Very comfortable accommodation in a great location for both Ortigia, the archaeological sites and the train station/bus depot. Nice terrace, well-sized bathroom and a nice breakfast spread. We appreciated all the recommendations and information for making the most of our time in the area, as well as the responsive communication, hospitality, and flexibility in accommodating our schedule.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing all good.

Great location, ideally situated so you can walk to both Ortigia and the archaeological site. Balcony also good to watch the world go by. Giovanni the host was brilliant as he gave us tips and recommendations of restaurants and local beaches.

Stayed in May 2024

Giovanni was superb as a host and very helpful with all information syracusa/ortigia. He was detail oriented with recommendations, parking, and sites that are a must see. The location is perfectly in between both popular areas of tourist attractions. The room with balcony was wonderful, well equipped, and restful. He is very personable and welcoming like we are old friends. It was a pleasure to have stayed here and wish we could have longer.

Stayed in May 2024

Perfect location for both ortigia and the archeological park. Clean and comfortable.

Stayed in May 2024

Bright and spacious apartment with amazing photos of Siracusa. Large clean modern bathroom. Tea making facilities were brought on request and much appreciated.

Stayed in May 2024

This was a learning curve for us. Older travellers such as ourselves (71 and 69)must get used to this new very subtle advertising of accommodations such as this. By the time we'd encountered this style of accommodation over our 5 weeks through Malta, Sicily, and Sardinia we were more used to it and knew where to look at the street- access to find the small name for the business located alongside the other tenants in buildings - private units, and professional offices. Call me old-fashioned, but maybe some photographic indicator of the fact that you've located the accommodation, or even a bright pot-planter to demark the entry, (and featured in website advertising) might help denote to foot-weary travellers that "ah, this must be it!" We visited in April, but I can imagine if it were high summer and one had walked in the heat you could be a bit frazzled trying to find it.

Giovanni and his wife are the new generation of hoteliers, providing very comfortably decorated rooms within a discreetly positioned 6th level of a residential complex. It is ideally located in Syracusa so we could easily walk to Ortigya as well as to the bus station and to the car rental businesses (not that the Bus Station is anything to write home about - it's just an area, not far from the train station! ) Communication prior to moving in is all done on WhatsApp and by tablet which, for oldies such as ourselves who don't speak anything but English, can be a bit of a challenge but both owners have travelled, are fluent in English, and have prior client focused/hospitality backgrounds; Giovanni has decorated to showcase his talented photography skills and it is most appealing. They don't have many rooms, but what they have are worth snapping up! He provided an electric jug so we could make our own tea/instant coffee which I really like. We enjoyed the breakfast communally in dining room around the corner (though there are also some rooms adjacent to the dining area). Really comfortable bed. Good linens. Balcony. AC that works sensitively. Good shower. Giovanni gave us directions to the local grocery store which is very handy, and to many restaurants in the area.

Stayed in April 2024

The hosts were very helpful and willing to please

Stayed in April 2024

Location - close to Ortigia and also near by train station, very convenient; Very helpful host Clean and quiet room, very comfy bed Tasty breakfast, salty and sweet options

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing at all. It was perfect!!!

The location was perfect to walk and see all of the sights. We had a beautiful view of the city. The owner Giovanni was AMAZING and helped us organize our stay and made a recommendation for a boat trip which is not to be missed!

Stayed in April 2024

We had a great stay in PhotoGuest and received an excellent service from Giovanni. He was very helpful and provided us the suggestions what to see in Syracuse and around. We had a perfect boat trip to the caves (with a nice discount for the guests) and for the trip to Etna we received coupons for a meal at a top cable car station. Location is really perfect with a short walking distance to all the most important places to visit during your stay in Syracuse. If you are visiting a city by a car, you can enjoy free parking spaces just in a front of the building.

Stayed in April 2024

The pocket door to the room didn’t offer much noise insulation.

Property was very modern with very good photographic art of the local area, clean, had good security and a comfortable bed. Giovanni was very helpful and was always on hand to help.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing. It was perfect for our stay

Giovanni was very kind and helpful

Stayed in April 2024

It´s hard to come up with something bad of this stay. In this case the breakfast was served in our room which some people might love and some other don´t.

