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Palazzo Gilistro

Mediterranean property in Ortigia

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Free continental breakfast
Double Deluxe Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite Deluxe with Sauna, Yakuzi and Pool Table | Living room | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Suite Deluxe with Sauna, Yakuzi and Pool Table | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Via della Amalfitania, 12, Syracuse, SR, 96100
  • Place, Cathedral of Syracuse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lungomare di Ortigia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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Double Superior | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Superior

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

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Double Deluxe Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Deluxe Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Junior Suite Sea View with Terrace

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

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

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

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite Deluxe with Sauna, Yakuzi and Pool Table

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

About the neighborhood

Syracuse

Ortigia stay.With a stay at this Ortigia property, 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
  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fonte Aretusa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A Putia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Schitticchio Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪A Puntia Di Gingiò - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Tavernetta Uno da Simone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chiodo - Showroom Con Cucina - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Palazzo Gilistro

Mediterranean property 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 property 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
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. 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.

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 property 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 property.

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 property. 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 property.

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. 154 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 171 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this little hotel. We had such a great stay. The hotel is in a very central position in Oritigia. Great breakfasts and a very comfortable room with a balcony looking over one the the main pedestrian streets, but best of all was the team at the hotel who couldn't of been more helpful and welcoming. We hope to return some day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olexiy

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, the room was charming and the breakfast was the best in Italy! There was street noise in the later evening as we were trying to sleep. We are not party people. The arrival and parking situation was unclear as this was our first Ortigia trip. I thought that we had arranged for someone to park our car. We had to walk our luggage in to the hotel with no where to park leaving someone with the car and police officers telling us we could not stay there then drive to a public parking and pay there. We needed help to find the hotel property and this took lots of texts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Clare, Woodford Green

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent- friendly, polite, helpful. Fabulous location, right in the middle of Ortigia but hotel itself an oasis of calm. Family room very spacious and lovely. Breakfast buffet standard/good. Terrace bar nice to have but small with limited opening - still can’t believe they don’t know what a limoncello spritz is, when it’s so popular elsewhere - but tried hard to accommodate. In summary we were very very happy of our choice of hotel in Ortigia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Brian C

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

Amazing staff and perfect location!

We would absolutely stay here again. Everything was fantastic. Service is exemplary and the location is perfect. The hotel is clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. We were leaving before breakfast so they offered to pack us a breakfast box to go, which was a nice touch and was perfect for our train ride. Our sea view room was amazing. You should stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Can’t wait to go back!!!!

If I could give this hotel 10 stars, I would! Beautiful location, ease of getting in, safe and secure with someone always at the door. Roomy and beautiful room with a wonderful breakfast included. Bernadetta and Francesca were beyond lovely and helpful! Grazie, Donna and Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Photos of the rooms really don't do them justice - spacious, comfy rooms. The front desk recommended a local restaurant that was superb and welcome drinks on the patio were enjoyed. We love ortigia!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful. Will come back and recommend to friends with no hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pui Har Lavinia

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

Convenient and comfortable hotel in Ortigia

We will definitely stay in this property again. Very friendly and helpful staff! Good size suite. Has an elevator and 24 hours reception. We sleep well although situated at the tourist street; not noisy. Love the convenient; attractions and restaurants are just 1 -10 minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing and lives up to the exceptional reviews it gets. The room was huge by both European and American standards. It is right in the heart of Ortigia and convenient to everything. I suggest that you do not try and find a place to park. We used the valet parking place they suggested and we're glad we did. The people at the front desk were very helpful and the breakfast buffet was amazing. It is very safe, clean and the overall service was superb. I would definitely recommend this place and would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were put into a different hotel that was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, brookfield

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights here with 3 travel companions. We had a family room which was perfect. The building is beautiful and in the heart of Ortigia. The staff were amazing and so very helpful with directions, excursions, and information. The breakfast had many choices and the ladies were lovely. This was a great boutique hotel and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location in the heart of Ortigia. Very friendly and responsive staff. Good breakfast with plenty of offerings. Lovely terrace overlooking one of the busy streets. Parking is best done by valet at 30 Euros/day but works very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

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

Love this hotel!

My favorite hotel on my whole trip through Sicily. Charming hotel in a perfect walkable location. So much to see, do and eat right outside the door. My room had 2 balconies, was spacious, so clean. Super comfortable bed and pillows. So quiet at night. Great breakfast buffet. Wonderful variety, great coffee. The staff at the front desk are so friendly and helpful. Nice hot shower too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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