Aretusa Vacanze B&B - Syracuse

Boutique B&B in a renovated 17th-century building on Ortygia Island, Syracuse

Rooftop Breakfast and Dining

Breakfast is served on the roof terrace, with views of the Bay of Syracuse. The father of the host family prepares a selection of nine homemade jams, including fig and pumpkin, served at breakfast. Guests order breakfast the night before, choosing from items like fresh orange juice, eggs, and pistachio croissants, brought warm from the bakery.

Self-Catering Rooms

All rooms at Aretusa Vacanze B&B are spacious and include a kitchenette with a hob and refrigerator. Some units have split-level layouts with bathrooms on both floors, such as the Two-Bedroom Apartment - Split Level. The rooms mix 17th-century character with modern bathrooms and strong air conditioning.

Guest Services and Concierge

The B&B provides complimentary concierge services, including dinner reservations at local restaurants and booking of boat excursions to the sea caves. Parking logistics are handled by the staff, who guide guests to a secure garage and assist with luggage on arrival. Additional services include airport shuttle, babysitting, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping.

Location on Ortygia Island

The B&B is located in a pedestrian-only alley on Ortygia Island, within a five-minute walk of the Arethusa Fountain and Piazza Duomo. The sea and local swimming spots, like Cala Rossa Beach, are reachable on foot in under five minutes. Guests can reach public transportation stops and the bridges to mainland Syracuse easily from the front door.

Family-Friendly Hospitality

Three generations of the family run the B&B daily, offering personalized attention to families with children. Services include babysitting, strollers, and assistance with children's needs, such as accommodating food allergies at breakfast. The two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes give families the option of preparing some meals themselves.

• Accommodation: Self-catering rooms with kitchenettes in a 17th-century building
• Dining: Homemade jams and rooftop buffet breakfast overlooking Syracuse Bay
• Services: Concierge for dinner reservations and boat tours, parking assistance
• Location: Walk to Arethusa Fountain, Piazza Duomo, and Cala Rossa Beach
• Family: Multi-generational hosts, babysitting, and strollers available
• Highlights: Rooftop terrace, homemade fig jam, two-bedroom split-level apartments

License number: 19089017B402047,IT089017B4MZ6MIALM