Name: Maniace Boutique Hotel Ortigia
Address: Syracuse, IT
Price range: From $470

Maniace Boutique Hotel Ortigia, SyracuseManiace Boutique Hotel Ortigia in Syracuse, Italy has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 11 of 21 hotels we score in Syracuse. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.7 before correction. Rooms from about $470 a night (cached, not a live quote).Maniace Boutique Hotel Ortigia is a 21-room hotel set in a sea-facing palazzo on Lungomare d'Ortigia, at the southern tip of Ortigia island in Syracuse, Sicily. It sits steps from the Duomo, Piazza del Duomo and Maniace Castle, with a private beach, garden, bar, terrace and a wine cellar. Rooms are bright and individually furnished, many looking over the sea, and breakfast, room service and free WiFi are provided. It suits couples and families wanting a characterful stay in the historic centre, and pets are welcome. Parking is available via valet, though driving into Ortigia's narrow old streets can be awkward, and rates start around $470 a night.What stands out

Seafront palazzo with private beach

Walk to Duomo and Maniace Castle

Attentive, friendly staff

Terrace with sea views

Watch out for

Expensive, from about $470 nightly

Old-town location makes parking difficult

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