Hotel Gargallo vs Lanterne Magiche Ortigia
Both are in Syracuse, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Syracuse
Hotel Gargallo
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 7 of 17
ApartmentSyracuse
Lanterne Magiche Ortigia
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Score by category
- 5 of 17
The short answer
Pick Hotel Gargallo
It comes out ahead on 7 of 17 compared facts. 220 m apart.
Why is Hotel Gargallo better than Lanterne Magiche Ortigia?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Lanterne Magiche Ortigia better than Hotel Gargallo?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Gargallo vs Lanterne Magiche Ortigia: which hotel is better? | Hotel Gargallo | Lanterne Magiche Ortigia |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | – |
| Location | 8.5 | – |
| Beach access | 4.2 | – |
| Public transport | 7.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.9 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 11 | 42 +31 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | 4.6/5 +0.3 |
| Google reviews | 288 +108 | 180 |
| Rank in Syracuse | bottom 45% | top 23% +32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.5 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Distance to Syracuse centre | 600 m −220 m | 820 m |
| To the beach | 1.8 km −170 m | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 710 m −200 m | 910 m |
| To the airport | 49 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 23 | 23 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 +5 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
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Location
220 m apart
Hotel Gargallo: city centre: 730 m, nearest station Stazione di Siracusa Marittima: 710 m, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): 49 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.
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Hotel Gargallo or Lanterne Magiche Ortigia: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Gargallo or Lanterne Magiche Ortigia?
Hotel Gargallo leads in 7 of 17 categories, including Google reviews, location score, distance to Syracuse centre. Lanterne Magiche Ortigia is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Gargallo 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 centre?
Hotel Gargallo is closer: 600 m from the centre, against 820 m for Lanterne Magiche Ortigia.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Gargallo is 1.8 km from the nearest beach; Lanterne Magiche Ortigia is 2.0 km.
How far apart are Hotel Gargallo and Lanterne Magiche Ortigia?
The two hotels are 220 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