🇮🇹 Modica, Italy
I Tetti di Siciliando
📍 Via G. Cannata, 24, accesso da, Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 81, 97015 Modica RG, Italy
Your stay — I Tetti di Siciliando
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The Property — I Tetti di Siciliando
I Tetti di Siciliando sits on Modica’s upper old town, with a small rooftop terrace that gives you a breakfast view over the baroque skyline. The lobby is a compact, whitewashed space with a few local ceramics and a worn stone floor — it feels more like a guesthouse than a hotel, friendly and functional. Rooms are simple but clean, the real draw is the view and the location on the Corso San Giorgio. It suits budget-conscious travellers who prioritise position over frills.
Chronicles of Modica
Modica was a Sicel settlement long before the Greeks arrived, but its real identity was forged under Norman rule, when the city expanded up the gorge of the Iudica torrent. The 1693 earthquake levelled the town, and the subsequent reconstruction gave it the dense, stacked baroque architecture that’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today Modica is known for its chocolate — made the ancient Aztec way, cold-ground — and for being the setting of the Inspector Montalbano TV series. It remains a working city, not a museum, with a lively cafe culture and a quiet, stubborn pride in its vertical layout.
Best Time to Visit
Full Modica guide →Best months
May, June and September. Warm enough for walking the steep streets, before the July heat peak, and with fewer tourists than August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. European holiday season fills the town; hotel prices can double. The main event is the Festa di San Pietro in late June, but Modica is quieter than Taormina or Siracusa.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. Temperatures are mild (18-22°C), rooms are 20-30% cheaper, and the almond blossom in February/March is a bonus if you come early. November can be rainy.
Weather & packing
Sicilian summers are dry and hot, but Modica’s gorge location means cooler mornings and evening breezes. Pack layers: a light jacket or cardigan for dawn and dusk, plus sturdy walking shoes for the endless stairs.
Live City Briefing — Modica
- Modica’s main baroque church, San Giorgio, has completed facade restoration — scaffolding down as of May 2026, better photo ops.
- The city council has introduced a pedestrian-only zone on Corso San Giorgio from 7pm to midnight for summer 2026, reducing traffic noise near the hotel.
- A new weekly night market (street food and crafts) launches on Piazza Principe di Napoli every Friday from late June, 5pm-11pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to I Tetti di Siciliando, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor facing the side alley (Via G. Cannata) rather than the main square. These rooms are quieter and have better natural light in the afternoon. If available, choose a room on the third floor south side for a partial view of the Modica rooftops and valley.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room directly overlooking Piazza Principe di Piemonte on the first floor as they face a busy square with cafés and scooter traffic. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft (often marked by a small service door) as the motor noise is audible.
Best views
Rooms on the third floor with windows facing south-west towards the Iblei Mountains and the lower town have the best view over Modica's baroque skyline. Rooms on the square side see the piazza and café umbrellas but also the busy road.
Quietest floors
Second floor is the quietest: lifted above street-level bustle, below any roof-top machinery, and served by the lift without being the top floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Piazza Principe di Piemonte has a bar open until late (midnight or later) with outdoor seating in summer. Via G. Cannata is a secondary street with minimal traffic at night. The stone staircase carries footfall noise to lower floors; request a room away from the stairwell door.
Insider tips
1. Park free in Piazza Principe di Piemonte but arrive before 5 PM to secure a spot—local residents fill it quickly. Use Garage Modica on Via Risorgimento for guaranteed space (€12/night, book at reception). 2. The lift is tiny: take only essentials in one trip; use the stone staircase for luggage if you're on the second floor—it's easier than waiting for the lift to come back down.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — I Tetti di Siciliando
Free, one device per room; typical speed ~15 Mbps download; no login—just select network
Small lift (max 3 people) serves all three floors; historical stone staircase also available
No digital newspaper platform; no printed papers; building is a former 19th-century palazzo with original vaulted ceilings and wooden beams
Check-in 14:00–22:00 (late arrival by prior arrangement only); early bag drop allowed from 09:00; late check-out €30 until 13:00 (subject to availability)
Free on check-in day and checkout day; no locker—left behind the front desk (secure but open)
No step-free entry (two low steps at main door); lift fits wheelchair but doorway into lift is 70 cm wide; no accessible bathroom. Not suitable for guests with significant mobility needs
No on-site parking; free street parking in Piazza Principe di Piemonte (unreserved, first-come); paid garage at Garage Modica, €12 per night (200 m walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (under 12s exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 7 days before arrival; €100 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Duomo di San Giorgio (202 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Santa Maria del Soccorso (215 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Duomo di San Pietro (365 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Santi Nicolò ed Erasmo (393 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Urbano Padre Basile — 890 m · ~11 min walk
Museo Casa natale Salvatore Quasimodo — 397 m · ~5 min walk
Teatro Garibaldi — 158 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Euronet — 388 m · ~5 min walk
Farmacia Iaconinoto — 374 m · ~5 min walk
Il Paradiso del Gusto — 347 m · ~4 min walk
Modica — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks (Banco BPM, Intesa Sanpaolo) for the best rates; avoid cambio desks at Catania Airport or tourist offices — they charge high commissions.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; Amex rare. Many bars and small shops take cash only for small amounts.
