The 326-room Astoria Palace Hotel offers simple, mid-range rooms within a long walk or short drive of central Palermo. The hotel is being renovated and there is a wide disparity in room quality here, though even renovated rooms fail to make a lasting impression. On-site Il Cedro Restaurant serves decent Sicilian fare and the hotel does allow small pets, but basic features like free in-room Wi-Fi are missing. Rooms are a value by Palermo standards, but the immediate neighborhood isn’t attractive and the neighboring produce market fills the area with unpleasant smells. Guests looking for a more stylish and centrally located hotel may want to try Porta di Castro, though it will be slightly more expensive.
The 326-room Astoria Palace Hotel offers simple, mid-range rooms within a long walk or short drive of central Palermo. The hotel is being renovated and there is a wide disparity in room quality here, though even renovated rooms fail to make a lasting impression. On-site Il Cedro Restaurant serves decent Sicilian fare and the hotel does allow small pets, but basic features like free in-room Wi-Fi are missing. Rooms are a value by Palermo standards, but the immediate neighborhood isn’t attractive and the neighboring produce market fills the area with unpleasant smells. Guests looking for a more stylish and centrally located hotel may want to try Porta di Castro, though it will be slightly more expensive.
The basic Albergo Athenaeum is a budget property near the University of Palermo. The hotel’s 80 simple rooms have seen better days, but they’re perfectly functional, with outdoor space and flat-screen TVs. Multiple bed configurations are available, making the hotel a good pick for groups on a budget. As such, the hotel is often occupied by college students, so it’s not a pick for travelers looking for peace and quiet. The lobby-level common areas are often packed with groups and can be noisy. Albergo Athenaeum offers free breakfast, though it’s a simple spread of pastries, cereal, meats, cheese, and toast. The property is generally considered a good value for the price, but travelers wanting to stay more central should compare prices with Hotel Ariston, a budget property near the Massimo Theater.
The basic Albergo Athenaeum is a budget property near the University of Palermo. The hotel’s 80 simple rooms have seen better days, but they’re perfectly functional, with outdoor space and flat-screen TVs. Multiple bed configurations are available, making the hotel a good pick for groups on a budget. As such, the hotel is often occupied by college students, so it’s not a pick for travelers looking for peace and quiet. The lobby-level common areas are often packed with groups and can be noisy. Albergo Athenaeum offers free breakfast, though it’s a simple spread of pastries, cereal, meats, cheese, and toast. The property is generally considered a good value for the price, but travelers wanting to stay more central should compare prices with Hotel Ariston, a budget property near the Massimo Theater.
The 118-room Mercure Palermo Excelsior offers an upscale, historical stay right in the heart of downtown Palermo. From the impressive marble staircase that ascends from the hotel’s glam, old-world lobby to the hotel’s comfortable, spacious guest rooms, this is a solid choice for an authentic Sicilian stay that’s convenient to Palermo’s many sights. Modern features like a 24-hour free fitness center and individually controlled air-conditioning add contemporary comfort to the hotel even if some of the edges are looking a bit worn. Guests looking to stay in the trendy Kalsa neighborhood may want to try Hotel Palazzo Sitano, which has chic, contemporary rooms at a slightly lower price point.
The 118-room Mercure Palermo Excelsior offers an upscale, historical stay right in the heart of downtown Palermo. From the impressive marble staircase that ascends from the hotel’s glam, old-world lobby to the hotel’s comfortable, spacious guest rooms, this is a solid choice for an authentic Sicilian stay that’s convenient to Palermo’s many sights. Modern features like a 24-hour free fitness center and individually controlled air-conditioning add contemporary comfort to the hotel even if some of the edges are looking a bit worn. Guests looking to stay in the trendy Kalsa neighborhood may want to try Hotel Palazzo Sitano, which has chic, contemporary rooms at a slightly lower price point.
The Hotel Bel 3 is in a remote residential area about 20 minutes away from the Palermo city noise. It has remarkable views from almost every space in the hotel, including the outdoor pool, hot tub, and terrace, but there isn’t much design to speak of. Rooms are generic and somewhat dated, but the bathrooms are much more modern with lovely tile. All rooms have balconies with views, but some balconies are small. There is free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning throughout and the hotel is pet-friendly; only small pets are allowed. The hotel offers a free shuttle to and from Piazza Baida, in addition to a downtown/airport shuttle (for a fee).
The Hotel Bel 3 is in a remote residential area about 20 minutes away from the Palermo city noise. It has remarkable views from almost every space in the hotel, including the outdoor pool, hot tub, and terrace, but there isn’t much design to speak of. Rooms are generic and somewhat dated, but the bathrooms are much more modern with lovely tile. All rooms have balconies with views, but some balconies are small. There is free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning throughout and the hotel is pet-friendly; only small pets are allowed. The hotel offers a free shuttle to and from Piazza Baida, in addition to a downtown/airport shuttle (for a fee).
Located near Palermo’s city center, this modern hotel is lauded for its cleanliness and attractive common areas and rooms. The convenience of this hotel is appealing to many; the Vuccirìa market is a five-minute walk away and the historic port is also very close. Still, some guests have commented on the seediness of the location, especially after dark.
Located near Palermo’s city center, this modern hotel is lauded for its cleanliness and attractive common areas and rooms. The convenience of this hotel is appealing to many; the Vuccirìa market is a five-minute walk away and the historic port is also very close. Still, some guests have commented on the seediness of the location, especially after dark.
