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Villa Dei Papiri

3.0 star property
Travelers start their mornings on the peaceful riverbanks before setting off on hiking trails or biking adventures through the surrounding landscape

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Villa Dei Papiri, on the river's edge, offers a peaceful retreat with continental breakfast and a poolside bar in gardens. Guests can join ecotours, explore hiking/biking trails, or relax with in-room WiFi in the library. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 422
AED 481 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2026

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Superior Double Room, Patio, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Patio, Garden Area

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, Patio, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Double Room, Patio, Garden Area

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, Kitchen, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Comfort Suite, Kitchen, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Suite, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, Kitchen, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Studio Suite, Kitchen, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, Kitchen, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Traversa Testa Pisima 2/c, Syracuse, SR, 96100

What's nearby

  • Castello Eurialo - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Siracusa's Industrial Area - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Archaeological Park of Neapolis - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Fontane Bianche Beach - 13 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Greek Theatre of Syracuse - 14 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 9 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Autogrill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Samoa Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Onda Blu - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Il Faraone - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Villa Dei Papiri

Guesthouse by the river
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a garden at Villa Dei Papiri. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours and hiking/biking at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry services
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Dei Papiri offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

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 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests providing vaccination records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 16 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children 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 available for EUR 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Property payment types

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 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 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, debit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Papiri
Villa Papiri
Villa Papiri House Syracuse
Villa Papiri Syracuse
Villa Dei Papiri Sicily/Syracuse, Italy
Villa Papiri Guesthouse Syracuse
Villa Papiri Guesthouse
Villa Dei Papiri Sicily/Syracuse

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Dei Papiri have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Dei Papiri?

As of 20 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Dei Papiri on 8 January 2026 start from $126.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villa Dei Papiri pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Dei Papiri?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villa Dei Papiri?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Villa Dei Papiri provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Villa Dei Papiri located?

Situated on a river, this guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ciane River and Saline Nature Reserve, Ionian Sea, and Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse. San Nicolo dei Cordari and Altar of Hieron II are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Villa Dei Papiri Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful grounds, friendly staff, and a wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, tranquil place to stay. We had a fantastic breakfast in the garden. The staff are friendly and very helpful. We absolutely loved our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a beautiful property with extremely kind and friendly people working there! Great service and you are treated like family. The pool was a nice perk and the grounds were excellent with many places to sit and relax. Would not hesitate to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un accueil très agréable et à l'écoute. Environnement apaisant et calme. Seul bémol : offre du pétit déjeuner identique durant 8 jours
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disappointing

Breakfast servers stingy even with the minimal “buffet” offerings; they are also condescending and rude (for example, staff starting arguing with me that a clearly rotten peach they gave me was not rotten- all I wanted was a different peach. We left hungry each morning as it was literally easier to go somewhere else to get more food than to get staff to give sufficient helpings). Water on the premises is not potable. Hot water inadequate for more than a 5 minute shower. Toilet inadequately maintained (made nausea-inducing, very loud screeching noise for about 30 seconds after each flush). Room dirty (cockroaches, etc). Frequent electricity brownouts during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bella atmosfera

Camera spaziosa ma letto scomodo e pulizia appena sufficiente. Sala colazione molto bella con giardino. Colazione ottima. Bella atmosfera e personale gentile. Ottimo il parcheggio.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

BJ

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

Heerlijk genieten midden in de natuur.

Zeer goede ontvangst door de manager/eigenaar. Dierenliefhebbers op en top! Fijne check-in gehad op de locatie en er werd meegelopen naar onze kamer. Die was voorzien van zeer comfortabele bedden, we hebben enorm goed geslapen. De accommodatie is erg landelijk gelegen, overal is de natuur om je heen. Direct naast de deur ligt een mooie wandelroute en op 15 minuten met de auto ben je in de stad. In de winter kunnen de kamers wel wat koud aan doen, maar er staan fijne kachels klaar om alles goed warm te houden. Ontbijten is ook een feest in een gezellige ruimte met open haard en heerlijke banken! Wij hebben genoten!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Das Grundstück ist sehr schön angelegt, die Zimmer sind ausreichend eingerichtet, jedoch nicht sonderlich gemütlich. Der Garten ist wunderschön. Abgelegen, Frühstück sehr einseitig, Abendessen nur außerhalb möglich
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Villa fleuri, un poumon en plein Siracusa!

