderful breakfasts served on the roof, (jams homeade to die for) to the incredibly charming room and view of the small street below, we loved Aretusa Vacance. The whole family of hosts were incredibly nice, and Stephano made certain that we had reservations for extraordinary meals every night (even called our restaurant in Rome, next stop, to save a table for us.) We also loved the art all over this charming spot. Bravo to Stephano for making us feel so special.

I have just got back from a four day trip for a friends 60th birthday - there were 9 ladies. Stefani and his family were wonderful, helpful and attentive hosts. Lovely little hotel in a fabulous location. I’ll be going back in the autumn for definite!

This family run B&B is ideally located in one of the narrow winding streets in Ortygia close to the Fountain of Arethusa. Our room was very large with an amazing ceiling. The furnishing reflects its older style, and one small down side is limited space near the bed to leave items for the night. The bathroom was modern with an excellent shower. Breakfast was served on the roof top terrace with a nice variety of items to order from. The staff were very friendly and helpful and booked us an excellent driver to take us to our next destination as the trains are not currently operating in the area.

I spent 5 nights in this family run guesthouse in Ortigia in Siracusa. From the time I enquired they were helpful and reliable and I always felt confident in the booking. The location is convenient though slightly apart from the most crowded parts of Ortigia and not far from the water. Breakfast upstairs on the rooftop was a highlight every morning. The building could be difficult for anyone with mobility issues due to all the stairs.

My cousin stayed in this hotel a few years ago and told us that her stay was wonderful. I trust her so I sent an email to inquire about availability. Stefano responded very quickly and answered all of my questions. We booked the hotel for 2 nights. We drove from Catania to Ortigia . We stayed in a 2 bedroom mini apartment. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. We had an equipped kitchen,fridge,minibar, TV, en-suite bathroom with shower and hair dryer and safe. The free wifi worked well. The apartment exceeded our expectations. This is a family run establishment and they all try to ensure that their guests are happy and enjoying their stay. The breakfast area is on the top floor(roof area) which is partially outside with a beautiful ocean view. The breakfast was delicious. We especially enjoyed the fresh squeezed orange juice and all of the different kinds of jams. They can also help you with recommendations of tours and restaurants. We parked our car in a nearby supervised parking garage for 20 Euros a day. It is also very reasonably priced.You will be very happy if you decide to stay here.