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
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★Syracuse
Hotel Posta
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
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?
- 1Includes free breakfast
Why is Hotel Posta better than Elsa d'Ortigia - I Tre Archi?
- 1410 m closer to the area centre−410 m
- 2280 m closer to public transport−280 m
- 3More guest reviews (53 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable×3.8
- 4Later 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 vs Hotel Posta: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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