Aurora Hotel - B&B AironevsGrand Hotel Villa Politi
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Grand Hotel Villa Politi 1862 ranks significantly better than Aurora Hotel - B&B Airone. Grand Hotel Villa Politi 1862 scores 84 with accolades from 3 sources such as Frommer's, Oyster and Fodor's.
Aurora Hotel - B&B Airone
 Frommer's
 Fodor's
Via della Maestranza, 111, Ortigia, 96100 Syracuse, Sicily
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Family Friendly
 
 "This converted old palazzo lies right in the historic center of Ortygia. It's the best B&B in the area, drawing young people, often backpackers, from all over the world." Full review
 "In a pretty old palazzo, this bare-bones inn caters mostly to backpackers and those who have the stamina to brave the four-story climb." Full review
Grand Hotel Villa Politi
 Frommer's
 Fodor's
 Oyster
Via Maria Politi Laudien 2, 96100 Syracuse, Sicily
From $60/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Most rooms reflect the somewhat dowdy tastes of someone's Sicilian aunt: Lace curtains, high ceilings, comfy beds, and a definite sense of the south Italian bourgeoisie." Full review
 "European royalty, Winston Churchill, and other VIPs have frequented the grand 18th-century Villa Politi; freshly renovated and now equipped with modern luxuries." Full review
Upscale
 "The classic four-pearl Grand Hotel Villa Politi is a striking property that's aging gracefully, set along the edge of one of Syracuse’s famed archaeological sites." Full review