Santa Lucia Travel Guide

Syracuse

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Santa Lucia
Photo by William Keller
Photo by William Keller
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Photo by Sarah Haynes
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Photo by Lindsay Gauthier

Popular places to visit

Lungomare di Ortigia

Lungomare di Ortigia

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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

5/5(30 reviews)

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

4.5/5(37 reviews)

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

4/5(5 reviews)

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

4/5(42 reviews)

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

Syracuse: Cathedral entrance ticket with VR viewer experience

Syracuse: Cathedral entrance ticket with VR viewer experience

฿299
per adult
Syracuse: Cathedral entrance ticket with VR viewer experience
Syracuse: Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Syracuse: Cathedral Admission Ticket.

฿112
per adult
Syracuse: Cathedral Admission Ticket.
Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

฿749
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves
Siracusa: Ortygia Island Boat Tour with Grotto Visit

Siracusa: Ortygia Island Boat Tour with Grotto Visit

฿936
per adult
Siracusa: Ortygia Island Boat Tour with Grotto Visit
Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

฿1,123
per adult
Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves
Syracuse: Cathedral entrance ticket with VR viewer and Secreta Palatii

Syracuse: Cathedral entrance ticket with VR viewer and Secreta Palatii

฿299
per adult
Syracuse: Cathedral entrance ticket with VR viewer and Secreta Palatii
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Top hotels in Santa Lucia

Grande Albergo Alfeo

Grande Albergo Alfeo

4 out of 5
Via Nino Bixio 5, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and Syracuse ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (634 reviews)
"The bathroom shower leaked all over the floor so we put a towel on the floor. The toilet push button was very finicky The rooms were dated The breakfast was very good Excellent location The staff were very helpful"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Caportigia Boutique Hotel

Caportigia Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
Viale Montedoro 76, Syracuse, SR
The price is ฿4,131 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿4,131
฿4,923 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star property in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
"Spacious clean room! Mine was street facing and super quiet with windows fully shut. Didn't take advantage of the breakfast, but the staff held my luggage until my room was ready, gave recommendations and was convenient to many shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Caportigia Boutique Hotel
Nostos rooms & Apartments

Nostos rooms & Apartments

3 out of 5
Corso Umberto I, 66, Syracuse, SR
The price is ฿2,616 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿2,616
฿3,361 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia ...
9/10 Wonderful! (268 reviews)
"The location is great! Hotels stuff is helpful. The room is big, clean and has everything you need. The bed is very comfortable. However the air conditioner is VERY loud. The bathroom smelled like urine and the shower head didn’t work well. It seems like the holes in the shower head were all ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Nostos rooms & Apartments
Lakkios

Lakkios

3 out of 5
Via Allo Sbarcadero Santa Lucia 2/a, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 3-star beach B&B in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and Porto Piccolo are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
"Everything was excellent. I didn't give five stars for the area around the property because it is currently undergoing renovations so we had to walk the longer way round to reach Isola di Ortigia (about twenty minutes). It will be perfect once the promenade is completed. There is a little sandy beach ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Lakkios
Hotel Le Muse

Hotel Le Muse

3 out of 5
Via Malta, 17, Syracuse, SR
The price is ฿3,488 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿3,488
฿4,356 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy a marina, breakfast (surcharge) and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and ...
7.4/10 Good! (65 reviews)
"All was great"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hotel Le Muse
Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri

Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri

4 out of 5
42 Via Malta, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and Santa Lucia ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
"The location of this hotel is ideal! Directly between the train station and Ortigia. Easy walking to many different restaurants. We very much enjoyed our short stay here and the daily activities hosted by the Hotel. My only iffy thing was the tiles in the bathroom (the shower specifically) seemed ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Lucia

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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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Neapolis

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

Neapolis
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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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Grottasanta

4/5(12 area reviews)

Grottasanta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pista Ciclabile Siracusa and Ionian Sea.

Grottasanta
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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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Epipoli

3/5(1 area review)

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

Epipoli

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