Grottasanta Travel Guide

Syracuse

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Popular places to visit

Lungomare di Ortigia

Lungomare di Ortigia

You can take time to visit Lungomare di Ortigia during your travels to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Lungomare di Ortigia
Archaeological Park of Neapolis

Archaeological Park of Neapolis

You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a visit to Archaeological Park of Neapolis. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Archaeological Park of Neapolis
Piazza del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo

You can find out about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Piazza del Duomo
Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse

Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse

You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse
Temple of Apollo featuring a ruin and heritage elements

Temple of Apollo

Discover over 2,000 years of history when you visit the oldest Doric temple in Sicily.

Temple of Apollo
Catacombs of St. John

Catacombs of St. John

Learn about the local history of Syracuse when you spend time at Catacombs of St. John. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Catacombs of St. John

Things to do

Boat tour with dolphin sighting

Boat tour with dolphin sighting

฿24,689
per traveller
Boat tour with dolphin sighting
Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.

Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.

฿940
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.
Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Skip The Line & Guided Tour

Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

฿1,500
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour

Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour

฿752
per adult
Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour
Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h

Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h

฿1,504
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h
Syracuse: Pillirina, Ortigia, and Sea Caves Tour by Boat

Syracuse: Pillirina, Ortigia, and Sea Caves Tour by Boat

฿1,504
per adult
Syracuse: Pillirina, Ortigia, and Sea Caves Tour by Boat
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Top hotels in Grottasanta

Grand Hotel Villa Politi

Grand Hotel Villa Politi

4 out of 5
Via Maria Politi Laudien 2, Syracuse, SR
The price is ฿4,551 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿4,551
฿5,188 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (897 reviews)
"Good property, nice staff, 10min drive to Ortigia city center. Convenient free self parking"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Villa Politi
UNA HOTELS One Siracusa

UNA HOTELS One Siracusa

4 out of 5
Via Diodoro Siculo 4, Syracuse, SR
The price is ฿5,523 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿5,523
฿6,450 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (510 reviews)
"“Syracuse is a magical city. This hotel is about 20 minutes from Ortiga ( the main attractions or the historic island, ) but we needed a place with parking since we were driving from Palermo to Syracuse. It’s very easy to get from the hotel to other places, and finding a parking spot is not a ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

UNA HOTELS One Siracusa
Park Hotel

Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Via Filisto 80, Syracuse, SR
The price is ฿2,878 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿2,878
฿3,538 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and Capuchin Quarry are located ...
6.6/10 (84 reviews)
"Average hotel that needs upgradingand modernising. Breakfast needs to be a bit more expansive. Good carparking facilities."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2024

Park Hotel
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel

Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 93, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (869 reviews)
"This is a unique property, beautiful individual rooms in a historic building, but with all the amenities you would expect. Staff were so friendly and helpful to our needs. Located on a quiet street with a view of the sea. Breakfast was also amazing, a buffett and a la carte"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

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Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection

Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
Contrada Gisira 1, Brucoli, Augusta, SR
The price is ฿6,618 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿6,618
฿7,466 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Augusta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Brucoli Bay and Santa Croce Lighthouse are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (106 reviews)
"Beautiful property with lovely pool and ladders into the sea. Staff very friendly & great dining options. Very peaceful resort with lovely views of Etna from the sea shore."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Archinuè Suite & Apartments

Archinuè Suite & Apartments

Corso Umberto, 143, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this guesthouse in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
"Great apartment. Fairly small but comfortable bedroom. Fantastic views and big balcony. Could do with some more shade on balcony. A few technical issues with spa but staff were very helpful. Bit of a walk into town but flat and manageable. Ortiga is incredible. Well worth a visit for at least 2 days. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Grottasanta

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Acradina

You'll enjoy the churches and seaside views in Acradina. You might want to make time for a stop at Ionian Sea or Capuchin Quarry.

Acradina
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Tiche

2/5(1 area review)

Gardens and restaurants are notable features of Tiche. You might consider stopping by Ionian Sea while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Tiche
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Neapolis

While visiting Neapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Ear of Dionysius and Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse.

Neapolis
Syracuse which includes street scenes as well as an individual female

Santa Lucia

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Santa Lucia is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Porto Piccolo and Ionian Sea.

Santa Lucia
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Epipoli

3/5(1 area review)

While Epipoli isn't home to many top sights, Greek Theatre of Syracuse and Ear of Dionysius are some notable places to visit nearby.

Epipoli
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Ortigia

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Ortigia is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathedral of Syracuse or Piazza del Duomo.

Ortigia

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