This was a beautiful stay in Siracusa. It´s very easy to see the love and dedication that the owner put into this place. The location is very good, close to the historical center but outside the ZTL zone. Parking by car was possible without any problem and communication was easy and straightforward. We also get detailed maps of how to leave our car in the surrounding area without having to pay. We visited in march, but probably it´s a little bit more tricky during high season. Beds were very comfortable and the location was quiet. The breakfast was very good, specially the handmade jams. It was possible to customize it a little bit with a more presence of eggs and less presence of pastries, which was amazing. We also had delicious blood oranges and cappuccino.

Stayed in March 2024

We missed a blanket at night

Location

Stayed in March 2024

Very engaged and knowledgeable host. He had all necessary info prepared for us, which made the stay much more comfortable. Good location between main attractions. Nice service during breakfasts.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Perfect location to explore the historical sites of the city. No problem finding public parking in the vicinity. The host, Giovanni, was amazing. He gave us the best advice for fantastic restaurant experiences and how to use our available time in Syracuse to get the most out it.

Stayed in March 2024

Some parts and items in the room were a little dusty, and the drainage in the bathroom sink was poor (the shower was excellent). But no major drawbacks.

Giovanni was very informative and he generously received me earlier than the designated check-in hours. The location was excellent for me, being very close to the station and right in the middle between the archeological park and Ortigia Island (although many other travelers seem to prefer staying in Ortigia, which is more atmospheric). Room facilities are basic but quite enough for a one night stay. Wifi was excellent, a credit to Giovanni who is an IT expert as well as a photographer.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Great location in Syracuse. An easy walk to Ortigia Island where we spent a whole day. The property is exceptionally clean and secure. Breakfasts were great plus it was lovely to meet the other guests over breakfast. Giovanni has everything under control. He will help you with restaurant ideas, tour ideas and parking of the rental car. He seems to be always not far away should you need anything. I was relaxing late in the afternoon and thought I’d love a hot cup of tea. So I sent Giovanni a message to see if I good boil a kettle in the kitchen. He came straight over with a small little jug to boil water in our room and 2 tea cups. I didn’t expect him to do that but he just did it. Photoguest B&B is very efficiently run. We loved it there

Stayed in March 2024

Room is clean. The B&B is near the main attractions of Siracusa, only 10minutes walk to every where. And can park on the street. Owner is so nice to offer information and help to make our visit comfortable.

Stayed in February 2024

Not much space to put your toiletries or hang up towels in the bathroom. Bathroom extractor fan was probably blocked because we had lots of steam buildup during showering.

Good location, 10 minute walk to Ortigia. We had breakfast on our balcony. There's a busy street down below but the balcony doors muffled the sounds, so we didn't have any noise complaints. Everything was cleaned daily. The host communicated clearly and was ready to answer any questions. Easy to find free street parking all around, the host provided a map so you could be sure you were in a free area.

Stayed in November 2023

Room was very nice and clean, and the bathroom also. Very modern and new. Our host, Giovani, gives us all the information we need and even extra. He was at our disposal all the time. The location was also very good, just a short walk to Ortigia. We recommend it.

Stayed in November 2023

The mattress was a bit worn, but that can happen and doesn't detract from the overall great experience we had.

Giovanni is a perfect host, prepared for all 'typical' questions, and he's quick to assist with individual issues as well. He is very polite, anticipatory, and thoughtful. He instills confidence in his guests and provides a great feeling. Additionally, we received a free upgrade without asking. The room was fantastic, lovingly furnished, with a modern and new bathroom. The breakfast was also excellent; we have no complaints!

Stayed in October 2023

The hoast was great! And it was very clean. It is everything that all the other reviews say it is 😊

Stayed in October 2023

The location is part way between Ortigia and Archaeological Park. We parked the car in the paid parking by the hotel and decided to leave it there. It is a long walk if you want to visit the park and Ortigia.

Nice new looking room. Large comfy bed. Good size ensuite. We had to leave early so we didn't have breakfast but dining area looked nice. Very helpful information before and during stay.

Stayed in October 2023