Visiting Taranto we found this place on the web, and loved it!

It is a former palace of the city center (central island), which has been renovated while keeping architectural elements and style.

It is located in a very tiny street, with only a narrow one-way street to access the hotel parking space.

We had the impression that except us and a few sales reps, the hotel was not very crowded. One reason may be the area around, lots of semi-crumbling palaces and houses, and at night dark narrow streets...well, we were two, and I was glad about it, I would not have been very comfortable strolling around in this maze of short streets!
From what I understood it seems the area should get "soon" some refreshment and repair, which will for sure improve the hotel location.

My wife and I had the surprising pleasure of staying at the Akropolis this past month.
Although the hotel is in an area of Taranto that has been in decline, the hotel is new, spotless, comfortable with all amenities. The staff is courteous, knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and attentive.

I cannot say enough good things about the owner, who personally greeted us, took us for a tour of the hotel and allowed us to see the remains of the Akropolis stones on which the hotel is built. He also took us to a nearby museum for a quick tour.

Our stay was only one night, but I assure you we would stay there again and would highly recommend the Akropolis to anyone.

John and Katherine Freeman