Il Salotto di Maria Pia

La anfitriona fue súper atenta. El alojamiento está muy bien situado.

Everything

The location was unbelievable - so central but Paola the hostess was the best I have ever come across. Nothing was too much trouble, so helpful with restaurants & places to see

The view from mt bedroom window down to the cathedral

Increíble ubicacion!! La habitacion un poco pequeña para dos, pero la terraza monisima y todo super compro y limpio☺️ Paola es super Maja Y te ayuda con cualquier pregunta y responde super rapido al WhatsApp con recomendaciones etc.

We loved the location, the room and the amenities! Everything was spotless and Paola was very helpful and responsive :)

Everything was great!

The property holds endless charm and is decorated elegantly, very clean and such personal touches throughout. Paola is a very thoughtful and warm host. The location is perfect, right in the middle of the old town but not rowdy and a 10 min walk from the beach, amazing bakery downstairs. We loved our stay!

The location was nice.

Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with our stay. The listing did not clearly state that the accommodation was actually a shared space separated by a small door. We could hear almost every footstep and movement from the other side, so there was very little privacy. This was especially uncomfortable for us as a couple and was not what we expected when booking. The property was also much less pleasant and aesthetically maintained than it appeared in the photos. Because of the lack of privacy and the overall experience, we decided to leave after only one night, even though we had booked additional nights. Unfortunately, we did not receive a refund for the nights we did not stay. Overall, we would not have booked this place had we known in advance that it was a shared accommodation with such limited privacy. The shared-space arrangement should have been clearly stated in the listing.

Ha sido justo el tipo de alojamiento que buscabamos en nuestro viaje por Sicilia con carácter, único y diferente. Ubicación inmejorable en el corazón de Ortigia. Muy limpio y cama comodisima.

Paola was a very supportive guest and very kind, attentive and lovely.

Nothing

Amazing location

Parking is extra price, very narrow and closed after 23.00

Paolo was a wonderful host. Fantastic communication before and during my stay. She was also very understanding when I thought I may not get to Ortigia due to the eruption of Mount Etna. Check in instructions were very clear and although I didn’t get to meet Paola, she checked me in through WhatsApp and was with me every step of the way. The location is excellent. Right in the heart of Ortigia but it was not noisy. The room is in an old style, authentically Italian building which is full of character and charm. My room was cleaned immaculately daily (which I was not expecting at all!) The little balcony is so nice. Highly recommend!

is NOTHING like the attractive polished photographs in the advertising. I arrived and thought it was a bedroom in her own flat and it was spooky, dark, the bed has no springs left and the pillows no support. It all felt like it was done as cheaply as possible from old junk shops to make a living for an amateur. I honestly would have felt better if it WAS her apartment but it was her mother’s apartment left to her and I would have been alone in this bedroom and the place felt very very miserable. There was also dusty noisy construction right on top of the place which I wasn’t warned about. They will have excuses and deny ofcourse but I urge you to go some where professional! I moved out and into a fantastic professional b&b called Maceo yards from there and for less money was amazing. Claiming refund still for misrepresentation

L'emplacement, l'accueil, la petite terrasse.

Posizione centralissima

Camere e spazi comuni

I loved the old world feel about it. The linen was beautiful antique linen and the interesting presentation before entering the room exhibited the quirky old world style. Excellent location with magnificent views.

The room was tiny. Little space for towels. A little noisy if you wanted to keep the window open.

Live like a local in this beautiful town. The apartment opens up to a vista that looks down along to the Cathedral. Charming vintage decor adds to the local atmosphere of a stay in Ortigia. Paola is an amazing host. She guided us through the back streets of Ortigia in our hire car (!) and provided some excellent restaurant recommendations.

Nil

super zentral - sehr nette gastgeberin. schöner balkon und sehr ruhig obwohl im zentrum von ortigia

die fotos entsprochen nicht wirklich der realität. es ist schon etwas abgerocked - aber auch ok.

Fabulous location, close to everything. Beautiful apartment, very unique. Very comfortable sleep! Gorgeous coffee! Massive shower!

Nothing… it was perfect for us

Excelente ubicación Estancia muy cuidada y decorada con mucho gusto respetando la esencia de sus orígenes Paola muy hospitalaria y atenta. Le pedimos consejos para disfrutar la gastronomía local y nos orientó genial! Muy recomendable

Alles! Wunderschönes Zimmer, bequemes Bett, top Lage, sehr liebe Gastgeberin, sauber, angenehme kleine aber feine Terrasse. Nostalgischer Vibe. Es war rundum ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt.

La posizione è molto buona, stanza luminosa ed arieggiata. La signora Paola è gentilissima

La stanza è molto piccola, non confortevole se si ha un minimo di bagaglio e si è in due. Il letto è accostato alla parete, va bene come singolo non come matrimoniale. Il bagno non ha il bidet ma la doccia è molto confortevole. Non c’è televisione.

