Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri
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.
A sound choice if you want a four-star base within walking distance of Ortigia, the station and a well-liked breakfast at a mid-range price. Light sleepers should note the frequent complaints about thin walls and noise.
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Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri is our Best Value pick for Syracuse. It holds 4 official stars and lists family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace. It suits couples and families who want to walk to the old town and the train station, and who value a solid breakfast.
It is a weaker fit for anyone sensitive to noise. Guests regularly mention sound coming from the street, the corridors, neighbours and air conditioning units.
Location and getting around
The address is 42 Via Malta. Guests say Ortigia Island, the train station and local restaurants are a short walk away, and the location score is 9.4 out of 10.
The Cathedral of Syracuse is about 0.8 km away, around 10 minutes on foot. The Fountain of Arethusa is about 1 km, roughly 13 minutes. The Greek Theatre of Syracuse is about 1.7 km, around 21 minutes. These are straight-line estimates and have not been verified, so real routes may take longer.
What guests say
The score is 8.3 out of 10 from 873 reviews. Two things stand out in the praise: the short walk to Ortigia and the station, and a breakfast with a wide range of sweet and savoury items served in an internal courtyard. The breakfast is listed as a buffet.
Soundproofing is the clear weak spot. Thin walls let in noise from the street, hallways, neighbours and air conditioning units. If you sleep lightly, ask for a quieter room when you book.
Price and our other two Syracuse picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €117.18 a night, about €234 in total. That matched the sample median exactly. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Grande Albergo Alfeo, was €93.92 a night with 4 stars and a score of 8.5. The Luxury pick, Caportigia Boutique Hotel, was €139 with 5 stars and a score of 8.6. To be honest, both scored a little higher than Palazzo Cavalieri. What it offers is a middle price, a strong location score and a breakfast guests rate well. If price is your main concern, Alfeo is cheaper with a slightly better score.
Why it made our top 3
Only 3 eligible properties were compared in Syracuse, which is a small sample. The Best Value slot balances guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price, and is not simply the cheapest hotel. Palazzo Cavalieri combines 873 reviews, a 9.4 location score and a price at the median. Its guest score placed joint third of 3, so it earned the slot on balance rather than on rating.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Confirm whether breakfast is part of your rate.
Check parking arrangements, since parking is not listed. Read the cancellation policy, and if noise worries you, ask the hotel for a room away from the street.
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How far is Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri from Ortigia?
Guests describe Ortigia as a short walk. The Cathedral of Syracuse is about 0.8 km, around 10 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Is breakfast good at Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri?
Guests praise a wide buffet with sweet and savoury items served in an internal courtyard. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check before booking.
Is Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri quiet?
Not always. Guests report thin walls and noise from the street, hallways, neighbours and air conditioning units.
Can I walk to the Greek Theatre?
Yes, it is about 1.7 km away, roughly 21 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Check the actual route on a map.