5 Star Hotel

Hotel Palazzo Papaleo

Via Rondachi 1, Otranto, Italy View Map

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Hotel Palazzo Papaleo

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Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is next to Otranto Cathedral, a few steps from the sea. The hotel is located in the historic center of Otranto, in an exclusively pedestrian area. 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. Directions to the baggage drop-off point are provided before check-in. The hotel cannot be reached directly by car. Parking directions will be provided before check-in. Assistance with baggage is provided before parking your car, following the instructions provided by the hotel for accessing the Limited Traffic Zone.

135 Reviews

9.2Exceptional
Cleanliness
9.3
Staff
9.6
Location
9.8

What Guests Say

  • “Amazing location. Great food and breakfast. Fantastic staff, especially Matteo, who was helpful with all aspects of the stay. Best…”
  • “The hotel was beautiful, clean and Amazing.Perfect location in the center of the old town of Otranto, within the historic walls and just…”
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  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Spa
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Junior Suite1/4

Junior Suite

377 sqft • 1 King

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  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
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Double Room1/4

Double Room

151 sqft • 1 Queen

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    What Guests Loved

    9.2
    Exceptional

    Based on 135 reviews

    Location

    9.8

    Cleanliness

    9.3

    Staff

    9.6

    Overall Quality

    9

    Pros +

    • Amazing location. Great food and breakfast. Fantastic staff, especially Matteo, who was helpful with all aspects of the stay. Best option for a stay in Otranto.
    • The hotel was beautiful, clean and Amazing.Perfect location in the center of the old town of Otranto, within the historic walls and just steps away from great restaurants and the beach.Patricia and Mateo were very kind, always giving us information about the parking lot and asking if we needed anything.The room was very nice, clean and spacious.The breakfast good.Would love to come back and definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area!Thank you for your hospitality
    • Fabulous location! Great rooftop bar and breakfast area. Lovely staff. Would love to stay again.

    Cons -

    • Fix the bathrooms. You cannot have a shower in a bath in. Five star hotel. You only get one tea bag??? No water given to the guest in the room. This is certainly not a hotel I would recommend even with the location
    • everything was perfect
    • No complaints
    Business Traveler (5)Solo Traveler (9)Traveling as Couple (244)Family with Young Children (26)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (3)Group Traveler (20)Total (351)
    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-9-2023

    Amazing location. Great food and breakfast. Fantastic staff, especially Matteo, who was helpful with all aspects of the stay. Best option for a stay in Otranto.

    10CarmenzaPosted on: 11-3-2025

    The hotel was beautiful, clean and Amazing.Perfect location in the center of the old town of Otranto, within the historic walls and just steps away from great restaurants and the beach.Patricia and Mateo were very kind, always giving us information about the parking lot and asking if we needed anything.The room was very nice, clean and spacious.The breakfast good.Would love to come back and definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area!Thank you for your hospitality

    9SimonePosted on: 10-20-2025

    Fabulous location! Great rooftop bar and breakfast area. Lovely staff. Would love to stay again.

    6MarkPosted on: 10-5-2025

    The cost of this hotel room was high and we expected more for what we paid. Breakfast was included but had additional costs if, for example, one wanted an egg. The location was good and the room was smaller than expected. Our stay was pleasant but we would not return.

    3Tim L.Posted on: 9-19-2025

    Very bad breakfast. We wouldn’t eat in the restaurant because if the breakfast is so bad the restaurant couldn’t be good. One egg then you must pay for a second egg??? This is supposed to be a five star hotel.

    Fix the bathrooms. You cannot have a shower in a bath in. Five star hotel. You only get one tea bag??? No water given to the guest in the room. This is certainly not a hotel I would recommend even with the location

    10ileanaPosted on: 9-15-2025

    A charming boutique hotel with extremely kind and helpful staff – young and full of energy. The room was a bit on the small side, but everything else was absolutely perfect. The location couldn’t be better: right in the heart of the old town, close to shops and restaurants. From the rooftop terrace you can enjoy a wonderful sea view. Breakfast on the terrace is a real treat, and the dinner there was truly special.

    everything was perfect

    10JosephPosted on: 8-11-2025

    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.