Fabulous location.

오르티지아를 여행하기에 더없을정도로 완벽한위치. 문을 나서는순간이 바로 시라쿠사대성당, 두오모광장임. 오르티세이 곳곳을 여행하다가 잠시 쉬고싶은순간에 어김없이 등장하는 경이로운 숙소! 빈티지한감성과 역사가 묻어나는 룸!

현관에서 방까지 이어지는 계단 불이 안켜지던데요. 전구갈아주세요!

Top Lage, sehr sauber. Alles war liebevoll im Shabby Stil dekoriert. Hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Paola war sehr nett und freundlich!

Centralissima e fascinosa

Nulla

Cudowny widok z okna, bardzo czysto i przede wszystkim bardzo pomocna i sympatyczna właścicielka ❤️ gorąco polecam!!!

It’s beautiful in every way

Posizione, pulizia e cordialità di Paola impagabili

È leggermente rumorosa per chi non ha il sonno pesante

Loved the location! Everything was so beautiful and had such an authentic touch whilst being clean and lovely. Paola and Marco were very kind and generous hosts. Will absolutely be back

Nothing

Location Bakery next door

Die Unterkunft war ganz zauberhaft. Sehr gute Kommunikation mit unserem Host und eine phantastische Lage!

location, room, host

Perfect

Excellent location tucked in behind the plaza duomo! Paola greeting us so warmly and provided excellent tips for dining and activities. Also the place was really unique and fit the location with fun antique details. Also the lovely quiet plant filled terrace was a bonus!

Stairs could be a challenge but good railing and lighting.

We loved everything! Our hosts Paola and Marco were gracious, kind and very helpful. The location couldn't be better, close to everything, with our balcony overlooking a beautiful plaza in the old town, a bakery next door, and an espresso machine in our room that was resupplied each day. Any small item you could possibly need was provided in a basket outside our door. The room itself was an eclectic mix of vintage and modern, highlighting Paola's decorative skills. A truly charming little gem!

There was nothing we didn't like.

Great location, very cute room. Felt like Paris boho chic with an Italian touch. Nice, carefully curated details that made it cozy and comfortable for a few nights stay in Ortigia. Very convenient to get around and despite the busy piazza just outside, I did not find it too loud. Loved the small balcony and view. Paola was easy to communicate with. Thanks so much for:)

Nothing!

Very central, great to have an outdoor balcony. Full of vintage treasures

La situation, la décoration

Sehr charmantes Zimner in bester Lage.

The location and the view from the balcony. Our host Paola was delightful and very helpful.

Be careful on the old stairs.

Casa siciliana in posizione incantevole, arredi d'epoca e servizio moderno e funzionale. Host disponibile, gentile e attenta. Esperienza davvero positiva.

skvělá lokalita pár kroků od katedrály v srdci historického centra, pohodlně a stylově zařízený pokoj, bezproblémová komunikace s provozovatelkou

Location pazzesca, stanze belle e pulite. Paola è gentilissima!

Tolle Lage mitten in der Stadt, allerdings auch bis Abends spät entsprechend lebendig und laut

Paola ist eine wunderbare Gastgeberin, ich habe mich sofort willkommen gefühlt. Leider haben wir uns vor meiner Abreise nicht mehr gesehen - ich hoffe auf ein nächstes Mal! Die Unterkunft liegt inmitten des Zentrums, sodass sowohl der Bahnhof wie auch alles andere super zu Fuss erreichbar ist. Trotzdem war es in meinem Zimmer absolut ruhig und ich habe sehr gut geschlafen! Der Stil des Zimmers hat mir sehr entsprochen, sodass ich meine Zeit dort ganz fest genossen habe!! Herzlichen Dank, liebe Paola!

- Sehr zentral und schön gelegen. Dadurch aber auch abends etwas laut (aber fröhlich...) - wunderschöne, romantische, stilvolle Vintage Einrichtung

alles bestens

Super zentrale Lage

Die Unterkunft von Paola war so märchenhaft, ich hab sowas etwas noch nie erlebt. In jedem Detail steckt so viel Liebe und Paola ist eine wunderbare Gastgeberin.

Great place to stay! We loved the location, check in process was so easy, and host was so gracious!

A lovely apartment nestled in the heart of Ortigia’s historic district. The thoughtful details and charming decor made it feel like living inside a vintage fairytale. Everything was comfortable and beautifully maintained, creating such a special atmosphere. We absolutely loved our stay and would definitely come back.

Brilliant host and a perfect location. Property was full of interesting artefacts

Nothing

Es ist eines der reizendsten Zimmer mit einem sehr süßen Bslkon/Terrasse die ich je bewohnt habe. Die Lage ist so zentral, besser geht es nicht und trotzdem sehr ruhig.

