Colourful abstract art and a slick, minimalist design come together in this wonderfully located apartment. Sitting in the heart of Syracuse’s historic centre on the island of Ortigia, you’ve got a wealth of things to see and do right outside your door including the Fontana di Diana, the Cathedral of Syracuse, Cala Rossa Beach and the Castello Maniace.

After a busy day of sightseeing, you’ll love coming back to your modern pad for a sundowner on the private balcony, followed by a homemade meal – when you’re not out sampling the local seafood restaurants. Then retreat to the grand bed set against its eye-catching feature wall for a restful night's sleep, with the promise of a luxurious rainfall shower to wake up to the following morning.

Home truths:
*Your host owns multiple apartments in this building, so the exact view and furnishings may vary slightly from the photos *There's a lift in the building to access the apartment *At capacity, three guests will be sleeping on the two sofa beds in the living area *A cot and a high chair are available on request *As this is a studio apartment, there's no real separation between the living and sleeping areas *The kitchenette is compact and lacks an oven *Given the home's central location, some street noise is to be expected *There's no desk, but the dining table can double up as a laptop-friendly workspace if needed *The building's entrance is shared with the other residents