Hotel Populus vs Thalya Luxury Rooms
Both are in Syracuse, 550 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
- 1 of 6
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Thalya Luxury Rooms
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick Thalya Luxury Rooms
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 550 m apart.
Choose Hotel Populus if you want
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 6 / 3)
Choose Thalya Luxury Rooms if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.2)
- to be closer to the beach (700 m / 1.2 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 6)
Why is Hotel Populus better than Thalya Luxury Rooms?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Thalya Luxury Rooms better than Hotel Populus?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.2)+1.1
- 2540 m closer to the beach (700 m vs 1.2 km)−540 m
- 3410 m closer to public transport−410 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Populus vs Thalya Luxury Rooms: which hotel is better? | Hotel Populus | Thalya Luxury Rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.3 +1.1 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +0.8 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.1 | 7.9 +1.8 |
| Public transport | 7.8 | 10.0 +2.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.3 +1.1 |
| Number of reviews | 38 +29 | 9 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | 4.8/5 +0.9 |
| Google reviews | 244 +179 | 65 |
| Rank in Syracuse | bottom 8% | top 23% +69% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Distance to Syracuse centre | 610 m −200 m | 800 m |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 700 m −540 m |
| To public transport | 560 m | 150 m −410 m |
| To the airport | 48 km | 48 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 146 | 150 +4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 230 m | 210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 14 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 +2 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 6 | 3 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2019 +1y |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
550 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.
Thalya Luxury Rooms: city centre: 850 m, nearest station Train Station, Syracuse: 150 m, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): 48 km, beach: 700 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Populus or Thalya Luxury Rooms: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Populus or Thalya Luxury Rooms?
Thalya Luxury Rooms leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Hotel Populus is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Populus or Thalya Luxury Rooms?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Populus is closer: 610 m from the centre, against 800 m for Thalya Luxury Rooms.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Thalya Luxury Rooms is 700 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Populus is 1.2 km.
How far apart are Hotel Populus and Thalya Luxury Rooms?
The two hotels are 550 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