Excellent location & very helpful staff who waited patiently for us to find our way there before closing for the siesta period. The rooms in the main hotel are really spacious. Breakfast (for an extra cost) was good.

The external public areas are lovely but the rooms are shabby. We started off in the annexe (not main hotel) in a room that looked out at a nice courtyard but the room itself was dark and the bathroom 'tired' looking. The chairs in the courtyard needed a good clean so it wasn't possible to sit on them. We were able to move into the hotel itself into a lovely big space but it needed a refresh: the toilet seat was wonky and the sofa sagged. The bedroom with two beds was cramped (no need for such a large wardrobe in it).

Breakfast at €8 excellent value and being march there was a log fire in the breakfast room. the architecture is very interesting. The sofas in the suite were very comfortable as were the beds with duvets. I would recommend it and definitely rebook the hotel again

The lighting at the top of the wooden steps to the top bedroom. I would suggest at night it might be precarious for someone with poor eyesight coming down to the bathroom. There was no light in the small kitchenette cupboard to see to pour boiling water from the kettle. Suggest one table lamp in lounge seating area would improve the ambience and facilitate reading. Toilet seat was wobbly needed fastening. That said I would definitely stay again

The location was ideal for wandering around Ortigia on foot, close to everything. Loved the historic feel of the building retained in its renovation (old stone arches, etc.), and the readily available tours of the ancient Roman well and ancient mikvah baths far beneath the hotel (hidden from the late 1400s until rediscovered in 1986). We also arrived early and the hotel staff accommodated us with one ready room in which to leave our belongings and freshen up.

I loved the look and feel of the property. The hotel has tons of character. The room was very spacious and comfortable. It came with a small kitchenette. Breakfast, which included eggs made to order, was only €8 in the renovated historic dining rooms. My off season rate was extremely reasonable. The only thing I didn’t like was the poor internet reception. That might have been because my room was in a different building from the main area. I was worried while walking over that my room might not be as nice as others in the main building, but it was wonderful.

The hotel is like a small museum to spend your time in Syracuse. The atmosphere is cozy and peaceful. It is close to all the attractions in Ortigia, but it is on a quiet little street away from the main streets and it makes it reyally relaxing place. The team is kind and attentive and you have enough personal space without being deprived of support for your needs.

There is no view from the hotel but it's normal in the narrow streets in the old town. The sea is a street away and the views are quite close. The facility is really old and it has its specifics - no elevator, old shower cabin and kitchen corner. But you have all that you need and the rooms are spacious and nice.

Quiet, large one bedroom apartment. We also had a balcony with an ocean view. Breakfast had the usual cheese and ham plus a whole array of baked goods. Eggs were prepared upon request

One of the stuff persons was friendly and knowledgeable, the other less so.

This is a gorgeous property. We stayed in a 2 bedroom with a kitchenette. Everything was spacious and well equipped. The bedding was scrumptious which was important as we were there in February. This room even had a little courtyard off of the main living space. The location was excellent being about a block to the sea. Perfect for a seaside stroll around the island. We found many dining options close by both casual and upscale. We parked at Talete which worked out well as it was about a 15 minute walk.

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We liked everything about it! The location was superb, like a secret gem! The building is historical, very beautiful. The most ancient mikveh in European is at the same building, so much worth the visit.

Although our room was lovely, very stylish and had a lovely terrace amidst the roofs, the bathroom could get better care. The shower head was not holding well, and the cabin was missing a door. Still it did not take away our satisfaction during our stay.

Alla Guidecca is an upscale boutique hotel in an extremely charismatic location. If it is offered at a competitive price, suggest you stay here. Comfortable, well-maintained, ample space, perhaps even romantic. The best pillows I have had in all my travels. Alla Guidecca is perhaps 1 km from the bridges crossing onto the island or Ortigia. It is in an old city, that limits vehicles, has stairs, you have to carry or roll luggage, sidewalks in places are very narrow or non existant. Visitors should be fit enough to accept these challenges. After a long walk and carrying luggage up many stairs, you are rewarded with scenic views and a very comfortable place to stay.

Usually at places with a mini kitchen some cleaning products, scrubbers, dish cloths are provided by the establishment. Mine had none. Generally guests will leave a kitchen in a cleaner state if these are provided. Also, usually when a mini kitchen is offered there are some basic things provided by the establishment, e.g. salt, pepper, a few packs of sugar, tea, ect. Even a hotel room has these. Also guests, buy and leave things they not completely consume, often condiments, coffee, etc.. My unit's cupboard was bare. Not sure if a bare cupboard policy is Alla Guidecca's, or just my mini kitchen. A wine glass would have been nice. Wine in a juice glass is just not right.

Amazing hotel, It was actually more of a suite with a separate living area and a bedroom. Very historic, one of my favorite hotels on my trip. Within 60 seconds of a swimming area and great restaurants. Beautiful courtyard, I was able to chill with a glass of wine and enjoy my surroundings.

Breakfast room was beautiful but breakfast was ok, i’ve had some amazing breakfast lineups at other hotels, so it was hard to compete with that.