Santa Lucia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Syracuse featuring street scenes as well as an individual female
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(3 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

3.5/5(2 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(7 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

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 which includes building ruins and heritage elements

Temple of Apollo

4.5/5(4 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

Activities

Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves
Greek theater in Syracuse

Group guided tour of the archaeological park of Neapolis

AU$29
per adult
Group guided tour of the archaeological park of Neapolis
Syracuse: Ortigia Island Boat Trip with Marine Grottoes

1-hour boat tour with visit to sea caves and ortigia island

AU$36
per adult
1-hour boat tour with visit to sea caves and ortigia island
Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h

Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h

AU$71
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h
Boat tour of the island of Ortigia and the sea caves

Boat tour of the island of Ortigia and the sea caves

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat tour of the island of Ortigia and the sea caves
Siracusa:Ortigia & SeaCaves Boat Tour+Prosecco,Fruit,Snorkel

Siracusa: Ortigia & Sea Caves Boat Tour w/ Prosecco & Fruit

AU$53
per adult
Siracusa: Ortigia & Sea Caves Boat Tour w/ Prosecco & Fruit
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Our pick of the best Santa Lucia Hotel Deals

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 WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and Syracuse ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (631 reviews)
"The hotel is very central in the main town of Siracusa. Plenty of good restaurants on the doorstep and only ten minute walk from the station. Ortigia only a 15 minute walk away. The bathroom facilities and room decor are slightly old fashioned but all working fine."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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Grande Albergo Alfeo
Caportigia Boutique Hotel

Caportigia Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
Viale Montedoro 76, Syracuse, SR
The price is AU$327 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$327
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star property in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (247 reviews)
"Excellent location. Very comfortable room. Loved everything about it."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Caportigia Boutique Hotel
Nostos rooms & Apartments

Nostos rooms & Apartments

3 out of 5
Corso Umberto I, 66, Syracuse, SR
The price is AU$141 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$141
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia ...
9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
"The staff were friendly. The room was quiet and clean. There is no elevator."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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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 WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and Porto Piccolo are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay very much. Reception was great, room was comfortable and conveniently furnished. Breakfast was excellent."

Reviewed on 7 June 2025

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Lakkios
Hotel Le Muse

Hotel Le Muse

3 out of 5
Via Malta, 17, Syracuse, SR
The price is AU$188 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$188
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy a marina, breakfast (surcharge), and an area shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and Santa ...
7.4/10 Good! (63 reviews)
"The room was great and the staff was exceptionally helpful"

Reviewed on 22 June 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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lungomare di Ortigia and Santa Lucia ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
Ok
"Room had sort of a sewer smell."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

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Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Lucia

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Ortigia

5/5(10 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(1 area review)

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

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

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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