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Palazzo Gilistro

Travelers can unwind with a game of pool or find tranquility on the peaceful terrace after exploring the historic island surroundings of Ortigia.

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Palazzo Gilistro captures Ortigia's charm with practical comforts. Guests enjoy continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. The serene terrace offers a quiet retreat, and the pool table provides entertainment. Helpful staff ensures visitors have everything they need.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €235
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | View from room

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | View from property

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | View from room

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • City view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, Palazzo Gilistro is in Ortigia, a neighbourhood in Syracuse. Arkimedeion Museum and Teatro dei Pupi are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lungomare di Ortigia and Porta Marina. Museum of the Sea of Syracuse and Technopark Archimedes are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Syracuse travel guide
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Map
Via della Amalfitania, 12, Syracuse, SR, 96100

What's nearby

  • Temple of Apollo showing heritage elements and building ruins
    Temple of Apollo
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Magnificent view
    Lungomare di Ortigia
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral of Syracuse
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porta Marina
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza del Duomo
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Palazzo Gilistro

Guest house located in Ortigia
Free continental breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Palazzo Gilistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • A lift, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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 per cent 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT089017A13Y9PF57V
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Palazzo Gilistro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palazzo Gilistro?

As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palazzo Gilistro on 7 Apr 2026 start from €235, 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.

How much is parking at Palazzo Gilistro?

Valet parking is available for EUR 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Palazzo Gilistro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palazzo Gilistro?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Palazzo Gilistro located?

Located in Ortigia, this guesthouse is steps away from Palazzo Lanza, Fountain of Diana and Piazza Archimede. Arkimedeion Museum and Palazzo Municipale are just steps away. Syracuse Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Palazzo Gilistro Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

Reviews

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

Mehran

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

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

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

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

Lynda

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

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

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

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

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

Louise

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

Martin

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jake

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

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

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

Pat

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

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved property, huge room in quiet yet convenient area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff. The room is pretty small, but very clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024