The 127-room Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is located in a restored former bank building -- and a convent before that -- in the heart of the old city. The property opened in 2010 after a five-year renovation and it retains many original architectural details, including the vault with the security door, but has been stylishly updated. A beautiful courtyard off the lobby, surrounded by columns, has a retractible roof. Wi-Fi can only be used in the lobby and isn't available in the large, stylish rooms. A central location puts the hotel within walking distance of the city’s attractions, and overall it is a good choice for tourists or business travelers.
The 127-room Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is located in a restored former bank building -- and a convent before that -- in the heart of the old city. The property opened in 2010 after a five-year renovation and it retains many original architectural details, including the vault with the security door, but has been stylishly updated. A beautiful courtyard off the lobby, surrounded by columns, has a retractible roof. Wi-Fi can only be used in the lobby and isn't available in the large, stylish rooms. A central location puts the hotel within walking distance of the city’s attractions, and overall it is a good choice for tourists or business travelers.
The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea offers a magnificent and ornate example of Sicily's 19th-century architectural history. Visitors have noted that this is considered one of the best, if not the best, hotel in Palermo. While it is luxurious, there are some aspects of the property that could use updating, particularly the furnishings in individual rooms. The grounds, however, are spectacular. The outdoor pool was built to incorporate ancient stone ruins. Inside, there’s a romantic bar with vaulted stone ceilings and wall frescoes and a restaurant replete with glass chandeliers and 19th-century oil paintings.
The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea offers a magnificent and ornate example of Sicily's 19th-century architectural history. Visitors have noted that this is considered one of the best, if not the best, hotel in Palermo. While it is luxurious, there are some aspects of the property that could use updating, particularly the furnishings in individual rooms. The grounds, however, are spectacular. The outdoor pool was built to incorporate ancient stone ruins. Inside, there’s a romantic bar with vaulted stone ceilings and wall frescoes and a restaurant replete with glass chandeliers and 19th-century oil paintings.
The 33-room Hotel Porta Felice is a boutique hotel built into an old Sicilian palace on the outskirts of the historic city center of Palermo. Completely refurbished, the property has a sleek, modern design, large rooms, and a beautiful wellness center in which visitors can indulge in massages and a variety of treatments. Guests are served a free breakfast on the rooftop terrace each morning, and the restaurant is also open for dinner. While the facilities are pleasant, the area surrounding the hotel can be a mixed bag, as some guests have complained about rundown buildings and poor street lighting at night.
The 33-room Hotel Porta Felice is a boutique hotel built into an old Sicilian palace on the outskirts of the historic city center of Palermo. Completely refurbished, the property has a sleek, modern design, large rooms, and a beautiful wellness center in which visitors can indulge in massages and a variety of treatments. Guests are served a free breakfast on the rooftop terrace each morning, and the restaurant is also open for dinner. While the facilities are pleasant, the area surrounding the hotel can be a mixed bag, as some guests have complained about rundown buildings and poor street lighting at night.
The historic Grand Hotel Wagner is an old-school hotel with a sumptuous Neoclassical style that looks little changed in the past 100 years. Though Old World in style, the 61 rooms and suites have LCD TVs and minibars, plus upscale marble bathrooms. Some rooms have extras like separate parlors, jetted tubs, and balconies. A free breakfast buffet is served on the top floor of the hotel, with seating available on the rooftop patio and garden. The hotel is located in central Palermo, within walking distance to Teatro Massimo and Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana). For more modern rooms in the same neighborhood, look into Artemisia Palace Hotel.
The historic Grand Hotel Wagner is an old-school hotel with a sumptuous Neoclassical style that looks little changed in the past 100 years. Though Old World in style, the 61 rooms and suites have LCD TVs and minibars, plus upscale marble bathrooms. Some rooms have extras like separate parlors, jetted tubs, and balconies. A free breakfast buffet is served on the top floor of the hotel, with seating available on the rooftop patio and garden. The hotel is located in central Palermo, within walking distance to Teatro Massimo and Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana). For more modern rooms in the same neighborhood, look into Artemisia Palace Hotel.
The Palazzo Pantaleo B&B has a marvelous downtown location with attractions, palaces, shops, public transportation, churches, and restaurants all within walking distance. Guests report the welcoming and cordial nature of the owner, which gives the hotel a homey and intimate feel. Rooms and bathrooms are large and -- despite the downtown location -- quiet, but none have bathtubs. The modern bathrooms mix well with the antique, but simple, style of the rooms, and each room has a balcony. A free continental breakfast can be served in your room upon request and it receives exceptional reviews. The hotel is pet-friendly with no weight restrictions, and there is free Wi-Fi, room service, and parking; valet and long-term parking are available for a fee.
The Palazzo Pantaleo B&B has a marvelous downtown location with attractions, palaces, shops, public transportation, churches, and restaurants all within walking distance. Guests report the welcoming and cordial nature of the owner, which gives the hotel a homey and intimate feel. Rooms and bathrooms are large and -- despite the downtown location -- quiet, but none have bathtubs. The modern bathrooms mix well with the antique, but simple, style of the rooms, and each room has a balcony. A free continental breakfast can be served in your room upon request and it receives exceptional reviews. The hotel is pet-friendly with no weight restrictions, and there is free Wi-Fi, room service, and parking; valet and long-term parking are available for a fee.