I highly recommend Mario's apartment for your stay in Siracusa. He met us as we drove up and showed us where to park. Then he helped us in with our luggage and proceeded to offer everything we could need to know about how to make the best of our stay. On a handy map, he outlined all the best places to eat and to visit in the city. He welcomed us with a basket of plentiful snacks that we used for breakfast as well during our stay. He also provided coffee and many other drinks to make our stay special.
On our first day, Mario drove us to the sandwich shop that became our favorite place to eat in Siracusa. Don't miss that place if you love fresh mozzarella and yummy ham and an array of vegetables and dressings for a sandwich on fabulous bread.
The apartment itself is lovely. There are three large bedrooms, two with big beds and one with two single beds. There is plenty of space in each room. There is also a balcony that looks down to the sea. A living room/kitchen offers a nice place to gather to enjoy the drinks and snacks provided by Mario. Everything you need to prepare a good meal is available in the kitchen.
The bathroom is large and comes with all the amenities you want--hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion. The balcony can be accessed from the twin bedroom, as well as the living room/kitchen. There is air conditioning in the rooms, which we did not need, as the temperature and humidity were excellent during our stay in late May.
Siracusa was my favorite part of all of Sicily. It offers the excitement and variety of a big city with the coziness and easy accessibility of a village. We took a horse and carriage ride to acquaint us with the layout and the big attractions of Siracusa. The apartment itself is about one block from beautiful Ortigia, the oldest part of the city where we spent all of our time. Do not miss the area.
I can say with all honesty that Mario is the sort of host Airbnb should seek. Kind and attentive, he makes each guest feel special, not only in offering a lovely place to stay but also in making each guest feel special and welcome.
The apartment is in a safe area and is very secure. It is on the third floor so there are steps which might be difficult for some guests. But the staircases are sturdy and even and easy to negotiate even for someone as old as I.
I absolutely recommend this Airbnb.