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Palazzo Gilistro

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Free continental breakfast
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom
Rooftop terrace
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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About the area

Syracuse

Located in Syracuse (Ortigia), Palazzo Gilistro is within a 5-minute walk of Lungomare di Ortigia and Palazzo Lanza. .This property is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Fountain of Diana.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porto Piccolo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Archaeological Park of Neapolis - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A Putia - ‬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
  • ‪Pasticceria Artale - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Palazzo Gilistro

Mediterranean property with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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 transport

  • 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.
  • Lift (60 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night

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. 142 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

9.8/10

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

ALISTAIR

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

Great place to stay in Ortigia

The hotel has a very good position in Ortigia. The room was well furnished, roomy and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I would be very happy to stay there again and thoroughly recommend this hotel. Travel tip: you cannot get to the hotel by car. There is a valet parking service which allows you to drop off in Piazza Archimede, about 20m from the hotel. The alternative is a public car park some distance away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was lovely. The small hotel was located steps from the Duomo in an old family home later converted into a charming and comfortable boutique hotel. The staff was extraodinary and made our stay special. Don't miss the amazing breakfast prepared onsite. And the barrista will make your coffee just as you like it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathryn

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

A beautiful find

We absolutely loved this small hotel. It’s perfectly placed in Ortigia for everything. It has beautiful rooms. We had a large terrace overlooking the sea and views of Etna. The bed was super comfy with lovely soft sheets. The room was clean and the shower worked well. Nothing to complain about. The staff were especially helpful in every way. The breakfast was typically Italian with nice cakes and croissants fruit and ham and cheese etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Palazzo Gilistro

Lovely hotel in the old centre of Ortigia. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful stay in the center of Ortigia!

Beautiful hotel, right in the center of Ortigia! So close to the sights and restaurants, as well as 5-10 minute walk to the ocean views. Everyone we interacted with from the hotel was so helpful, and the room we got on the top floor was very comfortable with a balcony that was perfect to watch sunsets! We also had a rental car and they helped make that stress-free with the valet service option they arranged as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was way beyond our satisfaction and our suite was the best by far. Excellent service and staff and beautiful breakfast too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024