    10BarbaraPosted on: 7-19-2025

    Great location in the Centro Storico and very friendly staff!! Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was a great way to start our day.

    No complaints

    10DanielPosted on: 6-7-2025

    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!

    6DeborahPosted on: 6-6-2025

    The staff was amazing! Everyone was so helpful and welcoming.

    The rooms are an impressive, and because they are so close together, very noisy.

    9MartinussenPosted on: 4-14-2025

    The hotel was such a nice experience in every way. The location is right in the old city close to the sea. The room was wonderful; it had a small balcony facing the sea, a nice bathroom and a very comfortable bed. Cleaning and tidying of the room were just perfect. The decor was very fitting for an Italian Palazzo. Very tasteful. The breakfast display was among the best we have seen. Homemade and delicious. The palazzo has a very good chef. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful.Unfortunately, we did not get to use the top terrace because of repair. All in all, great value for money.

    10AndrewPosted on: 11-2-2024

    Everything! Our room had a huge terrace and balcony. The bed was soo comfortable. The staff were amazing. The roof terrace is a wonderful place to watch the sun go down after a day sightseeing.

    10NoelPosted on: 10-18-2024

    Its location, style and excellent staff who made our stay very special. The hotel is an old palace converted to a hotel keeping many traditional styling features and includes a wonderful roof terrace with panoramic views over the bay. It’s next door to the wonderful cathedral and a short walk to the extremely old castle, both well worth seeing.

    10SharonPosted on: 9-28-2024

    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.

    10NicolaPosted on: 9-24-2024

    From the moment we arrived on receiving a warm welcome from our receptionist we felt completely relaxed. It is a beautiful hotel in a great location and we enjoyed the delicious breakfasts on the roof terrace and appreciated the helpful, friendly staff.

    Nothing. There is no parking, but this didn't bother us as we arrived on the train.

    10garyPosted on: 9-14-2024

    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

    Nothing it was all good

    10RebeccaPosted on: 9-13-2024

    The hosts, Paolo and Teresa couldn't do enough for us, they helped us with restaurant bookings and a visit to their family olive grove masseria which was brilliant and the breakfast was great, lots of options and they even catered to my gluten free needs with delicious cakes and snacks from a local free from supermarket and offered us an olive oil tasting at breakfast and introduced us to the other lovely guests. It really feels like a small family run hotel with all the personal touches included. The gated car park within their property was also such a relief with such busy streets all around. Thank you!!

    10ColinPosted on: 9-9-2024

    The staff were excellent. Very friendly and welcoming. The rooftop bar is lovely for a predinner drink. The location is right in the middle of the old town, so perfect for sightseeing and the beaches.

    4JamesPosted on: 9-2-2024

    The vocation is exceptional, in the heart of the old town beside the cathedral. That’s the main advantage of staying here, but you are paying a premium for a very ordinary due to where it’s situated.

    The rooms are in much need of some love and care. Feels like decades since they have had an upgrade. We paid over €300 a night for rooms with tiny windows, drab furnishings and dreadful lightning. Luckily we weren’t in the room much. We chose the hotel because of the location but I was surprised by how poor the accommodation was for that price point. Beware the noise from the rooftop bar which can be heard on the upper floors. We were in room 28 and even after the bar closed we could hear the staff clearing up until nearly 1 in the morning. That said, the rooftop bar is pleasant. And Matteo on the front desk was helpful and courteous.

    10EliasPosted on: 9-2-2024

    Great service, location and rooftop. Very confortable room.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Fitness & Spa

    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Airport Shuttle
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    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 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. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Location

    Hotel Palazzo Papaleo

    Via Rondachi 1, Otranto

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