Agriturismo Papyrus

Pet-friendly country house connected to a shopping centre in Syracuse with free breakfast

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Bar (on property)
Seasonal outdoor pool
View from property
Executive lounge
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Renovated in 2017
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Elite Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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About the area

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Traversa Testa Pisima 1, Syracuse, Siracusa, 96100

What's nearby

  • Greek Theatre of Syracuse - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Arenella Beach - 20 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 9 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onda Blu - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Il Faraone - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Frateria SRL - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gelati Bianca - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Agriturismo Papyrus

Country house rejuvenated in 2019 and located near Greek Theatre of Syracuse
Located close to Arenella Beach and Cathedral of Syracuse, Agriturismo Papyrus provides free English breakfast, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • 1 meeting room, a TV in reception and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from noon to 10 PM on request
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Agriturismo Papyrus Country House Syracuse
Agriturismo Papyrus Country House
Agriturismo Papyrus Syracuse
Agriturismo Papyrus Syracuse
Agriturismo Papyrus Country House
Agriturismo Papyrus Country House Syracuse

Frequently asked questions

Does Agriturismo Papyrus have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Agriturismo Papyrus pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Agriturismo Papyrus?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Agriturismo Papyrus?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Agriturismo Papyrus?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Agriturismo Papyrus provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs noon-10 PM on request. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Agriturismo Papyrus located?

Situated on a river, this country house is within 6 mi (10 km) of Greek Theatre of Syracuse, Lungomare di Ortigia and Cathedral of Syracuse. Arenella Beach and Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Agriturismo Papyrus Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is a delight! Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area and agriculture. The grounds are well kept. It was a unique stay with lots of interesting artifacts on the grounds. We also enjoyed the animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas Brian

Liked: Amenities
The property was fine except I thought it was near Syracuse centre town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well I appreciated the bigger than normal Italian shower, thank you, but there seems to be an aversion to having soap holders in the actual showers, 4 th place in a row on my Italian sojourn without a soap holder, basic but tasty breakfast reasonable choice, property set in an orange grove, enjoy the animals roaming around, good for kids and a break from high density Italian cities, yes I liked it there and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is set in the middle of papyrus fields and next to a nature reserve. It was quiet and peaceful. The staff was wonderful and the breakfast was better than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Thatcham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for an American-style 5* hotel, then this probably isn't for you, but if you're looking for somewhere with real character, beautiful furniture, a delicious home-made breakfast, excellent staff and a warm welcome, then you have found the right place. The hotel has extensive grounds in a quiet countryside setting and next to a nature reserve. The owners could not be more helpful and welcoming. There is no restaurant for an evening meal, but there are plenty to choose from in Syracuse, an easy 10-minute drive away. I stayed for a week and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Alhambra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact that it is part of a natural reserve with papyrus growing nearby is so unique. The staff were exceptional, from suggesting activities to helping with our rental car
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful accommodation. The hostess and staff were excellent and helpful. The breakfast was a nice plentiful buffet served under a grapevine covered gazebo. The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The hostess also suggested several local restaurants that were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La struttura è fantastica e diversa dalle altre. È ricca di oggetti della cultura siciliana e ha anche un museo dedicato, pieno di oggetti della tradizione collezionati dai proprietari. Bellissime le camere,la sala comune e la biblioteca. Il giardino è bello e curato. Ci sono anche degli animali e una piccola piscina. La zona è strategica per vositare siracusa,ragusa e la riserva del Cassibile e Vendicari. Consigliatissimo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful four day break. The owner, her son’s and staff were wonderful. The place is beautiful and located on a small farm with well cared for animals and lemon groves. No dinner service yet due to COVID but breakfast served well with the best selection we had in Sicily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agriturismo Papyrus is a real gem, hidden in the ‘back’ blocks of Syracusa. The property is a wonderful private resort with an animal nursery and a museum. We were met by Marco who spent significant time answering all our questions about Syracusa. His English is great too! When we checked out the following day Bianca took us through the magnificent deviate museum and shared her love of Syracusa’s History with us. We were then welcome to relax in the beautifully manicured grounds till our departure time. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No fake news here
We were so impressed with this agriturismo, both the setting and the people were spectacular, a great breakfast, everything was superb. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly peaceful country house
Stunning and very well-run country house. The rooms are fabulous, soundproofed and comfortable. Christa, Marco and all the staff are friendly, helpful and informative. The breakfast is amazing - hot food, fresh warm bread and an array homemade cakes and pastries, yoghurts, cereals etc, and the best coffee! The pool area and garbdens are very well maintained. The only downside was that there is no cafe/restaurant - even for lunch. They only serve drinks and coffees until 7.30pm. You can bring food in and the staff will happily supply crockery and cutlery but it would have been lovely to have had some snacks availably during the day so you didn't have to go out to the shops - even a small a choice of ready made sandwiches would have been great (and they would make a killing!!). It would also have been nice to have some music in the bar area just quietly playing in the background. That would have enticed more people to sit in the bar , especially in the evenings. Apart from that, it was a pleasure to stay there and have the peace and quiet of the countryside, and seeing the gorgeous animals was a bonus, goats, chickens and donkeys made it a really pleasant and
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Set in a rural and tranquil area, a good base for exploring the surrounding areas. Marco, Krista and the rest of the staff were lovely and very helpful. The little museum on site is fascinating! As the hotel has no restaurant, you do have to travel out each night for dinner, with the nearest restaurant 15 mins drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got lost trying to find place I called 7pm and they refused to come let me in. Net got to stay or get a Refund. I should get a refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marco, his wife and staff, were very friendly and made us feel at home from the start. They are putting together a lovely establishment with the animals, the museum and the lemon and orange orchards.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

VIVIENNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There aren't enough superlatives for Ag. Papyrus!
I don't know quite how to begin to review this most wonderful place except to say that it was the best place we stayed in in Sicily for so many reasons. We had travelled by train from England to Sicily and Syracuse was our final stopping place before returning to Palermo and our long two day train trip home. From past experience we knew that we would be fairly tired after three action packed weeks sightseeing so plumped for somewhere peaceful but also close enough to Syracuse to make our trips into the city by hire car short and straightforward. We drove into the grounds of Agriturismo Papyrus, and the gate was opened by a very smiley owner who showed us to the car parking space. He, Marco, turned out to be the kindest, most charming and helpful man( as are all his staff) and check in went smoothly. We were shown a well-stocked library (mostly Italian books but some in English and other languages) and a beautiful sitting room that we were encouraged to use. We were then taken across and through beautifully planted gardens; bougainvillea, hibiscus, pomegranate, tropical trees (to mention but a few) to a lovely 'cottage' in the grounds with a comfortable bedroom including a beautiful antique wardrobe, a sitting room with sofa, t.v., desk and well-stocked fridge. The bathroom had a shower with very hot water and plenty of space. There was also an outside table and chairs in a lovely courtyard.Great breakfasts too We were treated so well. Nothing too much trouble.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over all forventning
Dette er en fantastisk plass som oversteg våre forventninger. Frokosten var fantastisk med godt utvalg. Den serveres utendørs i skyggen. Eiendommen er godt vedlikeholdt og har fine uteområder. Mange dyr. Bassenget er ok. Her er det en slitte treplater som gulv rundt bassenget. Ekstrasengen, eller sovesofaen, på rommet vårt var veldig vondt å sove på. Men utover dette var oppholdet helt supert. Veldig hyggelig og serviceminded personale. Anbefales på det sterkeste
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastique
Un agriturismo fantastique. A recommander fortement.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura di altissimo livello, curata in ogni dettaglio. Pulizia eccellente. Personale gentilissimo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024