Hotel Palazzo Papaleo
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About this property
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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Spa
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Joseph
Canada
“The locaton os this hotel is in The heart of Otranto. The Staff is exceptional. I would receomend to anyone visting Otranto. The hotel roooms are very comfortable.” - Barbara
United States
“Great location in the Centro Storico and very friendly staff!! Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was a great way to start our day.” - Daniel
United States
“Location, room, facilities, breakfast, bar, and staff were all great. Shout out to the front desk and the young women at breakfast and at the bar in the evening!” - Sharon
United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff. It was a kind gesture to offer us a bottle of Prosecco on the rooftop terrace at sunset to celebrate my husbands birthday. An oasis of calm in Otranto.” - Gary
United States
“Location was great and the service was outstanding. Matteo was great at check in and the staff including the room service to the bar to the breakfast staff were all outstanding” - Ross
Canada
“Amazing Hotel - Best location - Great Breakfast - Helpful Staff - Comfortable Bed And overall an amazing choice!” - Carolyn
United States
“Beautiful, clean room, friendly staff, loved the rooftop patio” - Flavio
United States
“All was amazing from the Palazzo and the staff and the amazing orgasmic breakfast.” - Steven
United States
“This is a beautiful place to stay in a great location. Our room had a view of the sea and overlooked a central square. Breakfast was amazing with a great variety of delicious choices. We ate on the rooftop that overlooked the sea. The staff was...” - Snow
United States
“Great location; extremely friendly and attentive staff”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Peccato di Vino
- CuisineItalian
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
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
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.






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.
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.
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.
License number: 075057A100021276, IT075057A100021276