Ortigia Superior Sea View Apartment near Duomo

Modern 120 sqm apartment with sea view, finely furnished, for up to 4 people, located on the ground floor of a building (a few steps to access it). The accommodation is located in the heart of Ortigia, the marvelous historic center of Syracuse, less than 200 meters from the Duomo and within walking distance of all the main attractions. The apartment consists of a kitchen, a living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. *Airport taxi service from/to Catania Airport available upon request* The inside is organized as follows: - LIVING ROOM with sofa, armchair, smart TV (NO cable channels) and small balcony (about 2 sqm); - KITCHEN with induction hob, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher, oven, kettle, wine glasses, kitchenware, dining table and small balcony (about 2 sqm); - BEDROOM I with double bed and wardrobe; - BEDROOM II with double bed and wardrobe; - TWO BATHROOMS (one in each room) with raised shower, sink, bidet and toilet. FURTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE TO GUESTS: unlimited wifi (fibre), air conditioning with heat pump (splits in the living room, kitchen and in the two bedrooms), washing machine (in the room next to the kitchen), hairdryer, iron and ironing board and drying rack. PLEASE NOTE: there are some steps to access the apartment and some internal steps to access one of the bedrooms. One of the two bedrooms (the one with the stairs) has NO windows. The apartmet is for the exclusive use of our guests and won’t be shared with the host or other tenants. We are happy to organize early check-in when there are no other guests leaving the apartment on that same day; however, it will not be possible to arrange late check-out. If you need assistance for luggage storage, we can recommend you an affiliated structure. To ensure the security of your personal data, 7 days before your arrival you will receive instructions to register your documents via our Guest Portal. We need such procedure to verify your ids and docs and in order to send info to the police service "Alloggiati Web" which is Italian procedure to host guest in italy. You can find all the information on the official website alloggiatiweb.poliziadistato Switching on and off air conditioning and heating is subject to compliance with current Italian legislation (DPR 16/04/2013 n.74, DM 6/10/2022 n.383). Summer: the average air temperature must not get below 26°C (78,8 °F) for all kinds of buildings. Winter: the weighted average of the air temperatures must not exceed 19°C (66,2 °F). Time and period of operation depend on the climatic zone defined by the standard. Syracuse Climatic Zone B: 7 hours a day from December 8th to March 23rd. Check-in will take place in online self check-in mode, completing registration is MANDATORY in order to receive instructions on how to collect the keys and access the apartment. Keys can be collected free of charge via on-site keybox. In case of problems, telephone assistance will be guaranteed until 10pm. If you wish to receive the keys from a member of our staff in the apartment, it is possible, upon request with payment of a supplement equal to: - From 15:00 to 21:00: EUR 15.00; - From 21:00 to 23:00: EUR 25.00. The apartment is located in the heart of the wonderful island of Ortigia, a few steps from the extraordinary Piazza del Duomo, one of the most spectacular in all of Sicily. Walking through the streets of the island, it is possible to admire centuries of history, splendid buildings, lively trattorias and cafes, as well as other monuments such as the Maniace Castle, the Temple of Apollo, the Fonte Aretusa and the Fountain of Diana. In summer it is possible to swim off the rocks or on some small beaches and solariums along the seafront. Main points of interest: - Piazza Duomo/Temple of Athena: 2 minutes on foot; - Fountain of Diana: 4 minutes on foot; - Fonte Aretusa: 5 minutes on foot; - Temple of Apollo: 6 minutes on foot. - Forte Vigliena (solarium with free access): 9 minutes on foot; - Maniace Castle: 12 minutes on foot. - Gran Caffè del Duomo (bar): 2 minutes on foot (180 metres); - La Sciccheria Pizzeria Restaurant: 3 minutes on foot (280 metres); - InCoop (supermarket): 5 minutes on foot (400 metres). - FROM CATANIA AIRPORT: it is possible to reach the apartment by taking the ALIBUS bus service that connects Catania airport to Catania Central Station, where it is possible to take the regional train to Syracuse station, 20 minutes on foot from the property. Alternatively, it is possible to reach the apartment from the airport by taking Interbus bus, up to Syracuse Station. ***Airport taxi service from Catania Airport available upon request*** - FROM SYRACUSE STATION: it is possible to reach the apartment on foot in about 20 minutes, or with the internal buses. - IF YOU ARE TRAVELING BY CAR: The nearest car park is 900m away from the apartment and is called “Talete”. It’s open 24/7, with convenient fares: 10 euros per day 30 euros per week 40 euros per month. Alternatively, it is possible to park for free a few steps from the property (NOT guaranteed and NOT bookable) in front of Piazza Cesare Battisti. PLEASE NOTE: Ortigia is located in the Traffic-Restricted Area -ZTL in Italian- (closing days and times depending on the season). REGIONAL CODE: 19089017C222726. NATIONAL CODE: IT089017C2EZ36U6KK. License number: IT089017C2EZ36U6KK