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Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Enjoy stunning sea views from the balcony with ornate railings, overlooking a bustling marina and picturesque boats.
Enjoy the Mediterranean views from this balcony overlooking the bustling street scene.
Cozy retreat with a flat-screen TV, desk, and comfortable chair.
Classic building with a balcony and ornate railings, featuring a green door and potted plants.
Relax in a serene space with a comfortable bed, bedside table, and nightstand, plus a door leading to a balcony with an outside view.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Via Savoia, 21, Ortigia, Syracuse, SR, 96100

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Piccolo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Archaeological Park of Neapolis - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 16 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viola Espressobar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Apollo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Apollonium Osteria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crai Simpatica - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Porta Marina da Salvo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia

Hotel located in Ortigia
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a library at Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A free cruise shuttle, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (2133 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Gran Bretagna Syracuse
Gran Bretagna Hotel
Gran Bretagna Hotel Syracuse
Gran Bretagna Syracuse
Gran Bretagna Hotel Sicily/Syracuse Italy
Gran Bretagna
Hotel Gran Bretagna
Gran Bretagna Ortigia Syracuse
Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia Hotel
Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia Syracuse
Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia Hotel Syracuse

Frequently asked questions

Is Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 130 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia located?

Located in Ortigia, this hotel is steps away from Temple of Apollo, Porta Marina and Ionian Sea. Santa Lucia Bridge and Fountain of Diana are also within 5 minutes. Syracuse Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful boutique hotel in a premiere location - just a few minutes walk from the bridges of Ortigia, the Temple of Apollo, and the large outdoor market. The staff is incredible. Francesca arranged car pick-ups, gave us maps of the island and suggestions on what to visit, and walked with us to the box office so we could use her resident discount to buy tickets for a Greek play at the amphitheater! She, along with all her colleagues, were incredibly warm and hospitable. We were sad to say goodbye to them when it was time to leave. We also loved having a glass of cold, freshly squeezed orange juice at the bar after a day of walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A

Great location for visiting Ortigia with a great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gran Bretagna is Grand!

Extremely professional staff and in amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, welcoming staff and excellent breakfast. We’d return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great central location

Staff were very helpful with directions, parking, Ortigio is another limited parking, Low Emissions Zone in Italy / Sicily, so valet parking is the way to go. Recommendations of sightseeing and cafes & restaurant are spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most perfect location! Ortigia is really special. Staff so helpful, room very clean. Delicious breakfast with continental fare but also scrambled eggs and bacon, and really lovely coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Very nice room, location and breakfast. Lovely staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chin-Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is personally involved and attends to all detail. The hotel location is great for easy access to everything you would like in a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay.

We spent two night at this hotel. The location is really nice. I can’t say enough about the staff. They work flawlessly as a team and made our stay so comfortable. I wish I could write all their names in this review. Thank you for all you did for us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large clean room and attached bath. Great albeit small shower but our first in 4 days that actually drained (yay)! Staff very nice & helpful. With an attached restaurant for drinks & snacks it’s very convenient. Only drawback is finding parking in the local lots as the parking is very difficult in the area. Be sure to download EasyPark app before you leave also as there is no on site parking at the hotel and several of the machines in the parking lots don’t work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good 3 night stay in Ortigia.

This hotel was very clean and in a good location for exploring Ortigia. Not too many stairs to reach the first floor. The breakfast was very good, and the young man in charge was very helpful several times on our 3 night stay. The rooms are plain but clean and large. We enjoyed the small balcony. On weekend nights the crowd below was quite loud, but the AC mostly muffled the outdoor noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and nice location in Ortigia

Spacious and very comfortable room and bathroom, quite close to the entrance of the island, with an good location near a busy square. Excellent service by Andre at the desk who is super helpful. Breakfast was delicious and with many options, both hot and cold, and excellent coffee from Victoria who provided very attentive and warm service. We felt very welcome and the staff was the best part of this hotel. Just a few issues of concern: there is no elevator and a lot of steps to the second floor (but Andre helped us with luggage); and at nights there is a bar outside which can make a little noise until late. Parking is, like seems standard in Sicily, at a paid garage about 700m away. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would stay here next time we return. Ortigia is an excellent place to stay if visiting Syracuse.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Shawn

15 min after we checked in, the staff came to tell us she made a mistake and we need to move to a different room. Then in the evening, there was no hot water. There was no front desk, no contact info in the room to report the issue. We had to find a number on the internet to call. Numerous calls later, a technician and a staff came. They seemed not to be able to resolve the issue. Instead asked us to move again. We asked if we could take a shower in another room which they allowed, Next morning, though we were told when checked in, the front desk would be staffed by 10:00 am and we could leave our luggage there. No one was there. We had to leave our luggage in our room with a notice, but dropped the key as told. When we came back around 11:00 to get our luggage, no one was there. After looking around, a cleaning lady opened the door for us. However, she refused to allow us to use the toilet even though the room was not cleaned. She was so rude and cold, i can’t believe she even worked in hospitality. No sympathy and no flexibility. I guess they already had our money so dont care. she should be fired!! We have never had any experience like this after traveling in so many countries and places. This hotel is really terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hideaki

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lesli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Birgitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in a good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024