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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually furnished, desk
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually furnished, desk
Lobby

Overview of Populus

Populus

1.0 star property
City-center Santa Lucia townhouse with bar/lounge

7.8/10 Good

65 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
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Via Pausbio 23-25b, Syracuse, SR, 96100

Guests rated this location 7.9/10 - Good

Main amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Near the beach
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Terrace
Feel at home
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Santa Lucia
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 9 min drive
  • Fontane Bianche Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 47 min drive
  • Syracuse Station - 10 min walk
  • Targia Station - 14 min drive
  • Priolo Melilli Station - 23 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Bar Midolo - 6 min walk
  • Insolito Cafè - 3 min walk
  • Dakoky Sushi Fusion - 6 min walk
  • Dolcidea - 4 min walk
  • Boulevard Caffè - 7 min walk
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About this property

Populus

Populus offers an airport shuttle (available on request) for EUR 80 per vehicle one-way. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, Italian

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows regional cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from noon - 8:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets stay free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Motorcycle parking only on site
  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable TV channels
  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 January - 29 February, EUR 0.75 per person, per night, up to 4 nights
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 30 November, EUR 0.75 per person, per night, up to 4 nights
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 December - 31 December, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights

Optional extras

  • Dial-up Internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy).

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global).

Policies

<p>Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. </p> <p>This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.</p><p>Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. </p>

Also known as

Populus Condo Syracuse
Populus Syracuse
Hotel Populus Sicily/Syracuse
Populus Syracuse
Populus Affittacamere
Populus Affittacamere Syracuse

Frequently asked questions

Does Populus offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Populus does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Populus?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Populus?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Populus?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Populus?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM on request. The charge is EUR 80 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Populus?
You can check in from noon - 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Populus and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and sailing.
What's the area around Populus like?
Populus is in Santa Lucia, a short 3-minute walk from Porto Piccolo and 8 minutes' walk from Madonna delle Lacrime. Travelers say this townhouse accommodation is in a good location.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.3/10

Cleanliness

8.3/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Room and bath were clean, but they smelled of heavy smoking activity. Too cold to keep balcony door open to air out room. No warm or hot water for shower on last day. Breakfast was sparse by all Sicilian hotel and B@B standards. Just a croissant and a coffee of choice. Both were good, however. Shower glass enclosure leaked which is a problem in many places in Sicily. Housekeeping was great. Very quiet location. Location is great for walks to Old Siracusa and the island. Beds very comfortable. Lighting good. WIFI, heat and AC great and work well. All in all, a mixed bag.
RICHARD, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Helpful, friendly place. large room.
Gabriel, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Better hotels elsewhere in Syracuse
Just stay somewhere else, plain and simple.
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value for money
This hotel is good value-for-money in a good location. It is about a 10 minute walk from the train station, equal walking distance to Ortigia island and the archaeological park (20 minutes), and reasonably close to supermarkets and restaurants. Staff were friendly and easy to deal with.
Ciara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Maurizio, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

You get what you pay for
You get what you pay for. It’s cheap, so it won’t be a 5 star place. I had a room on the second/top floor. Bit old but clean, although non smoking you could smell that in the past it had been a smoking room. Annoyingly, qifi never worked in my room once when I was there. Breakfast is basic. I parked in front of the hotel, on the street without issue. Location is in walking distance of the old part of town, travelled as a woman alone and felt safe.
Cornelia PM, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall very Good location and service
Gustav, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Had to walk up many steps to get to the room. Good location.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Megan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great staff, so-so location.
Easy to find parking. Staff was incredibly friendly and hospitable. On foot, you are about 20 min from bars/restaurants in Ortigia and 10 min from ruins. But you're outside the main area and there's really nothing around. (The proof is in the pudding when you need to shell out 2E for a beer.) But again, the staff was terrific. Place was clean. Moderate shower.
Megan, 1-night trip
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