We loved this apartment. It was very clean and clearly newly renovated. The bed was comfortable. We loved the little balconies and poked our heads out for a view of the sea. The location was great with an easy walk to everywhere. We were greeted by Marcello who showed us the apartment and gave us some tips of where to go... we especially appreciated his suggestion of grabbing a drink and catching the sunset upon our arrival. The perfect welcome to Ortigia! We used the nearby parking lot for the extra fee and everything worked out perfectly. Of course, driving through the small streets of Ortigia is a little stressful, but we were happy to have our car nearby for day trips. The only negative thing to note is that construction is going on just below the apartment, so we were woken at 7am by voices below and hammering. We were out most of the day so this wasn't a huge inconvenience, but of course, quiet would have been nicer. However, many of the buildings seem to be under renovation, so I don't think that this is anything that you can be too far from. Even with the construction, we loved our stay and hope to come back one day.