This is THE place to rent in beautiful Ortigia. The location is perfect, close enough to the bridges to walk with a big suitcase, but only a very short walk from the beautiful Piazza del Duomo. There are stairs up to the apartment (on the second floor as Americans label it, the first above ground as Europeans do), but that is going to be the case anywhere in Ortigia. Emilia was there personally to welcome us. She is a wonderful host, warm and informative and full of tips! Highly recommended!!