Lucia's place is by far one of the best places to stay in Syracuse. Lucia made this place feel like a home away from home. On our first night she baked us a lovely chocolate cake and on our final night she came to give us a Sicilian fridge magnet. Although neither my boyfriend or I speak Italian, we were still able to communicate easily. The apartment is right by the bridge to Ortigia so you can wander the island very easily and the old sites are still not too long of a walk away. There is also a big supermarket about 10 minutes walk from the house. If we were to return to Syracuse we would definitely want to stay at Lucia's as her hospitality is second to none.