A free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Grand Hotel Villa Politi. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
Grottasanta, a neighbourhood in Syracuse, is home to Grand Hotel Villa Politi. Pista Ciclabile Siracusa and Porto Piccolo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ciane River and Saline Nature Reserve and Saline di Priolo Nature Reserve. Technopark Archimedes and Arkimedeion Museum are also worth visiting.
Via Maria Politi Laudien 2, Syracuse, SR, 96100
What's nearby
Temple of Apollo
10 min drive - 3.8 km
Lungomare di Ortigia
10 min drive - 3.8 km
Pista Ciclabile Siracusa
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Porto Piccolo
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Syracuse Station
10 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
62 min drive
Restaurants
Bar Teocrito
15 min walk
Cafè San Giovanni Sicily
19 min walk
Bar Tiffany
12 min walk
Bar Serafino
19 min walk
Red Moon
3 min drive
About this property
Grand Hotel Villa Politi
Upscale hotel located in Grottasanta
A free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Grand Hotel Villa Politi. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A children's club (surcharge), 1 meeting room and luggage storage
A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Villa Politi?
As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Villa Politi on 23 Nov 2026 start from 2.799.692 ₫, excluding 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.
Is Grand Hotel Villa Politi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Grand Hotel Villa Politi?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Villa Politi?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Villa Politi?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Grand Hotel Villa Politi located?
Located in Grottasanta, this hotel is steps away from Capuchin Quarry and Pista Ciclabile Siracusa. Ionian Sea and Santa Lucia al Sepolcro Basilica are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Grand Hotel Villa Politi Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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It’s such a special grand old hotel. The lookout from our balcony was like a ship porthole, offering this really great view of the waterfront and property. Breakfast was top-notch. All in, a delightful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Denise
12 Sep 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It had the old historic charm. The price was a good value for the room. If ever gets a remodel as it needs some
Upgrading them then the price would be much higher. Nice pool. Staff needs to be a little more helpful and friendly.
A wonderful luxury hotel albeit our rooms were a bit small compared to the others. (2 single occupancy rooms). Very clean well serviced. Like a trip back in time to the golden age of luxury. Would definitely return and highly recommend this hotel. Extremely excellent value for money.
Large older hotel, built in 1862 but renovated. Quiet. Situated in an historic park. Many bus tours stay here. Rooms are clean, fairly large and adequately equipped. Bed needs to be upgraded, mattress is hard and uncomfortable. Shower is in the bathtub, you need to step over the bathtub to access. Limited views from rooms. Convenient city bus stop not far from the main gate to access downtown and Ortigia. Free parking for those with rental cars. Breakfast is okay, typical large group buffet-style with chaotic frenzy to grab fresh items in limited quantities. Restaurant for dinner is okay but overpriced. Much better dining options in town.
Good breakfast options. Staff worked hard to keep it full
Good dinner options as well
The pool area was lovely. Great place to spend a couple of hours
Lovely grounds, beautiful building
Bus stop right outside the hotel for easy access around the town and down to Ortigia
Couldn’t fault this hotel
The hotel is situated in a wonderful location, with beautiful surroundings that made our stay particularly enjoyable. The breakfast was a little below our expectations, and some of the amenities could benefit from updating. However, these were minor issues, and overall we had a very pleasant stay and would happily return.
It’s a great hotel with free parking. Location is very convenient. One thing not so great is that there isn’t any coffee machine, kettle or any other standard equipment. For this level the hotel is, it is very unusual. Other than that, it’s not a bad one.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lynn
28 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service
We had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The staff is wonderful and had so many great restaurant recommendations.
The rooms are really nice, smaller than pictures, but nice. View was ok, small porthole in a Concrete wall. Pool was great, breakfast was amazing. Staff are very friendly and attentive. We had a car so it was 7 minute drive to parking outside Ortigia every evening plus we did day trips to Noto, Catania, Marzemeni, Brucoli. Parking was easy and convenient. Great value for the price. I would stay again. We rented a self captained boat as well, coast is beautiful, and we ate every night in Ortigia. We split our time between Syracusa-Ortigia and Taormina.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Erik
21 Jul 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were kind, especially at breakfast. Super cool old classic hotel.
We overall really enjoyed our 3 night stay here, and appreciated the quiet and historic charm of this hotel. It is an incredibly unique peace of property, with an attached historic Latomie that was both beautiful and intriguing—we really wished the hotel had access to explore the areas below.
We also really appreciated the continental breakfast, and were surprised by other’s complaints in reviews we had read before staying here. It was the most elaborate continental breakfast we have ever experienced, with options ranging from fresh fruit, to delicious pastries, and even eggs and bacon for those with used to a more American meal.
We loved the pool as well, however we were disappointed that it was only open until 7pm every day, we would have enjoyed an evening swim. The bar was also closed, though they provided service through the bar inside. We also really enjoyed the 2 for $22 aperitivo offered from the bar.
The room we stayed in was small and a bit dated, but met our expectations for an older hotel. We also had issues with the AC not turning off and making our room very cold.
We were able to find parking every night, however I would not describe it as a big parking lot, and it was overflowing every night with people crammed wherever they could find room.
Fantastic hotel, very well maintained with “real rooms and real bathrooms”, brick walls and classical furniture.
Good breakfast, and close to Syracuse downtown
a beautiful classic hotel with history as the first hotel in1862
sits on the top of a historic quarry.
food was great breakfast buffet and dinner
room was comfortable and had A/C working.
A lovely and charming historical hotel in a quieter neighbourhood outside the centre. We enjoyed a leisurely breakfast and relaxing by the pool and walked in to the old town at Ortigia every day, it’s about half an hour if you are used to walking. The pool is very nice and there are plenty of sun beds, no need to reserve. All the staff were extremely friendly, polite and helpful, from the front desk to restaurant, bar, housekeeping and pool bar.
The air conditioning can be quite noisy but we eventually figured out how to adjust it and switch it off, and the reception staff were also very helpful about found this remotely for us as an alternative solution.
The grounds are impressive and it’s a short walk to a sea view, cycle and walking or jogging path north along the coast, and even closer to the Zen solarium platform where you can book sun beds and swim in the sea (down steps into rocks, not a beach). Grand Hotel Villa Politi has everything you need for a pleasing and relaxing holiday, especially if you don’t want to be right in the thick of the bustling old town but have more room to breathe.