Family-friendly holiday rentals in Island of Ortigia

A very pretty house right in front of the beautiful beach. Very comfortable and friendly host If I go to Syracuse again, I definitely want to stop by again!

Mariella's place was not only spotless and beautifully furnished, but it was located in an ideal location to fully enjoy and explore Ortigia! The apartment was close to the water and only five minutes' walk from the square. We loved staying there and already plan to return the next time we vacation in Sicily!

A beautiful villa in a great location and Francesco was really helpful and accommodating. Just be wary of the stairs if you have young children!

The apartment is bright, modern and very well furnished. The landlord was super nice and helpful. The center is within walking distance. Perfect starting point in all directions. The bus stop/bus station is right at the house and can be heard from the terrace. Basically, Sicily has a massive problem with garbage disposal, which is unfortunately clearly visible in some neighborhoods.

Awesome spot. Absolutely loved it. Sebastiano was also super reactive and responsive. I’d recommend this home in a heartbeat. Thank you!

Roberto and his son Erik were just great. We stayed in Villa Bismarkia which was clean and tidy. Everything you might need is available and the common areas were so well-maintained and nice. Recommend starting this home!

Wonderful hosts with an amazing property in an ideal location. We didn't want to leave .... ever! :) Ada was fantastic from booking through check out. They offered fabulous recommendations and a beautiful home with the best of everything, including washer & dryer and valet parking! We cannot wait to return!! Highly recommended!!!

Unfortunately, we have to mention the neighbor's dog(s) right away. He barked for hours during the day. The stay in the beautiful outdoor area was considerably clouded by this. It was really a blatant harassment. We urgently need to find a solution together with the neighbor. Otherwise, the villa is simply beautiful and the new extension and the kitchen with new furniture are very tasteful. The many terraces and outdoor areas are perfect. The communication with our host was excellent. Problems have been resolved right away. Great! We really liked the surroundings, especially Ortigia. We would book again immediately if the dogs were not from the neighbor. The villa is located in a quiet cul-de-sac and the upper terrace offers a magnificent view.

We stayed only for a day, the flat had everything we wanted. We could easily walk to Ortigia and the area is safe as we walked back late at night. Fabio recommended restaurants and they were superb. Recommend this place.

A good place for 3 people to sleep. Centrally located and quiet. We felt right at home

Giuseppe was from the start a perfect host offering picking us up from the station, once we arrived he gave us a full explanation of all the apartment’s facilities, everything was brilliant. He also gave us lots of personal information about the area where to eat what to visit, etc. The beach, shops, restaurants were within 5 min walk. Thank you for the perfect stay, 10 out of 10 and look forward to returning next year.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful and modern villa, located on Salvatore’s property. Despite being on the same grounds, we had complete privacy with our own terrace and a lovely barbecue area. Salvatore was incredibly helpful and always available when we needed anything. He gave us great recommendations for restaurants, beaches, and places to explore, which really enhanced our trip. The terrace area is peaceful and green, with sunbeds available for relaxing in the sun or in the shadow. The nearest supermarkets are about a 20-minute drive away in Syracuse. All in all, a perfect stay!

Great Airbnb with a great location, lots of space. Giuliano and Emmanuel were very flexible, which helped a lot. Thank you 😊

We had a lovely time staying here. We didn’t need to use the car as it was a 30 minute walk to the archeological park and a 30 minute walk to the castle on Ortygia. The flat was spotless and the view from the window amazing. Highly recommended

If you're visiting Syracuse, this is a great choice. Easy access to the central train and bus stations. Outstanding, communicative and personable host with a great attitude. Helpfully explained everything in the apartment and gave us ideas about exploring the neighborhood. Very near Ortigia, which makes it easy to wander around and discover all sorts of hidden gems. If we ever return to Syracuse, this would be my first choice!

We loved Valentina’s studio apartment. Everything we needed was there - a home away from home. Definitely would return!

Giuseppe’s villa is beautiful, tastefully decorated and very spacious. The variety of outdoor seating areas were lovely for enjoying the sun at different periods of the day. The pool was superb, beautiful and clean. The villa is 10 minutes drive from Syracuse and Ortigia, which have a huge variety of delicious restaurants and bars. The streets are beautiful to explore, especially in the evenings. The only downside to the villa was the area. Unfortunately, there are no pavements so walking anywhere is unsafe. Therefore, hiring a car is necessary. There is a bus, but it only passes 4 x daily. There are local restaurants to visit, but driving is required due to the roads, and at our time of visiting it was unclear whether these were open or not. Despite this, I would happily visit Giuseppe’s villa again without a doubt. Thank you for having us.

We spent a wonderful week exploring the sights of Sicily (you definitely need a car) and having the oasis of Charlotte’s beautiful home to chill in the afternoon and evenings. The pictures do not do the garden justice and is a charming sun trap where we picked lemons and rosemary for our meals. Charlotte was on hand to answer any queries - the nearest supermarket (2 minute walk away), bakery (the sweetest place a 5 minute drive away), how to use the washing machine but never intruded - it is completely your own space. We visited Siracusa, Ortigia, Noto, Ampitheatre, Avola (beautiful beach, free parking, gorgeous ice cream shop on main road) and Ragusa (1.5 hour drive but spectacular views and so worth it!). We had a fabulous week, made all the better by Charlotte 🙂

Valeria and Giorgio were perfect hosts - we had a lovely welcome and the communication was excellent throughout our stay. The photos really do not do this beautiful villa, pool and gardens justice. Easy reach of Syracuse and Ortigia, and Noto is definitely worth a visit. If you are thinking of booking then do not hesitate! Thank you for a wonderful holiday and we shall be back!

We had a wonderful 4 day stay at Alessandro’s house with the beautiful garden and amazing views… our 4year old son loved the pool, the playground and- after some time- the big dog ;-) we would love to come back to this great host

Salvatore has been lovely. The garden is beautiful and the kids enjoyed the pool a lot. Ideal place to shine in the area. Very nice bedding. we had a lovely stay!

We had a fantastic time staying here. The villa is great with plenty of space, a good kitchen with everything you need. The gardens are amazing and huge with lots of different places to sit and relax and eat outside. There is also a beautiful pool. We were a family group of 4 (3 adults and a 2 year old). It was a really good place for a small child with loads of space to play and nice and quiet. Valeria and Giorgio were excellent hosts. The communication is clear and easy. When we had a couple of minor issues, they sorted them out really quickly so we could carry on enjoying our holiday. They also have great local recommendations. You need a car for the villa, but there are 3/4 nice restaurants only 5 minutes drive away serving a mix of seafood and pizza. All are family friendly and have great views over the sea and Ortigia. Ortigia and Siracusa are only 15 minutes away by car as well. I’d definitely recommend staying here.

Top location for the Siracuse region with friendly host, nice apartments and nice large swimming pool among the olive trees. Neat and tidy. Recommended.

Stunning property with the most incredible view. The pool and outdoor space was beautifuly maintained, and all the rooms were perfectly appointed. Andrea was such a wonderful host, sending personal recommendations (we loved the Sicilian champagne suggested), and checking that everything was ok. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an amazing base from which to visit the eastern side of Sicily.