Très belle résidence au milieu de la nature en pleine ville de Siracusa. Magnifiques jardins, personnel très accueillants gentils et au service. Petit déjeuner complet. Tout était parfait.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'espace mis à disposition près de la réception est un endroit très paisible... Le lieu est charmant et serein.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La struttura è inserita in un’oasi naturale, con tanti animali ed è veramente ben tenuta. Il personale è di una gentilezza strepitosa e molto disponibile e attento alle esigenze dei clienti. La colazione è abbondante e ricca dei prodotti locali (strepitose al mattino le melanzane grigliate). La consiglio
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Pierre

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

Très calme

Lieu très agréable, en pleine campagne. Le cadre est très bien fleuri. La chambre est propre, très calme, la literie confortable. Bon petit déjeuner sous forme de buffet. Attention, pour y arriver, il faut un GPS, sinon c’est difficile à trouver.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

tozzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfetto in famiglia tutto ciò che vuoi visitare a portata di mano. Da consigliare assolutamente
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

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

Exceptionnel

Dans un cadre exceptionnel, un endroit à ne pas manquer. Très bon accueil
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Céline, Montpellier

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

Un petit paradis sur terre !

C'est notre 3ème séjour à la villa Dei Papiri. Dès notre arrivée le charme s'opère. Végétation luxuriante, très belle prestation avec en prime, cette année, une soirée musicale avec un apéritif dînatoire dans la salle "musée" du petit déjeuner. Personnel à l'écoute, très sympathique. Hébergement incontournable pour un séjour à Syracuse !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Soggiorno breve ma piacevole in un’oasi rilassante immersa nella natura a pochi passi dai siti archeologici di Siracusa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

seona, manchester UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Country hotel with wonderful garden

We had a mixed experience; the garden, the people, the space in our room were all wonderful. We loved sitting out in the morning and evening in this delightful space. We thought breakfast was expensive (7 euros) and should have been included. Getting to it along badly signed and poor tracks is not simple. It is also a fault of sat navs which confuse poor tracks for proper roads. The bed in our large room was very firm and uncomfortable for me.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

claudia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La location è molto carina. La stanza assegnataci non era chissà, odorava di muffa e l'acqua calda si faceva desiderare. Il box doccia faceva acqua da tutte le parti e i suoi accessori erano al quanto vetusti. Per finire la colazione era al quanto scarsa.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bellissimo paesaggio, ma pochi servizi

Il posto è molto bello esteticamente, ma senza ristorante, piscina, televisione funzionante, sei obbligato ad andare in città, che dista comunque 7-8 km ed è disperso nelle campagne. Consigliato per we romantico e "statico" nella struttura.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Jordan, España

Disliked: Staff & service

Pésima atención de la gerencia, poco profesional.

Tuvimos un grave problema porque no funcionó el wifi durante toda nuestra estancia. El acceso a Internet es una condición imprescindible para elegir un hotel en un viaje al extranjero. Esto nos causó graves problemas. Cuando pedimos una solución o una compensación la gerente nos contestó, con desprecio, que la avería con el wifi no era su problema. Solo desayunamos una vez por 7,5 euros por persona porque no quedaba café !!! ni otros productos, a pesar de que llegamos una hora antes del fin del servicio. El desayuno lo pagamos en metálico pero no nos dieron ningún ticket ni justificante del pago.

10/10 Excellent

Luca, Macerata

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

Bellissima struttura immersa nel verde

Abbiamo trascorso una settimana in questa struttura veramente molto bella e confortevole con personale molto disponibile, dovendo tornare a Siracusa sarà sicuramente la nostra prima scelta. Grazie.

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

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

Heerlijk plek!

Prachtige tuin met mooie bankjes, zitzakken en palmbomen. Wat een genot om hier te zijn!

10/10 Excellent

Deanne, Boston, MA

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

Sensational Siracusa

Amazing area, beautiful grounds, great and helpful staff!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel au calme Chambre familial très agréable Petit déjeuner copieux et varié