Very early check out.

If you are looking for a quick stay just to explore Siracusa for a day or two then Hotel Populus is ideal. The location is quite central and you can easily catch the bus to Ortiga island. You have breakfast outside the hotel though so be sure to have a little snack with you when you pass the night in case you wake up hungry and a bit cranky to walk to the cafe for breakfast. Overall it was clean, the AC worked fine that at some point I felt too cold. Only stairs access so not great if you have accessibility issues. Be prepared to check out at 10am which was tough for me as I can’t remember ever checking out a hotel that early. You can rent a car or bike or ask for excursion options at the reception.

Stayed in June 2025

Bathroom had a few broken items, but most were fixed on day 2.

Centrally located within walking distance to public transport. The room felt a bit aged and the bathroom could do with some refurbishment, but for a few nights a good choice of stay. Breakfast was a coffee and pastry at a bar close by. Check-in / out easy and uncomplicated with friendly front of house staff.

Stayed in June 2025

Really good value hotel in a great location. The staff were very helpful and pleasant. Lots to do in the area, and a short walk to the main area of the city. Highly recommended.

Stayed in April 2025

The staff was really helpful and kind. Early check-in was no problem, very relaxed vibe. Breakfast was included.

Stayed in April 2025

Low season: but it feels dead: nobody in the evening at reception. Rooms feels a bit old. Rooms was cold, and not heater in the bathroom. Also you can hear the corridor very easily. Breakfast is coffee and stuffed croissant. Forget the Rusk bread and the industrial juice.

Price is correct. Location not too far from center but the district looks very popular. Nice people at the desk. WiFi good and fast Rooms with balcony.

Stayed in January 2025

I have nothing to complain about.

Good location, helpful staff.

Stayed in September 2024

Great location, staff were very helpful and friendly. Was very quiet and we were able to check in early which was really good. One of the staff moved his car so we could park right outside the hotel. It was good value for money.

Stayed in September 2024

Great location with possible parking around hotel.

Stayed in September 2024

The bathroom door was broken and did not close.

Nice, comfortable room

Stayed in September 2024

The mattress needs to be changed, I could feel the springs

The hotel is very clean, easy to find from the bus station, 15mns walking to everywhere. The staff and manager are very nice and helpful. Ask for a room on the top floor, they have a terrasse and lounge chairs.

Stayed in August 2024

The breakfast is a little poor.. only sweet things

15 minutes to the city center..confortable room. Good wi-fi fi and air conditioning. Nice staff

Stayed in August 2024

No ebikes available

Location Clean quiet rooms Good a/c

Stayed in August 2024

The hotel is on a quiet street very close to Ortigia. Had no difficulties finding parking (be careful though - somebody tried to steal car mirrors). Lovely breakfast.

Stayed in July 2024

good location

Stayed in August 2024

There was a very intense smell of sewage coming from the bathroom. The shower cabin was full of black mold and shower head full of rust. Bathroom was a problem.

Very close to ortigia Island. Convenient free street parking. Basic but adequate breakfast with fresh Italian coffee and croissant.

Stayed in June 2024

Good location, great staff

Stayed in June 2024

Great location, helpful staff, good breakfast, 1* hotel so value for money, big shared roof terrace.

Stayed in June 2024

Breakfast was poor . Croissants were not fresh and coffee was not made well. It’s better if they didnot add breakfast with stay.

Nice location

Stayed in May 2024

Owner was nice and made us very welcome.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Simona is super kind and the room plus breakfast was a great deal! Easy to walk to Ortigia (10min), quiet street, great staff and nice breakfast offered for a great price.

Stayed in October 2023

The room is small to fit 4. Room was outdated. You pay for the location.

Location

Stayed in August 2023

Really good place for the price we paid. A nice hotel, easy to park on that street. Personal is really nice. It is not that far from la Isola de Ortiglia as it might seem.

Stayed in August 2023

Shower drained very slow, luggage storage in the property would be appreciated.

Small but filling breakfast included in stay, good location, air-conditioning worked well.

Stayed in September 2023

The location is close to the center, a 10-minute walk. The modest room, in the pictures it looks much better, the room up on the terrace, without a balcony. Price quality ok.

Stayed in August 2023