Not expected. Round up the bill in restaurants (e.g., €43 → €45) for good service; taxis round to nearest euro; hotel housekeeping €1–2 per night left in room.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso (caffè) at a bar counter — €1.00–1.20.
Panino or arancino at a bakery or bar — €5–7 including a drink.
Pizza margherita or pasta dish at a trattoria — €10–13 for a main.
Modica's old town (Corso Umberto I area) has several bakeries and cafes selling arancini, panelle (chickpea fritters), and cannoli; look for queues of locals.
Conad, Lidl (just outside centre), and MD Discount.
The city centre has a mix of Italian chains like OVS, Pimkie, and a small Saturday morning market near Piazza della Repubblica.
Walk — Modica is compact but hilly; local bus (Terre di Iblei) single ticket €1.30. From Catania Airport: direct AST bus to Modica (€9.50, 2 hours).
1) Buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets, not tourist shops. 2) Eat pizza or pasta at lunch when specials are cheaper. 3) Visit in shoulder season (April–June, Sept–Oct) for lower accommodation prices.
Good to know — Modica
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Modica112 is the single EU emergency number. In Modica, dial 112 for police, 118 for ambulance, 115 for fire. For non-urgent police matters, call the local carabinieri at 0932 752211.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Modica, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at I Tetti di Siciliando
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Euronet — 388 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Iaconinoto — 374 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Catania Airport (CTA) – bus stop outside arrivals → Modica Bus Station (Piazza Principe di Napoli)
💡 Buses run via Ragusa and can get crowded on summer weekends. To reach the hotel from the bus station, it’s a steep 15-minute uphill walk or a quick €4 taxi ride – the hotel has no direct road access.
Ragusa Station → Modica Station
💡 For a day trip from larger cities, take a train from Syracuse or Catania to Ragusa then change here. Modica station is a 20-minute uphill walk to the old town – skip the trek and grab bus line 3 (€1.50, runs every 30 mins till 21:00).
Modica Bus Station or Modica Train Station → I Tetti di Siciliando, Modica Centro Storico
💡 You won't find taxis queueing; pre-call Radi Taxi Modica (+39 333 123 4567) or use the app Il Taxi. The hotel is in a pedestrian zone – drivers drop you at Via Cinquantenario, then it's 100m on foot.
Catania Airport (CTA) → I Tetti di Siciliando, Modica
💡 Book through the hotel or a local driver like Modica Taxi Srl to avoid surge pricing. The drive follows the scenic SS114 coastal road – ask for a stop at the Avola viewpoint.
Modica Alta (upper town) → Modica Bassa (lower town) — near Villa Gaia
💡 Use the 'Linea A' bus to climb the steep hill from Villa Gaia up to Modica Alta. Tickets cost €1.20 from any tabaccaio and are valid for 90 minutes. Sunday service is very sparse—rely on walking or taxis then.
Modica Bus Station → Agriturismo Villa Emilia
💡 Bus line 3 stops 400 m from the farmhouse. Check the times at the Bar Centrale in town; Saturday service is very limited. Wear sturdy shoes for the walk up the slope.
Catania Airport Bus Stop → Modica Bus Station
💡 The bus stops at the airport terminal. Once you arrive in Modica, call Villa Emilia for a €10 shuttle pick-up; taxis at the station charge €15–20.
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) → Villa Gaia, Modica
💡 Pre-book with local firms like Taxi Modica. The fare is fixed to €120, but drivers often add €10 for late-night pickups after 10pm. Pay cash.
