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title: "Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi vs Hotel Posta: which hotel is better?"
description: "Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi or Hotel Posta in Syracuse? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi vs Hotel Posta

Both are in Syracuse, 690 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Syracuse
## [Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/elsa-d-ortigia-i-tre-archi-syracuse/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1384839/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Syracuse
## [Hotel Posta](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-posta-syracuse/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1614925/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Posta

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 690 m apart.

### Choose Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi if you want

-   breakfast included

### Choose Hotel Posta if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.5 km / 1.7 km)

### Why is Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi better than Hotel Posta?

1.  Includes free breakfast

### Why is Hotel Posta better than Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi?

1.  410 m closer to the area centre (−410 m)
2.  280 m closer to public transport (−280 m)
3.  More guest reviews (53 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
4.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi | Hotel Posta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Location | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 4.4 | 5.2  (+0.8) |
| Public transport | 7.0 | 8.5  (+1.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.1  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.1) | 9.2 |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 53  (+39) |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 144 | – |
| Rank in Syracuse | top 12% | top 5%  (+7%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Distance to Syracuse centre | 640 m | 230 m  (−410 m) |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 1.5 km  (−240 m) |
| To public transport | 710 m | 430 m  (−280 m) |
| To the airport | 49 km | 49 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 130 m | 80 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 23 | 22 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 16  (+12) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

690 m apart

Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi: city centre: 650 m, nearest station Stazione di Siracusa Marittima: 710 m, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): 49 km, beach: 1.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 23 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Posta: city centre: 670 m, nearest station Stazione di Siracusa Marittima: 430 m, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): 49 km, beach: 1.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 22 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Syracuse

[Syracuse weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/sicily/siracusa/weather)

## Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi or Hotel Posta: common questions

### Which is better, Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi or Hotel Posta?

Hotel Posta leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi or Hotel Posta?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Posta is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 640 m for Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hotel Posta is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi is 1.7 km.

### How far apart are Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi and Hotel Posta?

The two hotels are 690 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/elsa-d-ortigia-i-tre-archi-syracuse-vs-hotel-posta-syracuse/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/