On the beach.With a stay at this Ortigia apartment, you'll be steps from Museum of Cinema and Jewish Bath. Lungomare di Ortigia and Ionian Sea are also within half a mile (1 km).
Apartment with balcony in a strategic position, 50m from the sea, washing machine, wi-fi and parking *.
POSITION
The apartment on the first floor of a building of two floors is located very close to the beach in a quiet area overlooking the quiet street in the historic center of Syracuse, Ortigia. Easily accessible from Catania Airport (60 km), airport Pio La Torre Comiso (100 km) or by train / bus (2 km). The apartment is in a strategic location for a relaxing holiday: 50 meters from the stop of the electric bus and access to the beach, grocery stores (bakery, supermarket, newsagent) are located in the same neighborhood, and cafes and restaurants are easily accessible by foot. The nearest beach is 300 meters away.
WHAT IT OFFERS
The apartment of about 55 square meters, and it ss on two floors: the first floor is a living room with flat-screen TV and sofa bed for two people; a fully equipped kitchenette with fridge, freezer, electric cooker, microwave oven, service cookware, tableware, kettle, orange juicer, kitchen towels and coffee maker. The bathroom is with shower and bidet. Because the ceiling is very high, it was created an additional floor with a full bedroom with a double bed with bedside tables, dresser and closet. The apartment has air conditioning / heating and it has its own modem with unlimited wi-fi connection.
The balcony is equipped with table and two wooden chairs. A laundry room with washing machine and iron is suitable on the ground floor (shared with other 3 flats). Please note that the apartment is on the first floor and has no lift.
BIKES 2 beautiful vintage bikes are available for free for my guests. I will provide you a pump, a lock and a key to regulate the seats of the bikes. I kindly ask you to use ALWAYS the lock and take care of them during your excursions. Please if you're interested in using them let me know in advance to check the availability.
PARKING
Ortigia is a limited traffic area particularly in the evening after 8 p. m and week-ends. Close to my flat there'are some free parking spaces. I strongly suggest you to reserve a parking space in a pay private garage or to park in the pay public parking. The pay public parking "Talete" is about 700 meters from the flat. You can easily reach the flat by walking or taking the electric bus. If you decide to park at Talete Parking, for unloading luggage during times of the ZTL, I can communicate your license plate to the police to avoid fines. The pay private garage (guarded) is about 250 meters from the flat. I'm not the owner but I'll happy to reserve for you a parking space. In this case the owner of the garage will provide you a "pass" to enter in Ortigia even during the ZTL times. For more info and / or to reserve a parking space in the private garage please contact me in advance as limited parking spaces are available.
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NOTE:
THE QUOTE DOESN'T INCLUDES: - 30 EURO FOR THE FINAL CLEANING FEE, BED SHEETS AND BATH TOWELS - CITY TAX - ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION IS INCLUDED UP TO 50kw PER WEEK. - BABY CRADLE 20 EURO PER STAY - TRNSFER SERVICE FROM TO CATANIA OR COMISO AIRPORT *** VINTAGE BIKES are available from MAY 2017 FOR FREE only for guests that book directly with us. Bikes must be booked in advance. A refundable deposit of 100 euros will be requested upon arrival for the bikes.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Single level property
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Unlimited smartphone data usage
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 5:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: EUR 100
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
We should mention
All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Does Steno Ortigia Apartment have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Steno Ortigia Apartment to the beach?
This apartment is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Steno Ortigia Apartment offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Steno Ortigia Apartment?
No, there is no casino at this apartment.
What time is check-in at Steno Ortigia Apartment?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Steno Ortigia Apartment?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Steno Ortigia Apartment have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does Steno Ortigia Apartment have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is Steno Ortigia Apartment to downtown Syracuse?
This apartment is 0.4 mi away from Syracuse.
Steno Ortigia Apartment Reviews
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8.6
Excellent
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
nicolas H.
Mar 14, 2019
Zentrale & ruhige Lage
Sehr schöne eingerichtete Dachwohnung mit Balkon.
zentrale & ruhige Lage.Zu Fuß ist man innerhalb von 5 Minuten in Piazza Duomo, in 2 Minuten an einem Supermarkt.
Gutes Wi-Fi Komfortable Betten.
Sehr gute Betreuung.
nicolas H.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Erich S.
