MARYAM23, Syracuse

Maryam23, a 3-star bed and breakfast in Syracuse, stands out for its recently renovated rooms with modern decor, private entrances, and views of the city or the Basilica Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime. The property includes family rooms, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, balconies, and private bathrooms with free toiletries and slippers. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a 24-hour front desk, along with express check-in and private check-in/check-out options. An on-site coffee shop serves drinks, while the breakfast-praised for its quality and variety-includes Italian and halal options such as cereals, yogurts, croissants, eggs, and coffee. The B&B is less than 1 km from Porto Piccolo and within walking distance of the Archaeological Park of Neapolis and Tempio di Apollo, with Cala Rossa Beach also nearby. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 63 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle, car hire, and free parking in a nearby lot around 5 minutes away on foot. Business travelers have access to a work desk in rooms, and the 24-hour front desk can assist with public transport tickets. Maryam23 also provides luggage storage, laundry and ironing services, and family-friendly amenities like extra beds, with a designated smoking area and an elevator on site. A guest review noted that a continental breakfast is available each morning at Maryam23, and the location allows for easy walks to Ortigia, roughly 20 minutes away.

The room had a fantastic view of the Basilica Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime, with clear skies for stargazing.

Free parking is available at a city park just a 1-block walk away, and the host provides guidance.

Breakfast includes boiled eggs, a rarity in Sicilian B&Bs, and is described as simple but satisfying with good coffee.

The property is very clean, with daily housekeeping and comfortable beds and pillows.

The self-service check-in process is smooth, and the host communicates via WhatsApp with useful tips like bus routes to Noto.

Rooms and doors are not soundproof, so noise from other guests in the hallway and adjacent rooms can be heard.

The breakfast options are not very varied, and the bread used was from a bag rather than fresh from a bakery.