Everything about this apartment is a 10! It is very clean, spacious, and completely updated. The location is within walking distance to anything you would want to see in Ortigia or nearby Syracuse, in addition to dozens of wonderful restaurants. The rooftop patio has a view of the sea - quite beautiful. Most of all however, the hospitality and friendly helpfulness of Silvana is unparalleled. After a long day on busses and trains, we came in hours later than expected yet she kept in contact with us the whole time we were traveling to assure us that she would be there to meet us in the evening. As we came walking up the street at dusk, there she was, outside waiting for us in the street, waving us in! I couldn't recommend this host and apartment enough.