A truly wonderful experience we had at silvana's apartment. Silvana is a very cheerful and receptive host. She was very obliging and kind. The apartment, in the old Jewish quarter of ortigia, is centrally located and accessible to most attractions. We advise a taxi from the bus and train stations as it is a good 30 min walk, especially with luggage and lack of familiarity with the area- this is in spite of silvana's very adequate directions. We arrived in peak hour and the taxi was €13- well, well worth it! One must visit the puppet theatre in via guidecca and the Jewish purification baths just around the corner from silvana's. The €5 hop- on hop- off red bus is also handy to the apartment and is good value all day. The apartment is very comfortable, cosy and spotless. More importantly, it is on the ground floor and for older couples that is a bonus in Italy. ( though i believe silvana has an apartment on a higher floor and hence make enquiries re floor desired). We thoroughly recommend silvana as an effervescent and accommodating host.