Casa Vicolo is set in an former palazzo (independent building) on 3 floors. It is located on a quiet car-free street in the heart of the historic centre of Siracusa, the former Jewish quarter "Giudecca", only 2 minutes walk from the sea with lovely swimming access (rocky beach + bathing platform in the summer time). It is composed of 2 large bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, a very spacious modern kitchen, indoor and outdoor living areas including a large terrace for alfresco dining overlooking the rooftops of Ortigia.
Casa Vicolo is light and airy, adopting a warm industrial style with wood and metal contrasting textiles and other natural elements against a white backdrop. The house enjoys an expansive terrace whose dining table is made of volcanic lava from nearby Mount Etna.
Upon entry there is a hallway that leads to an indoor patio as well as a living area with an overhead fan and original cement tile floors. A quiet and cool retreat, this space is ideal for reading, doing yoga (yoga mat, pilates ball and other equipment is available in the room) or taking an afternoon nap.
On the first floor are 2 bedrooms, each with a queen size bed, air conditioning/heating and French doors overlooking either the street or the patio. There are 2 bathrooms and between the bedrooms there is a living area with an overhead fan and a television (smart TV).
Stairs up to the second floor lead into a dining area with seating for 6 people and a living area with French doors overlooking the patio. The dining/living area has air conditioning/heating, a study desk and a selection of local travel guides. The fully equipped modern kitchen – complete with dishwasher and washing machine, among other kitchen appliances – opens onto the terrace.
Within walking distance are different swimming accesses of Ortigia (bathing platform is 1 minute on foot, rocky beach is 2 minutes); the Duomo and Archimede squares, the Aretusa fountain and the Apollo temple (5-10 minutes); historic Jewish baths and puppet theatre (around the corner); the lovely daily food market (10 minutes); and some of the best gelateria (ice cream stores) in the world!