Piccolo Hotel Casa Mia - Syracuse

We really liked the hotel location, the hotel itself, the rooms, the breakfast, and the staff. What we didn't like was the parking situation--the Hotels.com description states, "Free parking is available onsite." That was partially true--the hotel staff said there were 2 parking spots in front of the hotel on a first-come basis. In my opinion though, […] 2 parking spots for a whole hotel does not merit the description. Parking is a problem in this area. Thankfully, at the time of our visit the city did not have a contract with a towing service to enforce parking rules so we were able to park near the hotel. But if you can find a hotel that truly has parking for guests, I would recommend that option. Read more

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We were a group of seven Americans. This hotel accommodated us in a outstanding manner. It was very clean and unique. They also had an English speaking staff which helped us tremendously, because none of us could speak Italian. From the hotel we drove easily to the Greek Theater, the catacombs, and the Teardrop Catholic Church. We also walked and toured […] Isola di Ortygia. Wish we would have had more time to spend at this hotel and tour more of Siracusa. Read more

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The room was adequate. However our room had no windows that could be opened and still be secure, it overlooked an interior area between the building but someone could walk into our room from that area. The rooms in the courtyard had no windows and there was only the door that opened to the courtyard. The description we read was that the rooms were decorated […] with antiques, but I would not call 'old furniture' antiques. Read more

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bathroom had a smell and needs upgrade host, location, size of room and customer service wonderful

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This was a great hotel for the money and location. Very clean, roomy, airy, friendly, and private. The hotel also puts out an excellent spread for breakfast. I highly recommend this hotel for visits in Siracusa.

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Very pleasant hotel within short walking distance to Ortygia. The room was clean, quiet and bright with a decent bathroom. The reception was very helpful. There are only two parking slots for the hotel. The hotel gives you a parking notice to put in your car. The hotel provides a complimentary large bottle of water. You need to ask for it. We had a […] very pleasant experience. Read more

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The hotel is perfectly sited in a quiet courtyard off the main road between the Old Town and the Greek historical sites. The rooms were a bit tatty but characterful, eg the air conditioning didn't adjust and the TV didn't work. This didn't spoil our enjoyment of our stay in a fascinating city.

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We really enjoyed our stay at the Piccolo hotel. The room was sparsely decorated but all the furniture was substantial (not Ikea or cheap contemporary Italian style). Our room was clean and larger than I expected for the value price we paid. It is 4 blocks in from the bridge to Ortigia, which is convenient since most of the fun stuff to do in Syracuse […] is on the island. When we got into our room I noticed that 2 lightbulbs needed replacing and they fixed this within a few hours. The breakfast options were ample but not exactly high quality - watery American style coffee and cheap mortadella were disappointing. This wasn't terribly important to us anyway as we were more interested in getting out and expected that for the budget rate we got that breakfast wouldn't be fancy. Instead, we loved going to a cafe called Mondilo down the street for cappuccinos and savory morning pastries. Overall we were very pleased with our stay at the hotel and found the service thorough, appropriate and warm. Read more

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At first glance, the room looks fine, but you don't have to do a Hotel Inspector style search to spot the mould in the shower cubicle, the rusted shower hose and the thick dust above the bathroom door lintel. There was also a thick layer of dust over the bedside table lamp and electric heater. Towels and opened soap were changed every day, but resources […] should be targeted in cleaning properly and perhaps updating a bit. Breakfast was disappointing. There is a large bowl of fresh fruit, but the plums are frozen solid, which then chills the rest of the fruit. The "long" coffee in thermos flasks is undrinkable, but you can ask for capucchino or espresso. Lots of hard boiled eggs available, but these are obviously cooked well in advance as we left at 7.00am on our departure morning, and no signs of life from kitchen, or indeed anybody to check out with. Red carpet runner from lobby could do with a thorough beating and clean. It looks as if a lot of money has been spent in making the breakfast and lounge area look good, to the detriment of the rooms. On the plus side, very quiet in the evening, so no problem sleeping. Parking isn't free, and not plentiful. When we went, parking was available because there was a dispute between the local council and the company operating the parking. Read more

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Our airconditioning did not work properly the first couple of nights but the owner fixed it by our last night. A friendly b&b, good value for money. A pleasant stroll (10 mins) to Ortigia. Ideal for families or couples.

