Reviews of Joy's Bnb Ortigia
45 Corso Giacomo Matteotti 2 piano, Ortigia, 96100 Siracusa, Italy

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Reviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location, beautiful room and helpful friendly host
Reviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Easy to find and access. Lift was a great bonus. Seby and the team did everything to make our stay comfortable and easy. They helped us with the carparking. Grazie mille for the very good wine, Seby!
The bathroom was small.
Reviewed: 6 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely accommodation – other guests were very respectful and quiet during the night. I’m Irish, so the Mediterranean-style breakfast wasn’t really my thing, but it was definitely a fine display of food if that’s what you enjoy. Our bedroom was spotless and very comfortable. The main man, Sebastian, was an absolute gentleman who couldn’t do enough for us. He gave us great advice and tips on activities and things to do. A genuinely pleasant guy who would go out of his way to help. We’ll definitely be returning to Ortigia and this B&B. Best wishes to Sebastian and his family from Ireland ☘️ John Michael
We don’t focus on minor details while on holiday, and in this case, everything was just perfect.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation, host , breakfast.
Mattress was not great quality.
Thank you
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location! Seb is a very attentive and helpful host.
Muchas gracias
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room is very lovely and has a wonderful scent. Sebastiano was amazing, offering transport to the station and back and couldn’t be more helpful if he tried. He was always checking in to make sure everything was ok and if I needed any help he was there to offer it. He was a wonderful host. The property is very central so close to a lot of main attractions. All rooms have a lovely balcony also. Wide variety offered for breakfast.
Thank youuuu
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe stay was great, clean and very comfortable. Location great, center of the island. We had a great stay and really enjoyed everything. Breakfast great. Coffee excellent. Sebastiano helped us with everything that we needed, and we don’t have enough words to thank him.
Thank youuu
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat hosts - helped us with parking which since this is a driverless island was a bit complicated! Great place to lay our heads. I really like the code entry. Nice easy to find spot with a great balcony view from both sides of the building.
thank youuuu
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVwry nice place in excellent location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
Thank you
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe B&B was a wonderful place to stay in Syracuse. It's right in the center and surrounded by restaurants and bars. Sebastiano offered us a transfer to the beaches, allowing us to reach everything without a car. Otherwise, Syracuse Central Station is a 20-minute walk from the accommodation. The breakfast was delicious, with lots of sweet treats. I can 100% recommend the B&B with a clear conscience! 😊
Thank youu
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat stay, unbelievable location, very accommodating staff!
Thankssss
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was great and the room lovely. Amazing location and very clean. Lovely balcony
Room was a little hot in the evening, air conditioning could have been better.
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location in the heart of Oritigia and Sebastiano does all he can to look after his guests including transfers from the station.
Thank youuuu.. very special guest
Reviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and helpful staff.
Thank youuu
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAuthentic gorgeous homely feel, with friendly helpful staff,particularly Seby who showed wonderful customer service arranging for a friend to drop off to our next destination, something we left behind in the safe. Breakfast was varied and delicious. We loved our stay here
thank youuuuuuuu you have been special guests..
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was good location excellent
The very noisy roadworks and the wonky toilet seat
We thank you for choosing us. Road noise due to construction is not our responsibility, we are sorry that you gave a "negative" score for this reason.
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSeby our host was so fantastic- arranged pick up and drop off, welcomed us, gave excellent suggestions for food and activities. So kind and welcoming! Great breakfast spread and location location location!
Thank youuuuyy
Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewFantastic location, very central to old town, great hosts - very helpful, lovely breakfast
Nothing, all good
Thank youuu
Reviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSeby was great to us! He had a lot of knowledge about the area and also knows a lot of people in and around Ortigia. The room was great and the location was perfect! From the b&b we walked easily to everything we wanted to see and do in Ortigia. Breakfast was good, parking was good and overall we leave Joy's Bnb with a smile and a lot of cool memories. Would recommend staying here!
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Thanks guys. You have been very welcome guests.
Reviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewJoy's is well placed for everywhere in Ortigial. The location couldn't be better. Sebastiano looked after us so we'll, from arranging transfers to breakfast.
Thanks a lot.
Reviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSebe and his staff were extremely helpful and attentive. The location is ideal for exploring the beautiful island of Ortigia. The room had a little balcony, which was perfect for sitting out with a glass of wine of an evening.
Room was slightly small but adequate and lacked indoor seating.