Akropolis Hotel

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Hotel Akropolis - Museum Hotel is a prestigious 4-star property located in the heart of Taranto's Old City, offering a unique experience steeped in centuries of history. Housed in a beautifully restored medieval patrician palace, built upon pre-existing Greek structures and remodeled in the 18th century, the hotel retains original features, including ancient fogge (grain pits) in the basement dating back to the Middle Ages. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Mar Piccolo and Mar Grande from the hotel's terrace. The hotel is conveniently situated a short walk from the train station and city center, just steps from the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art and the Ionian Sea, and approximately 100 meters from Taranto Cathedral. The 14 guestrooms are distinct, tastefully and elegantly furnished, featuring perfectly preserved original 18th-century floors and modern amenities. Each air-conditioned room includes a minibar, LCD television, private balcony, and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination, jetted bathtub, and designer toiletries. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access and satellite programming are also provided. The hotel offers a range of amenities including a shared lounge with a television, a banquet hall, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included. Guests can also benefit from 24-hour room service, a business center, express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk with staff speaking English, Spanish, French, and Italian. Private parking is available. For an additional charge, a 24-hour paid airport shuttle service is offered. The hotel's sophisticated and refined restaurant blends the diverse flavors of Tarantine culinary tradition with regional Pugliese cuisine, complemented by an excellent wine list. It provides an ideal setting for banquets, anniversaries, and special events. Nearby attractions include Pantaleo Palace (0.3 km), Ex Convent of San Francisco (0.5 km), Castello Aragonese (600 meters), and the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto-Marta (approximately 1.1 km). Other points of interest within walking distance include the Columns of the Doric Temple, Ponte di Porta Napoli, Ponte Girevole, Palazzo del Governo, Piazza Maria Immacolata, and Taranto Cruise Port.

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