VAKALU' Authentic stay near Piazza Duomo!

Located in the ancient Corte dei Bottai, a few steps from Piazza del Duomo, this modern apartment is located in the heart of Ortigia, amidst architectural wonders and typical restaurants. The courtyard on which it stands is recently renovated and takes over the original Greek archaic urban and road layout, which refers to the Corinthian style. The furniture is characterized both by typical local traditional objects and by contemporary elements. Welcome to Syracuse!

***Taxi service from/to Catania Airport available upon request***

The 80m2 apartment is located on the first floor and is connected to the courtyard by means of a private external staircase. It is located in the ZTL area.
Well organized with large spaces, the apartment comfortably accommodates 4 people.
-Large living area with kitchen equipped with dishwasher and washing machine to maximize comfort during your stay. The large 30 sqm kitchen-living room with dining table, in light and relaxing tones, is equipped with the main services: oven, microwave, four induction burners, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, smart TV (connected to the Internet - NO cable channels) , air conditioner and a large and comfortable sofa. A French door and two windows provide a wonderful view of the courtyard.
-The apartment has a spacious and bright bedroom and a comfortable common area with two French sofa beds. Towels and sheets are provided to our guests.
Bedroom 1: double bed, TV, chest of drawers, bedside tables, chest, desk, 2 chairs, large window overlooking the courtyard, open coat rack, air conditioning.
-Common Area: Wall equipped with two French sofa beds and air conditioner
In the apartment there is a bathroom with hairdryer, towels and free toiletries.
-Bathroom: the bathroom, adorned with elegant marble walls, houses a bathtub, a bidet, a dressing table and a window.
Whether it's a short stay or a long trip you are planning in Syracuse, the place will appeal to all those looking for a central location and an informal but elegant atmosphere.
You will have full access to the whole apartment. Free high speed wifi connection is available for our guests. The apartment is equipped with 3 heat pumps for hot and cold positioned in different rooms. There is a staircase with 20 steps to reach the apartment located on the first floor.

To ensure the security of your personal data, 7 days before your arrival you will receive instructions to register your documents via our Guest Portal and to pay the tourist tax (4% of the cost of the stay up to a maximum of €5.00 per person per night of stay, up to a maximum of 7 nights).
We need such procedure to verify your ids and docs and in order to send info to the police service "Alloggiati Web" which is Italian procedure to host guest in italy.
You can find all the information on the official website alloggiatiweb.poliziadistato

Switching on and off air conditioning and heating is subject to compliance with current Italian legislation (DPR 16/04/2013 n.74, DM 6/10/2022 n.383).
Summer: the average air temperature must not get below 26°C (78,8 °F) for all kinds of buildings.
Winter: the weighted average of the air temperatures must not exceed 19°C (66,2 °F). Time and period of operation depend on the climatic zone defined by the standard.
Syracuse Climatic Zone B: 7 hours a day from December 8th to March 23rd.

Check-in will take place in online self check-in mode, completing registration is MANDATORY in order to receive instructions on how to collect the keys and access the apartment.
Keys can be collected free of charge via on-site keybox.
In case of problems, telephone assistance will be guaranteed until 10pm.

If you wish to receive the keys from a member of our staff in the apartment, it is possible, upon request with payment of a supplement equal to:
- From 15:00 to 21:00: EUR 15.00;
- From 21:00 to 23:00: EUR 25.00.

REGIONAL CODE: 19089017C209291.

The apartment is located in a quiet neighborhood. On the level below there is an elegant restaurant that has never created disturbing noises. The closest paid parking is "Talete Parking", about 5 minutes walk (about 500 m) from the apartment.
The apartment is located near the main places of interest in Syracuse:
Diana Fountain: 150 m
- Cathedral of Syracuse: 200 m
- Aretusa beach: 400 m
- Calarossa beach: 600m

PLEASE NOTE: Ortigia is located in the Traffic-Restricted Area -ZTL in Italian- (closing days and times depending on the season).