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title: "Elsa d'Ortigia vs Lanterne Magiche Ortigia: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Elsa d'Ortigia. It comes out ahead on 5 of 15 compared facts. Elsa d'Ortigia or Lanterne Magiche Ortigia in Syracuse? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Elsa d'Ortigia vs Lanterne Magiche Ortigia

Both are in Syracuse, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Syracuse
## [Elsa d'Ortigia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/elsa-d-ortigia-syracuse/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 5 of 15

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Apartment · ★★★★ · Syracuse
## [Lanterne Magiche Ortigia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lanterne-magiche-ortigia-syracuse/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Score by category:** 3 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1756341/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Elsa d'Ortigia

It comes out ahead on 5 of 15 compared facts. 150 m apart.

### Why is Elsa d'Ortigia better than Lanterne Magiche Ortigia?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Lanterne Magiche Ortigia better than Elsa d'Ortigia?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Elsa d'Ortigia | Lanterne Magiche Ortigia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Location | 8.3 | – |
| Beach access | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.2 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | – | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 4 | 42  (+38) |
| Google rating | 4.7/5  (+0.1) | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 80 | 180  (+100) |
| Rank in Syracuse | top 27%  (+5%) | top 32% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.3  (+0.2) | 8.1 |
| Distance to Syracuse centre | 780 m | 820 m |
| To the beach | 1.8 km  (−110 m) | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 850 m | 910 m |
| To the airport | 50 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 23 | 23 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 4 | – |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |

## Location

150 m apart

Elsa d'Ortigia: city centre: 780 m, nearest station Stazione di Siracusa Marittima: 850 m, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): 50 km, beach: 1.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 23 sights within 1 km.

Lanterne Magiche Ortigia: city centre: 890 m, nearest station Stazione di Siracusa Marittima: 910 m, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): 50 km, beach: 2.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 23 sights within 1 km.

## Elsa d'Ortigia or Lanterne Magiche Ortigia: common questions

### Which is better, Elsa d'Ortigia or Lanterne Magiche Ortigia?

Elsa d'Ortigia leads in 5 of 15 categories, including Google rating, rank in Syracuse, location score. Lanterne Magiche Ortigia is stronger in number of reviews, Google reviews, check-out until.

### Which is cheaper, Elsa d'Ortigia or Lanterne Magiche Ortigia?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Elsa d'Ortigia is 1.8 km from the nearest beach; Lanterne Magiche Ortigia is 2.0 km.

### How far apart are Elsa d'Ortigia and Lanterne Magiche Ortigia?

The two hotels are 150 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-syracuse-vs-lanterne-magiche-ortigia-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/