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

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, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lungomare di Ortigia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪56 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Sea view

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Junior Suite Sea View with Terrace

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

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • City view

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Suite Deluxe with Sauna, Yakuzi and Pool Table

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

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About the neighborhood

Syracuse

With a stay at Palazzo Gilistro in Syracuse (Ortigia), you'll be steps from Palazzo Lanza and Fountain of Diana. .This guesthouse is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Piazza Archimede.
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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

  • ‪VIOLABAKERYCAFE' - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A Putia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪A Puntia Di Gingiò - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Schitticchio Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Tana del Gufo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Palazzo Gilistro

Mediterranean guesthouse in Syracuse with free breakfast
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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)

More

  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number IT089017A13Y9PF57V

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great stay in Syracuse

Clean, comfortable stay in the heart of the Ortigia Island area of Syracuse. Helpful and friendly staff. Great breakfast and rooftop bar area. We coordinated with the hotel for valet parking which was helpful given density of the area and limited parking options. Convenient location with easy access to most of the key sites in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and comfortable. Excellent location. Have them valet park your car. So easy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very central, close to everything. In 10 to 15 minutes by foot, you reach everything. Several restaurants within a few minutes walk. Very good buffet breakfast at hotel. Many options for every taste. The room was very spacious, and the French balcony was a nice bonus. Fun to do people watching from the balcony! The 3rd floor terrasse was very nice, and Taylor was a good drink mixer. The hotel personnel was simply amazing. Thank you Francesca, Viola, Bernadette and Daniele. You made our stay unforgettable.
Room number 102
Bathroom of room 102
Room 102 had a mini-fridge and a wardrobe with extra blankets, hangers, a safe.
Delicious sandwich bites, very fresh.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful boutique hotel. Perfect location. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. They go out of their way to make your stay comfortable. Room very clean and well maintained. We stayed for ome week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Valet parking was a snap. Room was big and comfortable. We had a room with a veranda. It was a great spot to watch sunset over the water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was very friendly and accommodating. From check-in, wine on the terrace to the breakfast in the morning, we were given first rate service. The reception staff, Francesa and Bernadetta, suggested wonderful restaurants and facilitated the arrival transportation from the airport and departure support for our rental car to set us on our way to enjoy the rest of our tour around Sicily. Great way to start our adventure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot praise this hotel highly enough. Beautiful setting and large bedrooms. There is a welcome drink along with complimentary water/tea/coffee in the room. The staff were exceptional, friendly and incredibly informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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