Oct 1, 2017
Schöne Lage, ganz in Ordnung, jedoch mit Einschränkungen
Entgegen der Annonce war ein Parkplatz nicht im Angebot inkludiert; das erfuhr man aber erst nach der Buchung. Parkplatz kostet zusätzlich 10 €/Tag.
Das Apartment "Steno" ist gut gelegen und für 2 Personen ideal geschnitten und ausgestattet. Die Sauberkeit ließ allerdings zu wünschen übrig: zentimeterlange Flusen hingen aus der Abzugshaube über dem Herd (wurden nach Hinweis an die Vermieterin beseitigt), Haare (offenbar vom Vormieter) in Dusche und Bidet.
Erich S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Anja L.
Jun 18, 2017
Eine hübsche Ferienwohnung im Herzen Ortigias
Die Wohnung liegt inmitten des alten Ortigias, die Wege zum Meer, den Restaurants, Geschäften und Sehenswürdigkeiten sind kurz. Die Vermieterinnen (Roberta und ihre Mutter) sind äußerst freundlich, hilfsbereit und geben tolle Tipps für den Urlaub in Siracusa. Die Wohnung entspricht der Beschreibung und wird gut gepflegt. Leider staut sich in dem Schlafzimmer unter dem Dach die Hitze, aber es gibt einen Ventilator und auch eine Klimaanlage, um Abhilfe zu schaffen. Die engen Gassen - so schön sie sind - haben für lärmempfindliche Menschen den Nachteil, Geräusche zu verstärken. Ganz ruhig ist es hier nicht, dafür aber zentral.
Anja L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Judy C.
Feb 19, 2017
Two excellent weeks in Ortigia.
My husband and I have used VRBO with confidence that the apartments will be as they are described. Roberta's description was just what we found. Just minutes from the sea, the apartment was well furnished and perfect for our two week stay. Even though it was the off-season, many shops and eateries were open. It is an easy town to explore. Syracuse, just across the bridge, has wonderful history, including an Archeological Park with Roman theater and Greek amphitheater. It was good to come home: after a day of exploring and prepare a light evening meal in the kitchen. Market is fun, but if you need a traditional grocery store, there are two very close to the apartment. Part of the agreement was to pay a portion of the electric bill. We felt the rate was fair and did not mind paying an xtra 24 Euros per week for heat and utilities. The laundry is a shared washer in the lower level and we had no problems with the other guests when it came to sharing the laundry facilities. Our only concern is the beautiful loft bedroom ceiling! The beams are traditional for this area, but my husband seemed to find ways to hit his head frequently! Anyone over 5'8" will need to be careful. Perfect place, wonderful community and great way to relax along the sea. Thank you, Roberta and mum for being such good hostesses!
Judy C.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Kerri D.
Dec 26, 2016
Good location in Ortigia, a little hard to find
The property had all amenities advertised. It was a great location easy to walk to all sites, restaurants and shops. However the building owner had construction going on the entire time we were there, I wish they would have made this known to us. The work began at 7:00 a.m. It was unbelievably loud, making it impossible to sleep. We stayed during late November the weather was cold and rainy, unfortunately the apartment did not have adequate heating making it a little uncomfortable. The bathroom is a nice size however the water never gets very warm and the drain backs up almost as soon as you turn on the shower.
Kerri D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Arthur B.
Apr 29, 2016
Super séjour
Super séjour dans cet appart niché au cœur d'Ortigia! Bel accueil et explications faites par la maman de Roberta. Des petits gâteaux à l'arrivée et tout ce qu'il faut sur place, ainsi qu'un petit balcon sympa pour le petit dej. Rien à dire!
Arthur B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Todor P.
Apr 29, 2016
Perfect stay
La Gorgone is the perfect place to stay if an authentic Sicilian atmosphere is the aim on the vacation. There are countless attractions, wonderful restaurants and beautiful scenery just few minutes of walking in any given direction from the front door. Sitting on the balcony and enjoying the sun and the ocean breases makes for a great pass time during the warmest part of the day and a swim in the Mediterranean Sea is literally just around the corner. The apartment itself is comfortable and it is in a nice condition and equipped with everything needed for a week or two in Ortigia. Thats why we're happy to give our highest recommendation to having La Gorgone as your home base while visiting this fantastic place.