Top 10 hotels in Palermo, Italy

August 7, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

Palermo is an urban melting pot characterized by history and culture so diverse that it often feels conflicted. Discover an intriguing range of architectural styles, from Arabian domes to baroque buildings, and enjoy delicious cuisine that spans a variety of origins. Be sure to visit the Palace of the Normans, the Palatine Chapel and the church of St. John of the Hermits. Art and music lovers won’t want to miss the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (the “GAM”), the Salinas or an opera or ballet at the Teatro Massimo.
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1. Hotel Politeama

Piazza Ruggero Settimo 15, 90139, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Excellent
80%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 424 reviews

Hotel Politeama

The historical Politeama Hotel is glad to welcome you in a new and fully renewed structure. All rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and services have been entirely restructured to offer an unforgettable experience to our guests. The sober and classy lines of furniture and the subtle color harmony give rise to a cozy and refined ambiance, from which you will enjoy an exclusive view of Politeama square. The hotel has 9 floors and 85 rooms like Standard, Superior, Junior Suite and Panoramic Suite. Each room is equipped with TV, free internet Wi-Fi, air conditioning and private bathroom with shower or tub. The hotel offers a 24h reception desk, a laundry service and an airport shuttle service on request. Every morning you will enjoy a continental breakfast to energize your day with a wide selections of local products. Private parking near the hotel with valet parking service. The central position, in the beating heart of the city among the streets of luxury shopping, business, and night life, at a few steps from the historic center, make the Politeama Hotel the ideal choice for both for pleasure and business travelers.

Wonderful stay

Reviewed By drsu2022

Well positioned for exploring Palermo. Most places are easily accessible by foot. Clean and modern minimalistic decor. Rooms are large and spacious. Easy to reach via the airport shuttle which stops only a hundred meters away.

2. Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel

Via Santissimo Salvatore 6, 8, 10, 90134, Palermo, Sicily Italy 011 39 091 778 0666
Excellent
95%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 137 reviews

Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel

Located in the centre of Palermo, Palazzo Natoli is an elegant modern boutique hotel. With its 11 rooms, the building has an intimate and elegant ambience, although it still preserves the feeling of a nobleman’s residence. The Hotel is located 250m far from Palermo Cathedral and the famous Quattro Canti, a crossroads that leads to the city’s historic centre and its famous markets.

Great location, great service - just plain great!

Reviewed By kathleenvA5681SR

We stayed in the family room which was larger than what we needed, but it ended up serving us well after some severe jet lag. (Extra couch came in handy). The location of this hotel could not be better. Virtually accessible to everything Palermo has to offer. The service and attention of the staff was beyond what was expected. Could not recommend more highly.

3. B&B Hotels - Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

Via Vittorio Emanuele 291, 90133, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Excellent
53%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 255 reviews

B&B Hotels - Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

Perfect location with a rooftop breakfast

Reviewed By Melissa K

We loved our stay with this property. The rooms offer everything you need, plus space to keep your bags.My room was very quiet, I asked for that and it was perfect. I love the clean and simple concept of this property. A tasty rooftop breakfast and wonderful staff really helps the clients. Excellent service with smiles, don't know how that do it, the hotel was full, they were great!!

4. B&B Porta di Castro

Via Porta di Castro 223, 90134, Palermo, Sicily Italy 011 39 328 263 9433
Excellent
71%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1089 reviews

B&B Porta di Castro

B&B Porta di Castro, una prestigiosa struttura... l'eleganza e il comfort di una suite nel cuore del centro storico di Palermo... al prezzo di un B&B...

Fabulous interiors, wonderful service, the best possible location, I love it!

Reviewed By Gladys63_10

I stayed in this hotel when I was organising a nature tour in Sicily for a group of English people, and I will definitely stay there whenever I visit Palermo in the future. It's an extraordinary building - an old church that was abandoned for years and has been lovingly restored by the owner, Alessandro. He has an amazing imagination and has introduced glass floors and a glass lift shaft and decorated the entire hotel with interesting antiquities, art, vespers, bicycles and Sicilian knick-knacks. The bedrooms are comfortable and the bathrooms have antique sinks and are decorated with old Sicilian tiles. Breakfasts were lovely - as much coffee / pastries as you could possibly consume and a lovely side plate of fruit on every table. All the staff were warm and helpful, and, as other reviewers have mentioned, they're in touch with a team of people who can drive you to sites or to the airport and who are all professional, calm and reassuring. Alessandro himself is quite charming and he tells me he may be opening a sauna soon so look out for that! The hotel is right in the centre of town, near the Palazzo dei Normanni, which houses the Capella Palatina (unmissable) and regular exhibitions of modern art, and is a short walk away from the Cathedral and the pedestrianised Via Vittorio Emanuele. The hotel is in an old side street so there isn't a huge amount of light - but don't be put off by that because the location and ambience is perfect and you can dowse yourself in sunshine all day when you're walking around town. I highly recommend Porta di Castro. Thank you to Alessandro and all the staff for a very special stay.

