Piccolo Hotel Casa Mia

We spent one night here while traveling around the island. It’s an old-fashioned kind of hotel, which some people might really like, but there’s no luxury. I had a nice enough experience, though personally I wouldn’t stay for long.

The building has an old, authentic feel, with high ceilings and decorations, and our room was clean and nicely arranged. It’s about ten minutes from the island of Ortiga, so the location is excellent. Breakfast was simple but very good, with a good range of sweet pastries, deli meats, and bread, especially considering it isn’t a popular meal in Italy. The receptionist was kind, polite, and smiled at my attempts to speak Italian. When our car was blocked in at a free parking lot, she even called the police for us. I would have liked a hanger for a jacket or other clothes, but I managed without one. We were three people staying for one night, and had a great experience.

Piccolo Hotel Casa Mia has a lot of history and an interesting layout. The reception is on another level, and once you find your room, you start to get your bearings. The hotel is only about 300m from Siracusa’s main island, with plenty of little cafes and restaurants nearby. Our room was a good size, clean and tidy, with the usual amenities. There was no safe, so we carried our important belongings with us on day trips. For the location, value, and service, I’d stay here again on my next visit to Siracusa.

The old palazzo’s age shows in the rooms, which are very dated and clearly need repairs. Some doors don’t close properly, including a bathroom door that seemed too large for its opening, and the shower cord was hung from the bathroom window handle. There were plenty of similar issues. The staff were extremely kind, whether at reception or helping with breakfast and cleaning. We appreciated being able to leave our luggage after checkout and check in early. The central location was a big reason we chose the hotel, with restaurants nearby and Ortigeya about a 10-minute walk away.