The B&B “Il Labirinto” arises in the heart of Ortigia Island, at the interchange between Via Dione, – a well known alleyway, holy to the ancient Greeks – Via Roma, Via Amalfitania and Via Maestranza leading to a stunning seafront.
The Island appears today as the result of innumerable ages’ superimpositions due to the continuous use of the same fabric of the city. Its baroque glamour can be seen through Via Delle Maestranze e Via Roma, characterized by the feature of luxurious façades of noble buildings inherited by the Aristocracy during the Spanish period.
The B&B Il Labirinto is located into one of the neighbouring alleyways. The B&B is about thirty metres from Archimede Square and its magnificent fountain named after “Diana”, the Greek divinity representing the Hunting Goddess. The area is considered by tourists one of the most favourite meeting point.
It is situated within an easy walk to the Cathedral (the ancient Acropolis) and very close to Aretusa Spring where papyrus plants grow. In this area, just by the Big Sea Port over the glittering Mediterranean Sea, it is possible to admire one of the most striking sunset of Sicily. The property, dates back to the 16th century and has been made out of an ancient building once belonged to a noble family, undergoing a refined work of restoration and it. It still keeps intact all the characteristics of the Sicilian houses at that time.
The surrounded area is quiet although pubs and all sorts of attractions are very easy to find. The rooms are well structured and furnished with extreme care. Equipped with private bathroom provided with hairdryer and showers; linkup sat TV; telephone; heating system and air conditioning. A typical Mediterranean Breakfast can be enjoyed either in the breakfast room on the top floor, under a gazebo or even in a relaxing atmosphere of a cosy and verdant terrace, served by our attentive staff.
A customer care service is offered to anyone who needs information or assistance on cultural visits.
Besides, during the summer season, it is possible to do boat excursions, run directly by the property. The sea is within reach.
There is a tiny sandy beach past the Aretusa Spring and a cliff provided with cat-walk leading directly to the sea from where most of the tourists love diving. An extraordinary landscape!
Public Utilities:
Post Office, Banks, newspaper shop, bookstore, tobacconist’s shop, restaurants, boutiques, beauty centre and movie theatre.
How to reach us
Coming from Catania: follow the signs leading to Siracusa South; at the ring road turn left and keep going straight ahead. Having passed by the railroad station, reach for Morconi Square; then follow the sign to “ ORTIGIA”. Reach for Via Malta where a bridge ( Ponte Umberto) connects the City to the Island. Cross the bridge and keep walking all the way down to Archimede Square. Get into Via Maestranza and on your right you will find the Sign B&B Il Labirinto***.
