Santa Lucia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Lucia
Stay near popular Santa Lucia attractions
Activities
Syracuse: Ortigia Boat Trip with Caves and Pillirina
NZ$79
per adult
Ortygia: Boat cruise of Syracuse, Ortygia and caves (swim stop)
NZ$40
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour
NZ$40
per adult
Syracuse: Pillirina, Ortigia, and Sea Caves Tour by Boat
NZ$80
per adult
Syracuse: Coast and Sea Caves Full Transparent Boat Tour
NZ$40
per adult
Syracuse: Boat Tour to Ortigia, Seacaves, and Swimming Stop
NZ$60
per adult
Our pick of the best Santa Lucia Hotel Deals
Grande Albergo Alfeo
Via Nino Bixio 5 Syracuse SR
The price is NZ$155 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$155
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Syracuse Forum Ruins and Santa Lucia ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (709 reviews)
"Very noisy on the weekends. Restaurants and bars across the road were lively until 4:00 am. Hotels is tired looking."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri
42 Via Malta Syracuse SR
The price is NZ$167 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$167
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Lucia Bridge and Syracuse Forum Ruins ...
9/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
"Very responsive staff that helped me organize transportation to and from the airport, accommodation for my baby, and a surprise welcome for my wife’s birthday. Amazing location just outside Ortigia, I honestly preferred staying there than on the island. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Caportigia Boutique Hotel
Viale Montedoro 76 Syracuse SR
The price is NZ$316 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$316
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (300 reviews)
"Overall the hotel was very nice and in perfect location. We would definitely stay again. Some items they could improve. The reading lights above bed did not work and there was no other source of light except the huge lights for the entire room. The shower floor was super super super slippery. Both ..."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Nostos rooms & Apartments
Corso Umberto I, 66 Syracuse SR
The price is NZ$116 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$116
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Lucia Bridge and Syracuse ...
Fortaleza Charme House
Via Eritrea 6 Syracuse SR
The price is NZ$314 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$314
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Santa Lucia Bridge and Antico ...
10/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"The hotel is quite cool - looks unimpressive from the outside but inside the rooms are very modern and clean. We had 2 rooms on the top floor with skylights which had remote-controlled shades. We were given code access to get in - which was perfect as we arrived early and dropped our bags off. We ..."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026
Hotel Mediterraneo
Via Tripoli, 40 Syracuse SR
The price is NZ$142 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$142
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy room service, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Syracuse Forum ...
7.8/10 Good! (126 reviews)
"Very clean, well run and a decent breakfast. In a way it’s the perfect location: a 10-minute walk to Ortigia, but you are away from the over-touristy bits."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Santa Lucia
Find the best Santa Lucia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Cathedral of Syracuse or Piazza del Duomo.
Photo by William Keller
Open Photo by William Keller
Neapolis
While visiting Neapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse and Archaeological Park of Neapolis.
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.
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.
