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Lanterne Magiche Ortigia

Waterfront property in Syracuse with a rooftop terrace

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Rooftop terrace
Suite, Sea View | Private kitchen | Fridge
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Apartment | View from room
Dining
Lanterne Magiche Ortigia in historic Ortigia offers thoughtful service and modern amenities. Guests love the panoramic rooftop views and in-room WiFi. The Cathedral of Syracuse and Piazza del Duomo are steps away. Travelers praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

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10.0 out of 10
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Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
  • 365 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Apartment

9.6 out of 10
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(5 reviews)

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Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Studio, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Panoramic Studio, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Panoramic Studio, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Ortigia, a neighborhood in Syracuse, Lanterne Magiche Ortigia is near a train station and on the waterfront. Cathedral of Syracuse and Temple of Apollo are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arenella Beach and Fontane Bianche Beach. Lungomare di Ortigia and Piazza del Duomo are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Via Gian Battista Alagona, 55, Syracuse, SR, 96100

What's nearby

  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Temple of Apollo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Archaeological Park of Neapolis - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Estia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ranieri - Cucina Chiacchiere e Vino - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sicily Fish & Chips Street Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪VIOLABAKERYCAFE' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Allumettes Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lanterne Magiche Ortigia

Property remodeled in 2021 and located near Lungomare di Ortigia
Located close to Cathedral of Syracuse and Piazza del Duomo, Lanterne Magiche Ortigia provides a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and scooter rentals
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lanterne Magiche Ortigia feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured valet parking on site (EUR 25 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

Things to do

  • Private wine tours
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1730
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - May 2021

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: EUR 30 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 26 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Secured valet parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (2297 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 30 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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 information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 15 June to 30 September
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Allegroitalia Siracusa Ortigia Inn
Allegroitalia Siracusa Inn
Allegroitalia Siracusa
Allegroitalia Siracusa Ortigia Sicily/Syracuse
Lanterne Magiche Ortigia Inn
Allegroitalia Siracusa Ortigia
Lanterne Magiche Ortigia Syracuse
Lanterne Magiche Ortigia Inn Syracuse

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanterne Magiche Ortigia pet-friendly?

Yes, Lanterne Magiche Ortigia allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 26 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lanterne Magiche Ortigia?

Valet parking is available for EUR 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Lanterne Magiche Ortigia?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– midnight for a fee of EUR 30.

What time is check-out at Lanterne Magiche Ortigia?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Lanterne Magiche Ortigia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Lanterne Magiche Ortigia located?

Located in Ortigia, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Lungomare di Ortigia, Cathedral of Syracuse, and Piazza del Duomo. Temple of Apollo and Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse are also within 2 mi (3 km). Syracuse Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Lanterne Magiche Ortigia Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, breakfast was superior.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the style of the hotel, there are very interesting place to visit nearby, good restaurants, parking lot at walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful! It’s near everything and the breakfast was amazing. It was quiet and there’s a terrace that’s fun the hangout. Staff was also really nice Would definitely stay here again if I ever visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large room well appointed and wonderful breakfast. Staff was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mélanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon hébergement, super bien situé et excellent déjeuner. Petite terrasse très agréable accessible. Chambre spacieuse.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little balcony to watch the sunrise over the ocean was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Austerely elegant, clean, great breakfast and super wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josefin

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

Underbar vistelse

Otroligt mysigt hotell! Genuint och rustikt men ändå modernt. Fräsch, stora fina rum där allt man behöver fanns. Otroligt trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Underbar takterrass. Frukosten var okej, supergott kaffe!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property including our room. Large and with a view of the Sea. Wonderful breakfast and staff as well. Great location - picturesque streets and area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

saverio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!

10/10 Excellent

Selma

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

Awesome stay in Oritigia

Very well located with a very efficient parking service . A good breakfast offers and an awesome staff creed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this property! Called ahead and secured valet parking…worth it! Clean and spacious rooms, kind staff and walkable to everywhere in Ortigia. Great breakfast included as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ubicación excelente y toda la propiedad es increíble
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel. Location is great and staff are so nice. The room is big and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and friendly staff Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Indeed magical! Beautifully restored and appointed. Quiet, special, lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN E

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

An excellent choice.

Great place. Excellent location. Prompt service response when we had a ce problem with the shower. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

A lovely hotel

A great location for shopping, dining and site seeing. The staff is excellent and the hotel rooms are very spacious. I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel tucked in the beautiful city of Ortigia! Walkable to everything and breakfast was delicious! Staff super friendly and helpful with any need at all! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff and great location in the middle of Ortigia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely reception staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bellissimo residence colazione ottima stanza molto pulita e molto bella con cucina vicino a al centro zona ztl personale molto accogliente
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022