Populus Bed & Breakfast Syracuse
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Populus Bed & Breakfast Review
Set within 7 km of Aretusa Park, the 3-star Populus Bed & Breakfast Syracuse is located nearly 5 minutes on foot from Catacombs of St. Lucia. The bed & breakfast features Wi Fi throughout the property and 11 rooms that offer views of the courtyard.
Guests of the Populus Bed & Breakfast will enjoy a daily homemade breakfast during their stay. There is a snack bar onsite. The accommodation is set quite a walk from the restaurant Blanco Pizzeria.
Archaeological Park of Neapolis is within 20 minutes' walk. Places of worship to visit just a pleasant stroll away from this Syracuse hotel include the ancient Catholic church "Cathedral of Syracuse".
The accommodation is located 1.4 km from Temple of Apollo.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini-bar, and some of them comprise a patio and a balcony. For more comfort, a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries together with a bidet and a shower are provided.
Populus Bed & Breakfast is set near a train station.
A sun deck and a tennis court can be booked at this hotel at an extra charge.
Impressions
During my visit to the Populus, I took advantage of their car hire and airport shuttle services. I was able to easily arrange for a car to be waiting for me at the airport, which made my transportation to the hotel hassle-free. Additionally, I utilized the convenient airport shuttle service when it was time for me to depart. The hotel's paid shuttle service allowed me to relax and enjoy my travels without having to worry about arranging transportation to and from the airport.
Another service that I found extremely helpful was the grocery shopping service. Instead of spending time running errands during my trip, I was able to have groceries delivered to my room, allowing me to focus on other aspects of my visit. Furthermore, the tours/ticket assistance provided by the hotel's staff was invaluable in helping me plan and book activities during my stay. the range of services offered by the Populus made my visit smooth and enjoyable, and I would highly recommend the hotel to anyone looking for convenience and ease during their travels.
Positives and negatives
- Colourful small hotel with an absolutely perfect central setting.
- Located directly in the Santa Lucia district and within walking distance of the 17th-century Basilica Santa Lucia al Sepolcro.
- Surrounded by a waterfall and a park.
- Reasonably spacious and modest units with balcony available with a sunny bar and an ensuite bathroom.
- Delicious breakfast with amazingly tasteful croissants.
- A pleasant restaurant serves Italian meals.
- Good prices for the area.
- Some complaints about the a bit hard bed.
- A few quests expressed dissatisfaction with a bit small bathrooms.
Key Features
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Terrace
- Bar
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
Dining facilities
- Bar/ Lounge area Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
Relax
- Sun terrace
- Full body massage
- Tennis court
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Fountain of Arethusa 1.44 km (4724 ft)
- Porto Piccolo 290 m (951 ft)
- Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi 750 m (2461 ft)
- Cathedral of Syracuse 1.21 km (3970 ft)
- Ear of Dionysius 1.32 km (4331 ft)
- Foro Siracusano 410 m (1345 ft)
- Archaeological Park of Neapolis 1.10 km (3609 ft)
Summary
| ✔️ Rating | 7.3 / 10 |
| 🏷️ Min Price | $64 |
| 🔑 Rooms | 11 |
| ⭐ Reviews | 569 |
| 📍 Landmarks nearby | Fountain of Arethusa , Porto Piccolo , Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi |
| 🏆 Rankings | #6 in Syracuse Hotels with Tennis Court |