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Good location, within easy walking distance of Ortigia. Staff were very helpful and spoke English. Very good breakfast buffet. Only a couple of parking spaces outside the hotel, but we did find some about 100m away.

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Friendly, but bathroom was a little tired with small amount of mold in shower. Bed was noisy as was corridor outside room during day. The WIFI didn't reach the room, and they couldn't provide an iron. But the location is just a five min walk to the old town so reasonable value for money, but would prob pay a little more and stay in the old town next […] time. Read more

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everything was perfect! We were pleased of everything: room , breakfast, staff, location

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The hotel is well situated, being just a short walk from Ortigia. Entrance is through a lovely, old courtyard. We stayed in a standard double room, which was fairly small but ok. There were a few problems, such as very few coathangers and less than adequate storage for clothes, which we didn't raise with staff because we weren't staying long enough […] for them to be issues. (All were easy and cheap to correct. Our fault for not raising the matters or the hotel's for not attending to them in the first place? Take your pick.) Breakfast was fine, although the topping-up of things like hot water and juice could have been better. Overall, the hotel was good value and quite adequate for a stay of 2-3 nights. Read more

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I enjoyed my 4 night stay at Casa Mia, which is very good value. It is convenient for exploring Ortigia (a 10 min walk to the East), the ruins of Neapolis (a 20 min walk or easy bus journey to the North) and for making day trips by train from the rail/bus stations which are a 5 minute walk to the West. Although on a main road, the rooms all face internal […] courtyards and my room was very quiet. My room (for single use) was in fact a double on the first floor. It was large, with a high ceiling, and a long narrow bathroom (with not much space to put things). Furnished with a traditional wooden wardrobe and an ornate and impressive bed headboard, there was disappointingly no chair in the room, nor any desk or table at which one could write (although there were 2 circular bedside tables). The double bed comprised 2 single mattresses on a metal frame which clanked a bit whenever I turned. The room got very warm: there was an air conditioning unit which was only moderately effective when it worked, and it broke down on my second day. I reported it and it was fixed but then it broke down again. It was comfortable sleeping with the window open, but this would have been a bigger problem in the summer. There was an external shaded terrace with tables and chairs which I used to write etc. I almost gave a '5' rating overall, but the minor room problems narrowly tipped it to a 4. I recommend day trips by train to the wonderful baroque cities of Noto and Ragusa. Read more

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I would recommend a stay here: great location being 5 minutes from the train/bus station and the main sights; clean, large and comfortable rooms; and friendly service. The only complaints were the lack of TV (didn't miss it, but it was stated as an inclusion on hotels.com) and wifi access only working in the hotel lounge. However, these were only small […] things and it was a comfortable and good value base for this destination. Read more

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Easy walk to lots of shops and sights of this port city. Good beds,good breakfasts. Staff great, top value for dollar..Another winner!

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fiine staff and clean and well-located in center of both historical sections of siracusa

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the hotel is nice. good quality for it's payment. very good location

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Great location, well run very welcoming B&B. Very good service, we had an apartment. Great restaurant nearby La Spigola, a must for the best meal & great value. Lovely local lavanderia helped us out, run by American couple. Close to Ortigia and about 20 mins easy walk to ruins north of town. A must stay B&B. Highly recommended.......Massive bathroo […] m!! Read more

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We could not have expected more in a bed and breakfast. It's just blocks from Ortigia (and without the luxury room rates). It's a 20-minute walk to the train station and a few minutes more to the archaeological park.

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Good location, very close to the Ortygia area (10 min walking distance). In-room free Wi-fi was very good - fast and reliable. But the toilet was too old and not properly cleaned so that smelt a bit.

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My stay at Casa Mia was perfect - it was a hidden oasis between the station and the old town. A perfect location for visiting the Greek amphitheatre, museums and the sights of Ortygia. My room looked newly fitted and was very comfortable, with an excellent bathroom. The staff could not have been more helpful and helped to make this a special holiday […] for me. Highly recommended. Read more

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The hotel is conveniently located between top tourist sights. Breakfast spread was very good compared to other Italian hotels we've been at. Friendly service but there is no 24 hr service. We wanted to check out early to catch an early bus in the morning but there was no one around until after 8am. Besides that, our stay there was excellent and the […] atmosphere of the hotel was very charming. Read more

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Lovely small hotel - lovely and helpful Staff fantastic location.

