I had an excellent stay at Alessandra’s place! The location is perfect, just a few doors from the waterfront of Ortigia, with a view of the water from the balcony and rooftop terrace. It’s about 20 minutes to walk to the main station, but definitely worth it to stay in this area near the tip of Ortigia rather than near the station. Easy to walk to great restaurants and the Syracuse cathedral. The room is very comfortable with a private bathroom attached to the room, and shared balcony. And the hosts are wonderful! A great family, very friendly, interesting, and helpful, and they made me breakfast each morning. Overall, Alessandra’s place is an excellent place to stay in Syracuse!