5. Palazzo Del Poeta

Via Seminario Italo Albanese 20, 90133, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Excellent
99%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 101 reviews

Palazzo Del Poeta

Dimora Contemporanea Tra le mura del Palazzo del Poeta, la cui l'origine seicentesca è stata riportata alla luce dopo una lunga e sapiente ristrutturazione, emerge una dimora contemporanea. E' una residenza preziosa, in cui la storia antica si intreccia con quella moderna. L' atmosfera, mai convenzionale, sembra evocare le memorie di quella nobiltà, che abitò il palazzo, dedita all'arte, alla poesia e alla cultura. Un luogo di accoglienza discreta nel cuore dalla Palermo più antica, a pochi passi da Piazza San Domenico, il Museo archeologico Salinas e l'Oratorio di Santa Cita. Qui si celebra un vero e proprio viaggio sensoriale in cui la storia del palazzo rivive nella contemporaneità del presente. Un ambiente, intimo e allo stesso tempo aperto alla condivisione degli spazi comuni, curati da luce e dettagli preziosi.

Fantastic

Reviewed By Simon S

My wife and I spent three nights at Rosa's Palazzo Del Poeta in mid-May. Everything was perfect! The room was spacious, the bed comfortable and everything was perfectly clean. Still speechless about the breakfast... During our stay, whenever we needed something, we got help immediately. Rosa has set up a most efficient messaging system, and she and her team always responded immediately. At the end of our trip, I forgot a jacket at Palazzo Del Poeta. Rosa notified me, asked me for my address, and sent it all the way to New York, not asking for anything. In short, the place (the palazzo itself and its location) is great and the team is fantastic - will go back as soon as we can go back to Sicily! Highly recommended! Simon

6. Casena dei Colli

Via Villa Rosato 20/22, 90146, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Excellent
50%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 606 reviews

Casena dei Colli

Hotel Casena dei Colli, Sure Hotel Collection By Best Westernis located in a strategically quiet location, from which you can easily reach the main attractions destinations of Palermo, it is located 6 km from the center, 5 km from the port, 25 Km from the airport, 7 km From the beautiful beach of Mondello and 12 km from the cathedral of Monreale. It also has a large well-kept private garden, ideal for relaxing, all rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibar, TV with satellite channels and free WiFi. At breakfast you can choose between sweet and savory foods and taste local products. Welcome to Casena dei Colli.

Ok hotel with good price

Reviewed By sazii

Hotel was OK with clean rooms and okay customer service. Parking area was not that big but we managed to find a slot after waiting a moment. Price-level was great since 4 people room cost 88e. Neighborhood is quite busy and full of buildings which was a surprise after seeing the pictures of the hotel yard.

7. NH Palermo

Foro Italico, 90133, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Excellent
25%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
10%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1925 reviews

NH Palermo

The NH Palermo hotel overlooks the gorgeous Gulf of Palermo and is located right next to the city's botanical gardens. Its location is perfect for both business travelers and tourists.

Average stay

Reviewed By SkippyGuildford

The location of the hotel is good- it’s close to a lovely part of town. I would say that the service was quite lacking, and we didn’t feel very welcome on arrival. The room was fine, clean and well equipped. We did enjoy spending time around the pool- a bonus as it was very hot.

8. Artemisia Palace Hotel

Via Roma 499, 90139, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Excellent
49%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 976 reviews

Artemisia Palace Hotel

In a palace of the early '900, in the heart of Palermo, stands "ARTEMISIA PALACE HOTEL". The name is inspired by the story of a female heroine, Artemisia Sanchez, noble woman of Spanish descent, who fought against the old enlightened minds for the modernization of their land so beautiful and varied.Artemisia gave love and hospitality to hers people as well as the new structure will take care of the guests by offering services in a refined

