What's Santa Lucia like?

Santa Lucia is notable for its historical sites. Enjoy this a walkable neighbourhood's island views. Take in some culture at Papyrus Museum and Syracuse Forum Ruins. There's plenty more to see, including Porto Piccolo and Santa Lucia al Sepolcro Basilica.

Where are the best places to stay in Santa Lucia?

We have 274 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' top places to stay in Santa Lucia:

B&B Vergilia

City centre guestrooms with memory foam beds

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • Comfy beds

Giuggiulena Villa

3-star beach townhouse with bar/lounge

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Attentive staff

B&B Siracusa

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Walkable location

Siracusa Resort Musciara

3-star beachfront resort with spa and restaurant

• • Free parking • Free beach cabanas • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Central location

La Maison des Rêves

City centre B&B with bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Walkable location

How to get to Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia is located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from the heart of Syracuse.

Flying to:

• • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa), 30.2 mi (48.6 km) from Santa Lucia

Things to see and do in and around Santa Lucia

What to see in Santa Lucia

• • Porto Piccolo
• • Santa Lucia al Sepolcro Basilica
• • Madonna delle Lacrime
• • Piazza Santa Lucia
• • Syracuse Forum Ruins

Things to do near Santa Lucia:

• • Papyrus Museum (0.3 mi/0.6 km away)
• • Greek Theatre of Syracuse (0.8 mi/1.4 km away)
• • Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi (0.3 mi/0.6 km away)
• • Temple of Apollo (0.5 mi/0.9 km away)
• • Archaeological Park of Neapolis (0.8 mi/1.2 km away)

When is the best time to visit Syracuse?

• • Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 24°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 12°C)
• • Rainiest months: October, December, January, November (average 82 mm of rainfall)