Villa Bonocore Maletto is a modernized, historic mansion located in a quiet residential area about a 30-minute drive from Palermo. A few restaurants are within walking distance and a couple of attractions are under a 10-minute drive away, but a rental car is necessary to get around. Many guests choose this hotel for the marvelous outdoor pool, contemporary full-service spa, and gorgeous gardens. Rooms are large but mostly plain, and not as upscale as the remainder of the hotel. But they do have high ceilings and modern bathrooms with heated towel racks and rainfall showerheads. There is a chapel on-site and nice freebies including Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking. The hotel is pet-friendly, and has room and concierge services; however, room service has limited hours.
Villa Bonocore Maletto is a modernized, historic mansion located in a quiet residential area about a 30-minute drive from Palermo. A few restaurants are within walking distance and a couple of attractions are under a 10-minute drive away, but a rental car is necessary to get around. Many guests choose this hotel for the marvelous outdoor pool, contemporary full-service spa, and gorgeous gardens. Rooms are large but mostly plain, and not as upscale as the remainder of the hotel. But they do have high ceilings and modern bathrooms with heated towel racks and rainfall showerheads. There is a chapel on-site and nice freebies including Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking. The hotel is pet-friendly, and has room and concierge services; however, room service has limited hours.
The Palazzo Brunaccini is a centrally located hotel within walking distance of attractions, public transportation, and restaurants, but some guests mention the neighborhood can feel a bit dodgy. Rooms are modern with antique accents and lovely tile bathrooms, tufted leather chairs, large windows, and balconies; some receive loud street noise. The hotel features artwork by Eugenio Vazzano (which guests can purchase) and allows small pets. The on-site restaurant/bar and free breakfast receive excellent reviews, and there is free Wi-Fi, room service, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Parking is available, but spaces are limited and long-term parking comes with a fee.
The Palazzo Brunaccini is a centrally located hotel within walking distance of attractions, public transportation, and restaurants, but some guests mention the neighborhood can feel a bit dodgy. Rooms are modern with antique accents and lovely tile bathrooms, tufted leather chairs, large windows, and balconies; some receive loud street noise. The hotel features artwork by Eugenio Vazzano (which guests can purchase) and allows small pets. The on-site restaurant/bar and free breakfast receive excellent reviews, and there is free Wi-Fi, room service, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Parking is available, but spaces are limited and long-term parking comes with a fee.
Arguably the best value hotel in Palermo, Alma Hotel emits a bed-and-breakfast vibe, given its location on the fourth floor of a converted office building and extraordinarily welcoming hosts, Paolo and Antonella. Its location is perfect for exploring most of Palermo's top sights on foot, while others are just a short bus ride away. Guests who don't mind minimalist rooms will be happy here: Although small by American standards, the seven rooms are comfortable, spotlessly clean, and equipped with modern amenities. Additionally, one major perk of staying here is Antonella's freshly baked cakes and cannoli at (the free) breakfast -- after all, it's not a trip to Italy without a few pastries. Travelers looking for a few more on-site amenities may enjoy Quintocanto Hotel & Spa.
Arguably the best value hotel in Palermo, Alma Hotel emits a bed-and-breakfast vibe, given its location on the fourth floor of a converted office building and extraordinarily welcoming hosts, Paolo and Antonella. Its location is perfect for exploring most of Palermo's top sights on foot, while others are just a short bus ride away. Guests who don't mind minimalist rooms will be happy here: Although small by American standards, the seven rooms are comfortable, spotlessly clean, and equipped with modern amenities. Additionally, one major perk of staying here is Antonella's freshly baked cakes and cannoli at (the free) breakfast -- after all, it's not a trip to Italy without a few pastries. Travelers looking for a few more on-site amenities may enjoy Quintocanto Hotel & Spa.
The 47-room, upper-middle-range Hotel Plaza Opera offers stylish rooms that blend antique and contemporary features to create a comfortable and convenient base in the center of Palermo. There are many landmarks within walking distance and the narrow lanes of the historic Castellammare district are just 15 minutes away on foot. The hotel serves a free breakfast with hot and cold options as well as Italian specialties, and amenities like free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace add extra value to a stay here. Guests looking for a room in the trendy Kalsa district should try the Hotel Porta Felice, which has a small pool, fitness center, and rates often at a slightly lower price point.
The 47-room, upper-middle-range Hotel Plaza Opera offers stylish rooms that blend antique and contemporary features to create a comfortable and convenient base in the center of Palermo. There are many landmarks within walking distance and the narrow lanes of the historic Castellammare district are just 15 minutes away on foot. The hotel serves a free breakfast with hot and cold options as well as Italian specialties, and amenities like free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace add extra value to a stay here. Guests looking for a room in the trendy Kalsa district should try the Hotel Porta Felice, which has a small pool, fitness center, and rates often at a slightly lower price point.
The 25 rooms and apartments at the upscale Quintocanto Hotel & Spa are rustic and contemporary, with lots of homelike charm and chic, boutique accents, making it ideal for tourists looking to stay right in Palermo’s historic Quattro Canti area. A free breakfast and free hour of spa services add value to bookings, though the ambience throughout the hotel’s public areas is uneven, even if on-site Locanda del Gusto Restaurant is a lovely place to enjoy a traditional Sicilian meal with diners from across Palermo. Guests looking to stay in the Castellammare area should try B&B Delle Vittorie, which has a similar intimate vibe with simple, stylish rooms, though it can be pricier.
