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Palazzo Gilistro

3.5-star Mediterranean guest house in Ortigia

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A cozy restaurant with stone walls, wooden tables, and a dark-colored sofa.
A cozy room with a stone wall, a sofa, a small round table, and a bookshelf with wine bottles.
A pool table in a room with blue walls, a wooden cabinet, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a shelving unit.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via della Amalfitania, 12, Syracuse, SR, 96100
  • Place, Cathedral of Syracuse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Temple of Apollo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lungomare di Ortigia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, an air conditioning unit, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Superior

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a red chair, a large mirror, and a window with sheer curtains.

Double Superior

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Deluxe Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Double Deluxe Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a red sofa, and a small round table.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite Sea View with Terrace

A coastal cityscape with a marina, buildings, and a sunset.

Junior Suite Sea View with Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with white bedding, a large mirror, and a small table with a vase.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite Deluxe with Sauna, Yakuzi and Pool Table

A pool table in a room with blue walls, a wooden cabinet, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

Suite Deluxe with Sauna, Yakuzi and Pool Table

  • City view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Syracuse

Ortigia stay.With a stay at this Ortigia guesthouse, you'll be steps from Palazzo Lanza and Fountain of Diana. Piazza Archimede and Arkimedeion Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Temple of Apollo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Teatro dei Pupi - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 15 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zefiro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Viola Espressobar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Allumettes Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Aretusa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪CCA’ e DDA’ - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Palazzo Gilistro

3.5-star Mediterranean guest house in Ortigia
Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Palazzo Gilistro. For a fee, parking is available.

This Mediterranean Syracuse guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Palazzo Gilistro offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (24 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 25 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT089017A13Y9PF57V

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Palazzo Gilistro Guesthouse Syracuse
Palazzo Gilistro Guesthouse
Palazzo Gilistro Syracuse
Palazzo Gilistro Sicily/Syracuse
Palazzo Gilistro Syracuse
Palazzo Gilistro Guesthouse
Palazzo Gilistro Guesthouse Syracuse

Frequently asked questions

How close is Palazzo Gilistro to the airport?

Palazzo Gilistro is 39.3 mi (65-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palazzo Gilistro?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palazzo Gilistro on Aug 23, 2026 start from $216, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Palazzo Gilistro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Palazzo Gilistro.

How close is Palazzo Gilistro to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 6-minute walk from Spiaggetta di Aretusa and 7-minute walk from Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Palazzo Gilistro offer free breakfast?

Yes, Palazzo Gilistro offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Palazzo Gilistro?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Palazzo Gilistro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Palazzo Gilistro?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Valet parking is available for EUR 25 per night.

Does Palazzo Gilistro have a pool?

Palazzo Gilistro does not have a pool.

Does Palazzo Gilistro have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Palazzo Gilistro to downtown Syracuse?

Palazzo Gilistro is 0.2 mi away from Syracuse.

Palazzo Gilistro Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 188 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Highly professional and very friendly staff. We really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ELISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful with parking and reservations with restaurants. They were knowledgeable about the area and not to be missed sights. Hotel was in the center of town and easily walkable to bus, shopping and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and lovely team, so friendly and welcoming and helpful. Perfectly located right in the most beautiful part of the town.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , Great staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, extremely helpful and informative staff. Delicious fresh breakfasts. Gorgeous spacious room with fantastic views. Can’t recommend it highly enough. In a word Fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was delightfully welcoming, attentive and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olexiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff and location! We will stay again when we return to Ortigia!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In the old town, close to area attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely clean hotel. Super friendly staff as well. Was perfect as a base for exploring, we loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in the centre, excellent choice of breakfast items, very reliable valet parking and comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel with the kindest staff. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very centric place to relax in the heard of Siracusa. Comfortable room, great staff and a yummy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff. Lovely rooms with nice happy hour and breakfast. Beautiful view of water from our room. Great location but difficult parking. Great walking location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great find

excellent room, location and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

We really enjoyed our stay at Palazzo Gilistro. The location was perfect. Right on one of the main streets
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the centre. The staff were wonderful. Breakfast superb. Great view from the balcony. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel. The staff is very friendly. The rooms are spacious and clean, smell good, great selection of breakfast food.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view from our balcony. Cute little rooftop bar. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Delicious simple breakfast and awesome coffee. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate. Airport shuttle was very convenient. Breakfast was perfect. Staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great location and the staff are very friendly and nice! The rooftop terrace was nice as well. The room was spacious, the washroom was big. Overall was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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