Hotel Europa
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, for most visitors to Taranto: it has the top guest score in our sample, the castle is a 4-minute walk away, and the price is close to the city median. Drivers should plan parking in advance, and anyone wanting a spa or pool will not find one listed.
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Couples and sightseers who want to walk to the castle, the cathedral and the restaurants of the historic area will get the most from this address. The breakfast list also covers vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
Family rooms are listed, and the listing is tagged as pet friendly. Confirm the pet policy and any fee first.
Skip it if you expect resort facilities. The listed facilities are family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk. If you are arriving by car and want parking on site, this may also be awkward.
Location and getting around
Hotel Europa is at Via Roma 2. On straight-line estimates, Castello Aragonese and the Temple of Poseidon are each about 0.3 km away, roughly 4 minutes on foot. Taranto Cathedral is about 0.7 km, close to 9 minutes.
Guests describe a central setting near the historic district, restaurants and the waterfront canal. The location score is 9.8, which is about as high as these scores go.
What guests say
The hotel scores 9.1 out of 10 from 1,456 reviews.
Location gets the most praise, followed by the staff. Reviewers mention a friendly, professional team, a warm welcome and helpful local advice.
Parking is the recurring complaint. There is a garage nearby and street spaces, but guests say spots are limited and sometimes hard to find.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €123.00 per night, €246 for both nights. The sample median was €119.00, so it is only slightly above a typical Taranto hotel. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Breakfast is listed as continental, Italian, full English or Irish, vegetarian, gluten-free and buffet. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Pisani, scores 8.2 with 2 stars at €59 per night. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Delfino Taranto, scores 8.9 with 4 stars at €143. At the reference dates, Hotel Europa was €20 a night cheaper than the Best Value pick and scored higher, which makes it the stronger deal of the two for those dates.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in Taranto, and Hotel Europa is joint first of those 9 on guest score.
No five-star hotel fit the Luxury slot, so a four-star could take it if it scored at least 8.5. Hotel Europa holds an official 4-star rating and a 9.1 from more than 1,400 reviews, which comfortably clears that bar.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page.
Parking is the main practical question. Ask the hotel about the nearby garage, its price and whether spaces can be reserved.
There is no spa, gym or pool in the listed facilities, so plan accordingly.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Hotel Europa from Castello Aragonese?
About 0.3 km in a straight line, roughly 4 minutes on foot. The cathedral is about 9 minutes away.
Does Hotel Europa Taranto have parking?
Guests mention a nearby garage and street spaces, but say spots are limited and can be hard to find. Ask the hotel before arriving by car.
How much does Hotel Europa Taranto cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €123 per night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price.
Does Hotel Europa offer gluten-free breakfast?
Gluten-free and vegetarian options are listed among the breakfast styles. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed, so check when booking.
Is Hotel Europa a five-star hotel?
No. It holds an official 4-star rating. It took our Luxury slot thanks to its 9.1 guest score.