Name: Agriturismo Papyrus
Address: Traversa Testa Pisima 1, Syracuse, 96100, IT

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Kathy

The area was peaceful and lovely. The room was clean and very inviting. Loved the sound of roosters in the morning. The pool could have been better.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Bruce

Great rural location. Beautiful property. Very helpful and friendly hostess. Breakfast was outstanding.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Sep 2025

Georgios

Ambiance of nature was very nice. No drinkable water and coffee in the room. Furniture in the room due to an upgrade. Access to the property not good (4km to eve reach a restaurant).

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Jeanne

Christa was a fantastic hostess, and a wealth of knowledge about Sicily. Highly recommend staying here. It's close and easy to get to Syracuse, but away from the crowds. A very relaxing, lovely experience. Great for families or couples.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2025

Daniel

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

David

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

Karyn

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Peter

Interesting place and helpful, friendly hosts

Very interesting place to stay close to the autostrada and Syracusa

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2024

Douglas Brian

The property was fine except I thought it was near Syracuse centre town.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2023

Elvio

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2023

Patricia

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2023

Christopher

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2022

Robin

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2022

james

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2020

Timothy

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2019

Kevin

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

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2019

Deborah

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

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2019

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2018

VIVIENNE

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Marcela

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10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Helge

Herlig plass. Anbefales

Dette er en fantastisk agritourismo, men god service og herlig frokost. God plassering ift Syracuse. Anbefales

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

Carin

Lovely nature and lovely setting

Fantastisk plats! Lugnt i enastående natur.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Maria Júlia

Foi ótima
A sra Krista nos deu todas as dicas da região: onde estacionar, onde comer, o que fazer...em Ortigia e Siracusa. Foi muito boa a estadia.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Helge

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Stéphanie

Fantastique

Un agriturismo fantastique. A recommander fortement.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2024

Luca

Struttura di altissimo livello, curata in ogni dettaglio. Pulizia eccellente. Personale gentilissimo

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

Philippe

Notre séjour à été super
Le cadre magnifique
Très bon accueil

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2022

Muriel

Super séjour dans la nature

Super accueil et bons conseils pour les visites. Jardin magnifique et bien entretenu. Tres bon buffet petit déjeuner. Chambres un peu sombres.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

Sehr gut

Sehr ruhig und Naturverbunden. Die Zimmer sind sehr gross, was fehlt sind aufhängemöglichkeiten für Duschtücher u.s.w

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2019

Fabrizio

la miglior struttura fino adesso
complimenti all'architetto e a tutti che rendono splendida quotidianamente l'agriturismo

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Très joli jardin et proche de Syracuse même si l’emplacement n’est pas facile à trouver.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Het is een mooie locatie waar zowel de kamers als de buitenkant van het gebouw tot in detail zijn afgewerkt. Het ontbijt is uitgebreid en gezellig. Rust vind je bij het zwembad. En als je meer wil weten van de Siciliaanse cultuur dan kan je dit terugvinden vinden in het museum. Iedereen van het personeel is vriendelijk.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Le cadre splendide la chambre le personnel super le musée sicilien à voir absolument

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Endroit magnifique. Belle végétation. Acceuil très chaleureux. Séjour très agréable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Endroit calme et reposant dans un grand parc arboré, personnel accueillant et à l'écoute.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

NICOLE

A conseiller.

Propriété très bien entretenue. Peoprietaires très gentils. Piscine très appréciable. Bon Petit déjeuner à l'extérieur. Grande chambre très propre mais dommage petite douche.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2019

Christophe

Petit havre de paix

Un hôte aux petits soins dans une structure originale et à la décoration bucolique. Très propre et très calme.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2019

FLORENCE

Adresse incontournable à Syracuse

Accueil privilégié et visite du musée un petit plus inoubliable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2018

Gabriella

Weekend da favola

È stata la prima vacanza in tre, con un bambino piccolo di 7 mesi. Ci siamo davvero rilassati, ambiente immerso nel verde, ideale per staccare la spina. Staff e titolari gentilissimi e disponibilissimi. Torneremo sicuramente.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2018

wilfried

bijzonder mooie locatie

hoewel iets buiten de stad gelegen, toch eenvoudig alles te bezoeken.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2017

ALESSANDRO

Ottima struttura

Sono stato con la mia famiglia in questo agriturismo lo scorso fine settima, e devo dire che mi sono trovato molto bene. È una struttura a 10 minuti da Ortigia, ma immersa nel verde della campagna aretusea, sembra di essere catapultati indietro nel tempo. La struttura è pulita ed ordinata, è tutta in stile contadino(la sera sembrava di stare all'interno di un presepe, e mi è piaciuta l'atmosfera) e comprende un museo della civiltà contadina (davvero ben fatto ed organizzato) ed una fattoria con diverse specie di animali, così anche i piccoli possono divertirsi a dare da mangiare ad asini, cavalli e caprette (il piccolo Francesco non aspettava altro). Pulite ed comode le stanze. Un altro aspetto fondamentale è l'ambiente familiare che c'è all'interno; siamo stati accolti dal cordiale e gentile sig. Marco, che ci ha mostrato la struttura e ci ha fatto sentire come a casa, il personale molto cordiale e disponibile ed il padre del sig. Marco, molto educato e riservato. Sicuramente è un posto in cui non solo mi riprometto di ritornare dopo la riapertura dell'anno prossimo, ma che consiglio a chiunque voglia visitare Siracusa e la zona limitrofa e stare in pace senza stress.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2017

Paolo

un'oasi verde meravigliosa

Praticamente perfetto. Un luogo paradisiaco, molto pulito, ben curato, tranquillo, perfetto per ricaricare le batterie. Insuperabile il giardino verde in cui è immerso e la gentilezza e la cortesia di Marco, il proprietario. Unica pecca aver concluso la vacanza...