Super friendly, great location, great breakfast, street noise can be annoying

Reviewed By Badforever

We stayed 2 nights at the end of March. First impressions - the staff!! The most friendly group in Sicily. The trio on the front desk are just so nice - only to be outdone by the trio in the breakfast room. Second impression - great location. We walked to the Quattro Canti, the Teatro(s) etc. There are so many restaurants nearby by that it is almost hard to choose! We were surprised by how many walking only streets there were just steps away. The parking garage is just one block away - but you can pull up right out front to unload your luggage first. You can get here without going into the ZTL by coming in from the cruise ship port side (SS 113). On our way to the garage we spotted a blue curb parking spot. Saved us 25 euros - hotel front desk staff have the parking tickets to sell you and helped us scratch off the times we would be parked in the blue zone. The only drawback to our stay? The temperature was 23 degrees celcius - and the hotel air conditioning was still on winter shutdown "until next month". While happy with warm weather, we had to open the window for some cooling air at night. The street is noisy until 300am with traffic, sirens and people. We were on the 2nd floor, with an over the street balcony. Maybe you will want a higher floor because of the noise. Breakfast was huge - cereals, pastries, hot eggs and bacon etc. Make sure you ask for the fresh squeezed orange juice - it is not on display but is so good. Would definitely stay here again.

9. Grand Hotel Wagner

Via Riccardo Wagner 2, 90139, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Excellent
41%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 745 reviews

Grand Hotel Wagner

Grand Hotel Wagner is your romantic and charming choice, for your next stay in Palermo. Our Hotel, built in 2006 and refurbished in 2021, has been thought to please both your body and soul. Aesthetically inspired to the noble architecture of Palermo, it will show you the ancient and gorgeous spirit of this town. Each room offers flat screen tv, air conditioning, mini bar and wifi connection. American bar and a Terrace bar are available to our guests You will be welcomed by our 24h front desk, offering a concierge service to guide you based on your desire, during your stay in town. Every morning we will offer you our special international breakfast on the terrace, proposing a special corner of local traditional pastry and sweets. Grand Hotel Wager is centrally located between the Teatro Massimo and Teatro Politeama Garibaldi Furthermore you will have to get a glimpse of eternal beauties such as Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel (1.0 mi), Cattedrale di Palermo (0.7 mi), Mercato Ballarò (0,7 mi) and Quattro Canti i ( 1.2 mi), which are some popular Palermo attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.

Great Four-Night Stay

Reviewed By James F

We had a great 4-night stay at the Wagner, and it was better than we expected. The hotel is designed in a classic old-style grand motif, and we had wondered if it would be a little stale compared to other 5-star hotels where we stayed during an 18-day splurge trip to Malta/Sicily. It’s beautiful and tastefully decorated; we had a suite, which was roomy and bright. The windows and shutters keep out the street noise and light, ensuring a good, deep sleep. The staff was very warm and helpful; we felt very welcomed there. The breakfast didn’t have quite as many choices as other hotels we stayed at, but there was certainly enough, and the food was good. There is not a restaurant in the hotel, but there is a wonderful bar and library, and there are plenty of good restaurants within walking distance. It is centrally located so it’s easy to walk to the center of Palermo. We enjoyed staying there.

10. Villa Igiea

Salita Belmonte 43, 90142, Palermo, Sicily Italy 011 39 06 3288 8590
Excellent
86%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
8%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

Villa Igiea

Discover history, majesty and serenity at Villa Igiea: a turn-of-the-century palazzo at the perimeter of vivid Palermo, the foot of Mount Pellegrino and the Gulf of Palermo. A long-loved seaside-meets-city sanctuary for royalty, dignitaries and Hollywood luminaries, trace their paths through tiered villa gardens that sweep down to the port and out to the Tyrrhenian Sea; on excursions to Palermo’s bustling markets, Baroque palaces and ancient sites, or yacht trips along its picturesque coast; and through Villa Igiea’s Italian restaurants, atmospheric bars and palatial Art Nouveau interior, revitalised as a Rocco Forte hotel. Opening Spring 2021.

A real let down

Reviewed By allegracontant

We were told this was the best hotel in Palermo so decided to try out for dinner before booking a stay. Service 3/10, food 7/10, loos 2/10. The food took well over an hour to arrive. Never asked if we wanted drinks throughout the entire evening, waiters noisily preparing food for others on trolleys next to our table constantly, bill was inaccurate, manageress asked waiter about incorrect bill in front of us. No attention at all. We had to ask constantly for anything from water to bill and no rush to deliver. Food was good but not exceptional. Menus were handed out in English rather than in Italian and I am not English and spoke Italian. Lots of flustered waiters do not a relaxing experience at all.

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