Firstly, Hildegarda was very helpful with giving me information on buses from the airport and her son picked us up from Syracuse bus stop. At the end of our stay Hildegarda dropped us back at the bus stop. Her apartment is very new and clean. All appliances work well and the kitchen is fully self contained, making it a perfect place to cook with the local produce. We liked that the local market was just around the corner. Hildegarda and her son offered help if we required anything, but they did not feel the need to check up on us, which made our stay feel comfortable and private. If you are very reliant on internet access, then check with Hildegarda about her wifi connection. We had a little trouble with that, although we didn't need it and the lack of internet access certainly didn't spoil our very relaxing stay in the apartment. We loved being able to walk everywhere in Ortigia and we could easily pop back to the apartment to refresh, have a rest or a quick bite before heading back outside to explore the beautiful and historically interesting island. I highly recommend Hildegarda's apartment as a comfortable, clean and pleasantly presented "home away from home".