Really Excellent. The appartment was clean and tidy. The size and setup of all the rooms was great. The terrace was excellent. Giuseppe has a chalk board on the wall in the appartment with recommendations for beaches, restaurants and alike. Herbs and spices left by the previous guests had been left tidily in the kitchen for us to use - this was very much appreciated. The appartment had everything we needed.
Location is great. In and amongst a nice part of town with shops and restaurants, we felt safe throughout our stay. From the terrace you can hear the bustle of the streets below, but this was not unpleasant. It is a short walk (<10min) to the island of Ortigia, and similarly within walking distance to the archaeological site. We drove in and out of Syracuse a few times during our stay, and though google maps took us a diferent route everytime, it's actually pretty painless, and so probably fair to describe as well located for driving in and out of the city. The coach and train station are well within walking distance <5min. Driving in Sicily requires a bit of courage and the busy one way system around the appartment requires some care and patients to navigate when looking for a space, but we managed to find one within 2min or so each time.
I can't imagine a better place to stay in Syracuse. I will certainly recommend this to friends and family.