Riva with Balcony is a prestigious apartment that comes with a refined design and a gorgeous prime location on the Darsena and the sea canal that separates Siracusa from Ortigia island.
Our apartment is located on the second floor with an astonishing view over the historic Posts and Telegraphs building from the bedroom balcony. The space is bright, enriched with precious design furniture and the style of the apartment is truly elegant and delicate, as from the chammy set of armchairs and double sofa bed to the elegant flooring in the living room, which is also fitted with a TV and a built-in bookcase. The kitchen, decorated in soft colors, comes with all the tools guests may need in addition to a new dining table. The bedroom, well refined and matches the style of the living area, has a queen-sized bed with a divider behind where guests will find a walk-in wardrobe, while it faces a flat-screen TV and a small desk. Finally, a brand-new and refined full bathroom with shower completes the property, together with every comfort such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning in the living room and the bedroom, and heating for a pleasant stay both during summer and winter. The location is also perfect for experiencing the authentic lifestyle of the center in the nearby restaurants and bars. Furthermore, you will find a nearby paid parking area (Parcheggio Talete).
*For group reservations, the apartment can be booked with another amazing apartment with 4 beds next to this one. Please, contact us by email for this specific request.
*Upon arrival or a few days before arrival it may be required to pay a tourist tax, which varies according to local regulations. You will find your reservation details within the Guest Area of Wonderful Italy.
For lovers of relaxation and the sea, eastern Sicily and the area surrounding Syracuse offer everything one could wish for. Starting from the ancient Greek city and heading south, the best-equipped and most beautiful beaches to explore are Minareto, Fanusa, Arenella, and Fontane Bianche, whose name derives from the natural freshwater springs and the particular white color of the sand. On the island of Ortigia, you will also find equipped solariums (Zefiro and Nettuno) and a small free beach called Cala Rossa. Further south, some 30 km away, we find some beautiful unspoiled and inaccessible beaches, including Calamosche, Vendicari with its Natural Fauna Oasis, and the beautiful San Lorenzo. For culture enthusiasts, the Greek theatre of Syracuse and the entire archaeological park with the Ear of Dionysius, a cave carved into the limestone in the shape of a human ear, the Paolo Orsi museum, and the Latomie dei Cappuccini, as well as Ortigia itself with its historical and cultural beauty as well as its landscape, are worth a visit. Not to be overlooked is Noto, the seafront with the tuna fishery of Avola, and finally the seaside village of Marzamemi. In short, Sicily is a land to explore and its natural and cultural beauties are treasures to fill your eyes with.
The airport of Catania Fontanarossa is about 60kms far away, while the “Comiso Pio la Torre” airport is 110kms away. The train station of Siracusa is 1 km away from Ortigia, as well as the inter bus station connected with the airports. Before your arrival, we will send you more information on places to go, what to see and taste. Please do not hesitate to ask!
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 614 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in fee: EUR 20
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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
Rules
Gli arrivi fuori orario comportano un supplemento di 20 EUR. Le suddette richieste sono soggette a conferma da parte della struttura.
La struttura non è disponibile per feste di addio al nubilato/celibato o simili.
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 3-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
Late check-in fee: EUR 20
High chair fee: EUR 25 per stay
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number IT089017C2ALAKUMBS
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Riva With Balcony Syracuse
Riva Apartment With Balcony Syracuse
Riva Apartment With Balcony Apartment
Riva Apartment With Balcony Apartment Syracuse
259645
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see within easy reach of this apartment?
This apartment is situated in Ortigia, just steps from Ionian Sea and Lungomare di Ortigia, and within a short walk of Temple of Apollo. You'll also find Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Syracuse less than a mile away.
Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?
No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?
No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.
Does this apartment include breakfast service?
No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this apartment allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.
Riva Apartment with balcony Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
David D.
Jul 27, 2025
David D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
KENNETH R.
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Ortigia
We really enjoyed our stay in this apartment . It was very clean and vey spacious. It was in a very good location for centre of Ortigia and was very secure. We felt the apartment lacked some equipment and communication was confusing at times.
KENNETH R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
louise s.
