Grand Hotel Villa Politi

A historic hotel beside the Greek theatre area of Syracuse with a pool, a park-like property and on-site parking.

Why people love it

• The pool. Guests call it clean, elegant and quiet, and one said you can stay by it after checkout.
• Historic setting. Guests mention the historic building, an attached latomia and a Baroque style.
• Parking. Reviewers praise free parking on the property.
• Breakfast. Several 2026 guests call the buffet satisfying.

The worst thing guests say

Aging rooms. Between August and September 2026, at least five guests said rooms or bathrooms are dated, tiny or dark, and three mentioned an air conditioner that is noisy or drips. Two August 2026 guests mentioned cleanliness, such as a dirty toilet and flooding. A November 2025 guest said photos look better than the rooms, and an April 2024 guest said the pool was closed and not announced.

Insider tips

• It is a long walk to Ortigia, 40 minutes per a 2024 guest.
• Confirm the pool is open when you book.
• Ask for a room that has been updated.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.4 from 1,583 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (30 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Maria Politi Laudien, 2, 96100 Siracusa SR.