Hotel Populus vs Hotel Sbarcadero
Both are in Syracuse, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Hotel Populus
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
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Hotel Sbarcadero
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
The short answer
Pick Hotel Populus
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 320 m apart.
Choose Hotel Populus if you want
- to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 1.5 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (146 / 76)
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 14)
Choose Hotel Sbarcadero if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 8.2)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 14 / 6)
Why is Hotel Populus better than Hotel Sbarcadero?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 270 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+70
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
Why is Hotel Sbarcadero better than Hotel Populus?
- 1Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Populus vs Hotel Sbarcadero: which hotel is better? | Hotel Populus | Hotel Sbarcadero |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Location | 8.0 +0.5 | 7.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +0.8 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.1 +1.0 | 5.1 |
| Public transport | 7.8 +0.7 | 7.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.7 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.3 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 38 +25 | 13 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 244 | – |
| Rank in Syracuse | bottom 8% | bottom 26% +18% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 +0.5 | 7.5 |
| Distance to Syracuse centre | 610 m | 550 m |
| To the beach | 1.2 km −270 m | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 560 m −130 m | 690 m |
| To the airport | 48 km | 48 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 146 +70 | 76 |
| To the nearest food shop | 230 m | 90 m −140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 14 +8 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 9 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 14 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −1h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
320 m apart
Hotel Populus: city centre: 920 m, nearest station Train Station, Syracuse: 560 m, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): 48 km, beach: 1.2 km, 146 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Sbarcadero: city centre: 970 m, nearest station Stazione di Siracusa Marittima: 690 m, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): 48 km, beach: 1.5 km, 76 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Populus or Hotel Sbarcadero: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Populus or Hotel Sbarcadero?
Hotel Populus leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Populus or Hotel Sbarcadero?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Populus is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Sbarcadero is 1.5 km.
How far apart are Hotel Populus and Hotel Sbarcadero?
The two hotels are 320 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score