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 Hotel Palazzo Papaleo

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Via Rondachi 1, 73028 Otranto, Italy – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 311 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Wonderful
310 reviews

The location is unbeatable. Just park in the Sant Angelo car park. The breakfast on the roof top is amazing.

Bbraswell United States of America

Hotel location, staff and amenities were perfect t for our needs. Loved the space of the junior suite and the beautiful roof deck. Everyone at the front desk and around the hotel was very welcoming, helpful and truly a pleasure. Wish we could stay longer!

Vasya United States of America

Outstandingly clean and quaint boutique hotel in the heart of beautiful Otranto. The entire staff is friendly, helpful, very professional and courteous. Breakfast on the breathtaking rooftop including local delights like Pasticciotto should not be missed. The staff provided recommendations to amazing beaches, sights, restaurants, etc.

Edward Italy

This hotel is beautiful with an amazing rooftop restaurant. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and you cannot beat the location in the heart of Otranto's historic district. The breakfast on the rooftop every morning is amazing! It was a great 3 night stay and perfect place to explore everywhere Otranto had to offer.

Matthew United States of America

Location great. The rooms very clean. Staff very helpful and friendly

Suzzette United States of America

The breakfast was so delicious. We felt so well taken care of. We had dinner on the rooftop and we were the only ones. The cook and the waitress really made us feel at home

Richard Canada

The staff were excellent very kind and helpful. The hotel is lovely with a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea. I highly recommend this hotel

Rochelle Canada

Excellent staff, professional and went out of their way! Hotel location excellent!

Richard United States of America

Wonderful hotel, Francesca, Patricia, Lauri, Melia, and the rest of the staff made our stay perfect! Beds are comfortable, bathrooms and showers are so nice, TV is huge! In the heart of Otranto. Definitely the best hotel in Southern Italy. Cannot wait to stay here again!

John United States of America

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is absolutely central for shops, restaurants, cathedral, beaches and harbour. Wide choice at breakfast.

Peter Switzerland
9.1
Wonderful
310 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location is unbeatable. Just park in the Sant Angelo car park. The breakfast on the roof top is amazing.”
    Bbraswell Bbraswell United States of America United States of America
  • “Hotel location, staff and amenities were perfect t for our needs. Loved the space of the junior suite and the beautiful roof deck.”
    Vasya Vasya United States of America United States of America
  • “Outstandingly clean and quaint boutique hotel in the heart of beautiful Otranto. The entire staff is friendly, helpful, very professional and courteous.”
    Edward Edward Italy Italy
  • “This hotel is beautiful with an amazing rooftop restaurant. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and you cannot beat the location in the heart of Otranto's historic district.”
    Matthew Matthew United States of America United States of America
  • “Location great. The rooms very clean. Staff very helpful and friendly”
    Suzzette Suzzette United States of America United States of America
  • “The breakfast was so delicious. We felt so well taken care of. We had dinner on the rooftop and we were the only ones. The cook and the waitress really made us feel at home”
    Richard Richard Canada Canada
  • “The staff were excellent very kind and helpful. The hotel is lovely with a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea. I highly recommend this hotel”
    Rochelle Rochelle Canada Canada
  • “Excellent staff, professional and went out of their way! Hotel location excellent!”
    Richard Richard United States of America United States of America
  • “Wonderful hotel, Francesca, Patricia, Lauri, Melia, and the rest of the staff made our stay perfect! Beds are comfortable, bathrooms and showers are so nice, TV is huge! In the heart of Otranto.”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is absolutely central for shops, restaurants, cathedral, beaches and harbour. Wide choice at breakfast.”
    Peter Peter Switzerland Switzerland

Categories:

  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi 9.4
High score for Otranto

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo

This property is a 5-minute walk from the beach. Offering a rooftop terrace with hot tub, Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is next to Otranto Cathedral, a few steps from the sea. This historic building now has a contemporary design with marble, mosaic and chrome.

Rooms are bright and spacious and have an elegant design with wood floors. They are all air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Each one has a modern bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer.

Palazzo Papaleo serves a buffet breakfast each morning, which can be enjoyed on the terrace during summer. Drinks are available from the stylish bar and guests can treat themselves to a massage or Turkish bath.

This small 5-star hotel is actually family-run. Staff share local knowledge and provide lots of useful tourist information.

