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Palazzo Gilistro

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

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

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

Room options

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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
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 100 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite Sea View with Terrace | View from property

Junior Suite Sea View with Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Via della Amalfitania, 12, Syracuse, SR, 96100

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Porto Piccolo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Archaeological Park of Neapolis - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A Putia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Minerva - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sicily - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A Puntia Di Gingiò - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cortile Verga - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Palazzo Gilistro

Property near Lungomare di 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), an elevator, and a billiards/pool table
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like 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/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Palazzo Gilistro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Palazzo Gilistro located?

Located in Ortigia, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Palazzo Lanza and Lungomare di Ortigia. Fountain of Diana and Piazza Archimede are just steps away. Syracuse Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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