May 27, 2025
No WI-FI, not well equipped and disappointing view
Instructions were clear and we were met at the property on time. Whilst the property is high spec (marble floors, flat screen televisions etc), our experience was not great. The key issue was the fact the Wi-Fi wasn't working. It materialized that there was no modem in the property but in a shared property and no one was able to reset it. This had an adverse impact on our stay as didn't want to spend 100s on roaming charges. Even with roaming on the tv's didn't work and I was unable to purchase rail tickets, contact home or even find out what was happening locally. Secondly, on arrival the oven was not clean, the hand held shower was broken and the accommodation lacked equipment such as kettle, 1 wine glass to share and limited kitchen utensils. The plan was to be located near the market so we could buy and cook the produce. It was very difficult to cook without equipment, especially knives to assist with food prep. The view was also poor(see pic), the advert described the room as having a great view. In fact, we were overlooked so it meant keeping the shutters closed a lot of the time. There is a balcony that you can barely stand on so were not able to eat on there but was nice as the room was very dark. Location was good, bed comfy and air condition worked well.
louise s.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Linda H.
Feb 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Location
My husband and I stayed for 4 nights in Feb. ‘25. Check in went smoothly with Olga meeting us and explaining the apartment. She was very gracious about meeting with us on our schedule. Unfortunately the extractor fan and over-the-stove light were not working. This made the kitchen dim for cooking in the evening. The walls behind and beside the stove are just painted, not tiled and as such are stained with cooking grease. Recycling/ garbage disposal instructions were provided. Surprisingly no salt or pepper was in the apartment, but there was dish soap, hand soap and bodywash/ shampoo. The balcony is a little Juliette off of the bedroom. The washing machine was a washer/ dryer combo and had a rapid cycle. It was clean. There is an electrical key, so when you remove the key to leave the apartment the washing machine and electricity to all the outlets turns off. So nothing will charge while you are out. Of course the fridge keeps working! We used the Talete Parking which was a quick 5 min walk away. It appeared sketchy as there was a man wandering about and trying to extract money from the pay parking machine. However , our car was safe, there is video surveillance ( or so the sign says) and there is a tourist bus stop right out front of the entrance. We used the EasyPark App. Our security deposit was returned by Olga when she popped by to check us out.
Linda H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina D., West Haven
Sep 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a wonderful time. The only downfall is there are 49 steps to get to the apartment. Other than that, it's a beautiful apartment with great views.
Sabrina D.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment in historical location
Overall very pleased with our stay , communication with Wonderfulitaly staff was good and check in / out was easy. The apartment was very clean and comfortable . My only minor gripe was there were no change of towels during a 9 day stay plus lack of dish towels and cleaning clothes.
Verified traveler
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Garth J., Toronto, Canada
Oct 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Ortigia stay
The flat is in good shape, the bed comfortable and it is nice to have a laundry machine in-suite. We had issues communicating with the property manager as we arrived in Syracuse after 6PM on a Friday. Their office closes at 6PM for the weekend. We did finally arrange for a person to check us in, who was very nice and well-informed, but we discovered upon arrival that we had no hot water and it took until Sunday for someone to respond.
Lovely modern apartment which was a very comfortable stay for 6 nights to use as a base. Only slight down side is that there needs to be a few more facilities/ items for a longer stay eg bottle opener, cleaning equipment etc to keep apartment nice during stay. Washing machine was a really useful addition. Excellent location to explore Ortigia and surrounding areas. Also managed to find free parking close by. The Wonderful Italy team were helpful in providing good quality advice and information.
Bella
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas K.
Oct 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect condo in a perfect location
Perfect condo in a perfect location!!
Thomas K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chris B., Rancho Mirage, CA
Oct 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Week in Ortigia
Very comfortable apartment with great location to local markets and restaurants, would stay here again.
Chris B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Sabrina P.
Sep 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
It was a great location & very clean. They seemed to leave out that the airconditioner in the kitchen didn't work. Also, at 10:00 a.m. we were waiting for the property manager to come and inspect the property when the new person turned the key not knowing we were still there. Being that check-in was at 3:00 we were very surprised that somone had the keys. With covid and all, we were very surprised. Overall, a beautiful, clean, comfortable apartment. Thank you
Sabrina P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Natalia I.
Jun 27, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Apartment
Immaculate apartment. Modern and very comfortable beds
Natalia I.
10/10 Excellent
Richard and Rosemary K., Philadelphia
May 13, 2019
The Perfect Apartment
This apartment was well equipped with all updated amenities. It was big and had plenty of space. The location was perfect. We liked it so much that we would rent this apartment again in the future.