This is our guests' favorite part of Otranto, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Palazzo Papaleo has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 8, 2007

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Spa
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Otranto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Closest beaches

  • Spiaggia degli Scaloni

    8.3 Very good beach
    1,250 feet from property

  • Castellana Beach

    8.6 Excellent beach
    3,200 feet from property

Guest reviews

9.1
Wonderful · 310 reviews
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  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi 9.4
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  • Bbraswell
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location is unbeatable. Just park in the Sant Angelo car park. The breakfast on the roof top is amazing.”
  • Vasya
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Hotel location, staff and amenities were perfect t for our needs. Loved the space of the junior suite and the beautiful roof deck. Everyone at the front desk and around the hotel was very welcoming, helpful and truly a pleasure. Wish we could stay...”
  • Edward
    ItalyItaly
    “Outstandingly clean and quaint boutique hotel in the heart of beautiful Otranto. The entire staff is friendly, helpful, very professional and courteous. Breakfast on the breathtaking rooftop including local delights like Pasticciotto should not be...”
  • Matthew
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This hotel is beautiful with an amazing rooftop restaurant. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and you cannot beat the location in the heart of Otranto's historic district. The breakfast on the rooftop every morning is amazing! It was a...”
  • Suzzette
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location great. The rooms very clean. Staff very helpful and friendly”
  • Richard
    CanadaCanada
    “The breakfast was so delicious. We felt so well taken care of. We had dinner on the rooftop and we were the only ones. The cook and the waitress really made us feel at home”
  • Rochelle
    CanadaCanada
    “The staff were excellent very kind and helpful. The hotel is lovely with a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea. I highly recommend this hotel”
  • Richard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Excellent staff, professional and went out of their way! Hotel location excellent!”
  • John
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Wonderful hotel, Francesca, Patricia, Lauri, Melia, and the rest of the staff made our stay perfect! Beds are comfortable, bathrooms and showers are so nice, TV is huge! In the heart of Otranto. Definitely the best hotel in Southern Italy. Cannot...”
  • Peter
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is absolutely central for shops, restaurants, cathedral, beaches and harbour. Wide choice at breakfast.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Good evening, I wanted to ask if there are nice Beaches at walking distance to the hotel. Thank you
    Dear Sir, we are located in the heart of the old city town, at one meter far from the famous Cathedral and at 80 meters far from the marvellous bay of Otranto. The closest sandy beach is at 2 minutes walk (150 mt).
    Answered on October 4, 2020
  • Is breakfast available on the terrace in October? I see this only happens in ‘summer’. Thanks, Matt
    Dear Sir, we usually serve breakfast on the roof garden also in October but it depends from the weather condition. Otherwise we serve it in our noble living room that has frescos on the ceiling and antiques fornitures.
    Answered on September 27, 2020
  • how many twin rooms do you have?
    Hello, we have 4 twin rooms
    Answered on July 19, 2021
  • Do you have connecting rooms? Do you allow small pets (barboncini)
    Dear Sirs, thank you very much for your kind request. We like to inform you that we don't have connecting rooms but we can assign adjacent rooms. Regarding the pets we are sorry but they are not allowed. Best regards Patrizia Rossi
    Answered on September 13, 2021
  • Hi much much does it cost for the airport shuttle from Bari
    The private transfer from Hotel to Bari Airport has a cost of Euro 200,00 per way.
    Answered on October 2, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Castello di Otranto
    0.1 miles
  • Otranto Porto
    0.3 miles
  • Castellana Beach
    0.6 miles
  • Torre Santo Stefano
    2.8 miles
  • Porto Badisco Beach
    4.6 miles
  • Grotta Zinzulusa
    9.8 miles
  • Roca
    10.3 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Spiaggia degli Scaloni
    1,250 feet
  • Castellana Beach
    3,200 feet
  • Baia dei Turchi
    3.5 miles
  • Alimini Beach
    3.9 miles
  • Porto Badisco Beach
    4.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Brindisi - Salento Airport
    45.6 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Italian

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Hotel Palazzo Papaleo

Most popular amenities

Parking
Spa
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Cooking class Off-site Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site Additional charge
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge
  • Solarium
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Hotel Palazzo Papaleo takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
€ 20 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Please note that the Turkish bath and massages are available at an additional cost. The rooftop hot tub is only available during summer.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Please inform Hotel Palazzo Papaleo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is located in a pedestrian-only zone.

When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.

FAQs about Hotel Palazzo Papaleo

  • Guests staying at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo on this page.

  • Room options at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Hotel Palazzo Papaleo has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Palazzo Papaleo by:

    • Taxi 1h

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Hotel Palazzo Papaleo.

  • Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is 150 feet from the center of Otranto.

  • Check-in at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Palazzo Papaleo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Solarium
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Walking tours
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Bike tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Cooking class
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Open-air bath
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room