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We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights on our trip through Sicily and we liked this hotel the most of all the hotels we stayed in. It felt like being in a family home. Staff was very friendly, hotel and hotel rooms looked really nice. When we go back to Siracusa we will definitely stay here again.

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We we really pleasantly suprised by it all. Immaculate and stylish rooms, really friendly and helpful staff, great terrace area and breakfast areas and location. Just 3 minute walk takes you to Ortygia, and a 20 minute walk or short bus ride will take you the other way to all the major archeological sites in Siracusa. Definately stay in this hotel, […] we would return! Read more

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Perfect for a two-night visit, not luxurious but a pretty comfortable room for a family of four and very friendly service. A 5-minute walk to the sights on Ortygia, 15 mins walk to the Archaeological Park (amphitheatre etc).

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pros - very convenient; short walk from the bus terminal - about 5 min. Walkable to the archeological area (amphitheatre and ruins) - about 20 min, and to the main town, Ortygia - about 10 min. Spacious room. Lovely character to the place; breakfast can be inside or on the terrace. Computer with internet access available for guests to use. Lovely staff. cons […] - bathroom has modern facilities but feels a little dated. Would definitely recommend staying there. Read more

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The family run hotel is located in a perfect location (in my opinion) - in between Ortygia and the Parco Archaeologico della Neapolis. It is also less than 10 minutes walk from the train and bus station. More importantly, the room was clean. Although there arent as many restaurants in the surrounding area like Ortygia has, Ortygia is only less then […] 10 mins walk away (good way to work out a heavy dinner!). Good budget choice and would recommend the hotel. Read more

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Great little hotel, nothing flash but excellent value for money. Our room was in need of a bit of re decorating. excellent buffet breakfast, parking on street right outside the hotel and free. Within easy walking distance of Ortigia, which was beautiful on an evening. easier to stay in this hotel and walk to ortigia than try and negotiate traffic around […] ortigia. Would definitely use this hotel again as staff were extremely helpful and convenience made up for the level of accommodation( hence the price and 2 star rating) Couldn't really fault it. Read more

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Excellente situation.L'hôtel a du charme.On trouve très facilement a se garer dans le coin (en avril en tout cas).l'unique chose négative est que nous n'avons pas eu d'eau vraiment chaude sous la douche...

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Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo; ambiente molto confortevole, curato nei particolari, ottima posizione in città, vicino ad Ortigia e all'area archeologica. A colazione sempre disponibili dolci fatti in casa! Unica nota negativa: il parcheggio, anche se nelle vicinanze siamo sempre riusciti a trovarlo. Merita di essere visitato.

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trés agréable

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Stijlvol hotel prima centraal gelegen met uitstekend ontbjt

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Petit déjeuner correct avec fruits.Propreté de la chambre douteuse. Lit avec matelas à ressorts très inconfortable.

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Comodissimo, vicino a Ortigia e non lontano dall'area Archeologica, bisogna stare solo attenti se si è in auto ai sensi unici, perchè non è facile accedere a corso Umberto I; all'altezza dell'hotel (c'è un limitato parcheggio riservato, chiedere il contrassegno alla reception); buon rapporto qualità prezzo, l'albergo si trova all'interno di un elegante […] palazzo, un pochino decadente, ma confrotevole e tranquillissimo. Le stanze non sono il massimo, ma sono decenti e pulite ed il gestiore gentile; bella la sala delle colazioni e piacevoli gli spazi comuni. Read more

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Wir hatten nur eine Überachtung, waren aber sehr positiv beeindruckt von der geschnackvollen Ausstattung und Atmoshäre der allgemeinen Räume und Zimmer.

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Das Hotel hat mit seiner Anlage um den kleinen Innenhof herum eine sehr positive Atmosphäre. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Die Lage zwischen Altstadt und (Bus-)Bahnhof ist sehr verkehrsgünstig.

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Hôtel ayant beaucoup de charme et très bien situé ( 10 minutes à pied d'ortigie ) . chambre très spatieuse mais un peu vieillissante. Petit déjeuner excellent. je le recommande tout particulièrement.

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Il B&B è posizionato in zona strategica per visitare a piedi le attrative di Siracusa. La camera a noi destinata era molto confortevole e pulita, la colazione abbondante e varia.Lo consigliamo vivamente

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