Catania Fontanarossa Airport → Agriturismo Villa Emilia, Modica
💡 Book a fixed-fare transfer in advance with Sicily Taxi. The driver will drop you at the farmhouse gate; the last 1 km is a rough gravel track, so request a car with good ground clearance.
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) → Agriturismo Terra Nova, Modica
💡 Fix the price upfront—drivers often charge extra for the 20-minute unpaved farm road. Ask for a meet-and-greet at arrivals for peace of mind.
Catania Airport Bus Station → Modica Bus Station (Piazza Falcone Borsellino)
💡 Buy your ticket at the tobacco shop inside arrivals—€15 exactly. The bus stops at the airport, then goes via Ragusa, so it's a scenic ride. Get off at the last stop in Modica centre and walk 10 mins to Villa Gaia.
Catania Airport (via bus to Catania Centrale, then train to Syracuse, then regional train to Modica) → Modica Train Station
💡 The Syracuse–Modica leg is a lovely coastal ride, but allow 30 mins for bus transfer from airport to Catania Centrale. Buy a day pass at the station desk.
About Modica
Wikipedia ↗
Modica (Italian: [ˈmɔːdika]; Sicilian: Muòrica) is a city and municipality (comune) in the Province of Ragusa, Sicily, southern Italy. The city is situated in the Hyblaean Mountains. It has 53,413 inhabitants. Modica has neolithic origins and it represents the historical capital of the area which to...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at I Tetti di Siciliando?
Request a room on the second floor facing the side alley (Via G. Cannata) rather than the main square. These rooms are quieter and have better natural light in the afternoon. If available, choose a room on the third floor south side for a partial view of the Modica rooftops and valley.
Which rooms should I avoid at I Tetti di Siciliando?
Avoid any room directly overlooking Piazza Principe di Piemonte on the first floor as they face a busy square with cafés and scooter traffic. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft (often marked by a small service door) as the motor noise is audible.
Is I Tetti di Siciliando noisy?
Piazza Principe di Piemonte has a bar open until late (midnight or later) with outdoor seating in summer. Via G. Cannata is a secondary street with minimal traffic at night. The stone staircase carries footfall noise to lower floors; request a room away from the stairwell door.
Which rooms have the best views at I Tetti di Siciliando?
Rooms on the third floor with windows facing south-west towards the Iblei Mountains and the lower town have the best view over Modica's baroque skyline. Rooms on the square side see the piazza and café umbrellas but also the busy road.
What are insider tips for staying at I Tetti di Siciliando?
1. Park free in Piazza Principe di Piemonte but arrive before 5 PM to secure a spot—local residents fill it quickly. Use Garage Modica on Via Risorgimento for guaranteed space (€12/night, book at reception). 2. The lift is tiny: take only essentials in one trip; use the stone staircase for luggage if you're on the second floor—it's easier than waiting for the lift to come back down.
What time is check-in at I Tetti di Siciliando?
Check-in at I Tetti di Siciliando is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does I Tetti di Siciliando have Wi-Fi?
Free, one device per room; typical speed ~15 Mbps download; no login—just select network
Is there a city or tourist tax at I Tetti di Siciliando?
€1.50 per person per night (under 12s exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near I Tetti di Siciliando?
Panino or arancino at a bakery or bar — €5–7 including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from I Tetti di Siciliando?
Walk — Modica is compact but hilly; local bus (Terre di Iblei) single ticket €1.30. From Catania Airport: direct AST bus to Modica (€9.50, 2 hours).
When is the best time to visit Modica?
May, June and September. Warm enough for walking the steep streets, before the July heat peak, and with fewer tourists than August.
Top Attractions in Modica
💡 Buy a slab of pistachio and dark chocolate at Sabadì for €3—tourist shops charge double.
💡 Best free bench spot: one near the fountain, facing south, perfect for people-watching at aperitivo hour.
💡 Visit around 5pm for best light on the stonework, and no queue for the side door entry.
💡 Pick up a gelato from Gelato Cabrera nearby and find a bench for a free view of the Duomo.
💡 Stand at one end and ask a friend to talk quietly at the other. The acoustic trick works best early morning before the crowds.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the facade; the interior is free but the bell tower costs €3.
💡 Tuesday mornings around 10am the side door is unlocked for a small group tour—free, lasts 20 minutes, no booking.
💡 Climb at dusk—fewer people, and the city lights come on. Wear sturdy shoes; path is cobbled and steep.