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Seasonal outdoor pool
Restaurant
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

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Traversa Testa Pisima 1, Syracuse, SR, 96100
  • Place, Greek Theatre of Syracuse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Syracuse
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lungomare di Ortigia
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Superior Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Elite Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Elite Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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About this property

Agriturismo Papyrus

Pet-friendly country house connected to a shopping centre in Syracuse with free breakfast
A bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this country house. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a seasonal outdoor pool are on-site.
Agriturismo Papyrus offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the country house include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

With your stay at Agriturismo Papyrus, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and close to Arenella Beach. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • The coffee shop/cafe, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and conference space
  • 10 minutes by car from Greek Theatre of Syracuse and 12 minutes from Lungomare di Ortigia
  • Airport pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this country house measures 11 square feet (0 square metres) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Agriturismo Papyrus. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Agriturismo Papyrus was completed in January 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Syracuse country house.

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

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
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • 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 welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Agriturismo Papyrus offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Reviews

Agriturismo Papyrus Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Rural surroundings

The property was in the middle of a rural area with lemon trees, ponies, chickens and peacocks in enclosures. It was a nice change from the bustling city Syracuse.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious with excellent shower and washing facilities. The place was spotless with the large outside areas well tended. The outdoor breakfast was varied and lovely. The staff in particular were kind, attentive and helpful. The hotel is in a nature reserve so the countryside was spectacular. Quiet in the evenings with a little bar by the pool. Wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Interesting place and helpful, friendly hosts

Very interesting place to stay close to the autostrada and Syracusa
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

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