The 25 rooms and apartments at the upscale Quintocanto Hotel & Spa are rustic and contemporary, with lots of homelike charm and chic, boutique accents, making it ideal for tourists looking to stay right in Palermo’s historic Quattro Canti area. A free breakfast and free hour of spa services add value to bookings, though the ambience throughout the hotel’s public areas is uneven, even if on-site Locanda del Gusto Restaurant is a lovely place to enjoy a traditional Sicilian meal with diners from across Palermo. Guests looking to stay in the Castellammare area should try B&B Delle Vittorie, which has a similar intimate vibe with simple, stylish rooms, though it can be pricier.
The 71-room mid-range Hotel Garibaldi offers basic, streamlined rooms in the heart of Palermo. Teatro Politeama Garibaldi and Piazza Castelnuovo are just around the corner, and walks to the historic Castellammare district only take 15 minutes. This simple, clean hotel offers free breakfast, which adds value to a stay here even though rooms aren't up to advertised four-star standards. Guests looking for that more thoroughly embraces its historic setting may want to try Ucciardhome Hotel, which has more rustically charming rooms, though rates can be a bit more and walks to Palermo’s historic areas will take longer.
The 71-room mid-range Hotel Garibaldi offers basic, streamlined rooms in the heart of Palermo. Teatro Politeama Garibaldi and Piazza Castelnuovo are just around the corner, and walks to the historic Castellammare district only take 15 minutes. This simple, clean hotel offers free breakfast, which adds value to a stay here even though rooms aren't up to advertised four-star standards. Guests looking for that more thoroughly embraces its historic setting may want to try Ucciardhome Hotel, which has more rustically charming rooms, though rates can be a bit more and walks to Palermo’s historic areas will take longer.
The 98-room upscale Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes is a classic time warp right in the heart of downtown Palermo. Old-world design elements pack almost every corner of this 1874 palazzo with Art Nouveau flourishes. The atmosphere here is unabashedly historical, and the free breakfast buffet served in a converted ballroom is a particularly inspiring start to the day, even if its comfortable, classically-furnished guest rooms are showing their age. The location is ideal for tourists as shops and restaurants abound in almost every direction.Guests looking for a centrally located hotel with contemporary style should try Ibis Styles Palermo, where rooms can be slightly less expensive.
The 98-room upscale Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes is a classic time warp right in the heart of downtown Palermo. Old-world design elements pack almost every corner of this 1874 palazzo with Art Nouveau flourishes. The atmosphere here is unabashedly historical, and the free breakfast buffet served in a converted ballroom is a particularly inspiring start to the day, even if its comfortable, classically-furnished guest rooms are showing their age. The location is ideal for tourists as shops and restaurants abound in almost every direction.Guests looking for a centrally located hotel with contemporary style should try Ibis Styles Palermo, where rooms can be slightly less expensive.
One of the main draws of the 104-room upscale Eurostars Centrale Palace is its impressive 18th-century Palazzo setting, and many of the hotel’s public areas are Baroque and spectacular. However, guest room quality varies and while Superior Rooms are stylish, Classic Rooms show some wear-and-tear. This hotel is central to most major Palermo historic sights and the on-site Ai Tetti restaurant and bar has spectacular views across Palermo. Guests looking for more contemporary rooms may want to try Palco Rooms & Suites in the city’s Castellammare neighborhood, at a similar price point.
One of the main draws of the 104-room upscale Eurostars Centrale Palace is its impressive 18th-century Palazzo setting, and many of the hotel’s public areas are Baroque and spectacular. However, guest room quality varies and while Superior Rooms are stylish, Classic Rooms show some wear-and-tear. This hotel is central to most major Palermo historic sights and the on-site Ai Tetti restaurant and bar has spectacular views across Palermo. Guests looking for more contemporary rooms may want to try Palco Rooms & Suites in the city’s Castellammare neighborhood, at a similar price point.
The 19-room mid-range Artemisia Palace Hotel offers elegant, stylish rooms in the busy heart of Palermo, within a 10-minute walk of the city’s historic port and Castellammare neighborhood. The hotel’s historic setting feels grand and elegant while maintaining a boutique hotel vibe and guest rooms have a contemporary, minimalist style, though street noise may be an issue for light sleepers in many rooms (especially ones with charming Juliet balconies). Guests looking to stay in the Albergheria area closer to the cathedral may want to try Centrale Palace Hotel for similarly historic rooms, though prices can be higher.
The 19-room mid-range Artemisia Palace Hotel offers elegant, stylish rooms in the busy heart of Palermo, within a 10-minute walk of the city’s historic port and Castellammare neighborhood. The hotel’s historic setting feels grand and elegant while maintaining a boutique hotel vibe and guest rooms have a contemporary, minimalist style, though street noise may be an issue for light sleepers in many rooms (especially ones with charming Juliet balconies). Guests looking to stay in the Albergheria area closer to the cathedral may want to try Centrale Palace Hotel for similarly historic rooms, though prices can be higher.
Although its limited amenities primarily target business travelers, Mercure Palermo Centro is a good option for value-conscious leisure travelers who don't mind a lack of frills. The main draw of the hotel is its location: It's right near the old neighborhood and within walking distance to many of Palermo's top sights, as well as the harbor for those who are going onward via ferry. The 93 rooms are standard mid-range, chain-hotel fare, with air-conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Breakfast is included and offers both continental and Sicilian options. It's worth checking out the similarly priced Ambasciatori Hotel, which has a city center location and rooftop restaurant with gorgeous panoramic views.
Although its limited amenities primarily target business travelers, Mercure Palermo Centro is a good option for value-conscious leisure travelers who don't mind a lack of frills. The main draw of the hotel is its location: It's right near the old neighborhood and within walking distance to many of Palermo's top sights, as well as the harbor for those who are going onward via ferry. The 93 rooms are standard mid-range, chain-hotel fare, with air-conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Breakfast is included and offers both continental and Sicilian options. It's worth checking out the similarly priced Ambasciatori Hotel, which has a city center location and rooftop restaurant with gorgeous panoramic views.