Super bien placé en plein milieu d'ortigia

The location is fantastic — right in the heart of Ortigia with a lovely view that perfectly captures the charm of the area. The room was small, but the host had kindly notified me of this in advance, so there were no surprises. Everything was clean and comfortable, and the host was helpful and welcoming throughout my stay. A great choice for anyone looking for a cozy and well-located place in Siracusa.

위치도 너무 좋고 방도 이쁘고 뷰도 너무 이뻐요 오르티지아의 감성을 방에서도 느낄 수 있어요 그리고 주인아주머니가 너무 친절하게 대해주셔서 너무 감사했습니다 꼭 오세요❤️

없습니다 오르티지아 메인 광장 근처다보니 밤에도 소리가 좀 들리는데, 거슬릴 정도는 아니예요

The location was absolutely perfect - it was as central as can be in Ortigia. The rooms were both gorgeous and spacious. I fully recommend this B&B to anyone wanting to visit Ortigia!

One of the most romantic places I've ever booked. Paola had taken such care to decorate her apartment - both in and outside the room with delightful touches. It truly was a lovely place to stay and couldn't be in a more central location. I would go back to Siracusa again just to stay there. Nothing is too much trouble and Paola was so helpful with suggestions, assistance and recommendations. Her restaurant tips were brilliant!

Can't think of a thing!

Location

Holes in the floor, old crochet bedspread, clutter in the hallway hard to get your suitcase by the door. A feeling of too much clutter, plaster off the ceiling and window sills, rusty outdoor furniture and mould in the canopy over the outside lounge , mosquitoes a few bites in the evening and at night. I kept my shoes on because I felt the floor wasn’t clean. The stairwell had broken tiles which is a safety concern with your suitcase . The photos didn’t represent the apartment that I had and unfortunately I had to stay for three nights . I would not recommend this apartment and I can’t believe it had the rating by booking .com compared to other apartments with the same vintage .

Nice inn in a great location. Friendly and helpful hosts.

Such a lovely place. Location is amazing! Doesn’t get more central than this. And Paola was a super nice and kind host. She gave us lots of tips for Ortigia and was very thoughtful. The style of the room is one of the most unique places we’ve stayed. Parking is available upon request for €20 per day at 150 meters from the room. There’s one other room in the same apartment but we barely noticed that. We stayed two nights which was perfect. Definitely a gem!

Fantastic location, clean, comfortable & quaint decor. The staff were very friendly & helpful. Great to have a kettle & coffee machine.

We had a small room for two people with suitcases but others are not.

Maria Pia was very friendly, she gave us useful information and even lent us towels to the beach. The location is great, we had a front room with balcony facing a major street. The room was cute and nicely decorated.

The location was amazing-overlooking cafes and the part of the piazza that street musicians play. It was magical. While it wasn’t a problem for us, if you aren’t comfortable in a small space, you won’t be happy. The room is very small so with two you have be able to negotiate! We loved it. And the bed was small (double) but very comfy with a sweet comforter that Paola or her mother probably made! For one person, the place is simple and heavenly.

Nothing. It was great.

The property is very centrally located close to everything you would want. The interior is gorgeous and comfortable and feels very authentic.

Friendly, helpful host. Wonderful location.

Fantastic location and the host was extremely kind! I was unfortunately sick during my trip, but the host was very accommodating and kind, and even purchased medicine and food supplies for me as I was bedridden. Will hopefully be back and without any illness.

Tout était parfait ! L’emplacement de ce logement est idéal : tout est à proximité, et il y a un délicieux restaurant et un bar très sympa à côté. Paola est une hôte merveilleuse ! Elle nous a donné pleins de conseils sur la ville et sur les restaurants. La chambre est aussi très confortable et très propre. Je recommande vivement !

Wonderful location and beautiful room

The photos cannot capture how stunning it is. Not only is it beautiful it’s functional too and everything has been thought of, from morning coffee to beautiful shower gels & water refilled daily. There are only 3 rooms so it feels like you have the place to yourself. Paola is so friendly and offered great tips in the area. Communication with her was great.

There isn’t a single thing. Perfection.

We loved how central the location was to all the sights and restaurants. Our host was also so friendly and welcoming.

Nothing everything was great!

De tudo! Da localização excelente, mais central impossível. Da simpatia e disponibilidade permanente da Paola, com sugestões incríveis. O quarto era agradavelmente acolhedor, o que tornou toda a experiência fantástica.

Posizione centrale con una bella vista! Paola, la proprietaria, è stata gentile e cortese…una persona deliziosa che ci accolti e fatti sentire a casa! Stanza pulita e arredata con gusto e con cuore.. merletti, cornici, tazze di porcellana.. un’esperienza bellissima!!

