Bed & Breakfast Caravaggio

Everything bad. Very superficial cleaning. A finger of dust on the door panels, on the tiles in the bathroom. Cracked mattress. Dirty feeling. You couldn't look inside the kettle. Full of limestone. Never cleaned. The only advantage near Ortigia. Stop

For our four night visit to Syracusa we stayed at Caravaggio’s bed and breakfast (although we only went for the bed option). Because the room was within an apartment it was necessary to call the proprietor shortly before arriving to ensure that he could be there to welcome us. In addition to showing us where every thing was, he was also able to offer advice regarding buses, beaches, events and good places to eat etc. The room was spacious with a good sized bathroom. The beds were firm but comfortable. In addition to a television there was also a good air-conditioning unit which proved to be essential during our stay in July when the midday temperatures outside were reaching 33c. There was also the use of a fridge just outside our room for our personal use. Unfortunately there was no tea or coffee making facilities available so I would suggest a travel kettle, if like us you value a early morning cuppa. The proprietor’s wife cleaned and tidied the room each day and changed the towels every two days. Being located just a short walk from the Island of Ortigia proved a blessing because we ended up spending most of our time there. If fact most visitors, as well as the locals, tend to gravitate to the island, especially at night when the place comes into its own. Unlike Syracuse, which I have to say has very little to commend it, Ortigia has retained its character and charm. However, a word of warning about dining out. Most restaurants on Ortigia will hit you with a twenty per cent service charge and an additional fifteen per cent charge for the use of the table. And the service you get will be generally terrible. So, if you are on a limited budget I would strongly advise shopping at the local supermarkets, where you will be surprised at the choice and quality on offer and the reasonable prices. You can eat well during the afternoon in your room (as it will be too hot to go out anyway) then just have a pleasant drink while ambling around in the evenings.

Comfortable room situated in a perfect position 2 minutes walk to bridge leading into Ortigia. Lots of places to eat around the accommodation as well as the old town. Antonio very friendly speaks good English, gave us a lot of help and hints regarding places to visit and eat at. Thank you Antonio Andrée + Brian Australia