Santa Lucia Travel Guide
Syracuse
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Popular places to visit
Lungomare di Ortigia
You can take time to visit Lungomare di Ortigia during your travels to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Temple of Apollo
Discover over 2,000 years of history when you visit the oldest Doric temple in Sicily.
Porto Piccolo
Explore the waterfront in Syracuse with a trip to Porto Piccolo. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Syracuse Forum Ruins
You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Syracuse Forum Ruins. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.
Santa Lucia al Sepolcro Basilica
Find out about the history of Syracuse when you spend time at Santa Lucia al Sepolcro Basilica. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Madonna delle Lacrime
You can study the exhibits at Madonna delle Lacrime, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Syracuse: Cathedral entrance ticket with VR viewer experience
Ortigia and Plemmirio Island Tour at Sunset
Tour of the island of Ortigia and the Plemmirio reserve
Top hotels in Santa Lucia
Grande Albergo Alfeo
Great location, easy walk to all the sights in Siracusa and Ortigia. Spacious room with a Balcony overlooking the main street. Reception and Breakfast staff helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Caportigia Boutique Hotel
Nostos rooms & Apartments
I loved this stay. Was so nice to have a kitchenette. Superb location. Staff was fantastic. Nice private terrace. Climate control worked well. Very quiet inside apartment despite being on a main street. Would absolutely stay again.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Fortaleza Charme House
Perfect location. Very clean.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Piccolo Hotel Casa Mia
Lovely simple breakfast. Clean, good location. Nice staff. Just what we wanted.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Lakkios
Everyone writes how kind the staff are and how delicious the food is. They are right. The staff helped me check train, bus and car rentals, kept serving hot coffee and good advice while the breakfast consists of the best meats, cheeses, pastries, jams and jiuices I've seen in a long time. They were ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Lucia
Neapolis
While visiting Neapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Archaeological Park of Neapolis and Greek Theatre of Syracuse.
Ortigia
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 Teatro dei Pupi or Cathedral of Syracuse.
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.
Grottasanta
Grottasanta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pista Ciclabile Siracusa and Ionian Sea.
Tiche
Gardens and restaurants are notable features of Tiche. You might consider stopping by Ionian Sea while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