The location is perfect, you’re right in the middle of Ortigia island and have all of its sights and activities close by. I loved being able to walk 5 mins and get to the rocky beaches with the locals. The balcony in my room had the most wonderful little sitting area where I enjoyed my morning cup of coffee to the fullest. The facilities all worked and were well maintained, the apartment has a lovely style and decorations and the host is super sweet and helpful. What a gem of an accommodation!

I wish there was a curtain i could pull in front of the windows in the door of my room, the glass was foggy and couldn’t be seen through but still i think id personally prefer to make it dark/private like that.

The atmosphere

I loved everything

I couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful and peaceful room - overlooking the piazza it was a tranquil and romantic oasis, that was close to everything on the island. Paola is the most incredible host - accommodating us (despite being late) and organising our parking, and giving us incredible restaurant recommendations, and sorting a private boat tour of the island. The room was decorated with beautiful personal touches that felt more like a home, rather than a corporate hotel room, which made our time in Ortigia feel even more special.

Romantic charming & a unique BB

Fantastic location - right in the heart of Ortigia. Paola was lovely.

Very small bed and room.

The location was Fantastic and we had a lovely view out our balcony window. Our host was lovely and very helpful.

I chose a room that was too small for staying in four nights .

The biggest plus for this room was its location. It is right in the middle of the old town. Now, having visited, it would be easy to stay just outside of Ortega (right over the bridge) and walk to the old town, possibly allowing for easier parking and a bigger room/more options.

I would call this renting a room in a shared space, not a B&B. Paola was attentive via WhatsApp, but I did not ever meet her in person. She opened all the doors remotely. This left me to bring my suitcases up and down two sets of slippery stone steps by myself. The room is located within another room, so you are sharing the one room with another guest, though you do have separate spaces/doors. The decor is eclectic and charming, if not a little cluttered, but not very practical. The tiny chairs at the table did not look strong enough to sit on. The room is located above a cafe and you can hear music from it at night as well as your neighbor coming into the room and in their room. It took a few hours for the AC to cool the room enough to sleep in June. You are given a voucher for the cafe for breakfast and allowed to pick a pastry and coffee.

Everything! The room and location was amazing and Paola is the most incredible host!

Charming, authentic, vintage

Zero

We LOVED Il Salotto di Maria Pia! The rooms were nicely furnished and very quiet. The bathroom was modern and superb, loved the shower. The BEST part was that our room had a little balcony overlooking the Piazza Duomo (and I mean it was RIGHT on the piazza looking towards the cathedral that was built on the site of an Ancient Greek temple with columns still visible!) and there was a superb cafe for breakfast just outside the door. So the location was SUPERB. There is no traffic on the piazza either. Ortigia is very chill and quiet (definitely the best area to stay in Syracuse), and it was wonderful watching people wander by beneath our balcony. Our host Paola was very sweet and tried very hard to make sure everything was going well for us. She was very easy to stay in touch with via WhatsApp. Even though she was dealing with some family issues, she made sure to check in with us throughout our stay and made sure our room was tidied while we were out. Overall a great place to stay. Note this is not a hotel-type stay, but rooms in a building.

Can't think of anything important. One note: I think it is important to make sure you let Paolo know your arrival time so she will be there to meet you.

Paola, the host, was excellent. Communication was very easy, as was the check in. You can't beat the location, it's in the heart of the island and close to everything. Our room had a view on the side of the cathedral, which was lovely in the evening to watch the world go by. Paola gave us some great recommendations for aperitivo and for dinner, and she also arranged for parking in advance, which is a 'must have' in Ortigia.

Nothing bad to say about our stay!

Location was excelllent

The tiny place was too cluttered with the host's furniture, low tables, a footstool serving as a side table, and a fabric shower screen that didn't feel very hygienic.

This property could not be located more centrally. It is perfectly situated in the heart of Ortigia (old core city of Siracusa) right in front of the piazza Minerva and a 5-7 min walk to just about anywhere. The entry to the B&B is on one of main walking streets and balcony overlooks all the action!! Just wonderful. It’s on the first floor and there’s no elevator but that’s not really a problem. We reserved two rooms - but there’s no common area to sit (in case you needed that). Rooms are tight so travel light :) But we absolutely loved our stay. There Is no kitchen but you get a coupon per person daily for a coffee choice and a croissant or salty snack for breakfast just downstairs at Viola! Works!! Room is equipped with coffee, water bottle and mini fridge. Owner is happy to provide anything else and offers great restaurant and touring suggestions. Very friendly. If you have a car, let the property owner know and they will reserve a slot at the local garage 150m away. Cars do come by the entrance, but the navigation will not work (takes you through no-entry streets) so best to navigate to the garage.

One of the rooms we booked is pretty tight - at least the bed sides. Floors creak and other furniture (besides bed) needs updating - effort to preserve and perhaps restrictions on change but other apts seem to have been updated.