3 Star Hotel

Domus Mariae Benessere

Via Vittorio Veneto 89, Syracuse, Italy View Map

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Domus Mariae has a fantastic location on the island of Ortigia, in the heart of Siracusa. The rooftop terrace offers a beautiful sea view and there is also a luxury wellness center on site. Your guest room at Domus Mariae Benessere is air conditioned and comes with satellite TV. Some rooms also have a spa bath. Managed by nuns, this charming hotel is set in a 14th-century property with a large hall where you can read, watch TV, and take advantage of free Wi-Fi internet. Domus Mariae Benessere features a modern, paid spa with a range of massages and beauty treatments which can be booked at reception. Sessions in the gym, in the hot tub or steam bath should be booked on site.

109 Reviews

8.7Very Good
Cleanliness
8.8
Staff
9.3
Location
9.5

What Guests Say

  • “Clean, cool, quiet, well maintained, pretty older building (former convent)”
  • “Location was good; right on the water. Breakfast was fine. The room was fine; plenty of room, clean. Rooftop deck was great. We enjoyed…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Airport Shuttle
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Room Options

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Single Room1/4

Single Room

130 sqft • 1 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Double or Twin Room1/4

Double or Twin Room

216 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Superior Single Room with Sea View1/4

Superior Single Room with Sea View

130 sqft • 1 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Economy Single Room1/4

Economy Single Room

108 sqft • 1 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Double or Twin Room with Spa Access1/4

Double or Twin Room with Spa Access

216 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Double or Twin Room with Sea View1/4

Double or Twin Room with Sea View

216 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning

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    What Guests Loved

    8.7
    Very Good

    Based on 109 reviews

    Location

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    8.8

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    8.6

    Pros +

    • Clean, cool, quiet, well maintained, pretty older building (former convent)
    • Location was good; right on the water. Breakfast was fine. The room was fine; plenty of room, clean. Rooftop deck was great. We enjoyed the rooftop deck.
    • Location; clean, and very friendly staff;Breakfast was very good!

    Cons -

    • My room was very small but adequate for a single
    • We had 9 in our party and some of the bathrooms only had a bathtub in the bathroom and there wasn't any type of surround to keep the water from getting on the floor. We had another group booked for the same hotel, but when I requested all walk in showers, I was told only half the rooms would have walk in showers. We canceled the second reservation.
    • Nothing! Would definitely stay here again! Wish I could have stayed longer and used the spa services.
    Business Traveler (23)Solo Traveler (67)Traveling as Couple (174)Family with Young Children (57)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (3)Group Traveler (41)Total (274)
    9FrederickPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Clean, cool, quiet, well maintained, pretty older building (former convent)

    My room was very small but adequate for a single

    8DanaPosted on: 10-22-2025

    Location was good; right on the water. Breakfast was fine. The room was fine; plenty of room, clean. Rooftop deck was great. We enjoyed the rooftop deck.

    We had 9 in our party and some of the bathrooms only had a bathtub in the bathroom and there wasn't any type of surround to keep the water from getting on the floor. We had another group booked for the same hotel, but when I requested all walk in showers, I was told only half the rooms would have walk in showers. We canceled the second reservation.

    9JITENPosted on: 10-7-2025

    Location; clean, and very friendly staff;Breakfast was very good!

    10LondaPosted on: 9-9-2025

    Beautiful location, very nice staff, clean, wonderful breakfast.

    10ChristinaPosted on: 8-7-2025

    Its a hidden gem and very nice and nice location close to everything.Very clean , nice breakfast and sweet staff.

    10AngeliquePosted on: 6-9-2025

    Everything! Location was perfect. Directly on the beautiful sea and walking distance to all the sites in Ortigia, but in a quiet peaceful location. Everything was spotless in the hotel. Helpful, kind staff. I was a solo traveler and in a single room. It was perfect. Nice size, space for my luggage, nice size bathroom and the AC was amazing!

    Nothing! Would definitely stay here again! Wish I could have stayed longer and used the spa services.

    8DanielaPosted on: 6-4-2025

    Location was great, everything was clean and tidy, helpful staff. The breakfast was nice, and the parking nearby convenient.

    The shower needs some TLC, especially the hand shower, or at least descaling it, and the water in the shower drains very slowly and tends to pool.

    9DougPosted on: 5-14-2025

    The location and the staff were excellent! The room we stayed in had a great view of the sea. The room was very comfortable and a nice place to relax.

    Not much.

    10SannePosted on: 4-25-2025

    Very nice staff behind the counter in the reception with warm welcoming and professionalism. A home-made cake was waiting in the room as a gift upon arrival. The breakfast was great, fresh strawberries and home-made olives among other things. The breakfast area was very nice and the experience around it similar to a 5-star hotel.

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    8Tony B.Posted on: 4-20-2025

    This hotel, ideally located, is clean, safe, well-maintained, and offers a peaceful stay.

    The hotel had a very stoic feel to it.

    9WendyPosted on: 10-31-2024

    Perfect location, right next to the seashore in a fantastic building. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and it was nice always having someone to greet you. There were good choices for breakfast.

    10AngelaPosted on: 9-20-2024

    Beautiful older property in great location on Ortygia.

    10JamiePosted on: 9-16-2024

    Great location. Very nice old building. Still run by Sister Rosamaria who you may see watching TV of an evening in reception.

    10JoannaPosted on: 9-15-2024

    I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. It is located in the peaceful district of Ortigia, and everything can be explored on foot. There's a fantastic spot for swimming in the sea right across from the hotel. The breakfasts were delicious, and the coffee in the morning was perfect. My room was clean and tidy, with a well-equipped bathroom. The hotel staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The room rate included bicycles, which I highly recommend, as there are beautiful cycling routes along the coast in Syracuse. 5 stars for this place!

    9NataliePosted on: 9-13-2024

    Great location, lovely staff and very clean

    If I had to pick something it would be the pillows. One is to big and the other is flat

    10SilviaPosted on: 8-8-2024

    Great staff, nice and clean rooms, good breakfast

    9SaraPosted on: 7-24-2024

    This was such a treat! A BEAUTIFUL building - more salubrious than I was expecting - very quiet and such a cool haven during the heat wave. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was a lovely buffet with cooked eggs to order if you want them. My room wasn't large but ample for just me, with a mini fridge and tea/coffee facilities. The bed was so comfortable, and everything was impeccably clean. Highly recommended - a lovely experience to stay with the nuns!

    Honestly, I don't know if I'd recommend the in-house spa for its massage. Not great, I'm afraid.

    10ANDRZEJPosted on: 5-9-2024

    great location, very nice hotel staff, clieanliness of the hotel and rooms is worth emphasizing

    the room was a bit too small

    7AlexandraPosted on: 5-8-2024

    Lovely breakfast and staff. Convent is amazing.

    Small and dark room.

    10maikenPosted on: 5-3-2024

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room had a grate view on the sea. Good breakfast and a nice little terrace on the top to enjoy the fresh air.

    Its very closed everything. Very elegant but also to thick curtains make the rooms very dark. But in the rooms you cAn open them and also the windows and you have the sea coming into the room?

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Hot tub/Whirlpool
    • Indoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center
    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Airport Shuttle

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Auditory guidance

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:30 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 2 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note massages and beauty treatments are on request and at extra costs. A 30-minute session in the pool with hydromassage has an extra cost of EUR 20. A 50-minute massage costs EUR 50 and a 30-minute session in the hammam costs EUR 25. Guest with pets are required to show the animal's vaccination card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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    Domus Mariae Benessere

    Via Vittorio Veneto 89, Syracuse

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